Party Down

10 Best Episodes of Party Down - Season 1

A group of struggling actors and dysfunctional dreamers wait for their big break while they are stuck serving hors d'oeurves for a Hollywood catering company 'Party Down.'

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 10, 2023.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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Party Down - S1E1

#10 - Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party (Season 1 - Episode 1)

Failed actor Henry Pollard returns to work at Party Down catering. He meets his fellow employees, led by his old coworker Ron, a clean-living team leader with big dreams.

The episode was rated 7.37 from 293 votes.

Party Down - S1E7

#9 - Brandix Corporate Retreat (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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When the Party Down team caters the Brandix corporate retreat, Casey strikes up a friendship with the sports star guest speaker, making both Henry and Roman jealous.

The episode was rated 7.49 from 162 votes.

Party Down - S1E2

#8 - California College Conservative Union Caucus (Season 1 - Episode 2)

At a college conservatives event, students aim to give the Party Down team advice on success. As the event goes on, it turns out the students may not be so bright.

The episode was rated 7.50 from 216 votes.

Party Down - S1E4

#7 - Investors Dinner (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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A land tycoon expects flawless service from the Party Down crew, but Ron's dreams of success threaten to ruin everything. Kyle makes a friend whose lifestyle he hopes to emulate.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 189 votes.

Party Down - S1E6

#6 - Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen Party (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Taylor Stiltskin's film producer father is throwing her the perfect sweet 16--only nobody showed up! Henry runs into an old friend. Ron gets business advice from a rap duo.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 181 votes.

Party Down - S1E8

#5 - Celebrate Ricky Sargulesh (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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The Party Down team's actors are recognized at a party and treated as stars. But when Roman and Ron discover the host is a mobster, they suspect his screenplay might be a confession.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 175 votes.

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#4 - Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar (Season 1 - Episode 3)

The Party Down team caters a senior singles mixer hosted by Pepper McMasters. Constance has an awkward encounter with an old flame and Casey seeks relationship advice.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 200 votes.

Party Down - S1E10

#3 - Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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In the season finale, the team is excited to cater a lavish gay wedding, but must take a backseat to the chiseled men of the Adonis catering company. While Ron falls apart, Henry is forced to take charge.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 160 votes.

Party Down - S1E9

#2 - James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion (Season 1 - Episode 9)

Ron decides to cater his own reunion, and begins to slip back into his old drunken habits. Henry considers moving home, causing Casey to consider their "casual" relationship.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 169 votes.

Party Down - S1E5

#1 - Sin Say Shun Awards After Party (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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The Party Down team caters a porn awards afterparty. Kyle tries to teach Roman to "play it cool" with the porn stars. A mysterious businessman makes Ron a surprising business offer.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 184 votes.

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