The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 7
Every episode of Parks and Recreation Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 7!
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.
Season 7 Ratings Summary
The best episode of "Parks and Recreation" season 7 is "2017", rated 7.5/10 from 2314 user votes. It was directed by Dean Holland and written by Matt Murray, Alan Yang. "2017" aired on 1/13/2015 and is rated 0.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Ron and Jammy".
7.5/10 2,314 votes#1 - 2017
Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/13/2015
Leslie launches a competition with tech company Gryzzl for a large parcel of land, which she wants to turn into a National Park. April and Andy try to regain their spontaneity. Ben is recognized at a Bicentennial gala, where Tom delivers a speech in his honor.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Matt Murray, Alan Yang
8.1/10 2,223 votes#2 - Ron and Jammy
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2015
Leslie and Ron briefly put aside their feud to help old foe Jeremy Jamm escape the clutches of the diabolical Tammy 2. Ben vows to help April discover her true passion in life, while Andy and Tom travel to Chicago.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Harris Wittels
7.3/10 2,063 votes#3 - William Henry Harrison
Season 7 Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2015
Leslie's team tries to strengthen her case that the Newport land should be turned into a National Park. Ron's team, fighting back, brings on a celebrity as a minority owner.
Director: Tom Magill
Writer: Megan Amram
9.5/10 4,594 votes#4 - 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
8.1/10 2,048 votes#5 - Gryzzlbox
Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2015
Leslie and Ben suspect that Gryzzl is invading the privacy of Pawnee residents. April addresses the new Parks and Rec interns, while Tom helps Andy renegotiate a contract.
Director: Amy Poehler
Writer: Donick Cary
7.9/10 2,005 votes#6 - Save JJ's
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2015
Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gift.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Joe Mande
8.3/10 2,099 votes#7 - Donna and Joe
Season 7 Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2015
Donna and Joe tie the knot, while April attempts to keep the wedding running smoothly. Ron creates an awkward situation between Tom and Lucy. Jen Barkley arrives at Ben and Leslie’s house with an interesting opportunity.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
8.0/10 2,052 votes#8 - Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington
Season 7 Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2015
While Leslie and April take a business trip to Washington, April wrestles with her future. Back in Pawnee, Andy tries to find April the perfect job.
Director: Morgan Sackett
Writer: Dave King
8.3/10 2,143 votes#9 - Pie-Mary
Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2015
Leslie and Ben come under fire for participating in an old Pawnee tradition. April and Ron go on a scavenger hunt. Donna and Garry stroll down memory lane.
Director: Greg Daniels
Writer: Emma Fletcher, Rachna Fruchbom
8.3/10 2,852 votes#10 - The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show
Season 7 Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/2015
On the last episode of Andy’s TV show, his friends wish him luck with whatever comes next.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Matt Hubbard
8.4/10 2,182 votes#11 - Two Funerals
Season 7 Episode 11 - Aired 2/17/2015
Ben and April conduct a series of interviews, while Andy and Donna help Ron adjust to a life change.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jen Statsky
9.5/10 5,430 votes#12 - 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: Amy Poehler, Michael Schur