The Best Episodes Written By Norm Hiscock

Every TV Episode Written by Norm Hiscock Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Propane Boom
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Propane Boom

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    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...

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  2. Background image for Jerry's Painting
    8.2/10(29 votes)

    #2 - Jerry's Painting

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    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.

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    Director:Dean Holland
  3. Background image for Flu Season
    8.1/10(30 votes)

    #3 - Flu Season

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    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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  4. Background image for Pontiac Bandit
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #4 - Pontiac Bandit

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    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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    Director:Craig Zisk
  5. Background image for Ron and Tammys
    8.0/10(28 votes)

    #5 - Ron and Tammys

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    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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  6. Background image for Full Boyle
    8.0/10(36 votes)

    #6 - Full Boyle

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    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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    Director:Craig Zisk
  7. Background image for Pawnee Zoo
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #7 - Pawnee Zoo

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    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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    Director:Paul Feig
  8. Background image for Woman of the Year
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Woman of the Year

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    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.

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  9. Background image for Emergency Response
    7.7/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Emergency Response

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    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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    Director:Dean Holland
  10. Background image for Payback
    7.7/10(41 votes)

    #10 - Payback

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    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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  11. Background image for The Tagger
    7.6/10(55 votes)

    #11 - The Tagger

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    S1:E2

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

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    Director:Craig Zisk
  12. Background image for Rock Show
    7.5/10(38 votes)

    #12 - Rock Show

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    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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  13. Background image for Soda Tax
    7.4/10(26 votes)

    #13 - Soda Tax

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    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.

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  14. Background image for Jerry's Retirement
    7.4/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Jerry's Retirement

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    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.

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  15. Background image for Sweet Sixteen
    7.2/10(26 votes)

    #15 - Sweet Sixteen

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    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.

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  16. Background image for To Kill a Ladybird
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - To Kill a Ladybird

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    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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    Director:Wes Archer
  17. Background image for Old Glory
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Old Glory

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    S4:E11

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

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  18. Background image for Flirting with the Master
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Flirting with the Master

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    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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    Director:Anthony Lioi
  19. Background image for THE DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT
    6.1/10(12 votes)

    #19 - THE DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT

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    S2:E6

    Tony spreads a rumor around the office that General Naird is looking for a new job. Meanwhile, Dr. Chan and Dr. Mallory actually do pursue a job lead.

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    Director:Ken Kwapis
  20. Background image for Final Countdown
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Final Countdown

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    S5:E19

    In the final 30 minutes before Brent turns 40, Wanda tries to pull off a fireworks display for the occasion that goes terribly wrong. Lacey and Emma disagree over just who should be baking Brent's birthday cake, and Brent is dismayed to discover that his special bottle of scotch has gone missing.

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    Director:David Storey
  21. Background image for The Buck Stops Here
    5.2/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Buck Stops Here

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    S5:E2

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

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Norm Hiscock Ratings Summary

"Propane Boom" is the best rated episode written by Norm Hiscock. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by Gary McCarver. It aired on 5/17/1998 and is rated 1.8 points higher than their second-best episode, "Jerry's Painting".