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The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation

Every episode of Parks and Recreation ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation!

The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation

In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of...

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  1. Background image for Leslie and Ron
    9.5/10(4.8k votes)

    #1 - Leslie and Ron

    S7:E4

    Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.

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  2. Background image for One Last Ride
    9.5/10(5.6k votes)

    #2 - One Last Ride

    S7:E12

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

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  3. Background image for Leslie and Ben
    9.2/10(3.3k votes)

    #3 - Leslie and Ben

    S5:E14

    Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.

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    8.9/10(3.6k votes)

    #4 - Flu Season

    S3:E2

    While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.

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  5. Background image for Andy and April's Fancy Party
    8.9/10(3.5k votes)

    #5 - Andy and April's Fancy Party

    S3:E9

    April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.

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    8.9/10(3.0k 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.

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  8. Background image for Ron and Diane
    8.9/10(3.0k votes)

    #7 - Ron and Diane

    S5:E9

    Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is threatened by the arrival of Tammy II. Meanwhile, Jerry hosts a holiday party at his home with his wife, and some of his friends are shocked to find they were not invited.

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    8.8/10(3.5k votes)

    #8 - The Fight

    S3:E13

    When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to the Snakehole Lounge to help him promote his new alcohol, "Snake Juice."

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  10. Background image for Li'l Sebastian
    8.8/10(3.1k votes)

    #9 - Li'l Sebastian

    S3:E16

    Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chris reacts badly to a health problem.

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  11. Background image for Two Parties
    8.8/10(2.9k votes)

    #10 - Two Parties

    S5:E10

    Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.

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    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Dave King
  12. Background image for Anniversaries
    8.8/10(2.7k votes)

    #11 - Anniversaries

    S6:E13

    Ben attempts to surprise Leslie with a special anniversary gift. Tom and Adam try to help Leslie bring positive light to the Pawnee-Eagleton merger, while April asserts her new authority as Donna’s boss.

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  13. Background image for Harvest Festival
    8.7/10(3.1k votes)

    #12 - Harvest Festival

    S3:E7

    It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.

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    8.7/10(2.8k votes)

    #13 - The Debate

    S4:E20

    Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in a debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes the extra mile to save a party for Leslie's donors.

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    Director:Amy Poehler
  15. Background image for Hunting Trip
    8.6/10(3.6k votes)

    #14 - Hunting Trip

    S2:E10

    Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron’s annual hunting trip, but things don’t go as planned. Meanwhile, April and Andy bond in the office while everyone is away.

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  16. Background image for Jerry's Painting
    8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #15 - Jerry's Painting

    S3:E11

    Jerry’s contribution to Leslie’s community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.

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    Director:Dean Holland
  17. Background image for Ron and Tammys
    8.6/10(2.9k votes)

    #16 - Ron and Tammys

    S4:E2

    Ron's first ex-wife, Tammy One, reenters his life and tries to control his every move. Meanwhile, Ben helps Tom balance the books at his new company, and Ann makes a PSA, with help from Chris.

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    8.6/10(2.7k votes)

    #17 - Halloween Surprise

    S5:E5

    A new job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treating, and Tom searches for a new business idea.

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  19. Background image for The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
    8.6/10(2.4k votes)

    #18 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic

    S6:E2

    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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  20. Background image for Freddy Spaghetti
    8.5/10(3.0k votes)

    #19 - Freddy Spaghetti

    S2:E24

    When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children’s concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big decisions about his life, and Andy gets some unexpected romantic attention.

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    8.5/10(3.0k votes)

    #20 - Ron & Tammy: Part Two

    S3:E4

    Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her charms. Meanwhile, April is assigned to work with Chris.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
  22. Background image for The Comeback Kid
    8.5/10(2.9k votes)

    #21 - The Comeback Kid

    S4:E11

    Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.

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    Director:Tucker Gates
  23. Background image for Bowling for Votes
    8.5/10(2.7k votes)

    #22 - Bowling for Votes

    S4:E13

    Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.

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  24. Background image for Emergency Response
    8.5/10(2.4k votes)

    #23 - Emergency Response

    S5:E13

    Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called. Meanwhile, Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

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  25. Background image for London
    8.5/10(2.6k votes)

    #24 - London

    S6:E1

    Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy, April and Ron to accept it.

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  26. Background image for 94 Meetings
    8.4/10(3.0k votes)

    #25 - 94 Meetings

    S2:E21

    Ron is furious when April mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie fights to preserve a historical landmark.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Leslie and Ron" is the best rated episode of "Parks and Recreation". It scored 9.5/10 based on 4784 votes. Directed by Beth McCarthy-Miller and written by Michael Schur, it aired on 1/20/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "One Last Ride".