Parks and Rec Stars Recall Iconic On-Screen Romance

In a recent interview, the stars of the beloved sitcom Parks and Recreation, Amy Poehler and Adam Scott, looked back on the most romantic moments between their characters, Leslie Knope and Ben Wyatt. The pair, who played the show's central couple, discussed their favorite scenes from the series, which aired for seven seasons between 2009 and 2015.

Scott highlighted the couple's declarations of love in the season 4 episode "Smallest Park" as a standout moment, saying he "really felt connected shooting that and just...kind of feeling like how special it was making the show." Poehler agreed, adding that the early stages of Ben and Leslie's relationship, like the season 3 scene where they discover they share a favorite spot in Pawnee City Hall, are some of her favorites.

The Saturday Night Live alum also fondly remembered filming the couple's wedding in the season 5 episode "Leslie and Ben." Poehler said it was "so fun" and that the cast had real champagne on set, though she admitted it "was probably not the smartest decision."

As the stars reminisced, it was clear that the on-screen romance between Leslie and Ben resonated deeply with both the actors and the show's devoted fans. The characters' journey from adversaries to soulmates remains one of the most beloved storylines in Parks and Recreation's enduring legacy.