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The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 1

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Every episode of Portlandia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 1!

The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 1

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 Farm
    7.5/10(611 votes)

    #1 - Farm

    S1:E1

    A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman
  2. Background image for A Song for Portland
    7.4/10(454 votes)

    #2 - A Song for Portland

    S1:E2

    Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman
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    7.3/10(413 votes)

    #3 - Aimee

    S1:E3

    Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. They also find that their new gardner is none other than singer songwriter Sara McLaughlin.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman
  4. Background image for Mayor Is Missing
    7.5/10(371 votes)

    #4 - Mayor Is Missing

    S1:E4

    When the Mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman
  5. Background image for Blunderbuss
    6.7/10(355 votes)

    #5 - Blunderbuss

    S1:E5

    All of Portlandia is swept up in the excitement of a new music and film festival.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman
  6. Background image for Baseball
    6.9/10(328 votes)

    #6 - Baseball

    S1:E6

    The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Farm" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia" season 1. It scored 7.5/10 based on 611 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Allison Silverman, it aired on 1/21/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "A Song for Portland".