
Initially, Ann is intimidated by Chris' intensity, calling him "the perfect human man". Ann later apologizes to Chris and asks him out on another date, and the two soon enter into a relationship. Their date is ruined when both Leslie and state auditor Ben Wyatt ( Adam Scott) crash it, and Leslie accidentally reveals the motive behind the date. While out, Ann learns of the reason for Chris' positivity: he was born with a rare blood disorder and was expected to die as a baby, and so he is happy to still be alive many years later as a result, she takes a genuine liking to him. Leslie sees an opportunity to utilize Chris' positivity to bring more funds into the Parks Department by having Ann bring it up on a date. On another night, she gets drunk and kisses state auditor Chris Traeger ( Rob Lowe), which prompts him to continually ask her out on a date, which she declines because she is put off by his relentless positivity.Ĭhris continues to ask Ann out, but she repeatedly turns him down. In the season finale episode, after Andy crashes his motorcycle, Ann kisses him while nursing him at the hospital. She and Mark break up, and Mark leaves his government job to work in the private sector. Yet, when Mark attempts to propose to her, she realises that she has fallen out of love with him, and that she really wants to be with Andy. However, she continues to date Mark, unsure of what her true feelings are for him. Furthermore, she shows a hint of jealousy toward Andy's budding relationship with Parks Department intern April Ludgate ( Aubrey Plaza). At first, Ann seems to be happy with Mark, but as time goes on, she starts getting bored having a normal and healthy relationship, remembering that her relationship with Andy, while terrible, was more interesting. The two develop a romantic interest in each other and start dating only after Leslie, who previously harbored feelings for Mark, assures Ann she is fine with the pairing. Season 2 Īfter Andy, Pawnee city planner Mark Brendanawicz ( Paul Schneider) fell into the construction pit (at the end of season one) and is nursed by Ann during his time at the hospital. This leads to an angry confrontation, and eventually the two break up, much to Andy's despair. Eventually, after Andy's leg casts are removed, Ann learns he could have taken them off weeks prior, but did not because he enjoyed being pampered and spoiled by Ann. After Andy falls into a large pit next to her house and breaks his legs, Ann is inspired to attend Parks and Recreation meetings to advocate for filling in the pit, which leads Ann to befriend the department's deputy director Leslie Knope ( Amy Poehler). Ann is far more mature and responsible than Andy, who remains lazy, spoiled, and unemployed. She is a nurse and Leslie Knope's best friend.Īt the start of the series, Ann Perkins is living with her boyfriend Andy Dwyer ( Chris Pratt). While there, Andy attended a meeting for the Sweetums Foundation and ultimately made the decision to stay behind to do charity work for it.Ann Meredith Perkins, RN, portrayed by Rashida Jones, is a fictional character in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation.

To celebrate her accomplishment, Andy, Ben Wyatt ( Adam Scott), April Ludgate ( Aubrey Plaza), and Ron Swanson ( Nick Offerman) accompanied her across the pond. Season 6 of Parks and Rec opened up with Leslie accepting an award from the International Coalition of Women in Government in London. Best known for his rock band Mouse Rat and having an FBI alter ego, fans may remember seeing less of their favorite “ lovable idiot” towards the end of the series, and there was a good reason for it.

What began as a guest star role quickly turned into a main cast credit, and Chris’s character gained a loyal following throughout the show’s seven seasons. Now, five years after the hit NBC political sitcom said goodbye, the original cast of Parks and Rec is returning for A Park and Recreation Special, including Chris Pratt who played Andy Dwyer.

Parks and Recreation won the hearts of many with its one-of-a-kind Pawnee community led by Leslie Knope ( Amy Poehler).
