The BEST episodes of Parks and Recreation
Every episode of Parks and Recreation ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Parks and Recreation!
The series follows Leslie Knope, the deputy head of the Parks and Recreation department in the fictional town of Pawnee, Indiana. Knope takes on a project with a nurse named Ann to turn a construction pit into a park, while trying to mentor a bored college-aged intern. However, Leslie must fight through the bureaucrats, problem neighbors, and developers in order to make her dream a reality, all with a camera crew recording her every gaff and mishap.
#1 - Moving Up (2)
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/24/2014
Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.
#2 - One Last Ride (2)
Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/24/2015
The Parks gang completes one last task together, before saying goodbye to Pawnee.
#3 - Ron and Jammy
Season 7 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2015
Leslie and Ron briefly put aside their feud to help old foe Jeremy Jamm escape the clutches of the diabolical Tammy 2. Ben vows to help April discover her true passion in life, while Andy and Tom travel to Chicago.
#4 - One Last Ride (1)
Season 7 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/24/2015
The Parks gang completes one last task together, before saying goodbye to Pawnee.
#5 - Leslie and Ron
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/20/2015
Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.
#6 - Moving Up (1)
Season 6 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/24/2014
Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wife Tammy 2, Andy lives a rock and roll fantasy, and Leslie makes a huge decision about her future.
#7 - Pie-Mary
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/10/2015
Leslie and Ben come under fire for participating in an old Pawnee tradition. April and Ron go on a scavenger hunt. Donna and Garry stroll down memory lane.
#8 - The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion Show
Season 7 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/17/2015
On the last episode of Andy’s TV show, his friends wish him luck with whatever comes next.
#9 - Bowling for Votes
Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2012
Leslie and Ben host a bowling night after receiving feedback about Leslie's campaign. April, Chris, and Jerry hold a competition to see who can raise the most funds.
#10 - Leslie and Ben
Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/21/2013
Leslie and Ben are getting married, and have to cram months of planning into two hours. Ron's temper gets him in trouble.
#11 - Donna and Joe
Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/3/2015
Donna and Joe tie the knot, while April attempts to keep the wedding running smoothly. Ron creates an awkward situation between Tom and Lucy. Jen Barkley arrives at Ben and Leslie’s house with an interesting opportunity.
#12 - Sex Education
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2012
An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Ron helps Tom adjust to life without technology. Ben and April meet Congressman Murray for the first time.
#13 - Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to Washington
Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/10/2015
While Leslie and April take a business trip to Washington, April wrestles with her future. Andy tries to find April the perfect job.
#14 - Save JJ's
Season 7 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/27/2015
Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gift.
#15 - London (1)
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2013
Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy, April, and Ron to accept it. Tom hunts down the mysterious businessman who is trying to put Rent-a-Swag out of business, while Ann and Chris settle into the next phase of their relationship.
#16 - The Debate
Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/26/2012
Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in a debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes the extra mile to save a party for Leslie's donors.
#17 - End of the World
Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2011
A local Pawnee group predicts the end of days, causing chaos in the Parks department.
#18 - The Comeback Kid
Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2012
Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben takes up a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
#19 - Ron and Tammys
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2011
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.
#20 - Citizen Knope
Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2011
Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyone in the office brainstorms ideas for what to get Leslie for Christmas.
#21 - The Trial of Leslie Knope
Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2011
Leslie has to face an ethics committee about her secret relationship with Ben after they come clean to Chris.
#22 - Gryzzlbox
Season 7 - Episode 5 - Aired 1/27/2015
Leslie and Ben suspect that Gryzzl is invading the privacy of Pawnee residents. April addresses the new Parks and Rec interns, while Tom helps Andy renegotiate a contract.
#23 - Operation Ann
Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2012
Leslie works to find Ann a Valentine's date. Ron helps Ben with a scavenger hunt, and Chris becomes depressed over his love life.
#24 - Emergency Response
Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/14/2013
Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park. Andy prepares to take his Police Academy Exam. Ron fills in for Leslie on Pawnee Today.
#25 - Win, Lose, or Draw
Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/10/2012
It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities.