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A Definitive Ranking of Parks and Recreation Characters

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UW Lax chapter.

Take a break from homework this Thanksgiving break and treat yo self to LITERALLY the greatest show of all time.

17. Jerry Gergich

Stupid Jerry.

16. Marcia Langman

If you don’t like centaur Leslie then I don’t like you.

15. Jean-Ralphio

Seriously, does anybody like this guy?

14. Tammy Swanson

This woman is a monstrous parasite. Just ask Ron.

13. Marlene Knope

Marlene is kind of a terrible person, but she mothered Leslie so she deserves a spot on the list, at least.

12. Li’l Sebastian

Majestic Li’l Sebastian, may you rest in peace.

11. Diane Lewis

Diane brings Ron happiness and that brings me happiness.

10. Mark Brendanawicz

We all thought you’d be missed but then we moved on. Sorry Mark.

9. Donna Meagle

We feel you, girl. Mmmmhmm.

8. Ben Wyatt

Everyone needs a nerd like Ben to love.

7. Chris Traeger

Chris is LITERALLY the most excited man alive. And his leaving the show is LITERALLY enough to make me cry.

6. Tom Haverford

If loving an aspiring entrepreneur who calls tortillas bean blankies is wrong then I don’t want to be right.

5. April Ludgate

She just gets it.

4. Andy Dwyer

The idiot you can’t help but love (and also find oddly sexy?)

3. Ann Perkins

Ann, you beautiful tropical fish, you do you, girl. And make guest appearances every episode from here on out.

2. Ron Swanson

…because, well, it’s Ron Swanson.

1. Leslie Knope

Not only is Leslie the most loyal best friend anyone could ever have, she’s all about empowering women. She’s perfect.