9.5/104,637 votesLoading...#1 - Leslie and Ron
Season 7 Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2015
Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.
Director: Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer: Michael Schur
9.5/105,469 votesLoading...#2 - 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, Amy Poehler
9.2/103,184 votesLoading...#3 - Leslie and Ben
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Michael Schur, Alan Yang
9.0/102,851 votesLoading...#4 - 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
8.9/103,472 votesLoading...#5 - Flu Season
Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/27/2011
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.
Director: Wendey Stanzler
Writer: Norm Hiscock
8.9/103,383 votesLoading...#6 - Andy and April's Fancy Party
Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 4/14/2011
April and Andy host a dinner party for the Parks Department. Meanwhile, Ann tries to move on from Chris at a singles' party.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Katie Dippold
8.9/102,874 votesLoading...#7 - Ron and Diane
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 12/6/2012
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.
Director: Daniel J. Goor
Writer: Aisha Muharrar, Megan Amram
8.8/103,368 votesLoading...#8 - The Fight
Season 3 Episode 13 - Aired 5/12/2011
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."
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Amy Poehler
8.8/103,020 votesLoading...#9 - Li'l Sebastian
Season 3 Episode 16 - Aired 5/19/2011
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.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Daniel J. Goor
8.8/102,788 votesLoading...#10 - Two Parties
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 1/17/2013
Ben and Leslie's rival bachelor and bachelorette parties each take on a very different tune.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Dave King
8.8/102,639 votesLoading...#11 - Anniversaries
Season 6 Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2014
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.
Director: Morgan Sackett
Writer: Megan Amram
8.7/103,022 votesLoading...#12 - Harvest Festival
Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 3/17/2011
It's make it or break it for the Parks Department at the Harvest Festival which is full of surprises.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Daniel J. Goor
8.7/102,691 votesLoading...#13 - The Debate
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2012
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.
Director: Amy Poehler
Writer: Amy Poehler
8.6/103,435 votesLoading...#14 - Hunting Trip
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/19/2009
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.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Daniel J. Goor
8.6/102,815 votesLoading...#15 - Jerry's Painting
Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 4/28/2011
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.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Norm Hiscock
8.6/102,834 votesLoading...#16 - Ron and Tammys
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2011
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.
Director: Randall Einhorn
Writer: Norm Hiscock
8.6/102,600 votesLoading...#17 - Halloween Surprise
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2012
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.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Michael Schur
8.6/102,309 votesLoading...#18 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2013
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.
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Writer: Alan Yang
8.5/102,879 votesLoading...#19 - Freddy Spaghetti
Season 2 Episode 24 - Aired 5/20/2010
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.
Director: Jason Woliner
Writer: Daniel J. Goor
8.5/102,951 votesLoading...#20 - Ron & Tammy: Part Two
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 2/10/2011
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.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Emily Kapnek
8.5/102,816 votesLoading...#21 - End of the World
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2011
A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Michael Schur
8.5/102,828 votesLoading...#22 - The Comeback Kid
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2012
Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
Director: Tucker Gates
Writer: Mike Scully
8.5/102,580 votesLoading...#23 - Bowling for Votes
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2012
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.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Katie Dippold
8.5/102,344 votesLoading...#24 - Emergency Response
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2013
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.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Norm Hiscock, Joe Mande
8.5/102,464 votesLoading...#25 - London
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013
Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy, April and Ron to accept it.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Michael Schur
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!
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of...
Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC
Best Episodes Summary
"Leslie and Ron" is the best rated episode of "Parks and Recreation". It scored 9.5/10 based on 4637 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".