The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Schur

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   9.3/10(39 votes)

   #1 - Whenever You're Ready

   S4:E131/30/2020

   Michael works with the Joint Council of Afterlife Affairs to smooth out kinks in the system. Jason and Tahani move on. Eleanor tries to influence Chidi.

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   8.9/10(56 votes)

   #2 - Michael's Gambit

   S1:E131/19/2017

   Eleanor, Jason, Chidi and Tahani argue about which two of them should go to the Bad Place. Eleanor has a shocking realization about the Good Place.

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   8.7/10(16 votes)

   #3 - One Last Ride

   S7:E122/24/2015

   The Parks gang completes one last task together, before saying goodbye to Pawnee.

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   8.2/10(52 votes)

   #4 - Somewhere Else

   S2:E122/1/2018

   Michael makes a plea. Eleanor looks to take the high road. Michael tries to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

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   8.1/10(29 votes)

   #5 - Moving Up

   S6:E204/24/2014

   Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.

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   8.1/10(31 votes)

   #6 - Win, Lose, or Draw

   S4:E225/10/2012

   It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities.

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   7.9/10(38 votes)

   #7 - Pandemonium

   S3:E121/24/2019

   Michael's crisis forces Eleanor to assume the title of the neighborhood architect. Tahani makes a discovery about the new humans.

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   7.7/10(45 votes)

   #8 - New Captain

   S3:E19/27/2015

   The precinct's new captain makes an unforgettable first impression. Jake and Amy try to keep their budding romance under wraps.

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   7.7/10(38 votes)

   #9 - Sister City

   S2:E510/15/2009

   Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee’s sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Tom becomes an errand boy, and April plays hard to get.

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    7.6/10(43 votes)

    #10 - Rock Show

    S1:E65/14/2009

    Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.

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11. 

    7.4/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Time Capsule

    S3:E32/3/2011

    Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences. Andy seeks help from Chris about how to win back April.

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12. 

    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #12 - Sweet Sixteen

    S4:E162/23/2012

    Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn't share his taste in music.

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    7.2/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Serve & Protect

    S4:E144/18/2017

    Jake and Rosa tackle a case of a missing laptop on the set of a long-running TV police procedural. Terry’s vengeful ex takes over the audit.

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    7.0/10(11 votes)

    #14 - The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

    S1:E811/21/2024

    When the pieces click into place, Charles faces the difficult task of revealing his true purpose at Pacific View. Emily helps him unpack the past.

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    6.9/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Tinker Tailor Older Spy

    S1:E111/21/2024

    Encouraged by his daughter to try something new, widower Charles Nieuwendyk answers an ad from a private eye seeking a mole at a retirement community.

    Director:Michael Schur

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