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The Best Episodes of Central Park

Every episode of Central Park ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Central Park!

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Owen Tillerman and his family live an unconventional life in New York's bustling Central Park, which Owen manages. Now, they'll have to fend off a wealthy hotel heiress who wants to turn the park into

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Central Park Season 2 Episode 6 - The Shadow
    9.0/10(251 votes)

    #1 - The Shadow

    S2:E6

    The Brandenham is robbed by a jewel thief, reminding Bitsy of a criminal who terrorized the hotel over 50 years ago.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Central Park Season 3 Episode 8 - Lunar Palaver
    8.1/10(106 votes)

    #2 - Lunar Palaver

    S3:E8

    On the day of the Lunar Palaver—a big Squirrel Quarrels event—Cole has a run-in with a racist lady in the park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Central Park Season 2 Episode 16 - The Lyin’ in Winter
    8.0/10(95 votes)

    #3 - The Lyin’ in Winter

    S2:E16

    Bitsy and Helen get stranded during a blizzard. The family finds out that the deal to sell Central Park is happening today. Season finale.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Central Park Season 3 Episode 6 - A Matter of Life and Boeuf
    8.0/10(92 votes)

    #4 - A Matter of Life and Boeuf

    S3:E6

    When the Tillermans visit Abby at her new job as waitress, a precious item goes missing—and everyone in the restaurant is a suspect.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Central Park Season 2 Episode 1 - Central Dark
    7.7/10(180 votes)

    #5 - Central Dark

    S2:E1

    A tristate blackout leaves Bitsy and Helen trapped in New Jersey—and forces the Tillerman family to see each other in a new light.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Central Park Season 2 Episode 9 - A Boat-iful Mind
    7.7/10(112 votes)

    #6 - A Boat-iful Mind

    S2:E9

    Cole finds an escape from his homework in model sail-boating. Molly becomes a published artist in the school newspaper but isn't proud of her work.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Central Park Season 2 Episode 10 - Bee Is for Brandenham
    7.7/10(103 votes)

    #7 - Bee Is for Brandenham

    S2:E10

    Owen is called to the Brandenham to help Bitsy deal with a swarm of bees, while Paige and the kids attempt to care for her boss' cat.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Central Park Season 2 Episode 11 - The PAIGE-riarchy!
    7.7/10(108 votes)

    #8 - The PAIGE-riarchy!

    S2:E11

    Paige tries to convince Molly that her period is a blessing. Bitsy is desperate to get back on a prestigious list of rich women over 50.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Central Park Season 2 Episode 13 - Celeste We Forget
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #9 - Celeste We Forget

    S2:E13

    Owen's mom derails a trip to the botanical garden when she makes a surprise visit. Paige chases a lead while writing a fluff piece on gifting suites.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Central Park Season 1 Episode 8 - Hot Oven
    7.6/10(191 votes)

    #10 - Hot Oven

    S1:E8

    Molly introduces Brendan to the family. Helen stumbles upon a new way to get Shampagne out of her life.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Central Park Season 2 Episode 5 - Down to the Underwire
    7.6/10(145 votes)

    #11 - Down to the Underwire

    S2:E5

    When Molly needs a new bra, Owen takes her shopping. Helen finds a key that could finally reveal whether she's in Bitsy's will.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Central Park Season 1 Episode 9 - Live It Up Tonight
    7.5/10(178 votes)

    #12 - Live It Up Tonight

    S1:E9

    Molly and Cole go on a special park tour as Owen and Paige try to have a date night.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Central Park Season 2 Episode 2 - Mother's Daze
    7.5/10(157 votes)

    #13 - Mother's Daze

    S2:E2

    Owen and the kids go all out for Paige on Mother’s Day. Bitsy has to handle things on her own when Helen takes a day off.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Central Park Season 2 Episode 7 - A Decent Proposal
    7.5/10(137 votes)

    #14 - A Decent Proposal

    S2:E7

    Owen does damage control after accidentally ruining a marriage proposal. Molly attends Bitsy's birthday party with Brendan.

    Director:Unknown
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  15. Central Park Season 2 Episode 12 - Castle Sweet Castle
    7.5/10(99 votes)

    #15 - Castle Sweet Castle

    S2:E12

    Owen and Paige set out to make the castle everything they dreamed it would be—if they can get the approval.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Central Park Season 2 Episode 14 - The Ballad of Johnnie Lee
    7.5/10(94 votes)

    #16 - The Ballad of Johnnie Lee

    S2:E14

    After an embarrassing moment at school, Cole wants to change his name and identity. Owen, Paige, and Molly tell stories to help him cope.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Central Park Season 3 Episode 1 - A Star Is Owen
    7.5/10(89 votes)

    #17 - A Star Is Owen

    S3:E1

    The Tillerman family welcomes spring as an episode of a hit crime show films in the park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Central Park Season 3 Episode 2 - Paige’s Next Chapter
    7.5/10(87 votes)

    #18 - Paige’s Next Chapter

    S3:E2

    As Paige prepares for a big meeting with a book publisher, she welcomes her sister Abby to New York City.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Central Park Season 3 Episode 3 - Ice Ice Not Baby
    7.5/10(85 votes)

    #19 - Ice Ice Not Baby

    S3:E3

    Molly and Brendan get into their first big fight, while Abby gets her first big commercial audition for a local deli.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Central Park Season 3 Episode 7 - Slumber-Dog-Molly-An-Aire
    7.5/10(74 votes)

    #20 - Slumber-Dog-Molly-An-Aire

    S3:E7

    Molly hosts her first teenage slumber party, which creates a rift between her and Paige.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Central Park Season 3 Episode 9 - A Killer Deadline
    7.5/10(71 votes)

    #21 - A Killer Deadline

    S3:E9

    Paige checks into a hotel to focus on two writing deadlines. Owen volunteers for a school kickball tournament that Molly is trying to avoid.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Central Park Season 1 Episode 4 - Garbage Ballet
    7.4/10(217 votes)

    #22 - Garbage Ballet

    S1:E4

    Paige hunts a rat, Owen battles trash in the park, and Molly obsesses over her disastrous first kiss.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Central Park Season 1 Episode 10 - A Fish Called Snakehead
    7.4/10(181 votes)

    #23 - A Fish Called Snakehead

    S1:E10

    Owen and his family search for a snakehead fish that might be in the Harlem Meer. Bitsy works with a likability consultant.

    Director:Corey Barnes
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Central Park Season 2 Episode 15 - Where There's Smoke
    7.4/10(89 votes)

    #24 - Where There's Smoke

    S2:E15

    In search of evidence for a story, Paige brings the family to a wake. Bitsy and Helen try to convince a big investor to join them in buying Central Park.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Central Park Season 3 Episode 5 - Golden Owen: Manager Damager
    7.4/10(72 votes)

    #25 - Golden Owen: Manager Damager

    S3:E5

    In order to get his “I Heart the Park” campaign proposal approved, Owen has to repair old friendships at the Park Managers’ Conference.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Shadow" is the best rated episode of "Central Park". It scored 9/10 based on 251 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/16/2021. This episode scored 0.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Lunar Palaver".