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The Best Episodes Directed By Nicole Holofcener

Every TV Episode Directed by Nicole Holofcener Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 12 - Eagleton
    8.0/10(37 votes)

    S3:E12

    Leslie's ex-best friend, Lindsay Carlisle Shay, launches an attack on Pawnee, banning residents from visiting a nearby park in the neighboring city of Eagleton with a large fence, causing Leslie to go to war with Eagleton. Meanwhile, everyone finds out that it is Ron's birthday, a fact that he went to extreme lengths to conceal.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  2. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Fake It Till You Fake It Some More
    7.7/10(29 votes)

    S3:E5

    Rumors fly among the inmates about a new, higher-paying job assignment, especially when they have to take a test for it

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  3. undefined Season 4 Episode 11 - Bomb Shelter
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S4:E11

    Ruth is giddy about going to a tantric workshop with George, who retreats to the family's emergency shelter. Meanwhile, David's last bite at a sushi restaurant threatens to cost him--and Keith--a lot more than the bill; Nate drops a bomb on Barb, which sparks a counterattack; Claire fights Russell over credit for her latest photos; Margaret's hospital stay helps Brenda and Billy begin to heal their rift; and Vanessa shows she can beat Federico at his own game.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Smallest Park
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S4:E8

    Leslie 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 Chris tasks Tom and Jerry with revamping the Parks and Rec logo.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 2 - The Pawnee-Eagleton Tip-Off Classic
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S6:E2

    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.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - Timing & Space
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S3:E7

    A group of familiar relatives and friends is united in mourning. Meanwhile, David and Keith play 'Leading Ladies' at brunch with members of the Gay Men's Chorus, Ruth and Arthur perform a rendition of 'My Favorite Things,' and Rico grows increasingly concerned about Vanessa's 'intense energy.'

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 20 - Jerry's Retirement
    7.5/10(30 votes)

    S5:E20

    When Leslie finds out Jerry is retiring, she struggles with the proper way to commemorate the occasion. Chris and Ann prepare to have a baby together. Tom worries he will become the office punching bag once Jerry leaves.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Secrets and Loans
    6.8/10(12 votes)

    S2:E11

    Lorelai can't afford to repair her home's extensive termite damage but becomes angry when Rory involves Emily, who again offers Lorelai a loan.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - No Ifs, Ands, or Butts
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    S3:E5

    Carrie's smoking becomes a problem when she goes on her first date with Aidan Shaw. Miranda makes more time for Steve in her life. Charlotte dates the worst kisser she's ever met. Samantha dates a black man whose sister is racist.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
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  10. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Are We Sluts?
    6.0/10(9 votes)

    S3:E6

    Carrie wants to sleep with Aidan, but he's reluctant to rush into a physical relationship. Miranda discovers she has chlamydia and has to inform her past sexual partners. Charlotte's new boyfriend calls her names during sex. Samantha's neighbors disapprove of her sex life after a late-night visitor lets in a burglar.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Bay of Married Pigs
    5.7/10(13 votes)

    S1:E3

    Carrie is invited to go up to their Hamptons beach house by Patience and Peter, but in the morning she bumps into Peter in the hall without his underwear on. Some friends introduce her to Sean, 'The Marrying Guy'; when she can't keep up on his quick-march to commitment, he ditches her for commitment-phile Charlotte. Miranda's colleague from work, Jeff, introduces her to a lesbian, Sid, at a baseball game, and they are invited to her senior partner's dinner party.

    Director:Nicole Holofcener
    Writer:N/A

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Three's a Crowd
    5.5/10(13 votes)

    S1:E8

    Charlotte is dating Jack, who wants a threesome, but she is unsure. Carrie discovers that Mr. Big has an ex-wife, and feels threatened. Samantha is seeing a married man; when his wife finds out, she proposes a threesome to keep their marriage together. Miranda feels unattractive and looks for affirmation that she isn't.

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Nicole Holofcener Ratings Summary

"Eagleton" is the best rated episode directed by Nicole Holofcener. It scored 8.0/10 from 37 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on May 5, 2011. It is rated 0.3 points higher than their second-best episode, "Fake It Till You Fake It Some More".