The Best Episodes Directed By Nicole Holofcener

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.9/10(29 votes)

   #1 - Eagleton

   S3:E125/5/2011

   Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.

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   7.7/10(28 votes)

   #2 - Fake It Till You Fake It Some More

   S3:E56/11/2015

   Rumors fly among the inmates about a new, higher-paying job assignment, especially when they have to take a test for it

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   7.6/10(29 votes)

   #3 - Smallest Park

   S4:E811/17/2011

   Leslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to go to college, and Chris tasks Tom and Jerry with revamping the Parks and Rec logo.

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   7.5/10(30 votes)

   #4 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic

   S6:E210/3/2013

   Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with Eagleton city councilor Ingrid de Forest to discuss financial matters; Ann brings April to vet school orientation; Ron tries to get off the grid.

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   7.5/10(11 votes)

   #5 - Bomb Shelter

   S4:E118/29/2004

   Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the family's emergency shelter. Meanwhile, David's last bite at a sushi restaurant threatens to cost him--and Keith--a lot more than the bill; Nate drops a bomb on Barb, which sparks a counterattack; Claire fights Russell over credit for her latest photos; Margaret's hospital stay helps Brenda and Billy begin to heal their rift; and Vanessa shows she can beat Federico at his own game.

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   7.4/10(24 votes)

   #6 - Jerry's Retirement

   S5:E204/18/2013

   When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together. Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.

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   7.3/10(12 votes)

   #7 - Timing & Space

   S3:E74/13/2003

   A group of familiar relatives and friends is united in mourning. Meanwhile, David and Keith play 'Leading Ladies' at brunch with members of the Gay Men's Chorus, Ruth and Arthur perform a rendition of 'My Favorite Things,' and Rico grows increasingly concerned about Vanessa's 'intense energy.'

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   6.8/10(12 votes)

   #8 - Secrets and Loans

   S2:E111/22/2002

   Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan.

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9. 

   6.4/10(7 votes)

   #9 - No Ifs, Ands, or Butts

   S3:E57/9/2000

   Carrie's smoking becomes a problem when she goes on her first date with Aidan Shaw. Miranda makes more time for Steve in her life. Charlotte dates the worst kisser she's ever met. Samantha dates a black man whose sister is racist.

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10. 

    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Bay of Married Pigs

    S1:E36/21/1998

    Carrie is invited to go up to their Hamptons beach house by Patience and Peter, but in the morning she bumps into Peter in the hall without his underwear on. Some friends introduce her to Sean, 'The Marrying Guy'; when she can't keep up on his quick-march to commitment, he ditches her for commitment-phile Charlotte. Miranda's colleague from work, Jeff, introduces her to a lesbian, Sid, at a baseball game, and they are invited to her senior partner's dinner party.

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    5.1/10(9 votes)

    #11 - Three's a Crowd

    S1:E87/26/1998

    Charlotte is dating Jack, who wants a threesome, but she is unsure. Carrie discovers that Mr. Big has an ex-wife, and feels threatened. Samantha is seeing a married man; when his wife finds out, she proposes a threesome to keep their marriage together. Miranda feels unattractive and looks for affirmation that she isn't.

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