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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!

Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
Genre:Comedy
Network:IFC

Best Episodes Summary

"One Moore Episode" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia". It scored 8.5/10 based on 416 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Karey Dornetto, it aired on 1/13/2012. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Celery Guy".

  • One Moore Episode
    8.5/10416 votes
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    #1 - One Moore Episode

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2012

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Karey Dornetto

  • Celery Guy
    8.3/10211 votes
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    #2 - Celery Guy

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Squiggleman
    8.1/10250 votes
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    #3 - Squiggleman

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 1/18/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Doug Becomes a Feminist
    8.0/10151 votes
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    #4 - Doug Becomes a Feminist

    Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Brunch Village
    7.9/10296 votes
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    #5 - Brunch Village

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Karey Dornetto, Bill Oakley

  • Winter in Portlandia
    7.9/10277 votes
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    #6 - Winter in Portlandia

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 12/14/2012

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Take Back MTV
    7.9/10248 votes
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    #7 - Take Back MTV

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 1/4/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nina's Birthday
    7.9/10244 votes
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    #8 - Nina's Birthday

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 1/11/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Off the Grid
    7.9/10222 votes
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    #9 - Off the Grid

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 1/25/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sharing Finances
    7.9/10191 votes
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    #10 - Sharing Finances

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Story of Toni and Candace
    7.9/10221 votes
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    #11 - The Story of Toni and Candace

    Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • SeaWorld
    7.9/10176 votes
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    #12 - SeaWorld

    Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Storytellers
    7.9/10120 votes
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    #13 - The Storytellers

    Season 7 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Carrie Dates a Hunk
    7.9/10109 votes
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    #14 - Carrie Dates a Hunk

    Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 1/12/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Amore
    7.9/1092 votes
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    #15 - Amore

    Season 7 Episode 5 - Aired 2/2/2017

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Passenger Rating
    7.9/1087 votes
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    #16 - Passenger Rating

    Season 7 Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2017

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Long Way Back
    7.9/1088 votes
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    #17 - Long Way Back

    Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 3/15/2018

    The Weirdos lose their favorite trash can, which takes an unexpected journey throughout the city; Malcolm and Kris visit their pediatrician; Peter and Nance wonder why they've never been hacked; Fred and Carrie just give up.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Rose Route
    7.9/10101 votes
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    #18 - Rose Route

    Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 3/22/2018

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Cat Nap
    7.8/10294 votes
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    #19 - Cat Nap

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2012

    In a boutique clothing store “Two Girls Two Shirts,” the owners (with Miranda July) are momentarily tempted by the idea of having customers; A struggling band finds itself with an all too enthusiastic fan (Kristin Wiig); Jayde from “jayde speaks Sevyn” and director Gahvin Quin make a video plea to help raise money in the name of art. When an innovative intern (Amber Tamblyn) suggests improvements at the feminist bookstore, shopkeepers Toni and Candace defend their way of doing business; Carrie’s sister begins making jewelry, prompting Fred to consider a new way to make a living; A houseowner’s move takes longer than she expects when she accidentally hires an eco-friendly moving crew.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Karey Dornetto

  • Missionaries
    7.8/10223 votes
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    #20 - Missionaries

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 1/4/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Blackout
    7.8/10230 votes
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    #21 - Blackout

    Season 3 Episode 11 - Aired 3/1/2013

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • 4th of July
    7.8/10153 votes
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    #22 - 4th of July

    Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • House for Sale
    7.8/10129 votes
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    #23 - House for Sale

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2015

    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: N/A

  • Dead Pets
    7.8/10127 votes
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    #24 - Dead Pets

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2015

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Weirdo Beach
    7.8/10141 votes
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    #25 - Weirdo Beach

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2016

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    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A