The BEST episodes of Panchayat
Every episode of Panchayat ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Panchayat!
Panchayat is a comedy-drama, which captures the journey of an engineering graduate Abhishek, who for lack of a better job option joins as secretary of a panchayat office in a remote village of Uttar Pradesh.
#1 - Hamla
Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/28/2024
Finally, Pradhan rallies the whole Phulera behind him to fight one last battle for glory. Abhishek finds himself too deep into the murky waters of village politics and loses his objectivity.
#2 - Parivaar
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/18/2022
Afraid of losing the perception battle to his political opponent Pradhan Ji makes a tough call. An upset Abhishek tries to emotionally detach himself from the people around.
#3 - Chingaari
Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/28/2024
To fix their dented image, the Pradhan gang sets a trap to capitalize on a lethal mistake committed by the MLA. Amidst all the political chaos an unexpected news brings joy to the Pradhan gang.
#4 - Rangbaazi
Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/28/2024
Pradhan's desperate attempt to prevent Abhishek's impending transfer intensifies the conflict between the Pradhan gang and the MLA. Prahlad finds it difficult to make peace with his new reality.
#5 - Ghar Ya Eent-Patthar?
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/28/2024
After Bhushan senses an opportunity to attack Pradhan, Abhishek jumps into damage control mode. Prahlad doesn't like the way Pradhan uses Abhishek for political benefit.
#6 - Jab Jaago Tabhi Savera
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/3/2020
Demotivated by his performance in CAT, Abhishek tries to come at peace with his reality. However, motivation comes to him in the most unexpected way.
#7 - Sanjeevani
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/24/2025
Jealous of Bhushan gaining strong support in the village, Pradhan’s camp grows anxious. A temporary reprieve comes when the local MP, the MLA’s superior, offers a chance to solve their problems. However, this opportunity comes with a twist, creating a moral dilemma among the camp members, especially Prahlad.
#8 - Ashirvaad
Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 6/24/2025
few days before the election, Manju Devi's father visits Phulera to bless his daughter. During a door-to-door campaign, a physical altercation breaks out between rival camps after Kranti Devi insults Khushbu, Vikas’s pregnant wife, deeply offending both Prahlad and Vikas.
#9 - Dabdaba
Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/24/2025
As Abhishek plans his next move after receiving his CAT results, Pradhan’s family anxiously awaits the election outcome. The advance order of sweets becomes both a topic of conversation and a subtle display of confidence. While both factions try to project strength before the villagers, the MLA keeps a sharp eye on Phulera’s political future.
#10 - Aukaat
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/18/2022
A desperate Pradhan Ji makes an attempt to full-fill his biggest election promise. Abhishek gets a reality check, but in a harsh way.
#11 - Computer Nahi Monitor
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/3/2020
Bored with his mundane life, Abhishek decides to have a little bit of fun. But sometimes with great fun comes grave consequence.
#12 - Shanti Samjhauta
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/28/2024
Manju Devi reluctantly agrees to Bhushan's proposal of entering into a peace agreement with the MLA. Abhishek too gives his nod as it's impossible to get the road built without MLA's support.
#13 - Atma Manthan
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/28/2024
The final blow to Pradhan's reputation comes after he gets accused of partiality in a welfare scheme implementation. Meanwhile to topple Pradhan's rule, Bhushan allies with the MLA.
#14 - Kranti
Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/18/2022
Abhishek gives pace to the village development work. But not without hindrance.
#15 - Shola
Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2024
Fully aware of his actions, MLA not only walks into the trap but also raises the stakes. Pradhan gang needs to walk the talk or it's all over.
#16 - Vachan
Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/24/2025
After noticing a crack in Bhushan’s camp, Pradhan sees an opportunity to weaken his rival. Following his instructions, his team tries to break the unity of Bhushan’s camp by targeting one of his key loyalists. But the plan does not go as smoothly as hoped. Loyalties run deep, and winning him over proves more difficult than expected.
#17 - Bahot Hua Samman
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2020
To focus on his studies, Abhishek decides to put aside his ego. But for how long?
#18 - Bol Chaal Band
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/18/2022
Due to lagging village development work, a political opposition starts to emerge against Pradhan Ji. Abhishek's loyalty gets tested.
#19 - Chakke Wali Kursi
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/3/2020
To make his life easier Abhishek buys a new comfortable chair, which has "wheels". In the process, he unknowingly ends up disrupting the panchayat office's power balance.
#20 - Jaise Ko Taisa
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/18/2022
Political opposition against Pradhan's family takes its final shape. Abhishek picks a side, loud and clear.
#21 - Shakti Pradarshan
Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/24/2025
While Pradhan and Manju Devi prepare for a grand nomination, Bhushan and the MLA hatch a plan to humiliate Pradhan's family in front of the villagers. Acting on a secret tip, a team of government officials pays a surprise visit to members of Pradhan’s camp.
#22 - Gaddha
Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/28/2024
Abhishek returns with the resolve of staying away from the village politics. Fearing the loss of public reputation, Pradhan and Manju Devi need Abhishek's help to handle a rebel.
#23 - Dost Yaar
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2022
Abhishek questions his importance in Pradhan's team. Pradhan Ji and Manju Devi have their own dilemmas.
#24 - Zakhm
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/24/2025
Pradhan, a survivor of an "assassination" attempt, tries to leverage sympathy as he kicks off his election campaign. His team organises a public event where he cleans a dirty village spot despite being wounded. Meanwhile, Bhushan’s camp makes a pre-emptive strike to steal Pradhan’s thunder and gain the upper hand.
#25 - Naach
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/18/2022
Abhishek tries to save a deal derailed by an overenthusiastic Manju Devi. Prahlad and Vikas struggle with their doubts about Abhishek and Rinki.