The BEST episodes of Parks and Recreation season 6

Every episode of Parks and Recreation season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Parks and Recreation season 6!

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.

Last Updated: 2/19/2024Network: NBCStatus: Ended
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Moving Up (2)
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8.66
1065 votes

#1 - Moving Up (2)

Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/24/2014

Directors: Michael Schur
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Moving Up (1)
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8.40
1903 votes

#2 - 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.

Directors: Michael Schur
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London (1)
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8.13
2173 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: Dean Holland
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Ann and Chris
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8.07
2000 votes

#4 - Ann and Chris

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/30/2014

On Ann and Chris's last night in Pawnee, Leslie throws a grand farewell party and attempts to fulfill one last promise. Meanwhile, Tom, Ben, Ron and Andy struggle to find the perfect going away gift for Chris.

Directors: Dean Holland
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London (2)
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8.06
1214 votes

#5 - London (2)

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/26/2013

Directors: Dean Holland
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Anniversaries
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8.05
2006 votes

#6 - Anniversaries

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/27/2014

Ben attempts to surprise Leslie with a special anniversary gift. Tom and Andy try to help Leslie bring positive light to the Pawnee-Eagleton merger, while April asserts her new authority as Donna’s boss.

Directors: Morgan Sackett
Writer: Megan Amram
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One in 8,000
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8.02
1929 votes

#7 - One in 8,000

Season 6 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/17/2014

Leslie and Ben run a charity auction to raise funds for the unity concert. April steps in to manage Andy's schedule, while Donna asks Ron for help with her ex-boyfriend.

Directors: Dean Holland
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The Cones of Dunshire
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7.95
2010 votes

#8 - The Cones of Dunshire

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/21/2013

Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Councilman Jamm in a marathon negotiating session. Ben is in between jobs and takes up an interesting hobby to pass the time. Meanwhile, Ron employs Tom, April and Donna to help sell his cabin in the woods.

Writer: Dave King
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Flu Season 2
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7.92
1933 votes

#9 - Flu Season 2

Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/10/2014

In the midst of flu season, a sick Leslie and Andy struggle to book performers for the Unity Concert. Meanwhile, Tom heads to a wine competition in search of a sommelier for his new restaurant, and Ben seeks drunken help from Ron with a personal problem.

Directors: Nick Offerman
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Filibuster
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7.91
2142 votes

#10 - Filibuster

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/14/2013

Leslie throws Ben a birthday bash but is forced to leave early for an emergency late-night filibuster. Tom tries to make some memories with his new girlfriend, Ron and Donna go hunting. April reconnects with Andy.

Directors: Morgan Sackett
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Doppelgängers
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7.90
2135 votes

#11 - Doppelgängers

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/2013

Leslie pairs up the Pawnee Parks employees with their Eagleton counterparts. Meanwhile Ben and Chris reunite for an accounting project, and Ann reveals her plans for the future.

Directors: Jay Karas
Writer: Donick Cary
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New Beginnings
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7.88
2053 votes

#12 - New Beginnings

Season 6 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/16/2014

Leslie and Ben both face new challenges on the first day of new jobs. Donna, April and Andy play a prank on Ben, while Tom prepares for a big presentation. Meanwhile Ann and Chris contemplate taking a big leap together.

Directors: Alan Yang
Writer: Sam Means
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Fluoride
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7.85
2037 votes

#13 - Fluoride

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2013

Leslie tries to complete some of her biggest city council goals, like hosting an NFL Play 60 event with the Indianapolis Colts, and trying to add fluoride to Pawnee’s drinking water. Meanwhile, Chris and Ron attempt to bond while building cribs for their future children.

Directors: Michael Trim
Writer: Matt Hubbard
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Prom
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7.85
1992 votes

#14 - Prom

Season 6 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/3/2014

Leslie helps organize the high school's Senior Prom, and battles with Ron over the future employment of a bright high school senior. Andy takes an unwilling April as his date, and Tom is tasked with DJ'ing and agrees to let Ben help.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
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The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
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7.84
2208 votes

#15 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/3/2013

Ben, Leslie and Chris meet with Eagleton city councilor Ingrid de Forest to discuss financial matters. Ann brings April to vet school orientation. Ron tries to get off the grid.

Writer: Alan Yang
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The Wall
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7.79
1933 votes

#16 - The Wall

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/6/2014

After Leslie tries to take down the wall separating Pawnee and Eagleton, her life takes several unexpected turns. Tom and Ben meet with potential corporate sponsors for the concert, while Ron brings a surprise to the office and finds a new office hobby.

Directors: Ken Whittingham
Writer: Jen Statsky
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Recall Vote
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7.78
2080 votes

#17 - Recall Vote

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2013

Leslie prepares a haunted house on the day of the recall vote. Tom fears the end of Rent-A-Swag and persuades Ron to help save his business.

Directors: Wendey Stanzler
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Gin It Up!
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7.76
2192 votes

#18 - Gin It Up!

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/17/2013

Leslie tries to calm a minor scandal that gets blown out of proportion. Tom tries to impress a new love interest, while Ben convinces Ron to prepare a will.

Directors: Jorma Taccone
Writer: Matt Murray
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Farmers Market
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7.75
2051 votes

#19 - Farmers Market

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/23/2014

Leslie fights with Ben over questionable sales techniques at the local farmers market. Ann searches for a way to vent about the annoying aspects of pregnancy, while April supports Andy in a new creative venture.

Directors: Adam Scott
Writer: Joe Mande
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Second Chunce
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7.74
2203 votes

#20 - Second Chunce

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/9/2014

Leslie comes to terms with her last day in office and plans for the future with Ben. Chris and Ann find out the sex of their child, Andy comes home from London, and Tom looks to the future.

Directors: Dean Holland
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Galentine's Day 2
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7.73
1942 votes

#21 - Galentine's Day 2

Season 6 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/20/2014

Leslie throws a hasty Galentine’s Day in an attempt to find a replacement for Ann. Tom and Ben look to finalize a deal on tents for the Unity Concert, while Ron finds himself looking after Andy.

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New Slogan
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7.69
1921 votes

#22 - New Slogan

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/13/2014

Leslie aims to create a new town slogan, but runs afoul of local shock jocks. Andy scouts bands to play the Unity Concert and discovers an interesting secret about Ron, while Tom looks for a restaurant locale with Donna and April.

Directors: Dean Holland
Watch Now:Apple TV