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The Best Episodes Written By Alan Yang

Every TV Episode Written by Alan Yang Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 8.5/10(22 votes)

    #1 - Leslie and Ben

    S5:E14

    Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Meanwhile, Ron's temper gets him in trouble.

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    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Alan Yang
  2. 8.4/10(28 votes)

    #2 - Mornings

    S1:E9

    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.

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    Director:Eric Wareheim
    Writer:Alan Yang
  3. 8.3/10(28 votes)

    #3 - Nashville

    S1:E6

    For his first official date with Rachel, Dev decides to go big and take her to Nashville for the weekend.

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    Director:Aziz Ansari
    Writer:Alan Yang
  4. 8.3/10(26 votes)

    #4 - Finale

    S1:E10

    After attending a wedding and a movie premiere, Dev and Rachel have to face up to all kinds of issues between them.

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    Director:Eric Wareheim
    Writer:Alan Yang
  5. 8.2/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Indians on TV

    S1:E4

    Dev has a series of eye-opening experiences after he encounters some casual racism in TV auditions.

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    Director:Eric Wareheim
    Writer:Alan Yang
  6. 8.2/10(23 votes)

    #6 - First Date

    S2:E4

    Sucked into a popular dating app, Dev winds up on a string of awkward, fun and disorienting dates with very different women.

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    Director:Eric Wareheim
    Writer:Alan Yang
  7. 8.2/10(28 votes)

    #7 - New York, I Love You

    S2:E6

    As Dev and friends head to a theater to see the hit movie "Death Castle," the lives of several ordinary New Yorkers intersect in subtle ways.

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    Director:Alan Yang
    Writer:Alan Yang
  8. 8.1/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Old People

    S1:E8

    An unexpected death inspires Dev and Rachel to visit Rachel's grandmother, while Arnold contends with a strange inheritance.

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    Director:Lynn Shelton
    Writer:Alan Yang
  9. 8.1/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Moving Up

    S6:E20

    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.

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    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Alan Yang
  10. 8.0/10(26 votes)

    #10 - The Thief

    S2:E1

    While studying pasta making in Italy, Dev makes a serendipitous connection on his birthday, only to have his plans upended by a thief.

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    Director:Aziz Ansari
    Writer:Alan Yang
  11. 8.0/10(21 votes)

    #11 - Buona Notte

    S2:E10

    Just as Dev's personal life reaches a tipping point, disturbing revelations throw his professional life into turmoil, too.

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    Director:Aziz Ansari
    Writer:Alan Yang
  12. 7.9/10(34 votes)

    #12 - Parents

    S1:E2

    First-generationers Dev and Brian try to show their appreciation for their immigrant parents at a joint family dinner.

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    Director:Aziz Ansari
    Writer:Alan Yang
  13. 7.9/10(34 votes)

    #13 - Hot Ticket

    S1:E3

    Dev's plan to score a date with a pretty waitress by inviting her to a concert doesn't have quite the result he wanted.

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    Writer:Alan Yang
  14. 7.9/10(22 votes)

    #14 - The Dinner Party

    S2:E5

    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.

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    Director:Eric Wareheim
    Writer:Alan Yang
  15. 7.8/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Soulmates

    S3:E10

    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.

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    Writer:Alan Yang
  16. 7.6/10(32 votes)

    #16 - Sister City

    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.

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    Director:Michael Schur
    Writer:Alan Yang
  17. 7.6/10(24 votes)

    #17 - Campaign Ad

    S4:E12

    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.

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    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Alan Yang
  18. 7.6/10(23 votes)

    #18 - New Slogan

    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.

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    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Alan Yang
  19. 7.6/10(23 votes)

    #19 - Le Nozze

    S2:E2

    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.

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    Director:Aziz Ansari
    Writer:Alan Yang
  20. 7.6/10(26 votes)

    #20 - Go Big or Go Home

    S3:E1

    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.

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    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Alan Yang
  21. 7.5/10(25 votes)

    #21 - Pawnee Rangers

    S4:E4

    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.

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  22. 7.5/10(24 votes)

    #22 - Bus Tour

    S4:E21

    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.

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    Director:Dean Holland
    Writer:Alan Yang
  23. 7.5/10(24 votes)

    #23 - Sex Education

    S5:E4

    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.

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    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Alan Yang
  24. 7.5/10(53 votes)

    #24 - Flying

    S1:E2

    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.

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  25. 7.4/10(26 votes)

    #25 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic

    S6:E2

    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.

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Alan Yang Ratings Summary

"Leslie and Ben" is the best rated episode written by Alan Yang. It scored 8.455/10 based on 22 votes. It was directed by Craig Zisk. It aired on 2/21/2013 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Mornings".