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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 14 Episode 2 - The Beer Story
    10.0/10(2 votes)

    #1 - The Beer Story

    S14:E2

    Hank and Bobby are competitors in a home beer brewing competition. Boomhauer bonds with Luke Jr. over non-alcoholic beer.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  2. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Bobby Goes Nuts
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Bobby Goes Nuts

    S6:E1

    Bobby goes from bullied to bully after learning a counterattack move in a self-defense class--for women.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  3. undefined Season 14 Episode 3 - Bobby Gets Grilled
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Bobby Gets Grilled

    S14:E3

    In his search for authentic robata charcoal, Bobby is accused of cultural appropriation. The Hills and Gribbles go to the Bush presidential library where Dale incites an incident.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Propane Boom
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Propane Boom

    S2:E23

    When Mega Lo Mart starts selling propane, Strickland Propane can't compete with their prices, and Hank loses his job. He winds up working in the propane department at Mega Lo Mart, under the supervision of Luanne's boyfriend Buckley. Hank and other Mega Lo Mart employees decide to protest the way the company destroys small businesses, by disrupting a concert by the company spokesman, Chuck Mangione. Meanwhile, Luanne, who wanted Buckley to give her the job that he gave to Hank, tells Buckley she's breaking up with him. And Hank, Luanne and Buckley are the only people in the Mega Lo Mart when Hank notices a leak...

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Jerry's Painting
    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #5 - Jerry's Painting

    S3:E11

    Jerry’s contribution to Leslie’s community art show causes a stir. Ben moves in with April and Andy and attempts to teach them how to be adults. Meanwhile, Leslie is frustrated by Chris and his interoffice dating rules.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Flu Season
    8.1/10(35 votes)

    #6 - Flu Season

    S3:E2

    While planning for the local Harvest Festival, Leslie is struck with the flu and is forced to go to the hospital. Ron and Andy have a day of male bonding, and Tom hits the spa.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  7. undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Ron and Tammys
    8.1/10(34 votes)

    #7 - Ron and Tammys

    S4:E2

    Ron's first ex-wife, Tammy One, reenters his life and tries to control his every move. Meanwhile, Ben helps Tom balance the books at his new company, and Ann makes a PSA, with help from Chris.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 12 - Pontiac Bandit
    8.0/10(46 votes)

    #8 - Pontiac Bandit

    S1:E12

    Jake and Rosa hunt an infamous car thief, Holt tries to find a home for puppies and the rest of the precinct tries to accommodate a wounded Charles.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 25 - As Old as the Hills...
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - As Old as the Hills...

    S3:E25

    Peggy and Hank's 20th-anniversary party leaves the missus missing their youth; and a bottle of tequila is the highlight of their private revelry.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  10. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - The Bluegrass Is Always Greener
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - The Bluegrass Is Always Greener

    S6:E9

    Hank and the boys recruit Connie for a bluegrass fiddle contest, but Kahn insists that she focus on classical music.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - Full Boyle
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    #11 - Full Boyle

    S1:E17

    To stop Detective Boyle from getting too clingy, or "Full Boyle," with his new girlfriend, Jake goes on their date, but things don't go as planned.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 13 - Emergency Response
    7.9/10(27 votes)

    #12 - Emergency Response

    S5:E13

    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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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Pawnee Zoo
    7.8/10(41 votes)

    #13 - Pawnee Zoo

    S2:E1

    When Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be male. Meanwhile, Mark puts Ann in an awkward situation when he asks her to go see a movie.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  14. undefined Season 4 Episode 9 - To Kill a Ladybird
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #14 - To Kill a Ladybird

    S4:E9

    Bobby's affection for a raccoon brings problems when Hank's dog Ladybird and Dale get into fights with the ersatz pet that could be rabid.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - Payback
    7.7/10(48 votes)

    #15 - Payback

    S2:E13

    Jake has to go to great lengths to keep a secret about Terry from the rest of the precinct, and Amy finally gets to partner up with Captain Holt.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - Woman of the Year
    7.7/10(35 votes)

    #16 - Woman of the Year

    S2:E17

    Leslie is outraged when Ron wins a “Woman of the Year” award for a project she started. Meanwhile, Tom is desperate to find some money to invest in a local Pawnee club.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Rock Show
    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Rock Show

    S1:E6

    Leslie 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.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Tagger
    7.5/10(65 votes)

    #18 - The Tagger

    S1:E2

    Jake is assigned a lowly graffiti case as punishment for being late to roll call.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - And They Call It Bobby Love
    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #19 - And They Call It Bobby Love

    S3:E2

    Bobby starts dating Marie, a girl who's two years older than him. Bobby takes the relationship more seriously than Marie does, and is heartbroken when she dances with other guys. Marie decides to "move on" leaving Bobby an emotional wreck. Meanwhile, Hank and the guys find an abandoned couch in the alley, and grow to depend on it.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  20. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Jerry's Retirement
    7.5/10(27 votes)

    #20 - Jerry's Retirement

    S5:E20

    When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together. Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  21. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - Soda Tax
    7.5/10(31 votes)

    #21 - Soda Tax

    S5:E2

    Leslie decides to wage war on obesity in Pawnee in her first mission as city councilor by passing a city-wide soda tax. Meanwhile, Andy tries to get in shape for his police-entrance exam, and Ben struggles to connect with the interns in his office.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  22. undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Sweet Sixteen
    7.3/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Sweet Sixteen

    S4:E16

    Leslie 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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 2 - The Buck Stops Here
    7.1/10(4 votes)

    #23 - The Buck Stops Here

    S5:E2

    Bobby becomes Strickland's personal caddy and picks up some bad habits. Meanwhile, Peggy and Minh compete to donate the most blood.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Old Glory
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Old Glory

    S4:E11

    Bobby keeps mum that his mom wrote the A-plus essay that made him a school star.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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  25. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Flirting with the Master
    6.3/10(3 votes)

    #25 - Flirting with the Master

    S8:E5

    A Latin TV star hires Peggy to come to his home in Mexico to tutor his kids, but Peggy senses his interest is not entirely academic.

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    Writer:Norm Hiscock

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Norm Hiscock Ratings Summary

"The Beer Story" is the best rated episode written by Norm Hiscock. It scored 10/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 8/4/2025 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Bobby Goes Nuts".