Portlandia

The Best Episodes of Portlandia

Genre:Comedy
Network:IFC

Every episode of Portlandia ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Portlandia!

Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Episodes
77
Avg. Rating
7.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.5
7.5
8.6
8.0
7.4
8.5
8.6
7.9
7.3
7.5
8.6
8.0

Filter By Season8

  1. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - 4th of July

    Loading...
    S5:E5

    Kath and Dave attempt the ultimate Independence Day BBQ. The Mayor and Sam search the deep web for truly spectacular fireworks.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Doug Becomes a Feminist

    Loading...
    S5:E7

    Doug discovers that he is a male feminist. Sandra takes a rideshare for the first time.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 8.8/10(5 votes)

    #3 - Off the Grid

    Loading...
    S3:E6

    Following an environmental scandal, The Mayor steps down from office and moves off the grid; a dolphin discovers that plastic bags have been banned in Portland; musicians compete in a Battle of the Gentle Bands.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Dead Pets

    Loading...
    S5:E10

    Police begin profiling weirdos after arsonists burn down a taxidermy shop.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Winter in Portlandia

    Loading...
    S3:E1

    It's wintertime in Portlandia and Peter and Nance struggle to keep off winter weight by cutting pasta from their diets; Candace's son visits Women and Women First bookstore for the holidays; a couple tries to keep their food cart in business.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #6 - Take Back MTV

    Loading...
    S3:E2

    Spyke 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 protest on the dance floor; Sandra has a crush on a mysterious man in her meditation class.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 WORST Episodes of Portlandia

    READ
  8. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Missionaries

    Loading...
    S3:E3

    The Mayor sends Fred and Carrie on a door-to-door mission in Seattle to recruit new citizens for Portland. A pedicab driver hustles for clients. Peter and Nance prepare for the opening of their Bed and Breakfast with a visit to The Doily Shoppe. Doug and Claire spoil television shows for friends at a dinner party. Toni and Candace investigate a bad Yelp review of "Women and Women First."

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  9. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - Nina's Birthday

    Loading...
    S3:E4

    The Mayor sends Fred and Carrie on a door-to-door mission to Seattle to recruit new citizens for Portland; pedicab driver hustles for clients; Peter and Nance prepare for the opening of their Bed and Breakfast with a visit to The Doily Shoppe.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  10. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #9 - Squiggleman

    Loading...
    S3:E5

    Concerned parents Brendan and Michelle start a band that makes kids music; The Portland Nerd Council issues a Public Service Announcement; Malcom and Kris have an uncomfortable lunch at a vegan restaurant. The Feminist Bookstore hosts a comedy night.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  11. 8.6/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Soft Opening

    Loading...
    S3:E8

    Peter 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.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  12. 8.5/10(424 votes)

    #11 - One Moore Episode

    Loading...
    S2:E2

    Doug and Claire become a bit obsessed with "Battlestar Galactica" and it begins to take over their lives.

    0 Comments
    View all
  13. 8.5/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Blackout

    Loading...
    S3:E11

    Electricity 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 at their bed and breakfast. Kath and Dave go into survival mode. Fred and Carrie team up to find Mr. Mayor and restore power to the city.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  14. 8.4/10(5 votes)

    #13 - The Temp

    Loading...
    S3:E7

    A 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 interrupted; local baristas draft a coffee shop manifesto; Kath and Dave struggle to find a table at a restaurant.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  15. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #14 - Spyke Drives

    Loading...
    S4:E5

    Nance is driven to the emergency room; Ghavin questions a singer; Fred and Carrie have a garage sale; dinner guests are held hostage.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  16. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Trail Blazers

    Loading...
    S4:E7

    Joaquin makes a smoothie. Kickstarter videos compete at the Cant’s Film. Sandra visits a tattoo removal parlor. Malcolm and Kris make their own clothing. Toni and Candace coach the Portland Trail Blazers’ dance team. Guest starring Gus Van Sant, Paul Allen and The Portland Trail Blazers.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  17. 8.2/10(6 votes)

    #16 - Late in Life Drug Use

    Loading...
    S4:E8

    Mr. Mayor plans a Pride Parade. Brendan and Michelle decide it’s finally time to try recreational drugs. The Punslingers name some new businesses. Carrie’s brother comes to visit with his new boyfriend. The cops visit Toni and Candace. Spyke and Iris have dinner at a suspiciously bad Thai restaurant. Guest starring Kyle MacLachlan, Dan Savage and Josh Homme.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  18. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Sharing Finances

    Loading...
    S4:E1

    A 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 minutes; Sandra finally finds a soul mate; Fred is visited by a Date Fact Checker.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  19. 8.0/10(6 votes)

    #18 - Celery Guy

    Loading...
    S4:E3

    A celery salesman goes to great lengths to have celery become more popular; 911 dispatchers assure callers that it's beets; The Order Grill is open for lunch; Carrie declares social bankruptcy; a fed up office worker wants to become a gutter punk.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  20. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #19 - The Story of Toni and Candace

    Loading...
    S5:E1

    In 1991, a merger between two corporate book retailers pits young, sexy, shoulder-pad wearing Toni and Candace against one another in fierce competition to oversee the Chick Lit Department.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  21. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #20 - The Fiancée

    Loading...
    S5:E2

    A visit from Lance’s Mom and her new boyfriend puts pressure on Lance and Nina’s relationship.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  22. 8.0/10(5 votes)

    #21 - Healthcare

    Loading...
    S5:E3

    A series of health ailments create a desperate search for medical solutions.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  23. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Fashion

    Loading...
    S5:E6

    Portland’s Dollar Store recruits Quinn as the face for their rebranding campaign. Spyke faces trial for making unlicensed Bart Simpson merchandise.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  24. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #23 - House for Sale

    Loading...
    S5:E8

    Fred and Carrie's landlord moves into their house; Kath and Dave decide to buy a new home for their next renovation project.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writer:N/A
  25. 8.0/10(3 votes)

    #24 - You Can Call Me Al

    Loading...
    S5:E9

    Kath and Dave get a little frantic when they need to rehearse for a karaoke party.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  26. 8.0/10(96 votes)

    #25 - Amore

    Loading...
    S7:E5

    Fred 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. A creepy guy keeps commenting "Beautiful" on social media posts.

    0 Comments
    View all
    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A

Best Episodes Summary

"4th of July" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 2/5/2015. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Doug Becomes a Feminist".