The Best Episodes Directed By Michael Schur

Every TV Episode Directed by Michael Schur Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 13 - Whenever You're Ready
    9.3/10(38 votes)

    #1 - Whenever You're Ready

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Michael's Gambit
    8.9/10(55 votes)

    #2 - Michael's Gambit

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 7 Episode 12 - One Last Ride
    8.7/10(16 votes)

    #3 - One Last Ride

    S7:E12

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

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Somewhere Else
    8.3/10(51 votes)

    #4 - Somewhere Else

    S2:E12

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

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Moving Up
    8.0/10(27 votes)

    #5 - Moving Up

    S6:E20

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - Win, Lose, or Draw
    8.0/10(29 votes)

    #6 - Win, Lose, or Draw

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Pandemonium
    7.9/10(38 votes)

    #7 - Pandemonium

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Sister City
    7.8/10(37 votes)

    #8 - Sister City

    S2:E5

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - New Captain
    7.7/10(44 votes)

    #9 - New Captain

    S3:E1

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

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Rock Show
    7.6/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Rock Show

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Time Capsule
    7.4/10(30 votes)

    #11 - Time Capsule

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Sweet Sixteen
    7.3/10(29 votes)

    #12 - Sweet Sixteen

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Serve & Protect
    7.2/10(30 votes)

    #13 - Serve & Protect

    S4:E14

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
    7.0/10(10 votes)

    #14 - The Spy Who Came In from the Cold

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:N/A

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Tinker Tailor Older Spy
    6.9/10(16 votes)

    #15 - Tinker Tailor Older Spy

    S1:E1

    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
    Writer:N/A

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Michael Schur Ratings Summary

"Whenever You're Ready" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Schur. It scored 9.303/10 based on 38 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 1/30/2020 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Michael's Gambit".