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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!

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.

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  1. Background image for One Moore Episode
    8.5/10(425 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.

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  2. Background image for Celery Guy
    8.3/10(216 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Squiggleman
    8.1/10(254 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Doug Becomes a Feminist
    8.0/10(154 votes)

    #4 - Doug Becomes a Feminist

    S5:E7

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  5. Background image for Amore
    8.0/10(96 votes)

    #5 - Amore

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  6. Background image for Brunch Village
    7.9/10(300 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.

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  8. Background image for Winter in Portlandia
    7.9/10(282 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  9. Background image for Take Back MTV
    7.9/10(252 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Nina's Birthday
    7.9/10(248 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  11. Background image for Off the Grid
    7.9/10(226 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Sharing Finances
    7.9/10(195 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  13. Background image for The Story of Toni and Candace
    7.9/10(225 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  14. Background image for SeaWorld
    7.9/10(180 votes)

    #13 - SeaWorld

    S5:E4

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

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  15. Background image for House for Sale
    7.9/10(134 votes)

    #14 - 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.

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    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writer:Unknown
  16. Background image for The Storytellers
    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  17. Background image for Carrie Dates a Hunk
    7.9/10(112 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  18. Background image for Passenger Rating
    7.9/10(90 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  19. Background image for Peter Follows P!nk
    7.9/10(93 votes)

    #18 - Peter Follows P!nk

    S8:E8

    Peter and Nance interact with celebrities on social media. Fred gives Carrie a rock n' roll remodel. James rides his bike to work. Gil and George say hello to Toni and Candace.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  20. Background image for Long Way Back
    7.9/10(90 votes)

    #19 - Long Way Back

    S8:E9

    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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  21. Background image for Rose Route
    7.9/10(102 votes)

    #20 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  22. Background image for Cat Nap
    7.8/10(298 votes)

    #21 - Cat Nap

    S2:E6

    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.

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  23. Background image for Missionaries
    7.8/10(227 votes)

    #22 - 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."

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  24. Background image for Blackout
    7.8/10(234 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  25. Background image for 4th of July
    7.8/10(155 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  26. Background image for Dead Pets
    7.8/10(133 votes)

    #25 - Dead Pets

    S5:E10

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

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    Director: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 425 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".