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February 25, 2014 3:00PM ET

A Peek at Pawnee: Behind the Scenes of ‘Parks and Recreation’

Exclusive photos from the set as the stars of the NBC comedy shoot a top-secret upcoming episode

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The Daily Show's head writer Tim Carvell loves Parks and Recreation because "they figured out how to make comedy out of people who like things, as opposed to the usual sitcom where it's just people being awful to each other." Now Rolling Stone can confirm the show's sunny vibes extend beyond plot lines: We recently paid a visit to the show's set to get a close-up look at an upcoming episode directed by the cast's own Nick Offerman.

In this shot, Aziz Ansari runs lines with a PA.

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Aziz Ansari couldn't help himself from sneaking into this shot with Aubrey Plaza.

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Aziz Ansari gets a final adjustment before "action."

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“The cast lets the director know what they think of his suggestion," Nick Offerman explains.

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Adam Scott gets fitted for a suit before hitting the set.

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“Do not trifle with Satan’s child when food is on her plate," Nick Offerman says.

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“I can urinate to there. About 16 feet," Nick Offerman explains.

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Aziz Ansari eavesdrops on a conversation between Nick Offerman and Adam Scott.

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Nick Offerman and Adam Scott share a chuckle on set.

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"Adam always makes this face when he has a hand in pocket," Nick Offerman says.

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“Wishing I looked like Adam Scott," Nick Offerman says.

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“Chris reacts strangely to being fired," Adam Scott jokes about his costar Pratt.

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Amy Poehler and Chris Pratt rehearse a scene.

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“Teaching our amazing DP, Tom Magill, about grammar," Nick Offerman explains.

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“Amy’s prosthetic nose is applied by Ian Sommerholder [off camera]," says Amy Poehler.

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“The 'Amy Robot’ at rest," Amy Poehler jokes.

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“Megan Amram and Dave King, the two amazing writers who crafted this episode," Nick Offerman says.

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“Two beauties and one lucky sonofabitch," Nick Offerman says.

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“The pre-scandal senator joyfully waves to the camera," Chris Pratt says.

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“Billy taking everyone’s lunch order," Adam Scott says about guest star Billy Eichner.

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Retta hangs out at her trailer.

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“I love the feel of denim," Nick Offerman says.

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“Rob Lowe before the prosthetics go on," Nick Offerman jokes.

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Aubrey Plaza gets wired for sound.

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The cast hangs in the "video village," where it's safe to use cell phones to check Twitter and Instagram.

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"The director sporting the 'Full Douche," quoth Nick Offerman.

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