Parks and Recreation

The Worst Episodes of Parks and Recreation

Genre:Comedy
Network:NBC

Every episode of Parks and Recreation ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst 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...
Episodes
122
Avg. Rating
8.0
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
6.9
7.8
8.1
8.0
7.0
8.0
8.9
8.6
7.1
7.6
8.0
8.0

Filter By Season7

  1. 6.9/10(4.4k votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    Loading...
    S1:E1

    Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.

    0 Comments
    View all
  2. 7.0/10(3.7k votes)

    #2 - Canvassing

    Loading...
    S1:E2

    Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Seth Gordon
  3. 7.1/10(3.5k votes)

    #3 - The Reporter

    Loading...
    S1:E3

    Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.

    0 Comments
    View all
  4. 7.1/10(3.3k votes)

    #4 - The Banquet

    Loading...
    S1:E5

    During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.

    0 Comments
    View all
  5. 7.2/10(3.4k votes)

    #5 - Boys' Club

    Loading...
    S1:E4

    Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.

    0 Comments
    View all
  6. 7.3/10(2.1k votes)

    #6 - William Henry Harrison

    Loading...
    S7:E3

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Tom Magill
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of Parks and Recreation

    READ
  8. 7.4/10(2.0k votes)

    #7 - Galentine's Day

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  9. 7.5/10(2.8k votes)

    #8 - Galentine's Day

    Loading...
    S2:E16

    When Leslie hears her mom’s story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentine’s Day. Meanwhile, Andy and his band are nervous about playing a gig at the Senior Center.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Ken Kwapis
  10. 7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #9 - Partridge

    Loading...
    S5:E17

    Leslie accompanies Ben on a trip to his hometown which has offered him a key to the city. Ron deals with a lawsuit filed against him by Councilman Jamm. Ann and Chris take a parenting compatibility quiz.

    0 Comments
    View all
  11. 7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #10 - Swing Vote

    Loading...
    S5:E21

    Leslie deems Ron's budget-cut proposals unacceptable. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation made to their charity. Ann tries to solve Tom's girlfriend troubles.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Alan Yang
  12. 7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #11 - Fluoride

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Michael Trim
  13. 7.5/10(2.1k votes)

    #12 - New Beginnings

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Alan Yang
    Writer:Sam Means
  14. 7.5/10(2.0k votes)

    #13 - Prom

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  15. 7.5/10(2.4k votes)

    #14 - 2017

    Loading...
    S7:E1

    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  16. 7.6/10(3.3k votes)

    #15 - Rock Show

    Loading...
    S1:E6

    Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.

    0 Comments
    View all
  17. 7.6/10(3.1k votes)

    #16 - Beauty Pageant

    Loading...
    S2:E3

    Leslie gets to judge a beauty contest, but ends up having conflicting opinions on "the ideal woman" with the other judges. While on a date with Mark, Ann learns Andy has been living in the pit.

    0 Comments
    View all
  18. 7.6/10(3.4k votes)

    #17 - Sister City

    Loading...
    S2:E5

    Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee’s sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural differences. Tom becomes an errand boy, and April plays hard to get.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Alan Yang
  19. 7.6/10(3.0k votes)

    #18 - Kaboom

    Loading...
    S2:E6

    Leslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After building an entire playground in one day, Leslie gets frustrated at the lack of progress with the pit, and takes some advice from Mark to cut through the red tape.

    0 Comments
    View all
  20. 7.6/10(2.4k votes)

    #19 - Sweet Sixteen

    Loading...
    S4:E16

    Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, Tom is flabbergasted when he finds out Ann doesn't share his taste in music.

    0 Comments
    View all
  21. 7.6/10(2.2k votes)

    #20 - Ann's Decision

    Loading...
    S5:E12

    Ann tries to get to know herself as Leslie meddles in one of her biggest life decisions. Meanwhile, things go south when Ben enlists the guys to help choose a caterer for the wedding.

    0 Comments
    View all
  22. 7.6/10(2.2k votes)

    #21 - Doppelgängers

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  23. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #22 - The Cones of Dunshire

    Loading...
    S6:E8

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

    0 Comments
    View all
  24. 7.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #23 - Farmers Market

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Adam Scott
    Writer:Joe Mande
  25. 7.6/10(2.1k votes)

    #24 - Ann and Chris

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all
  26. 7.6/10(2.0k votes)

    #25 - New Slogan

    Loading...
    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.

    0 Comments
    View all

Worst Episodes Summary

"Pilot" is the worst rated episode of "Parks and Recreation". It scored 6.9/10 based on 4369 votes. Directed by Greg Daniels and written by Greg Daniels, Michael Schur, it aired on 4/9/2009. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Canvassing".