<Li> Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins , a nurse and political outsider who gradually becomes more involved in Pawnee government through her friendship with Leslie . Jones was among the first to be cast by Daniels and Schur in 2008 , when the series was still being considered as a spin - off to The Office , where Jones had played Jim Halpert 's girlfriend Karen Filippelli , who formerly worked at the Stamford Branch but was soon transferred to the Scranton Branch in the 3rd season . She and Lowe departed later in season 6 . Jones and Lowe returned in the Season 7 series finale . </Li>
<Li> Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins , a nurse and political outsider who gradually becomes more involved in Pawnee government through her friendship with Leslie . Jones was among the first to be cast by Daniels and Schur in 2008 , when the series was still being considered as a spin - off to The Office , where Jones had played Jim Halpert 's girlfriend Karen Filippelli , who formerly worked at the Stamford Branch but was soon transferred to the Scranton Branch in the 3rd season . She and Lowe departed later in season 6 . Jones and Lowe returned in the Season 7 series finale . </Li>
what came out first the office or parks and rec
what came out first the office or parks and rec
The Office
The Office