The Best Episodes Written By Norm Hiscock

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(2 votes)

   #1 - The Beer Story

   S14:E28/4/2025

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

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   9.7/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Bobby Goes Nuts

   S6:E111/11/2001

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

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   9.2/10(5 votes)

   #3 - Bobby Gets Grilled

   S14:E38/4/2025

   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.

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   9.0/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Propane Boom

   S2:E235/17/1998

   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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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #5 - The Bluegrass Is Always Greener

   S6:E92/24/2002

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

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   8.2/10(37 votes)

   #6 - Jerry's Painting

   S3:E114/28/2011

   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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   8.0/10(36 votes)

   #7 - Flu Season

   S3:E21/27/2011

   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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   8.0/10(36 votes)

   #8 - Ron and Tammys

   S4:E29/29/2011

   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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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #9 - As Old as the Hills...

   S3:E255/18/1999

   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.

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    7.9/10(48 votes)

    #10 - Pontiac Bandit

    S1:E121/7/2014

    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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    7.9/10(45 votes)

    #11 - Full Boyle

    S1:E172/11/2014

    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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    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #12 - Pawnee Zoo

    S2:E19/17/2009

    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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    7.8/10(28 votes)

    #13 - 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(49 votes)

    #14 - Payback

    S2:E131/11/2015

    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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    7.6/10(44 votes)

    #15 - Rock Show

    S1:E65/14/2009

    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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    7.6/10(36 votes)

    #16 - Woman of the Year

    S2:E173/4/2010

    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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    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #17 - To Kill a Ladybird

    S4:E912/12/1999

    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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    7.5/10(67 votes)

    #18 - The Tagger

    S1:E29/24/2013

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

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    7.4/10(32 votes)

    #19 - Soda Tax

    S5:E29/27/2012

    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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    7.4/10(28 votes)

    #20 - Jerry's Retirement

    S5:E204/18/2013

    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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    7.3/10(5 votes)

    #21 - The Buck Stops Here

    S5:E211/5/2000

    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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    7.2/10(33 votes)

    #22 - Sweet Sixteen

    S4:E162/23/2012

    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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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - And They Call It Bobby Love

    S3:E29/22/1998

    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.

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    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - Old Glory

    S4:E111/9/2000

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

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    6.2/10(15 votes)

    #25 - THE DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT

    S2:E62/18/2022

    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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