Andy Dwyer appears in a series.
Sir Andrew Maxwell `` Andy '' Dwyer KBE [ ˈdwaɪ.ər ] is a fictional character in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation portrayed by Chris Pratt . Originally meant to be a temporary character , Andy was so likable that producers asked Pratt back as a series regular . He appears in the first season as Ann Perkins ' unemployed slacker boyfriend , then takes a job as a shoe-shiner at Pawnee City Hall in the second season . Pratt was credited as a guest star for the first season , despite appearing in every episode ; he is part of the main cast for every season after season one . Andy is one of the few starring characters not to appear in every episode , as he was absent for a multi-episode arc in season six while Chris Pratt was filming Guardians of the Galaxy .