The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 1

#1 Fan Favorite
7.6/10(3663 votes)
#1 - Rock Show
S1:E65/14/2009
Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.
Director:Michael Schur
Writer:Norm Hiscock
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Director:Michael Schur
Writer:Norm Hiscock
7.2/10(3772 votes)
#2 - Boys' Club
S1:E44/30/2009
Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.
Director:Michael McCullers
Writer:Alan Yang
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Director:Michael McCullers
Writer:Alan Yang
7.1/10(3881 votes)
#3 - The Reporter
S1:E34/23/2009
Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.
Director:Jeffrey Blitz
Writer:Daniel J. Goor
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Director:Jeffrey Blitz
Writer:Daniel J. Goor
7.1/10(3630 votes)
#4 - The Banquet
S1:E55/7/2009
During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.
Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Tucker Cawley
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Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller
Writer:Tucker Cawley
7.0/10(4140 votes)
#5 - Canvassing
S1:E24/16/2009
Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.
Director:Seth Gordon
Writer:Rachel Axler
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Director:Seth Gordon
Writer:Rachel Axler
6.9/10(4866 votes)
#6 - Pilot
S1:E14/9/2009
Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.
Director:Greg Daniels
Writers:Michael Schur, Greg Daniels
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Director:Greg Daniels
Writers:Michael Schur, Greg Daniels