9.3/1032 votes#1 - Whenever You're Ready
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2020
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Michael Schur
8.9/1048 votes#2 - Michael's Gambit
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/19/2017
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Michael Schur
8.7/1013 votes#3 - One Last Ride
Season 7 Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2015
The Parks gang completes one last task together, before saying goodbye to Pawnee.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Michael Schur
8.3/104 votes#4 - The Spy Who Came In from the Cold
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2024
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Daniel Schofield
8.2/1041 votes#5 - Somewhere Else
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 2/1/2018
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: Michael Schur
8.1/1022 votes#6 - Moving Up
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/2014
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Alan Yang
7.9/1032 votes#7 - Pandemonium
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/24/2019
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: Jen Statsky
7.9/1022 votes#8 - Win, Lose, or Draw
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2012
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Michael Schur
7.7/1030 votes#9 - Sister City
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2009
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Alan Yang
7.6/1023 votes#10 - Time Capsule
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 2/3/2011
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Michael Schur
7.6/1038 votes#11 - New Captain
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2015
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: Matt Murray
7.5/1033 votes#12 - Rock Show
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/14/2009
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Norm Hiscock
7.2/1025 votes#13 - Serve & Protect
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 4/18/2017
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: N/A
7.0/1022 votes#14 - Sweet Sixteen
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 2/23/2012
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Norm Hiscock
6.8/106 votes#15 - Tinker Tailor Older Spy
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/21/2024
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
Writer: Michael Schur
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"Whenever You're Ready" is the best rated episode directed by Michael Schur. It scored 9.313/10 based on 32 votes. It was written by Michael Schur. It aired on 1/30/2020 and is rated 0.4 points higher than their second-best episode, "Michael's Gambit".