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The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 6

Every episode of Parks and Recreation Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 6!

The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 6

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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 1 - London
    8.5/10(2619 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Michael Schur

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  2. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 2 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
    8.6/10(2465 votes)

    #2 - 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.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:Alan Yang

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  3. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 3 - Doppelgängers
    7.6/10(2268 votes)

    #3 - Doppelgängers

    S6:E3

    Leslie pairs up the Pawnee Parks employees with their Eagleton counterparts. Meanwhile Ben and Chris reunite for an accounting project, and Ann reveals her plans for the future.

    Director:Jay Karas
    Writer:Donick Cary

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  4. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 4 - Gin It Up!
    7.9/10(2357 votes)

    #4 - Gin It Up!

    S6:E4

    Leslie tries to calm a minor scandal that gets blown out of proportion. Tom tries to impress a new love interest, while Ben convinces Ron to prepare a will.

    Director:Jorma Taccone
    Writer:Matt Murray

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  5. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 5 - Filibuster
    7.7/10(2210 votes)

    #5 - Filibuster

    S6:E5

    Leslie throws Ben a birthday bash but is forced to leave early for an emergency late-night filibuster. Tom tries to make some memories with his new girlfriend, Ron and Donna go hunting. April reconnects with Andy.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Harris Wittels

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  6. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 6 - Recall Vote
    8.0/10(2273 votes)

    #6 - Recall Vote

    S6:E6

    Leslie prepares a haunted house with Ben, Ann and Chris for Halloween on the day of the recall vote. Meanwhile, Tom fears the end of Rent-A-Swag and persuades Ron to help save his business.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Aisha Muharrar

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  7. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 7 - Fluoride
    7.5/10(2175 votes)

    #7 - Fluoride

    S6:E7

    Leslie tries to complete some of her biggest city council goals, like hosting an NFL Play 60 event with the Indianapolis Colts, and trying to add fluoride to Pawnee’s drinking water. Meanwhile, Chris and Ron attempt to bond while building cribs for their future children.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Matt Hubbard

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  8. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 8 - The Cones of Dunshire
    7.6/10(2219 votes)

    #8 - The Cones of Dunshire

    S6:E8

    Leslie faces off with Councilman Jamm; Ben gets a new hobby; Tom, April and Donna help Ron sell his cabin.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Dave King

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  9. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 9 - Second Chunce
    8.1/10(2297 votes)

    #9 - Second Chunce

    S6:E9

    Leslie comes to terms with her last day in office and plans for the future with Ben. Chris and Ann find out the sex of their child, Andy comes home from London, and Tom looks to the future.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Amy Poehler, Michael Schur

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  10. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 10 - New Beginnings
    7.5/10(2148 votes)

    #10 - New Beginnings

    S6:E10

    Leslie and Ben both face new challenges on the first day of new jobs. Donna, April and Andy play a prank on Ben, while Tom prepares for a big presentation. Meanwhile Ann and Chris contemplate taking a big leap together.

    Director:Alan Yang
    Writer:Sam Means

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  11. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 11 - Farmers Market
    7.6/10(2116 votes)

    #11 - Farmers Market

    S6:E11

    Leslie fights with Ben over questionable sales techniques at the local farmers market. Ann searches for a way to vent about the annoying aspects of pregnancy, while April supports Andy in a new creative venture.

    Director:Adam Scott
    Writer:Joe Mande

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  12. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 12 - Ann and Chris
    7.6/10(2161 votes)

    #12 - Ann and Chris

    S6:E12

    On Ann and Chris's last night in Pawnee, Leslie throws a grand farewell party and attempts to fulfill one last promise. Meanwhile, Tom, Ben, Ron and Andy struggle to find the perfect going away gift for Chris.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Michael Schur, Aisha Muharrar

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  13. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 13 - Anniversaries
    8.8/10(2802 votes)

    #13 - 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.

    Director:Morgan Sackett
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  14. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 14 - The Wall
    7.8/10(2158 votes)

    #14 - The Wall

    S6:E14

    Leslie's efforts to take down the wall separating Eagleton and Pawnee yield unexpected results; Ben and Tom meet with possible sponsors for the concert; Ron finds a new hobby.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writer:Jen Statsky

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  15. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 15 - New Slogan
    7.6/10(2068 votes)

    #15 - New Slogan

    S6:E15

    Leslie aims to create a new town slogan, but runs afoul of local shock jocks. Andy scouts bands to play the Unity Concert and discovers an interesting secret about Ron, while Tom looks for a restaurant locale with Donna and April.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Alan Yang, Sam Means

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  16. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 16 - Galentine's Day
    7.4/10(2057 votes)

    #16 - Galentine's Day

    S6:E16

    Leslie throws a hasty Galentine’s Day in an attempt to find a replacement for Ann. Tom and Ben look to finalize a deal on tents for the Unity Concert, while Ron finds himself looking after Andy.

    Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
    Writers:Rachna Fruchbom, Emma Fletcher, Emma Fletcher

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  17. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 17 - Prom
    7.5/10(2057 votes)

    #17 - Prom

    S6:E17

    Leslie helps organize the high school's Senior Prom, and battles with Ron over the future employment of a bright high school senior. Andy takes an unwilling April as his date, and Tom is tasked with DJ'ing and agrees to let Ben help.

    Director:Ken Whittingham
    Writers:Harris Wittels, Matt Murray

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  18. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 18 - Flu Season 2
    7.6/10(2068 votes)

    #18 - Flu Season 2

    S6:E18

    In the midst of flu season, a sick Leslie and Andy struggle to book performers for the Unity Concert. Meanwhile, Tom heads to a wine competition in search of a sommelier for his new restaurant, and Ben seeks drunken help from Ron with a personal problem.

    Director:Nick Offerman
    Writers:Dave King, Megan Amram

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  19. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 19 - One in 8,000
    8.3/10(2280 votes)

    #19 - One in 8,000

    S6:E19

    Leslie and Ben run a charity auction to raise funds for the unity concert. April steps in to manage Andy's schedule, while Donna asks Ron for help with her ex-boyfriend.

    Director:Dean Holland
    Writers:Donick Cary, Joe Mande

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  20. Parks and Recreation Season 6 Episode 20 - Moving Up
    8.1/10(2092 votes)

    #20 - Moving Up

    S6:E20

    Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.

    Director:Michael Schur
    Writers:Alan Yang, Aisha Muharrar

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"London" is the best rated episode of "Parks and Recreation" season 6. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2619 votes. Directed by Dean Holland and written by Michael Schur, it aired on 9/26/2013. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic".