From Homer Simpson to Michael Scott, sitcom leads are typically dim-witted characters, but Parks and Rec's Leslie Knope proved they didn't have to be.

After Parks and Rec season 1, Leslie continued to be passionate, ambitious, hard-working, and intense, though the latter a lot less than in the first episodes. Leslie began to show her sensitivity ...

Poehler explained that she wanted Leslie Knope's hair to be extremely blonde on the "Parks and Rec" pilot. The actress said Leslie is "not going to get lowlights at the best salon" in Pawnee.

Leslie Knope is the antithesis of the stereotypical politician. Played by Amy Poehler on the beloved NBC sitcom Parks And Recreation, she is one of the most dedicated civil servants in pop culture ...

When Leslie is offered the chance to run for city council, it doesn't seem like an issue because not only is it the first time Parks and Rec venters down this path, but running for city council is ...

The idea stems from Parks and Rec Season 6, Episode 12, “Farmers Market,” where Ben asks his wife Leslie and co-worker, Leslie (Amy Poehler) for a conversational “firewall system” so that ...

Amy Poehler gave insight into how she and Parks and Rec costar Adam Scott created their on screen chemistry. “I did hear an actor’s tip one time that I thought was interesting.