The WORST episodes of Central Park

Every episode of Central Park ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Central Park!

Owen Tillerman and his family live an unconventional life in New York's bustling Central Park, which Owen manages; now, they'll have to fend off a wealthy hotel heiress who wants to turn the park into condos.

Last Updated: 6/18/2025Network: Apple TV+Status: Ended

6.39

33 votes

#1 - Golden Owen: Manager Damager

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/23/2022

In order to get his “I Heart the Park” campaign proposal approved, Owen has to repair old friendships at the Park Managers’ Conference.

6.50

36 votes

#2 - Paige’s Next Chapter

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/9/2022

As Paige prepares for a big meeting with a book publisher, she welcomes her sister Abby to New York City.

6.50

40 votes

#3 - Where There’s Smoke

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/1/2022

In search of evidence for a story, Paige brings a family to a wake. Bitsy and Helen try to convince a big investor to join them in buying Central Park.

6.54

41 votes

#4 - The PAIGE-riarchy!

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/4/2022

Paige tries to convince Molly that her period is a blessing. Bitsy is desperate to get back on a prestigious list of rich women over 50.

6.56

36 votes

#5 - A Matter of Life and Boeuf

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/30/2022

When the Tillermans visit Abby at her new job as waitress, a precious item goes missing—and everyone in the restaurant is a suspect.

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6.56

32 votes

#6 - A Killer Deadline

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 10/21/2022

Paige checks into a hotel to focus on two writing deadlines. Owen volunteers for a school kickball tournament that Molly is trying to avoid.

6.58

36 votes

#7 - Ice Ice Not Baby

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/9/2022

Molly and Brendan get into their first big fight, while Abby gets her first big commercial audition for a local deli.

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6.64

33 votes

#8 - A Triptych Down Memory Lane

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2022

Elwood forgets the password he created for the Tillermans’ hard drive, so the family must help him remember it or their memories will be erased.

6.65

34 votes

#9 - A Hot Dog to Remember

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/11/2022

When a beloved hot dog vendor has to take a rare morning off, Owen and Cole volunteer to help set up his cart so he can break a park record.

6.67

33 votes

#10 - The Puffs Go Poof

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 11/4/2022

Fista Puffs considers straightening her hair.

6.67

57 votes

#11 - Fista Puffs Mets Out Justice

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/25/2021

As a test to see if she's worthy of joining an elite girl group, Fista Puffs battles a monster in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

6.67

40 votes

#12 - Castle Sweet Castle

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/11/2022

Owen and Paige set out to make the castle everything they dreamed it would be—if they can get the approval.

6.71

41 votes

#13 - Bee Is for Brandenham

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/4/2022

Owen is called to the Brandenham to help Bitsy deal with a swarm of bees, while Paige and the kids attempt to care for her boss’s cat.

6.74

39 votes

#14 - A Star Is Owen

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/9/2022

The Tillerman family welcomes spring as an episode of a hit crime show films in the park.

6.75

36 votes

#15 - The Brandenpire Strikes Back

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/18/2022

Owen’s “I Heart the Park” campaign is in full swing with all hands on deck. Bitsy schemes to cement her political influence.

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6.75

36 votes

#16 - Slumber-Dog-Molly-An-Aire

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/7/2022

Molly hosts her first teenage slumber party, which creates a rift between her and Paige.

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6.77

39 votes

#17 - Celeste We Forget

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/18/2022

Owen’s mom derails a trip to the botanical garden when she makes a surprise visit. Paige chases a lead while writing a fluff piece on gifting suites.

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6.81

150 votes

#18 - Skater’s Circle

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/29/2020

Bitsy pitches her plan to buy the park. Owen deals with a mini-mugging in Skater’s Circle.

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6.82

38 votes

#19 - The Ballad of Johnnie Lee

Season 2 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/25/2022

After an embarrassing moment at school, Cole wants to change his name and identity. Owen, Paige, and Molly tell stories to help him cope.

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6.88

32 votes

#20 - Money Candy

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/28/2022

Owen and Paige set out to buy tickets to a K-pop boy band’s concert for the kids. Bitsy looks into cloning her dog.

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6.95

225 votes

#21 - Episode One

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/29/2020

An event goes awry in the New York park, which Owen manages and lives in with his family. Paige chases a hard news story.

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6.95

41 votes

#22 - A Boat-iful Mind

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/4/2022

Cole finds an escape from his homework in model sail-boating. Molly becomes a published artist in the school newspaper but isn’t proud of her work.

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7.05

42 votes

#23 - The Lyin’ in Winter

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/8/2022

Bitsy and Helen get stranded during a blizzard. The family finds out that the deal to sell Central Park is happening today.

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7.06

121 votes

#24 - Hat Luncheon

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/5/2020

Owen speaks at a tense Hat Luncheon charity event; Cole helps Molly meet up with Brendan.

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7.11

36 votes

#25 - Lunar Palaver

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/14/2022

On the day of the Lunar Palaver—a big Squirrel Quarrels event—Cole has a run-in with a racist lady in the park.

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