Note: While "Road Trip" is S5E17, it is often grouped in discussions about the show's best ensemble episodes.

Schmidt tries to prove his "manliness" on a bachelor party trip to the desert, leading to a hilariously poorly planned bar fight soundtracked by Katy Perry’s "Roar".

While not titled "Road Trip," this episode focuses on Ellie and Dina’s journey to Seattle. Reviews highlight the beautiful cinematography and the stark realization that their "road trip" is heading into a violent war zone.