Inside The Surprise 'Parks & Recreation' Reunion Special During COVID-19

While some reunions are awaited for years and years, some of them happen out of the blue.

Fans of Parks & Recreation were in for an absolute treat recently when it was confirmed that the cast will be reuniting for a special fundraising at-home episode.

However, creator Michael Schur recently revealed not to expect a full-fledged sequel, continuation or reboot of any sorts.

"Never say never, but I felt like this was a moment in time and a cause we could rally behind. Parks and Rec had a specific subject to discuss and specific point to make,” said Schur.

“When it ended (in 2014) Amy (Poehler) and I talked and we felt like we made our point. We made our argument and got it. I don’t see the point in revamping the show just to do it; it was a true joy to make the show when we did it.”

The half-hour scripted special, airing this Thursday, April 30 at 8:30 pm ET/PT to benefit Feeding America’s COVID-19 Response Fund, comes at a timely moment, hence the reason why it made sense for Schur to get the team back together. In the episode, Pawnee’s most dedicated civil servant, Leslie Knope (Poehler), is determined to stay connected to her friends in a time of social distancing.

“Leslie Knope believed government could be a force of good. The show was forged in the economic recession of 2008, and at national, state and local levels we’re obviously in another one of those moments. Government is where we’re turning: people need food and mortgages paid and the government in these moments is where people turn to in times of need.”

Schur said that from the time of inception to finishing cut, the reunion special took about three weeks to put together.