8.5/10417 votesLoading...#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
8.3/10212 votesLoading...#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
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8.1/10251 votesLoading...#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
8.0/10151 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/10297 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10278 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10249 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/10245 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/10223 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10192 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/10222 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/10177 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10120 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10109 votesLoading...#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
7.9/1092 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/1087 votesLoading...#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
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7.9/1088 votesLoading...#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
7.9/10101 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10295 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10224 votesLoading...#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
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7.8/10231 votesLoading...#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
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7.8/10153 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10130 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10128 votesLoading...#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
7.8/10141 votesLoading...#25 - Weirdo Beach
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 2/11/2016
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Director: N/A
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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 417 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".