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The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 1

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

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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. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portlandia Season 1 Episode 1 - Farm
    7.5/10(650 votes)

    #1 - Farm

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  2. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 2 - A Song for Portland
    7.3/10(466 votes)

    #2 - A Song for Portland

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  3. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 3 - Aimee
    7.3/10(421 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.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  4. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 4 - Mayor Is Missing
    7.5/10(377 votes)

    #4 - Mayor Is Missing

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  5. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 5 - Blunderbuss
    6.7/10(357 votes)

    #5 - Blunderbuss

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  6. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 6 - Baseball
    7.0/10(327 votes)

    #6 - Baseball

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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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 650 votes. Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, it aired on 1/21/2011. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "A Song for Portland".