


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.'

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The peak run. Top 40% of seasons by average rating — consecutive, with an average of 7.98.
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10 episodes • 2009Avg: 7.9
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willow Canyon Homeowners Annual Party | Mar 20, 2009 | 6.5 |
| 2 | California College Conservative Union Caucus | Mar 27, 2009 | 7.8 |
| 3 | Pepper McMasters Singles Seminar | Apr 3, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 4 | Investors Dinner | Apr 10, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 5 | Sin Say Shun Awards After Party | Apr 17, 2009 | 8.4 |
| 6 | Taylor Stiltskin Sweet Sixteen Party | Apr 24, 2009 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Brandix Corporate Retreat | May 1, 2009 | 7.6 |
| 8 | Celebrate Ricky Sargulesh | May 8, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 9 | James Rolf High School Twentieth Reunion | May 15, 2009 | 8.2 |
| 10 | Stennheiser-Pong Wedding Reception | May 22, 2009 | 8.0 |

10 episodes • 2010Avg: 8.0Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackal Onassis Backstage Party | Apr 23, 2010 | 8.3 |
| 2 | Precious Lights Pre-School Auction | Apr 30, 2010 | 7.9 |
| 3 | Nick DiCintio's Orgy Night | May 7, 2010 | 6.2 |
| 4 | James Ellison Funeral | May 14, 2010 | 6.8 |
| 5 | Steve Guttenberg's Birthday | May 21, 2010 | 8.8 |
| 6 | Not On Your Wife Opening Night | May 28, 2010 | 8.0 |
| 7 | Party Down Company Picnic | Jun 4, 2010 | 8.2 |
| 8 | Joel Munt's Big Deal Party | Jun 11, 2010 | 8.1 |
| 9 | Cole Landry's Draft Day Party | Jun 18, 2010 | 8.8 |
| 10 | Constance Carmell Wedding | Jun 25, 2010 | 8.7 |

6 episodes • 2023Avg: 8.0
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyle Bradway Is Nitromancer | Feb 24, 2023 | 8.1 |
| 2 | Jack Botty's Delayed Post-Pandemic Surprise Party | Mar 3, 2023 | 8.0 |
| 3 | First Annual PI2A Symposium | Mar 10, 2023 | 7.9 |
| 4 | KSGY-95 Prizewinner's Luau | Mar 17, 2023 | 7.8 |
| 5 | Once Upon a Time "Proms Away" Prom-otional Event | Mar 24, 2023 | 8.0 |
| 6 | Sepulveda Basin High School Spring Play Opening Night | Mar 31, 2023 | 8.0 |