The Best Episodes Written By Joe Mande

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.1/10(51 votes)

   #1 - The Burrito

   S2:E111/25/2018

   Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani, and Jason consider just how much they have (or have not) improved. Michael is left to deal with the consequences of his recent actions.

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   7.8/10(29 votes)

   #2 - One in 8,000

   S6:E194/17/2014

   Leslie and Ben run a charity auction to raise funds for the unity concert. April steps in to manage Andy's schedule, while Donna asks Ron for help with her ex-boyfriend.

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   7.7/10(24 votes)

   #3 - Emergency Response

   S5:E132/14/2013

   Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response drill is called. Meanwhile, Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam and Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.

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   7.7/10(55 votes)

   #4 - Everything Is Great!

   S2:E19/20/2017

   Having had their memories erased by ambitious master architect Michael, Eleanor, Chidi, Tahani and Jason again settle into the Good Place, unaware of what has previously transpired...except that Eleanor discovers the one clue she had left for herself and attempts to piece things together.

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   7.7/10(38 votes)

   #5 - Chidi Sees the Time-Knife

   S3:E111/17/2019

   Michael arranges an important meeting and Janet makes a reconnection.

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   7.5/10(30 votes)

   #6 - Farmers Market

   S6:E111/23/2014

   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.

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   7.5/10(28 votes)

   #7 - Save JJ's

   S7:E61/27/2015

   Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gift.

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   7.5/10(11 votes)

   #8 - The Click

   S2:E65/26/2022

   A girls’ night out finds Ava attempting to connect with her mother – and Deborah embracing some unexpected company.

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9. 

   7.4/10(23 votes)

   #9 - Bailout

   S5:E163/14/2013

   Leslie is determined to help a local video store stay in business, while Chris offers Tom advice on how to deal with a difficult employee. Elsewhere, Ann resorts to blackmail to get April to be her friend.

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    7.3/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Employee of the Bearimy

    S4:E510/24/2019

    Michael and Jason sneak into Demon-Con. Left in charge of the neighborhood, Eleanor copes with Derek's ineptitude and Tahani's dissatisfaction.

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    7.3/10(45 votes)

    #11 - The Snowplow

    S3:E310/11/2018

    A surprising announcement from one of the humans threatens to dissolve the group.

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12. 

    7.3/10(54 votes)

    #12 - Jason Mendoza

    S1:E49/29/2016

    Eleanor has a hard time remaining hidden. Michael asks Tahani to assist a neighbor in finding her true purpose.

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13. 

    7.2/10(10 votes)

    #13 - The Roast of Deborah Vance

    S3:E35/9/2024

    After learning there's a Late Night vacancy, Deborah makes sure everything – and everyone – is operating at its finest for her roast.

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    7.1/10(33 votes)

    #14 - The Other Man

    S1:E511/6/2015

    Dev has the chance to hook up with a woman he meets at a party, but the opportunity comes with a few complications.

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15. 

    7.1/10(25 votes)

    #15 - Swing Vote

    S5:E214/25/2013

    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.

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    7.0/10(7 votes)

    #16 - D'Christening

    S4:E75/15/2025

    Deborah and Ava return to Vegas for DJ's son's christening. Jimmy and Kayla have their hands full with Dance Mom.

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