- 6.9/10(4.4k votes)
#1 - Pilot
Loading...S1:E1Indiana 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 CommentsView allDirector:Greg Daniels - 7.0/10(3.7k votes)
#2 - Canvassing
Loading...S1:E2Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Seth GordonWriter:Rachel Axler - 7.1/10(3.5k votes)
#3 - The Reporter
Loading...S1:E3Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Jeffrey BlitzWriter:Daniel J. Goor - 7.1/10(3.3k votes)
#4 - The Banquet
Loading...S1:E5During 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 CommentsView allDirector:Beth McCarthy-MillerWriter:Tucker Cawley - 7.2/10(3.4k votes)
#5 - Boys' Club
Loading...S1:E4Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Michael McCullersWriter:Alan Yang - 7.3/10(2.1k votes)
#6 - William Henry Harrison
Loading...S7:E3Leslie'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 CommentsView allDirector:Tom MagillWriter:Megan Amram - 7.4/10(2.0k votes)
#7 - Galentine's Day
Loading...S6:E16Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Beth McCarthy-Miller - 7.5/10(2.8k votes)
#8 - Galentine's Day
Loading...S2:E16When 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 CommentsView allDirector:Ken KwapisWriter:Michael Schur - 7.5/10(2.1k votes)
#9 - Partridge
Loading...S5:E17Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Tristram ShapeeroWriter:Dave King - 7.5/10(2.1k votes)
#11 - Fluoride
Loading...S6:E7Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Michael TrimWriter:Matt Hubbard - 7.5/10(2.1k votes)
#12 - New Beginnings
Loading...S6:E10Leslie 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 CommentsView all - 7.5/10(2.0k votes)
#13 - Prom
Loading...S6:E17Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Ken Whittingham - 7.5/10(2.4k votes)
#14 - 2017
Loading...S7:E1Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Dean Holland - 7.6/10(3.3k votes)
#15 - Rock Show
Loading...S1:E6Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Michael SchurWriter:Norm Hiscock - 7.6/10(3.1k votes)
#16 - Beauty Pageant
Loading...S2:E3Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Jason WolinerWriter:Katie Dippold - 7.6/10(3.4k votes)
#17 - Sister City
Loading...S2:E5Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Michael SchurWriter:Alan Yang - 7.6/10(3.0k votes)
#18 - Kaboom
Loading...S2:E6Leslie, 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 CommentsView allDirector:Charles McDougallWriter:Aisha Muharrar - 7.6/10(2.4k votes)
#19 - Sweet Sixteen
Loading...S4:E16Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Michael SchurWriter:Norm Hiscock - 7.6/10(2.2k votes)
#20 - Ann's Decision
Loading...S5:E12Ann 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 CommentsView allDirector:Ken WhittinghamWriter:Nate DiMeo - 7.6/10(2.2k votes)
#21 - Doppelgängers
Loading...S6:E3Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Jaime Eliezer KarasWriter:Donick Cary - 7.6/10(2.1k votes)
#22 - The Cones of Dunshire
Loading...S6:E8Leslie faces off with Councilman Jamm; Ben gets a new hobby; Tom, April and Donna help Ron sell his cabin.
0 CommentsView allDirector:Julie Anne RobinsonWriter:Dave King - 7.6/10(2.0k votes)
#23 - Farmers Market
Loading...S6:E11Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Adam ScottWriter:Joe Mande - 7.6/10(2.1k votes)
#24 - Ann and Chris
Loading...S6:E12On 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 CommentsView allDirector:Dean Holland - 7.6/10(2.0k votes)
#25 - New Slogan
Loading...S6:E15Leslie 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 CommentsView allDirector:Dean Holland


The Worst Episodes of Parks and Recreation
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"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".