Parks and Recreation

1. S01E01Make My Pit a ParkApril 9, 2009 7.4From Emmy Award-winning executive producers of "The Office" comes a new mockumentary that looks at the exciting world of local government. T
2. S01E02CanvassingApril 16, 2009 7.3Leslie and her committee go door-to-door to build support for her park project and recruit members for an upcoming town hall meeting, but th
3. S01E03Season's bestThe ReporterApril 23, 2009 7.6When Leslie invites a reporter to do a story on her park project, she and her committee have trouble staying on message. Leslie calls in Mar
4. S01E04Boys' ClubApril 30, 2009 7.6Leslie tries to make her way into the old boys club of politics by going to a casual get-together, but she quickly faces a tough ethical cho
5. S01E05The BanquetMay 7, 2009 7.6Leslie attends a banquet honoring her mother and discovers what it takes to get what you want in the political arena. Meanwhile, Tom and Mar
6. S01E06Rock ShowMay 14, 2009 7.6Leslie attends an important meeting with a local bigwig while her sub-committee members go to Andy's first concert since breaking his legs.

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Pawnee ZooSeptember 17, 2009 8.3When Leslie decides to marry two penguins to promote the local zoo, she inadvertently causes an uproar when both penguins turn out to be mal
2. S02E02The StakeoutSeptember 24, 2009 8.4While tending to the new community garden, Leslie and Tom discover someone has planted marijuana among the vegetables. In an effort to catch
3. S02E03Beauty PageantOctober 1, 2009 8.1Leslie looks forward to picking a new Miss Pawnee, but has to battle the other judges, who have a very different standard of "the ideal woma
4. S02E04Season's bestPractice DateOctober 8, 2009 8.5Leslie is nervous about her first date with Dave, so Ann takes her on a practice date to help her prepare. Meanwhile, after a local councilm
5. S02E05Sister CityOctober 15, 2009 8.3Leslie plays host to the Parks and Recreation department from Pawnee's sister city, Boraqua, Venezuela, and is shocked at the cultural diffe
6. S02E06KaBOOM!October 22, 2009 7.9Leslie, Ann and the rest of the Parks Department volunteer to help the organization KaBOOM! build a playground for a neighboring town. After
7. S02E07Greg PikitisOctober 29, 2009 8.1Leslie enlists the help of Dave and Andy in order to catch a local teen vandal. Meanwhile, Ann struggles to make her Halloween party fun, an
8. S02E08Ron and TammyNovember 5, 2009 7.8Leslie is upset when she learns the library department wants to take over her lot. Making matters worse, the library is run by Ron's ex-wife
9. S02E09The CamelNovember 12, 2009 7.9After one of the murals in City Hall is defaced, Leslie and the Parks Department compete to come up with a new design. Meanwhile, Andy and R
10. S02E10Hunting TripNovember 19, 2009 8.4Leslie tries to prove she can hang with the guys so she invites herself on Ron's annual hunting trip, but things don't go as planned. Meanwh
11. S02E11Tom's DivorceDecember 3, 2009 7.8Ron sends Leslie up to the DMV department and she happens to see Tom and Wendy at divorce court. Leslie enlists the help of everyone in the
12. S02E12Christmas ScandalDecember 10, 2009 8.5Leslie designs the Pawnee Winter Wonderland Festival, but has to hide from the press when a meeting with a disgraced Councilman lands her in
13. S02E13The Set UpJanuary 14, 2010 8.4Ann sets Leslie up on a blind date with a co-worker, which does not go as well as Leslie hoped. An old friend of Ann's makes Mark feel insec
14. S02E14Leslie's HouseJanuary 21, 2010 8.4After an amazing date with Justin in Indianapolis, Leslie tries to impress him with a dinner party at her house.
15. S02E15SweetumsFebruary 4, 2010 8.1The Parks Department forms a partnership with a local company to sell energy bars at the parks in Pawnee, but Leslie tries to stop the deal
16. S02E16Galentine's DayFebruary 11, 2010 7.9When Leslie hears her mom's story about an old flame, she and her boyfriend Justin track him down and reunite them on Valentine's Day. Meanw
17. S02E17Woman of the YearMarch 4, 2010 8.4Leslie 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 in
18. S02E18The PossumMarch 11, 2010 8.4When a possum bites the mayor's dog on a golf course, Leslie is asked to form a task force to catch the pesky animal. Meanwhile, Ron is upse
19. S02E19Park SafetyMarch 18, 2010 8.4After Jerry gets mugged by a bunch of kids, Leslie meets with the head park ranger in hopes of improving park safety. Meanwhile, everyone tr
20. S02E20Summer CatalogMarch 25, 2010 8.2Preparing the Summer Events Catalog, Leslie decides to take Ron and the past directors of the Parks Department out for a picnic lunch. Tom e
21. S02E2194 MeetingsApril 29, 2010 8.4Ron is furious when April mistakenly schedules a ton of meetings for him. Meanwhile, Leslie fights to preserve a historical landmark.
22. S02E22TelethonMay 6, 2010 8.4Leslie hosts a late-night shift for a local telethon, and lands former Indiana Pacer Detlef Schrempf as a celebrity guest. Meanwhile, Mark h
23. S02E23The Master PlanMay 13, 2010 8.5Leslie is disappointed when her new park plans are put on hold by a visit from two state auditors. April has plans for Andy at her birthday
24. S02E24Freddy SpaghettiMay 20, 2010 8.5When Ben prevents Leslie from holding a children's concert, she takes matters into her own hands. Mark makes some big decisions about his li

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Go Big or Go HomeJanuary 20, 2011 8.3Leslie tries to convince Chris and Ben to give the parks department more money, and when she fails to persuade them, she enlists Ann's help.
2. S03E02Flu SeasonJanuary 27, 2011 8.7While 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
3. S03E03Time CapsuleFebruary 3, 2011 7.9Leslie wants to bury a time capsule that encapsulates life in Pawnee, but an odd suggestion from a local man causes unforeseen consequences.
4. S03E04Ron and Tammy IIFebruary 10, 2011 8.7Tom tries to get back at Ron by going out on a date with Ron's ex-wife Tammy, while Leslie tries to protect Ron from falling prey to her cha
5. S03E05Media BlitzFebruary 17, 2011 8.5Trying to get the word out about the Harvest Festival, Leslie, Ben, and Tom do radio, TV and newspaper interviews. A media storm hits when B
6. S03E06IndianapolisFebruary 24, 2011 8.3Leslie and Ron drive to Indianapolis to receive commendation for the upcoming Pawnee Harvest Festival. Tom hosts a launch party for a local
7. S03E07Season's bestHarvest FestivalMarch 17, 2011 8.9With the fate of her entire department hinging on the success of the Harvest Festival, Leslie deals with last-minute problems with a Wamapok
8. S03E08CampingMarch 24, 2011 8.5Leslie takes the whole department camping in order to brainstorm new ideas. Meanwhile, Andy attempts a romantic gesture for April, while Ann
9. S03E09Fancy PartyApril 14, 2011 8.9Andy and April host a dinner party for all their friends. Ben asks Leslie for some career advice, while Ann tries her luck at a singles part
10. S03E10SoulmatesApril 21, 2011 8.4Ann convinces Leslie to sign up for an online dating service, only to be matched with someone she already knows. Chris decides to start a he
11. S03E11Jerry's PaintingApril 28, 2011 8.6Jerry'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 adu
12. S03E12EagletonMay 5, 2011 8.5When the neighboring city of Eagleton puts up a fence around one of their parks, Leslie must get her former best friend to take it down. Mea
13. S03E13The FightMay 12, 2011 8.9When Leslie tries to get Ann a job at city hall, her lukewarm reaction causes their first-ever fight. Tom invites the entire department to t
14. S03E14Road TripMay 12, 2011 8.6When Chris sends Leslie and Ben on a trip to Indianapolis, Leslie is afraid she won't be able to deny her feelings for him. Ron teaches a yo
15. S03E15The BubbleMay 19, 2011 8.4Everyone in the office is unhappy when Chris decides to make some big changes in the parks department -- especially Tom who starts to questi
16. S03E16Li'l SebastianMay 19, 2011 8.8Leslie and the parks team put together a memorial service for a dearly departed friend. Meanwhile, Tom makes a big life decision, while Chri

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01I'm Leslie KnopeSeptember 22, 2011 8.0Leslie has to either break-up with Ben or follow her dream of running for office. Ann is forced to dispense medical advice after making an u
2. S04E02Ron and TammysSeptember 29, 2011 8.4Leslie is forced to intervene when Tammy One re-enters Ron's life and begins controlling his every move. Ben tries to help Tom balance the b
3. S04E03Born & RaisedOctober 6, 2011 8.2While promoting her new book about Pawnee, Leslie falls prey to some "gotcha" journalism. Meanwhile, Ann is determined to bond with Ron and
4. S04E04Pawnee RangersOctober 13, 2011 8.2In an effort to fight the inequality of Ron's boys-only wilderness group, Leslie takes her girls-only troop, the Pawnee Goddesses, on an adv
5. S04E05Meet n GreetOctober 27, 2011 7.9Ben is mad when Andy and April decide to throw a Halloween party at their house without asking him. Tom emcees an event for Leslie's campaig
6. S04E06End of the WorldNovember 3, 2011 8.4Local Pawnee group predicts that the end of the world is coming, causing Leslie and others to contemplate their lives. Tom decides to throw
7. S04E07The TreatyNovember 10, 2011 8.2Leslie enlists the help Ben, Andy and April to host a Model U.N. for Pawnee Central High School. Chris asks Ann for her advice on love when
8. S04E08Smallest ParkNovember 17, 2011 8.1Leslie uses her new tourist attraction as a way to spend more time with Ben. Meanwhile, Ron and April encourage Andy to go to college, and C
9. S04E09The Trial of Leslie KnopeDecember 1, 2011 8.4Things come to a head for Leslie, Ben and Chris.
10. S04E10Citizen KnopeDecember 8, 2011 8.4Unable to get work done from inside the Parks Department, Leslie forms a citizen action group and fights from the outside. Meanwhile, everyo
11. S04E11The Comeback KidJanuary 12, 2012 8.5Leslie enlists everyone's help in staging an attention-getting event. Ben explores a new hobby, while April and Andy adopt a pet.
12. S04E12Campaign AdJanuary 19, 2012 8.4Faced with a tough new opponent, Leslie and Ben disagree on the content of her first campaign ad. Ron is very uncomfortable when Chris tries
13. S04E13Bowling for VotesJanuary 26, 2012 8.2Leslie and Ben decide to hold a casual bowling party after hearing feedback from a focus group. April, Chris, Donna and Jerry have a contest
14. S04E14Operation AnnFebruary 2, 2012 8.1It's Valentine's Day and Leslie decides she needs to find Ann a new man. Ben must enlist Ron's help when he is stumped by Leslie's elaborate
15. S04E15Dave ReturnsFebruary 16, 2012 7.8While trying to get an endorsement from the Chief of Police, Leslie and Ben awkwardly run into Leslie's old flame, Dave. Meanwhile, Andy and
16. S04E16Sweet SixteenFebruary 23, 2012 8.1Leslie realizes that the department has forgotten Jerry's birthday and decides to throw a party for him at a special location. Meanwhile, To
17. S04E17Campaign Shake-UpMarch 1, 2012 7.9Leslie and Ben are caught off guard when her opponent Bobby Newport hires a powerful campaign manager from Washington. Chris forces Ron to s
18. S04E18LuckyMarch 8, 2012 8.2Leslie and Ben are thrilled when Buddy Wood wants to interview Leslie for his Indianapolis talkshow. April and Ron prep Andy for his final e
19. S04E19Live AmmoApril 19, 2012 8.0When Leslie finds out that Parks Department budget is about to be cut, she convinces Councilman Pillner to make the cuts elsewhere, which ca
20. S04E20The DebateApril 26, 2012 8.5Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Bobby Newport in their big televised debate. Ann, Tom, and Chris work in the media spin room, while Ron goes the
21. S04E21Bus TourMay 3, 2012 8.3Leslie goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes
22. S04E22Season's bestWin, Lose, or DrawMay 10, 2012 8.6It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie and Bobby Newport are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the rac

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Ms. Knope Goes to WashingtonSeptember 20, 2012 7.8Leslie and Andy visit Ben and April at their new jobs in Washington D.C., and Leslie feels overwhelmed by the city -- especially after meeti
2. S05E02Soda TaxSeptember 27, 2012 7.7Passing a city-wide tax on giant sodas. Chris helps Andy get in shape to prepare for his police entrance exam. Meanwhile, Ben struggles to c
3. S05E03How a Bill Becomes a LawOctober 4, 2012 8.0Leslie negotiates with her fellow councilmen to pass a new law extending the community pool hours. When Chris comes up with a new idea to so
4. S05E04Sex EducationOctober 18, 2012 7.9An STD outbreak amongst Pawnee seniors prompts Leslie to conduct a sex education class. Meanwhile, Ron helps Tom adjust to life without tech
5. S05E05Season's bestHalloween SurpriseOctober 25, 2012 8.5New job offer for Ben causes Leslie to contemplates their future. Meanwhile, Ron and Andy take Diane's girls out trick-or-treating, and Tom
6. S05E06Ben's ParentsNovember 8, 2012 7.9After being warned about Ben's divorced parents, Leslie gets nervous as she prepares to meet them. With the help of Jean-Ralphio, Tom prepar
7. S05E07Leslie vs. AprilNovember 15, 2012 7.6Leslie gets upset when April tries to get Lot 48 made into a dog park. Meanwhile, Tom enlists Ben's help as he tries to launch his new busin
8. S05E08Pawnee CommonsNovember 29, 2012 7.6Leslie makes a public appeal for park design suggestions, but becomes suspicious when the best design comes from an architect in Eagleton. T
9. S05E09Ron and DianeDecember 6, 2012 8.1Ron, Diane, and Leslie attend a wood working awards dinner, after one of Ron's handcrafted chairs is nominated, but the happy occasion is th
10. S05E10Two PartiesJanuary 17, 2013 8.0Ann throws a bachelorette party for Leslie but her plans are derailed when Councilman Jamm interferes. Chris throws a game night at Ben's bu
11. S05E11Women in GarbageJanuary 24, 2013 7.9In order to get more women hired in government, Leslie and April handle a garbage route. Meanwhile, to help his growing business, Tom enlist
12. S05E12Ann's DecisionFebruary 7, 2013 7.8After several unsuccessful relationships Ann makes a dramatic life decision. Ben enlists the help of Chris, Tom and Ron to choose a caterer
13. S05E13Emergency ResponseFebruary 14, 2013 7.9Leslie and Ben organize a black tie gala to raise money for their park, but their plans are derailed when a city-wide emergency response dri
14. S05E14Leslie and BenFebruary 21, 2013 8.3Leslie and Ben have two hours to complete a years-long project. Meanwhile, Ron gets in trouble when his temper gets the best of him.
15. S05E15Correspondents' LunchFebruary 21, 2013 7.3Leslie is literally left speechless when her planned address at a big media event is stolen. Ben starts his new job working at the Sweetums
16. S05E16BailoutMarch 14, 2013 7.6Leslie tries to help a local video store stay in business after the owner is hit by the bad economy. Chris tries to give Tom some fatherly a
17. S05E17PartridgeApril 4, 2013 7.5Leslie and Ben travel back to his hometown of Partridge, MN to accept the key to the city. Ron gets served a lawsuit from councilman Jamm, w
18. S05E18Animal ControlApril 11, 2013 7.7Leslie decides to give the Animal Control Department a much-needed makeover. Ann tries to get Ron the medical attention he needs, while Ben,
19. S05E19Article TwoApril 18, 2013 7.6Leslie works to get rid of outdated laws from the original town charter that no longer make sense. Chris gives April and Ron management trai
20. S05E20Jerry's RetirementApril 18, 2013 7.9When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby
21. S05E21Swing VoteApril 25, 2013 7.4Leslie gets upset when Ron submits budget cut proposals getting rid of the local mini golf course. Andy and Ben celebrate a big donation mad
22. S05E22Are You Better Off?May 2, 2013 7.9Leslie celebrates her first year as a city councilor. A surprise discovery leads Andy to call the only man he knows who can help with the in

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01London (1)September 26, 2013 7.6Ron and Diane take a big step forward in their relationship. Leslie goes to London. Ben and Andy try to get a grant, and Tom discovers the i
2. S06E02London (2)September 26, 2013 7.8Leslie wins an award from an international Women in Government organization, and travels to London with Ben, Andy, April and Ron to accept i
3. S06E03The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip Off ClassicOctober 3, 2013 7.6Leslie, Ben and Chris visit Eagleton to discuss financial matters with city councilor Ingrid de Forest. Meanwhile, Ann takes April to vet sc
4. S06E04DoppelgängersOctober 10, 2013 7.6Leslie pairs up the Pawnee Parks employees with their Eagleton counterparts. Meanwhile Ben and Chris reunite for an accounting project, and
5. S06E05Gin It Up!October 17, 2013 7.8Leslie 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
6. S06E06FilibusterNovember 14, 2013 7.5Leslie throws Ben a birthday bash but is forced to leave early for an emergency late-night filibuster. Tom tries to make some memories with
7. S06E07Recall VoteNovember 14, 2013 7.6Leslie prepares a haunted house with Ben, Ann and Chris for Halloween on the day of the recall vote. Meanwhile, Tom fears the end of Rent-A-
8. S06E08FluorideNovember 21, 2013 7.7Leslie tries to complete some of her biggest city council goals, like hosting an NFL Play 60 event with the Indianapolis Colts, and trying t
9. S06E09The Cones of DunshireNovember 21, 2013 7.7Leslie goes toe-to-toe with Councilman Jamm in a marathon negotiating session. Ben is in between jobs and takes up an interesting hobby to p
10. S06E10Second ChunceJanuary 9, 2014 7.5Leslie 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 com
11. S06E11New BeginningsJanuary 16, 2014 7.7Leslie 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 bi
12. S06E12Farmers MarketJanuary 23, 2014 7.6Leslie fights with Ben over questionable sales techniques at the local farmers market. Ann searches for a way to vent about the annoying asp
13. S06E13Ann and ChrisJanuary 30, 2014 8.4On Ann and Chris's last night in Pawnee, Leslie throws a grand farewell party and attempts to fulfill one last promise. Meanwhile, Tom, Ben,
14. S06E14AnniversariesFebruary 27, 2014 8.1Ben attempts to surprise Leslie with a special anniversary gift. Tom and Adam try to help Leslie bring positive light to the Pawnee-Eagleton
15. S06E15The WallMarch 6, 2014 7.8After Leslie tries to take down the wall separating Pawnee and Eagleton, her life takes several unexpected turns. Tom and Ben meet with pote
16. S06E16New SloganMarch 13, 2014 7.3Leslie 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 i
17. S06E17Galentine's DayMarch 20, 2014 7.5Leslie 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 Unit
18. S06E18PromApril 3, 2014 7.4Leslie helps organize the high school's Senior Prom, and battles with Ron over the future employment of a bright high school senior. Andy ta
19. S06E19Flu Season 2April 10, 2014 8.1In the midst of flu season, a sick Leslie and Andy struggle to book performers for the Unity Concert. Meanwhile, Tom heads to a wine competi
20. S06E20One in 8,000April 17, 2014 7.7Leslie 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 fo
21. S06E21Season's bestMoving Up (1)April 24, 2014 8.5Leslie debates whether to take the job with the National Parks Service during a convention in San Francisco. Ben tries to get free wi-fi for
22. S06E22Moving Up (2)April 24, 2014 8.4Leslie, Ben, and Andy head to San Francisco for a National Parks Conference. Tom opens his restaurant, Ron has another run-in with his ex-wi

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E012017January 13, 2015 7.3Leslie launches a competition with tech company Gryzzl for a large parcel of land, which she wants to turn into a National Park. April and A
2. S07E02Ron & JammyJanuary 13, 2015 7.6Leslie 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 Apri
3. S07E03William Henry HarrisonJanuary 20, 2015 6.9Leslie's team tries to strengthen her case that the Newport land should be turned into a National Park. Ron's team, fighting back, brings on
4. S07E04Season's bestLeslie and RonJanuary 20, 2015 8.2Leslie and Ron attempt to work out their differences.
5. S07E05GryzzlboxJanuary 27, 2015 7.8Leslie and Ben suspect that Gryzzl is invading the privacy of Pawnee residents. April addresses the new Parks and Rec interns, while Tom hel
6. S07E06Save JJ'sJanuary 27, 2015 7.3Leslie holds a rally in an attempt to keep JJ's Diner from closing. Tom surprises Donna with the ultimate pre-wedding gift.
7. S07E07Donna and JoeFebruary 3, 2015 7.6Donna and Joe tie the knot, while April attempts to keep the wedding running smoothly. Ron creates an awkward situation between Tom and Lucy
8. S07E08Ms. Ludgate-Dwyer Goes to WashingtonFebruary 10, 2015 7.4While Leslie and April take a business trip to Washington, April wrestles with her future. Back in Pawnee, Andy tries to find April the perf
9. S07E09Pie-MaryFebruary 10, 2015 7.1Leslie and Ben come under fire for participating in an old Pawnee tradition. April and Ron go on a scavenger hunt. Donna and Garry stroll do
10. S07E10The Johnny Karate Super Awesome Musical Explosion ShowFebruary 17, 2015 7.1On the last episode of Andy's TV show, his friends wish him luck with whatever comes next.
11. S07E11Two FuneralsFebruary 17, 2015 7.8Ben and April conduct a series of interviews, while Andy and Donna help Ron adjust to a life change.
12. S07E12One Last Ride (1)February 24, 2015 8.0The Parks gang complete one last task together before saying so long to Pawnee when the series comes to an end after seven seasons.
13. S07E13One Last Ride (2)February 24, 2015 8.1The Parks gang complete one last task together before saying so long to Pawnee when the series comes to an end after seven seasons.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed