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NBC renews 'Parks & Rec,' 'Office'

(L-R) Steve Carrell, B.J. Novak, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, and Rainn Wilson hold the award for outstanding comedy series 'The Office' at the 58th annual Primetime Emmy awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on August 27, 2006. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

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Published: May 11, 2012 at 6:51 PM

LOS ANGELES, May 11 (UPI) -- NBC has renewed its U.S. sitcoms "The Office," "Parks & Recreation" and "Up All Night," EW.com reported Friday.

Also set to return for the 2012-2013 television season are "Community" and "30 Rock."

"The Office" is the oldest and highest rated of the renewed shows. It wrapped up its eighth season this week.

Although cast members Mindy Kaling and James Spader are leaving the show, series regulars Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski and Ed Helms are expected to return next season, EW.com said.

Topics: Mindy Kaling, James Spader, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski

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