The Best Episodes of Party Down Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(904 votes)

   #1 - Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party

   S1:E13/20/2009

   Failed actor Henry Pollard returns to work at Party Down catering. He meets his fellow employees, led by his old coworker Ron, a clean-living team leader with big dreams.

   Director:Fred Savage

   Writers:Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Paul Rudd, Dan Etheridge

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   Director:Fred Savage

   Writers:Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Paul Rudd, Dan Etheridge
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   7.6/10(777 votes)

   #2 - California College Conservative Union Caucus

   S1:E23/27/2009

   At a college conservatives event, students aim to give the Party Down team advice on success. As the event goes on, it turns out the students may not be so bright.

   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:John Enbom

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   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:John Enbom
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   8.0/10(715 votes)

   #3 - Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar

   S1:E34/3/2009

   The Party Down team caters a senior singles mixer hosted by Pepper McMasters. Constance has an awkward encounter with an old flame and Casey seeks relationship advice.

   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:John Enbom

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   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:John Enbom
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   7.8/10(659 votes)

   #4 - Investors Dinner

   S1:E44/10/2009

   A land tycoon expects flawless service from the Party Down crew, but Ron's dreams of success threaten to ruin everything. Kyle makes a friend whose lifestyle he hopes to emulate.

   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:Rob Thomas

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   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:Rob Thomas
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   7.9/10(679 votes)

   #5 - Sin Say Shun Awards After Party

   S1:E54/17/2009

   The Party Down team caters a porn awards afterparty. Kyle tries to teach Roman to "play it cool" with the porn stars. A mysterious businessman makes Ron a surprising business offer.

   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:John Enbom

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   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:John Enbom
6. 

   8.0/10(643 votes)

   #6 - Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen Party

   S1:E64/24/2009

   Taylor Stiltskin's film producer father is throwing her the perfect sweet 16--only nobody showed up! Henry runs into an old friend. Ron gets business advice from a rap duo.

   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:John Enbom

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   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:John Enbom
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   7.5/10(591 votes)

   #7 - Brandix Corporate Retreat

   S1:E75/1/2009

   When the Party Down team caters the Brandix corporate retreat, Casey strikes up a friendship with the sports star guest speaker, making both Henry and Roman jealous.

   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:John Enbom

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   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:John Enbom
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   8.3/10(664 votes)

   #8 - Celebrate Ricky Sargulesh

   S1:E85/8/2009

   The Party Down team's actors are recognized at a party and treated as stars. But when Roman and Ron discover the host is a mobster, they suspect his screenplay might be a confession.

   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:John Enbom

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   Director:Bryan Gordon

   Writer:John Enbom
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   8.3/10(641 votes)

   #9 - James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion

   S1:E95/15/2009

   Ron decides to cater his own reunion, and begins to slip back into his old drunken habits. Henry considers moving home, causing Casey to consider their "casual" relationship.

   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Fred Savage

   Writer:Unknown
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    8.1/10(595 votes)

    #10 - Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception

    S1:E105/22/2009

    In the season finale, the team is excited to cater a lavish gay wedding, but must take a backseat to the chiseled men of the Adonis catering company. While Ron falls apart, Henry is forced to take charge.

    Director:Bryan Gordon

    Writer:John Enbom

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    Director:Bryan Gordon

    Writer:John Enbom