
Portlandia
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Portlandia is a follow up to the Fred Armisen (SNL)/Carrie Brownstein comedy collaboration, Thunderant. In the new IFC series (executive- produced by Lorne Michaels), the pair lovingly skewer the people and values of Portland, Ore. by introducing us to Portland archetypes like a militant bike messenger, feminist bookstore owners and an arts & crafts couple who "put birds on things."
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- 01
Nina's BirthdayNina goes to great lengths to throw an extravagant 32nd birthday party for herself. The day-long event is set to include activities ranging from horseback rides to sunrise yoga that will last well into the night. The party turns into a Tapas Dinner. - 02
Soft OpeningPeter and Nance practice hosting friends at the soft opening of their bed and breakfast; a magazine features a local furniture maker in their Man Issue; steampunks attend a convention; Fred takes a love interest on a bold third date. - 03
Spyke DrivesPeter drives Nance to the emergency room. Spyke gets a car. Ghavin has some questions for a singer whose band is touring through Portland. Fred and Carrie have a garage sale. Dinner party guests are held hostage by a story that won't end. Claire and Doug improve their relationship by treating each other like dogs. Guest starring Annie Clark, Kumail Nanjiani and Kyle MacLachlan.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
FarmJanuary 21, 2011A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane. - S01E02
A Song for PortlandJanuary 28, 2011Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment. - S01E03
Season's bestAimeeFebruary 4, 2011Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. They also find that their new garde - S01E04
Mayor is MissingFebruary 11, 2011When the mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him. - S01E05
BaseballFebruary 18, 2011All of Portlandia is swept up in the excitement of a new music and film festival. - S01E06
BlunderbussFebruary 25, 2011The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team.
Season02
- S02E01
MixologyJanuary 6, 2012Local artisan curators Lisa and Bryce realize that they can pickle everything; Fred helps Carrie chase a romantic mixologist (Andy Samberg) - S02E02
Season's bestOne Moore EpisodeJanuary 13, 2012Doug and Claire become a bit obsessed with "Battlestar Galactica" and it begins to take over their lives. - S02E03
Cool WeddingJanuary 20, 2012Militant bike messenger Spyke and his fiancée Iris strive for non-conformity in their upcoming nuptials; Carrie drops her beloved iPhone, an - S02E04
GroverJanuary 27, 2012Michelle and Brendan pull out all the stops to see that their son gains admittance to a prestigious preschool. - S02E05
Cops RedesignFebruary 3, 2012Nostalgia-loving Jason returns to LA from Portland and informs Melanie of another Portland throwback trend; the Mayor of Portland tasks Fred - S02E06
Cat NapFebruary 10, 2012In a boutique clothing store "Two Girls Two Shirts," the owners are momentarily tempted by the idea of having customers; A struggling band f - S02E07
MotorcycleFebruary 17, 2012An idyllic music gathering becomes tense when they face the logistics of loading a harp into a sedan; A middle-aged couple attempts to recla - S02E08
Feminist Bookstore's 10th AnniversaryFebruary 24, 2012"Sanitation Twins" Marcus and Madeline Harris take separating trash to a whole new level; Portland's feminist bookstore "Women & Women F - S02E09
No OlympicsMarch 2, 2012A crying infant's father escalates his attempts to soothe his thrill-seeking baby; Fred and Carrie get the Mayor of Portland's blessing to c - S02E10
Brunch VillageMarch 9, 2012New brunch hotspot Fisherman's Porch gets a write-up in the local paper, prompting Peter and Nance to give it a try – only to find hundreds
Season03Best season
- S03E01
Winter in PortlandiaDecember 14, 2012It's wintertime in Portlandia and Peter and Nance struggle to keep off winter weight by cutting pasta from their diets; Candace's son visits - S03E02
Take Back MTVJanuary 4, 2013Spyke and Iris join forces with a gang of former MTV stars to take back MTV from the Tweens; a group of frustrated college grads stage a pro - S03E03
MissionariesJanuary 4, 2013The Mayor sends Fred and Carrie on a door-to-door mission to Seattle to recruit new citizens for Portland; pedicab driver hustles for client - S03E04
Season's bestNina's BirthdayJanuary 11, 2013Nina goes to great lengths to throw an extravagant 32nd birthday party for herself. The day-long event is set to include activities ranging - S03E05
SquigglemanJanuary 18, 2013—Concerned parents Brendan and Michelle start a band that makes kids music; The Portland Nerd Council issues a Public Service Announcement; M - S03E06
Off the GridJanuary 25, 2013Following an environmental scandal, The Mayor steps down from office and moves off the grid; a dolphin discovers that plastic bags have been - S03E07
The TempFebruary 1, 2013A temp worker hopes to turn her stint as Interim Mayor of Portland into a full-time job with Fred and Carrie's help; a wedding is interrupte - S03E08
Soft OpeningFebruary 8, 2013Peter and Nance practice hosting friends at the soft opening of their bed and breakfast; a magazine features a local furniture maker in thei - S03E09
AlexandraFebruary 15, 2013The City of Portland is overrun with art projects; Fred and Carrie's relationship is complicated by their roommate Alexandra; a movie theate - S03E10
No-Fo-O-Fo-BridgeFebruary 22, 2013The Rats decide to move out of their newly-gentrified neighborhood; first-time parents read various child-rearing books; Gahvin and his girl - S03E11
BlackoutMarch 1, 2013Electricity is shut off for the entire City of Portland due to unpaid bills at the Mayor's Office. Peter and Nance have a mysterious guest a
Season04
- S04E01
Sharing FinancesFebruary 27, 2014A young woman is haunted by very smart ghosts; Doug and Claire make a big commitment to one another; Kath and Dave make the most of fifteen - S04E02
EcoterroristsMarch 6, 2014Ecoterrorists protest animal testing at a makeup company; Bryce and Lisa Rent it Out!; Toni and Candace have a car wash; Fred misses hip hop - S04E03
Celery GuyMarch 13, 2014A celery salesman goes to great lengths to get celery back on the table. 911 dispatchers assure callers that it's beets. The Order Grill is - S04E04
Pull-Out KingMarch 20, 2014A punk from the ‘80s wakes up from a coma. An e-mail goes neglected. Nina has surprising news for Lance. Malcolm and Kris tailgate a Prairie - S04E05
Season's bestSpyke DrivesMarch 27, 2014Peter drives Nance to the emergency room. Spyke gets a car. Ghavin has some questions for a singer whose band is touring through Portland. F - S04E06
Bahama KnightsApril 3, 2014Fred has an idea for a music documentary. Peter is reunited with his old band, The Bahama Knights, and his ex-wife is lead singer. Trudy and - S04E07
Trail BlazersApril 10, 2014Joaquin makes a smoothie. Kickstarter videos compete at the Cant's Film. Sandra visits a tattoo removal parlor. Malcolm and Kris make their - S04E08
Late in Life Drug UseApril 17, 2014Mr. Mayor plans a Pride Parade. Brendan and Michelle decide it's finally time to try recreational drugs. The Punslingers name some new busin - S04E09
3D PrinterApril 24, 2014A minister reminds us that church is an option. Art students makes anti-corporate paintings. Mr. Mayor unveils Portland's official 3D printe - S04E10
Getting AwayMay 1, 2014Portlandia gets away for the weekend to New Beavertown, Oregon. Toni and Candace lead a feminist retreat for women. Kath and Dave do their b
Season05
- S05E01
The Story of Toni and CandaceJanuary 8, 2015In 1991, a merger between two corporate book retailers pits young, sexy, shoulder-pad wearing Toni and Candace against one another in fierce - S05E02
The FiancéeJanuary 15, 2015When his mother and her new boyfriend visit, Lance begins to feel pressure concerning his and Nina's relationship. - S05E03
HealthcareJanuary 22, 2015A rash of health issues lead to an emergency search for medical solutions. - S05E04
SeaworldJanuary 29, 2015The Ecoterroists travel to San Diego to take down their next target: Seaworld. - S05E05
4th of JulyFebruary 5, 2015While Dave and Kath plan the best barbeque ever, the mayor goes underground to find fireworks for the city's celebration. - S05E06
Season's bestFashionFebruary 12, 2015Quinn is recruited to be the face of a discount company's rebranding campaign, while Spyke gets caught with unlicensed "The Simpsons" mercha - S05E07
Doug Becomes a FeministFebruary 19, 2015Doug considers the fact that he may be a male feminist, while Sandra gives Rideshare a shot. - S05E08
House for SaleFebruary 26, 2015The landlord moves into Carrie and Fred's house; Kath and Dave look to purchase a new home that they plan to renovate. - S05E09
You Can Call Me AlMarch 5, 2015Dave and Kath try to squeeze in rehearsals for a karaoke party. - S05E10
Dead PetsMarch 12, 2015Police round up unusual suspects after a taxidermy establishment is burned down.
Season06
- S06E01
PickathonJanuary 21, 2016In the Season 6 premiere, the Flaming Lips headline the town's big music festival, which Brendan and Michelle attend via drone. - S06E02
Season's bestGoing GrayJanuary 28, 2016When Fred awakens with a head of grey hair, he decides it's time to find out just how old he is, while Carrie contemplates a life-altering d - S06E03
ShvilleFebruary 4, 2016Fred considers a life-changing move to Austin; unexpected guests show up at Carrie's, and motherhood arrives for her. - S06E04
Weirdo BeachFebruary 11, 2016The Weirdos head to the beach but run into problems with their hearse; an office worker is upset with colleagues using her new charger. - S06E05
Breaking UpFebruary 18, 2016Claire has had enough of Doug's behavior and breaks up with him; Claire and Doug date new people and discover surprising things about themse - S06E06
TADAFebruary 25, 2016Kath and Dave's accident leaves them temporarily disabled and feeling insignificant; a car service app user dodges surge pricing by calling - S06E07
Family EmergencyMarch 3, 2016Louis C.K. cancels a show in Portland due to a family emergency; Fred and Carrie are asked to judge a plume contest. - S06E08
First Feminist CityMarch 10, 2016Portland is declared the most feminist city in the country and Toni and Candace try to deal with all of the attention; the town opens a Femi - S06E09
Lance is SmartMarch 17, 2016Lance joins an intellectual crowd; Nina hires a tutor to help her win over Lance's new friends. - S06E10
Noodle MonsterMarch 24, 2016A ramen creature terrorizes Portland; the mayor enlists Fred and Carrie to help impress a major brand visiting the city.
Season07
- S07E01
The StorytellersJanuary 5, 2017Fred and Carrie consult with a storytelling expert. A traveler checks into an unconventional hotel. The weirdos discover Bed, Bath and Beyon - S07E02
Season's bestCarrie Dates a HunkJanuary 12, 2017Carrie gets a hunky new beau for whom Fred doesn't care; Melanie and Lars decide on a rug; Drew and Andy consider the question, "What about - S07E03
Fred's Cell Phone CompanyJanuary 19, 2017Fred undertakes a new business venture that poses some problems; Kate and Sam experience the pitfalls of long-distance romance; Drew and And - S07E04
Separation AnxietyJanuary 26, 2017Despite retiring, Toni and Candace realize there is still some unfinished business to deal with; Drew and Andy give gingerbread cookies a ne - S07E05
AmoreFebruary 2, 2017Fred has a marriage arranged. A Couple opens a movie theater with a real at-home experience. A school hires a bully to teach children grit. - S07E06
Friend ReplacementFebruary 9, 2017Carrie looks for a new friend. Jill's office anxieties cause her to try a radical diet. Drew and Andy host a film festival. A scientist pitc - S07E07
Portland SecedesFebruary 16, 2017Fred and Carrie help the Mayor secede Portland from the United States. The eco-terrorists receive an award for Best Protest. Peter thinks he - S07E08
AntsFebruary 23, 2017Nina and Lance deal with an ant infestation. The mayor attempts to break a world record. "Time Tailors" evaluate a man's schedule. The eco-t - S07E09
Passenger RatingMarch 2, 2017Carrie tries to improve her passenger rating on a ride sharing app. A local actor teaches a boss how to fire employees. The National Small T - S07E10
Misunderstood MiraclesMarch 9, 2017Sandra teaches a pit bull self-control. Fred and Carrie attempt protesting for cyclist rights. Lisa and Bryce sell instant garbage. A couple
Season08
- S08E01
Riot SprayJanuary 18, 2018Spyke gets his old band back together; podcasters investigate a police station; Candace brings Toni to her childhood summer home; Brendan an - S08E02
Shared WorkspaceJanuary 25, 2018Toni and Candace get involved in women's healthcare; Peter and Nance deal with a spicy sushi situation; Kathleen becomes the first female pa - S08E03
No Thank YouFebruary 1, 2018Fred & Carrie help Rachel navigate the world of dating apps. Kath & Dave take on an escape room. Joey tries therapy. Andy & Drew - S08E04
AbracadabraFebruary 8, 2018Nina & Lance tell the story of how they met. A couple uses distraction cancelling glasses. Peter & Nance look forward to breakfast. - S08E05
Open RelationshipFebruary 15, 2018Doug & Claire try an open relationship. A company uses VR for an important meeting. The Mayor waits for a helicopter. Fred steps on a sn - S08E06
You Do YouFebruary 22, 2018andra discovers she can have it all. Jamie's co-workers help her get over a cold. Portland adds more lanes to the freeway. Fred and Carrie p - S08E07
Most Pro CityMarch 1, 2018The Mayor sets out to prove Portland's diversity. Text message drama unfolds during a business meeting. Activists on a hunger strike take a - S08E08
Peter Follows P!nkMarch 8, 2018Peter & Nance interact with celebs on social media. James rides his bike to work. Gil & George say Oh, Hello to Toni & Candace. - S08E09
Season's bestLong Way BackMarch 15, 2018The Weirdos lose their favorite trash can, which takes an unexpected journey throughout the city; Malcolm and Kris visit their pediatrician; - S08E10
Rose RouteMarch 22, 2018The Mayor cuts deals all over town to secure the perfect route for the Portland Marathon; Fred and Carrie decide to run to break their addic
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