The Only Parks And Rec Characters To Appear In Every Episode

It's only fitting that Pawnee's biggest fan, Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), appears in every episode of Parks and Recreation since she's the lead character and main instigator of the good-natured shenanigans that happen on the show. In her 2014 book, Yes Please, the Saturday Night Live alum talked about playing the department's most enthusiastic employee (via Business Insider). "It took five minutes to realize Leslie Knope was the best character ever written for me," she wrote. "She was an extremely low-level Parks and Recreation Department employee who had big dreams. She was inspired by the 'Yes We Can' spirit of Obama's recent election. She believed that it only took one person to make a difference."

Poehler won several awards for her depiction of Knope, including a 2014 Golden Globe for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy, as well as six Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.