‘Parks And Recreation’ To Air Reunion Show On Leslie Knope’s Struggles With Social Distancing

by Marie FieroApril 24, 2020, 1:54 pmCoronavirus, Daily Digest, Home Featured, News, News Feed >

Five years after the final episode of Parks and Recreation aired, the cast is coming back together for one 30-minute scripted special to raise money for coronavirus charity.

The show is set to air on April 30, and will feature most of the original cast, including Amy Poehler, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O’Heir and Retta. Guest stars might pop-up too.

Leslie Knope wants to let you in on a secret… On April 30, #ParksAndRec is returning to NBC for “A Parks and Recreation Special”. Our workplace proximity associates, along with our neighbors at @StateFarm, are raising money for @FeedingAmerica. Join us! https://t.co/YuyWBTYmrH pic.twitter.com/ZId6Lq3rkJ

— Parks and Recreation (@parksandrecnbc) April 23, 2020

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The special is lead by the show’s creator, Michael Shur, and will reportedly follow the story of Leslie Knope (Poehler) struggling with social distancing.

The money raised by the special will go to Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund.

In a statement, Lisa Katz and Tracey Pakosta, co-presidents of scripted programming at NBC said: “In such uncertain times, we can’t think of anyone better than Leslie Knope to unite our country with her unbridled enthusiasm and compassion.”

Fans were definitely excited about the news:

This is me reacting to the news that there is a special Parks and Rec episode coming out next week! #ParksAndRec pic.twitter.com/hSgxuBv8AY

— Matthew Matysik (@MatthewMatysik) April 23, 2020