(Nick Offerman), a staunch libertarian who believes government is a waste of taxpayer money and ideally wants the entire parks system privatized. The Outcome

introduces us to Pawnee, Indiana: a fictional town that is "the third fattest city in America." Unlike the cynical, gray-walled Dunder Mifflin, Pawnee is bursting with primary colors, terrible fast food, and an aggressively cheerful bureaucracy.

For new viewers looking to start the series or longtime fans revisiting the beginning, looking back at reveals the seeds of brilliance that would eventually bloom into one of the most optimistic comedies in TV history.

If you are starting a new binge, be warned: