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The Best Episodes of Portlandia

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Portlandia Season 2 Episode 2 - One Moore Episode
    8.5/10(454 votes)

    #1 - One Moore Episode

    S2:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto

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  2. Portlandia Season 4 Episode 3 - Celery Guy
    8.3/10(228 votes)

    #2 - Celery Guy

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 5 - Squiggleman
    8.0/10(267 votes)

    #3 - Squiggleman

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 4 - SeaWorld
    8.0/10(189 votes)

    #4 - SeaWorld

    S5:E4

    The Ecoterroists travel to San Diego to take down their next target: Seaworld.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 7 - Doug Becomes a Feminist
    8.0/10(163 votes)

    #5 - Doug Becomes a Feminist

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Portlandia Season 2 Episode 10 - Brunch Village
    7.9/10(315 votes)

    #6 - Brunch Village

    S2:E10

    New 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 of others had the same idea. Portland’s Mayor (Kyle MacLachlan) offers to take Fred and Carrie to brunch, but when the bridge is blocked he is forced to find alternate routes. Feminist bookstore owners Toni and Candace take physical measures to remove unwanted pedestrians in line for brunch in front of their store. Nance has Peter hold her spot while she gets her jacket, only to return to accusations that she is cutting the line. Two bouncers escort her to a crazed man (Tim Robbins) who metes out punishment for line cutters – and it is up to Peter to save her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Bill Oakley, Karey Dornetto

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  7. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 1 - Winter in Portlandia
    7.9/10(299 votes)

    #7 - Winter in Portlandia

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 2 - Take Back MTV
    7.9/10(265 votes)

    #8 - Take Back MTV

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 4 - Nina's Birthday
    7.9/10(266 votes)

    #9 - Nina's Birthday

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 6 - Off the Grid
    7.9/10(238 votes)

    #10 - Off the Grid

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Portlandia Season 4 Episode 1 - Sharing Finances
    7.9/10(204 votes)

    #11 - Sharing Finances

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 1 - The Story of Toni and Candace
    7.9/10(236 votes)

    #12 - The Story of Toni and Candace

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 8 - House for Sale
    7.9/10(142 votes)

    #13 - House for Sale

    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.

    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 1 - The Storytellers
    7.9/10(129 votes)

    #14 - The Storytellers

    S7:E1

    Fred and Carrie consult with a storytelling expert. Nigel and Amy pitch an album release. A traveler checks into an unconventional hotel. A pediatrician invents a children's toy. The Weirdos discover the joys of Bed, Bath and Beyond.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 9 - Passenger Rating
    7.9/10(98 votes)

    #15 - Passenger Rating

    S7:E9

    Carrie tries to improve her passenger rating on a ride sharing app. A local actor teaches a boss how to fire employees. The National Small Talk Convention takes place. Sandra develops a close relationship with her customer service representative.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 10 - Rose Route
    7.9/10(110 votes)

    #16 - Rose Route

    S8:E10

    The Mayor cuts deals all over town to secure the perfect route for the Portland Marathon; Fred and Carrie decide to run to break their addiction to news alerts; Candace's house guest Dolly quickly becomes her new best friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 3 - Missionaries
    7.8/10(239 votes)

    #17 - Missionaries

    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."

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 11 - Blackout
    7.8/10(243 votes)

    #18 - Blackout

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Portlandia Season 4 Episode 10 - Getting Away
    7.8/10(172 votes)

    #19 - Getting Away

    S4:E10

    Portlandia gets away for the weekend to New Beavertown, Oregon. Toni and Candace lead a feminist retreat for women. Kath and Dave do their best to relax. Peter and Nance go on a walking tour of the town. Guest starring Jason Sudeikis and k.d.lang.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 5 - 4th of July
    7.8/10(162 votes)

    #20 - 4th of July

    S5:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 10 - Dead Pets
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #21 - Dead Pets

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 5 - Breaking Up
    7.8/10(159 votes)

    #22 - Breaking Up

    S6:E5

    Claire is finally fed up with Doug's childish behavior and breaks up with him. They both date new people and discover surprising things about themselves.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 7 - Family Emergency
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #23 - Family Emergency

    S6:E7

    Louis C.K. cancels a show in Portland due to a family emergency; Fred and Carrie are asked to judge a plume contest.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 8 - First Feminist City
    7.8/10(141 votes)

    #24 - First Feminist City

    S6:E8

    Portland is declared the most feminist city in the country, and Toni and Candace have to deal with the attention. The town opens a Femi-Mart.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 2 - Carrie Dates a Hunk
    7.8/10(120 votes)

    #25 - Carrie Dates a Hunk

    S7:E2

    Fred doesn't dig Carrie's hunky new beau. A new couple goes to therapy. Drew and Andy question, "What about men?". Melanie and Lars make the important choice to buy a rug.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"One Moore Episode" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia". It scored 8.5/10 based on 454 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, it aired on 1/13/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Celery Guy".