8.6/1019 votes#1 - Leslie and Ben
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Alan Yang
8.3/1027 votes#2 - Nashville
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2015
For his first official date with Rachel, Dev decides to go big and take her to Nashville for the weekend.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Alan Yang
8.3/1025 votes#3 - Mornings
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/6/2015
Dev and Rachel discover that living together isn't always going to be a series of happy mornings free from conflict and dirty clothes on the floor.
Director: Eric Wareheim
Writer: Alan Yang
8.3/1026 votes#4 - Finale
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/6/2015
After attending a wedding and a movie premiere, Dev and Rachel have to face up to all kinds of issues between them.
Director: Eric Wareheim
Writer: Alan Yang
8.2/1026 votes#5 - Indians on TV
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/6/2015
Dev has a series of eye-opening experiences after he encounters some casual racism in TV auditions.
Director: Eric Wareheim
Writer: Alan Yang
8.1/1022 votes#6 - Moving Up
Season 6 Episode 20 - Aired 4/24/2014
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
Writer: Alan Yang
8.0/1027 votes#7 - Old People
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/6/2015
An unexpected death inspires Dev and Rachel to visit Rachel's grandmother, while Arnold contends with a strange inheritance.
Director: Lynn Shelton
Writer: Alan Yang
8.0/1020 votes#8 - Buona Notte
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 5/12/2017
Just as Dev's personal life reaches a tipping point, disturbing revelations throw his professional life into turmoil, too.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Alan Yang
7.9/1024 votes#9 - Soulmates
Season 3 Episode 10 - Aired 4/21/2011
Leslie tries an online dating service, but doesn't end up with a stranger as she expects. Also, Chris challenges Ron to a grilling competition as part of his plans to make Pawnee healthier.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Alan Yang
7.9/1033 votes#10 - Parents
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/6/2015
First-generationers Dev and Brian try to show their appreciation for their immigrant parents at a joint family dinner.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Alan Yang
7.9/1020 votes#11 - The Dinner Party
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2017
After welcoming the Jabbawockeez to his show, Dev struggles to find the right date to take to a dinner party thrown by his celebrity chef boss.
Director: Eric Wareheim
Writer: Alan Yang
7.8/1029 votes#12 - Sister City
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/15/2009
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.
Director: Michael Schur
Writer: Alan Yang
7.7/1023 votes#13 - Go Big or Go Home
Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 1/20/2011
Leslie and the Parks Department return to work after three months to discover that the budget crisis still looms. After unsuccessfully trying to have their budget restored by using Ann to charm Chris with a date, Leslie decides to make an all or nothing play by resurrecting the Pawnee Harvest Festival. Meanwhile, Ben restarts the youth basketball league and instates Ron and Andy to coach the only two teams. April returns from a vacation with a new boyfriend.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Alan Yang
7.7/1022 votes#14 - Campaign Ad
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2012
Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron is very uncomfortable when Chris tries to befriend him, while Andy and April make a trip to the doctor.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Alan Yang
7.6/1023 votes#15 - Pawnee Rangers
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2011
Ron takes his boys-only troop of Pawnee Rangers into the wild. Not wanting the girls to feel left out, Leslie also takes her troop of Pawnee Goddesses on an adventure weekend. Meanwhile, a reluctant Ben joins Tom and Donna for a day of relaxation, and Chris spends some time with Jerry.
Director: Charles McDougall
Writer: Alan Yang
7.6/1022 votes#16 - Sex Education
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology after his gadgets are taken away, and Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Alan Yang
7.6/1023 votes#17 - New Slogan
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/2014
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
Writer: Alan Yang
7.6/1022 votes#18 - Le Nozze
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 5/12/2017
Arnold stops by on his way to a wedding to explore Modena with his Little Bud. But he hasn't told Dev the whole truth about his trip.
Director: Aziz Ansari
Writer: Alan Yang
7.5/1027 votes#19 - Sweetums
Season 2 Episode 15 - Aired 2/4/2010
The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal when she discovers how unhealthy the snacks are. Mark reluctantly agrees to help Tom move out of his house.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Alan Yang
7.5/1022 votes#20 - Bus Tour
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/3/2012
An important person in Pawnee dies while Leslie is on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign. Meanwhile Andy investigates a security threat, and Chris finds a cure for his depression.
Director: Dean Holland
Writer: Alan Yang
7.5/1023 votes#21 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2013
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
7.5/1048 votes#22 - Flying
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2016
Eleanor tries to prove to Chidi that she is worthy of his help. Meanwhile, Tahani and Jianyu try to help Michael feel better about the unknown flaw in his Neighborhood.
Director: Michael McDonald
Writer: Alan Yang
7.3/1038 votes#24 - Plan B
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 11/6/2015
A condom mishap and a kid's birthday party prompt Dev to consider the reality of having children.
Director: James Ponsoldt
Writer: Alan Yang
7.2/1036 votes#25 - Boys' Club
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/30/2009
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
Director: Michael McCullers
Writer: Alan Yang
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"Leslie and Ben" is the best rated episode written by Alan Yang. It scored 8.6/10 based on 19 votes. It was directed by Craig Zisk. It aired on 2/21/2013 and is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Nashville".
