Linda Lonegan is a recurring character in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. She is a professor of Women's Studies at Pawnee Community College.
Storyline[]
Season 4[]
In the episode "Smallest Park," Andy Dwyer decides to expand his horizons and do something new in his life by taking a college course. After sampling a few classes, Andy decides to randomly take Women's Studies. Linda, as the class professor, explains Joan of Arc's history and addresses feminist issues with the class, which keeps the otherwise apathetic Ron Swanson and April Ludgate hooked. Ron expresses an attraction to her, saying he'd marry her if she wasn't against marriage in general. On his first day in class, Andy talks about female empowerment, eventually derailing the conversation to how to empower prostitution, which Linda finds "extremely incorrect."
In "Lucky," Andy takes his final exam for the class and gets a passing grade. Ron suggests they celebrate with a nice meal at the diner and invites Linda to join them. She hesitantly agrees. At the restaurant, Ron tells Linda about how his life had been surrounded by powerful women. Andy and April then notice Chris Traeger at the restaurant, and in an attempt to get him and Linda together, April invites him to join them. Upon leaving, Chris invites Linda to land kayaking. She politely refuses, saying that she had just gotten out of a relationship and needs time. As soon as Chris leaves, she asks Ron if he'd like go back to her place. The next day, Ron arrives at the office in his "Tiger Woods outfit" and eventually Ron tells Chris what had happened the night before. Upon hearing this, Chris is saddened but wishes Ron and Linda good luck with their life together.
Appearances[]
- "Smallest Park"
- "Lucky"