<P> `` Ron and Tammys '' is the second episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation . It originally aired on NBC on September 29 , 2011 . In the episode , Ron Swanson ( Nick Offerman ) is confronted by his first ex-wife , Tammy 1 ( Patricia Clarkson ) who has a malevolent influence on him , and Leslie Knope ( Amy Poehler ) becomes involved in Ron 's personal life . This episode marks the first and only appearance of Ron 's mother , Tamara ( Paula Pell ) . It garnered 4.33 million viewers , an increase in viewers from the previous episode 's 4.11 million . </P>
<P> `` Ron and Tammys '' is the second episode of the fourth season of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation . It originally aired on NBC on September 29 , 2011 . In the episode , Ron Swanson ( Nick Offerman ) is confronted by his first ex-wife , Tammy 1 ( Patricia Clarkson ) who has a malevolent influence on him , and Leslie Knope ( Amy Poehler ) becomes involved in Ron 's personal life . This episode marks the first and only appearance of Ron 's mother , Tamara ( Paula Pell ) . It garnered 4.33 million viewers , an increase in viewers from the previous episode 's 4.11 million . </P>
who plays ron 's mom in parks and recreation
who plays ron 's mom in parks and recreation
Paula Pell
Paula Pell