Every season of Parking Wars ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Parking Wars!

Meet the people Philly loves to hate. Jeff, whose favorite insult is being called "meter maid," squares off with an irate citizen over a broken meter. The booting team of Steve and Sherry encounter a woman who has an extreme emotional attachment to her car. And at the impound lot Maria has a 5-hour face-off with a man trying to get his Mercedes back.

Episode 1

Danielle, who has a reputation for attracting trouble while ticketing, gets into a shouting match during her "rush hour sting." At the impound lot, Rob has a run-in with an angry lady over the paperwork required to get her car back, and Booters Maureen and Jennifer stumble across an unexpected fan.

Episode 2

Booters Sherry and Steve deal with threats from an agitated man who wants the boot off now. Fatima looks for a new honey on her ticketing beat, but attracts more bees than boys. At the impound lot, Abdul faces a woman who needs her car so her soldier brother-in-law can be back to base in time for deployment to Iraq.

Episode 3

On his ticketing beat, Brian has a run-in with a double-parker, while trying to save a stranded hawk in downtown Philly. Veteran tow driver Clarence tests the limits of his compassion while trying to tow a car. In a race against time, Booters Steve and Sherry try to help a man get his tickets paid before the tow truck arrives.

Episode 6

At the lot, John scrambles to find the impounded car of a woman whose taxi meter is ticking. Meanwhile, Tiffany, nicknamed "swoop" for her killer ticketing instincts, shows off her techniques. And, "ladies' man" Martin is called to tow a car that crashed into a gas pump.

Episode 13

Paul, known as "Turtle" because he tickets at a slow and steady pace, calls in Supervisor Luz when he can’t placate an unhappy citizen. Steve and Sherry have their hands full when a man claims his car got the boot for someone else’s tickets. And its date night at the Lot when charming Rudy faces interrupted romance, and a woman trying to flirt her way out of a fine.

Episode 4

At the Impound Lot Yolanda struggles to placate a screaming couple. Booting team Frank and "Cheeks" have a dangerous face off with a man determined to drive off with the boot on. And Lisa takes on smart mouthed students while ticketing on the college beat.

Episode 7

Tow Supervisor Brad oversees the mayhem during Greek Week--and the chaos spills over to the Tow Lot, as Larry tries to manage the offenders, without getting disrespected. Meanwhile Roberta's sunny disposition gets put to the test ticketing on the mean streets of Philly.

Episode 8

Rookie ticket-writer D’Andre is schooled on how to walk the walk by veteran Shawn, while at the impound lot Rudy fends off the angry friend of a woman who’s been towed. Sherry and Steve spend a tense day booting in the “badlands” district of Philly.

Yolanda has her hands full trying to help the owner of a tricked-out pink truck through the red tape to get it released. Tow truck driver John faces a car owner who tries to lock him out, and Marylin makes both friends and enemies as she works her new ticketing beat.

Episode 5

At the lot, Yolanda tries to help a young man navigate seemingly insurmountable hurdles to get his car back. Booting team Garfield and Sherry experience divine intervention on the job. And 5'1" Carmen faces off with angry construction workers on his ticketing "patrol".

Episode 11

By-the-book ticket writer Danielle teaches Philly drivers tough lessons on the rules of parking. John and Rich scramble to find the missing keys to an impounded car as the owner loses her cool. And it's a lonely day for Garfield when partner Sherry calls in sick, but he finds as much action releasing boots as putting them on.

Ticket Writer Tiffany tries to find inner serenity amidst the insults of angry citizens. At the Lot, an angry mother tries to free her car after her son borrowed it without permission–and got it towed. Tension grows between Garfield and Sherry, as Garfield’s tech problems get in the way of booting local barbershop hot spots.

Episode 12

At the Impound Lot, a rap star faces problems recovering his promotional truck after it was towed. Staunch Philly ticket writer Brian seeks solace from irate citizens in his own "green acre." And a good day’s booting turns bad when Garfield gets awful news.

Episode 14

At the impound lot, even high comedy can't help two jokesters get their car back. Meanwhile, Marilyn can't find a good man on her ticketing beat, and Booters Elissa and Rob face serious mischief on the eve of Halloween.

Chicago tourists push Larry to the breaking point at the impound lot, while Ticket Supervisor Luz tries to toughen up her "nice-guy" rookie Jim, who’d rather be singing on American Idol. Meanwhile Sherry and Garfield go for "quality boots" in busy downtown Philly–with emotional results.

Episode 16

Booters Steve and Sherry go on the hunt when a booted vehicle goes missing, while best friends Brian and Lori shake it up on their ticketing beat. At the lot, a World War II veteran does battle for his impounded truck.

At the lot, a woman who's lost the keys to her impounded car, loses her cool -- until Dad steps in. Family man Dave has to tow the car of an irate father of twins. Yolanda won't release a man's impounded car without his mother-in-law. And Tiffany uses her ticket "genie" to find parking violators.

Episode 20

Episode 25

At the lot a couple turns to a higher power to help free their impounded car. Supervisor Ken helps Marylin take on a ranting sidewalk parker. On their Boot beat, Steve and Sherry face off with an unrepentant scofflaw they once gave a break to.

Episode 21

At the impound lot everyone tries to keep the heart rate of an enraged man with a pacemaker from going through the roof. An angry citizen pushes mild-mannered ticket-writer Carmen to the limit. Booter Jen is so gung-ho she'll even work her own street looking to christen a "virgin boot."

Lost Pilot

The desperate owner of an impounded car is rubbed the wrong way by Tracey's "extra nice" style. Brian and Danielle take their football rivalry to the streets. Plus, Sherry and Garfield are pushing their luck when they are sent downtown to boot cars.

Episode 19

At the lot Barb squares off with a teen who blames everyone but herself for being towed. On his ticketing beat Shawn has a run in with a couple parked on the sidewalk. And Jen and Mike face off with an angry mob while booting the mailman.

Episode 24

Police investigate an alleged theft at the impound lot. Rookie ticket writer Mike takes on South Street's drunken revelers. And a wily man tries to escape Steve and Sherry's new high tech boot van.

Episode 22

As the PPA deals with the tense aftermath of a fatal cop shooting, tow driver Frank is called to the scene of a volatile live stop. Glamorous ticket-writer Marlene encounters a chronic parking violator who ends up at the lot in search of her impounded car.

Episode 18

An Israeli tourist battles to get his car released from the lot. A deliveryman unloads his anger on ticket-writer Danielle, and Elissa and Rob give a couple's night out the boot.

Episode 9

At the lot a woman struggles to get back the car that was towed while she was in labor. Temperature and tempers reach boiling point for Steve and Sherry on the boot shift. Ticket Supervisor Luz must face an angry man who was ticketed at a broken meter.

The lot gets hot when three brothers team up to retrieve their impounded car. Garfield and Sherry encounter their largest booting target ever, while Brian faces the flames of hell on his ticketing beat.

A new resident struggles to get his car after being towed on his first day in Philly. Shawn can't keep up with the tickets in front of a famous hoagie shop, and Neema deals with being the only female tow driver on the squad.

Marylin takes it to heart when a man she tickets flies into a rage. The hurdles may be too high for a couple struggling to retrieve the impounded car they adore. Cursed by Sherry, Steve loses his Mojo and nothing goes right on their boot beat.

At the lot, a woman's anger stands in the way of getting her car back, while Lisa has to contend with a stalker on her ticketing beat. A man seeks compensation for his wrongly impounded car, and Neema, the Queen of Towing, is surprised by a wild stolen car story.

At the lot it's a race against time for a man trying to get his car off the auction block. Sherry takes on the challenge of booting while Steve watches her back, and ticket writer Marlene has a showdown with angry citizens and her unruly hair.

Episode 15

The clock is ticking as late night partiers try to get their car before the lot closes. Booters Steve and Sherry have to brave a tempest and Tim gets an earful from the wild crowds while ticketing on South Street.

Two guys from Atlanta desperately try to get their impounded car back before they miss their flight home. Country boy Mike would rather be hunting deer then be abused for ticketing on his urban Philly beat. A man's car is towed in the middle of a big Italian wedding.

Episode 17

Meet the people the Motor City loves to hate. DeAndre, nicknamed "Ponytail" for his long lock of hair, faces off with an irate citizen over parking on city property. Michele and Sonjia, the all-female "Super Boot Crew", boot a woman who's dead husband may have racked up tickets on her car. And rookie Sonja doles out compassion along with tickets.

Season 3, Episode 1

Garfield and Sherry need police backup when a furious man tries to remove the boot in a rough neighborhood. Ticket writer Shawn's communication skills are put to the test with a man blocking a bus zone. A father and son get creative to overcome insurance issues keeping them from their impounded car.

Season 3, Episode 2

Sparks fly as Mike stumbles onto a parking fiasco at a Philly gala event. Rodney and Michele catch red-handed a Detroiter in the act of removing a boot. And brotherly love is put to the test when two Jersey boys try to rescue their hoopdie from the Philly impound lot.

Season 3, Episode 3

Philadelphia ticket writer Jeff returns to Parking Wars, this time as a newly promoted supervisor. When tempers flare on South Street on Saturday night, he runs to the rescue of his new squad that includes Denise, a rookie learning the ropes and Gina, a magnate for male attention.

Season 3, Episode 4

A hit and run throws Detroit booters Courtney and Sonjia off their beat. At the Philly impound lot, a son struggles to get his car back after his father was caught speeding without a license. And it's all fireworks in Detroit when Ponytail tries to enforce a special parking ordnance for the Fourth of July.

Season 3, Episode 5

After losing 70lbs, Detroit ticketer Robert is extra confident when challenged by an outraged man who parked commercial equipment on the street. In Philly, ticketer Marlene's years of experience give her the upper hand when insulted by a group of young men, and at the lot, Yolanda's service with a smile turns into a big headache for a fast food manager struggling to retrieve his impounded car.

Season 3, Episode 6

In Philly, Garfield tests his Irish luck trying to boot two cars on the same block, until one citizen gets physical. Can Detroit ticketer Robert, know as "Mr. Perfection" for lack of voided tickets, keep his record when challenged by irate citizens? A 70 year-old man's patience is tested as he tries to get his car out of the Philly impound lot.

Season 3, Episode 7

Police are called in when Jen and Mike face off with an angry man who resorts to extreme measures--and a garden tool--to try to get them to remove the boot. At the lot, a brother and sister from out of town struggle to find their impounded car that is lost in the system.

Season 3, Episode 8

Booters Sherry and Jen team up when Garfield's out sick, but they need more than "ady luck" when an angry citizen tries to keep them from booting his car. Sonja's special Detroit detail ­ ticketing handicap parking violators lands her in an explosive shouting match. It's a family affair at Philly's impound lot when an old country Italian comes to bail out his son.

Season 3, Episode 9

Philadelphia impound lot, New Jersey resident with expired registration does not have the right information after traffic court. Brian tickets people getting passports. Mike and Jen boot some heavy hitters.

Season 3, Episode 10

Snow covers Philadelphia and Steve and Sherry get stranded in a broken down van in the freezing cold while booting. Derrek loaned his car to a friend without a driver's license and discovers his insurance is invalid.

Season 3, Episode 11

In Philly, Garfield and Sherry struggle with a woman causing a major scene by refusing to leave her booted vehicle for the tow. Ponytail's no angel when ticketing a parking melee during a Baptist convention in Detroit. And a young woman grapples with her boyfriend's dark ticketing secrets while trying to retrieve his car from the impound lot.

Season 3, Episode 12

In Detroit, Rodney and Sonjia must watch each other's backs when a foul-mouthed man challenges the boot on his car. Supervisor Luz fends off crafty ticket dodgers in Philly, until a self-appointed neighborhood watchman tries to stop her from ticketing his neighbor's car. Philly Ticketer Shawn uses "the force" to find good tickets--but gets caught off guard when he writes one in error.

Season 3, Episode 13

In Philly, a man struggling to retrieve his impounded car takes a back seat when his wife flies into a rage. Sweet-natured ticket-writer Lachelle is shouted down by a Detroit woman who claims she has time on her meter. And in Philly, Sherry celebrates her birthday booting with Garfield, but faces a woman who won't stop crying.

Season 4, Episode 1

In Philly, an infuriated woman calls the cops on rookie Richie for writing tickets! And in Detroit, Rodney and Sonjia lock horns with an angry man who uses his kids to try and stop his booted car being towed, while ticketer Sonja has it out with repeat offenders when patrolling handicap spaces.

In Detroit, Rodney comes to the rescue when a man with a gun confronts Sonja about his booted car. At the impound lot in Philly, a young man, desperate to retrieve his Cadillac "love boat" enlists the help of his outraged mother, and hottie ticket-writer Gina gets a lot of attention on South Street, but has to dish out some tough love.

Night booting in Philly gets out of hand when Frank and Rob are ambushed by an irate heavy-hitter. Motor city ticket-writer Ponytail is a talented "car whisperer," but the volume gets cranked up when he faces a threatening citizen. And outrage rules the lot, as a woman takes on the city and the PPA to fight a $1000 ticket.

In Philly, rookie ticket-writer Ritchie tries to play by the rules with an irate citizen, Yolanda helps a frustrated out of town couple to try to recover their car when they hit a wall. And on the night shift tow driver Dave works busy South Street but has to face off with some uncooperative partiers!

In Detroit Michele and Courtney need police back up when a furious woman literally pushes them to the limit. Philly Ticketer Shawn calls supervisor Jeff for help in a broken meter stand-off, and at the lot, an irate father and son learn they can't escape their unpaid tickets.

Kim runs into verbal abuse from angry Detroit citizens who think the city is to blame for their tickets. In Philly, a young man tries to alter his expired registration to free his impounded car, and Garfield tries to convince Sherry that his lucky pants will help them boot.

In Detroit an enraged mother and daughter call on the wrath of God to damn Sonjia and Courtney for booting their car. In Philly, Denise gets an earful from a man furious that he was ticketed while helping his handicapped son, and a virgin to the impound lot tries to free her car.

Philly ticketer Shawn faces off with pizza shop employees who think they're above the law. Detroit booters Rodney and Courtney clash with a man who blames the city for his ticket troubles. An exotic dancer calls on two ex-lovers to free a car from the Philly impound lot.

In Detroit, boot releaser Sonjia must calm irate citizens after Rodney and Courtney boot their cars. And in Philly, a frustrated man at the impound lot asks "Dude, where's my car?" as Marylin encounters the "frenemy" while ticketing in a rowdy neighborhood.

Episode 10

April Fool's Day is no joke in Philly when Garfield and Sherry face off with a man trying to block the boot. In Detroit veteran ticket-writer Norman demands respect, even when cursed out by angry women. And a young woman's boozy nights makes her a repeat offender at the impound lot.

In Detroit a furious citizen challenges LouAnn over a ticket for blocking an alley. A man struggling to free his car from the Philly impound faces seemingly endless setbacks, and on their booting beat Garfield and Sherry run into a South Philly character right out of Goodfellas.

In Detroit, Ponytail clashes with men incensed about tickets received in front of a mosque, while Rodney and Sonjia run into a woman furious at being booted for her deceased husband's tickets. And Brian's ticket beat turns from bad to good with a little help from the beauties of Philadelphia.

Marylin faces an enraged stalker on her Philly ticket beat. In Detroit, a woman booted on a job interview hurls insults at Rodney and Sonjia. Two ex's are reunited at the Philly impound lot after a car crash.

In Philly, Jeff tickets foulmouthed truck drivers unloading freight and insults in a no stopping zone.  Booter Sherry dares Garfield to dye his hair to match their most booted car color that day. And a man tries to help his girlfriend spring the car he got towed on her birthday.

In Philly, a furious mother and son cause a fracas when they cut to the front of the line at the lot.  And Richie faces his nightmare beat when his "Jersey Shore" hairdo is threatened by the rain.  Detroit ticketer Kim meets opposition as she tries to clear the road for street cleaners.

Garfield and Sherry go on the chase when a Philly citizen speeds off with the boot on. All bets are off when Ponytail confronts two screaming women who gamble with illegal parking in Detroit. In Philly, a DJ's head spins when the gets the runaround at the impound lot.

Angry Philly citizens shake Garfield out of his post vacation idle. In Detroit an irate woman stalks Norman as he tries to ticket for street cleaning violations. The past comes back to haunt two brothers trying to retrieve their car from the Philly impound lot.

In Detroit, Rodney and Sonjia are challenged by an irate man claiming he's a sovereign. In Philly, it's Richie against the Old City crowds on a rowdy Friday night, and everyone at the lot tries to help an elderly woman retrieve the car her grandson caused to be towed only to discover an unpleasant surprise in the front seat.

In Philly, two women scramble to retrieve the car a valet got towed during their night of partying, and Garfield and Sherry boot some unhappy citizens as they hunt scofflaws. In Detroit, ticket writer Robert tries to teach old dogs new tricks.

At the Philly lot, an incensed man can't retrieve the rental car that was towed when he took his wife to the hospital. Ticketer Shawn is besieged verbally and non-verbally by angry citizens and Philly icon Marlene meets her match on her ticketing beat.

Holiday magic can't spare Ponytail from the wrath of an angry Detroit taxi driver. A woman's troubles are just beginning after a long search for her stolen car leads her to the Philly impound lot, while Brian gives the gift of tickets before getting an unwanted present himself.

In Philly, clerical errors create havoc for a frustrated man trying to reclaim his impounded vehicle, while Gina is bombarded with outrageous excuses from illegal South Street parkers. Detroit booters Rodney and Sonjia dampen holiday spirits on the coldest day of the year

Episode 23

In Philadelphia, Shawn faces off with parking violators as he tries to keep the streets safe for kids, while relationships get strained over impounded cars at the lot, and tow driver John deals with outraged bystanders as he tries to tow cars for scofflaws and live stops.

Ponytail runs into furious Detroit citizens as he tries to catch early bird violators on his morning beat. Bonnie is confronted by argumentative repeat offenders on her Providence ticket beat. Springtime in Detroit brings trouble when Rodney and Sonjia boot at a graduation ceremony.

Booting on a Saturday brings Michele and Courtney face to face with an angry Detroit restaurant owner. In Providence, Charles is called every name in the book except his real one as he tries to keep the bus lane clear. When she has to work a ticket beat, Detroit booter Sonjia gets more abuse than she's used to.

In Detroit, Rodney and Sonjia boot a man who insists he's already paid all his tickets. "Johnny Tickets" meets angry opposition as he lives up to his nickname in Providence. Sonja is confronted by an angry mob at a Detroit bar while ticketing.

Detroit Booters Courtney and Sonjia run afoul of a football player when he uses his heft to block his mama's car from being towed. Ticketer Debbie battles noise and an irate man in downtown Providence. In Detroit, Ponytail confronts lots of mischief on his ticket beat.

A furious man challenges booters Rodney and Michele as they try to uphold the law. Providence citizens berate Charles even when the violations are obvious. The insults get personal when Sonjia tickets an irate violator in Detroit.

In Detroit, Lashelle tries to counsel sisters furious over a corner clearance violation. Two Providence men confront Johnny after they are ticketed for feeding the wrong meter, and Ponytail is all business while challenged by angry citizens in Detroit.

In Detroit, a day releasing Michele and Courtney's boots turns wild for Rodney when a man tries to drive off in the middle of a tow. Then, Kim squares off with a citizen who removes a handicap parking sign the city installed just for him!

In Detroit, an unrelenting car dealer challenges Lashelle over parking on the sidewalk. Ticketer Mary uses her experience raising seven kids to discipline unruly citizens in Providence, and things heat up in Detroit as Eric tries to keep fire hydrants clear for firefighters battling a blaze.

Ponytail brings down a Detroit ticket storm until he meets his very irate match, while Rodney and Sonjia are involved in a high-speed booting chase. And in Providence, Evelyn faces off with an angry violator as she patrols the Italian neighborhood.

In Detroit, Eric gets disrespected by a man angry at being ticketed next to his own house. Patty tries to shame Providence parkers into playing by the rules. Louann is challenged by repeat offenders who think they shouldn't get tickets for breaking the same law as everyone else!

In Detroit, ticketer Ponytail has a run-in with a gang of Beauty School students who threaten to shear his tail. In Providence, Bonnie is confronted by an irate man who claims his violation is void because of a missing sign. When Rodney boots a car in a busy congested area of Detroit, Sonjia is forced to direct traffic.

In Detroit, nosy neighbors give Eric more grief than the actual violators, and Sonjia and Courtney are confronted by a distraught man who's been booted while using an illegal license plate. Meanwhile, former crossing-guard Kathy has a bone to pick when ticketing crosswalk parkers in Providence.

Lashelle faces off with angry parkers caught in Detroit's Bermuda triangle of tickets. Steve is confronted by an irate Providence woman who refuses to believe the law. In Detroit, Darryl Lee tries but fails to keep his last day of parking enforcement peaceful.

In Detroit, a violator attempts to drive away while his vehicle's being towed; a resident tries to remove a handicapped-parking sign the city of Detroit installed for him.

A Detroit car dealer wants to park vehicles on the sidewalk; drivers in Providence, R.I., get rowdy; Detroit firefighters need help keeping fire hydrants accessible.

A high-speed chase breaks out in Detroit; a face-off erupts in Providence, R.I.

In Detroit, a man becomes angry when he's ticketed near his house; repeat offenders contend their violations; Providence, R.I., residents are shamed into following the rules.

A gang of beauty-school students threaten violence in Detroit; a Providence, R.I., man blames a missing sign for his violation; and a booted car results in traffic problems in Detroit.

Nosy neighbors of violators in Detroit become a nuisance; crosswalk parkers are reprimanded in Providence, R.I. Also: A man's car is booted because of an illegal license plate.

A Trenton driver becomes outraged; a ticket writer is attacked in Detroit; and a man questions the legitimacy of a parking sign in Providence, R.I.

Residents become irate when their cars are towed from an apartment complex in Staten Island; violators challenge a ticket writer's authority in Detroit; and a Providence, R.I., man claims his tickets are bogus.

An irate Trenton woman attempts to prevent her car from being towed; angry residents are encountered in the Bronx.

Parking Wars is a reality television series which airs on the A&E television network. The program follows traffic enforcement employees as they ticket, "boot," and tow cars as part of their parking enforcement duties.

The show began airing on January 8, 2008. The seventh season premiered October 6, 2012.

The Best Seasons of Parking Wars

The Best Seasons of Parking Wars

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6