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The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 5

Every episode of Portlandia Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 5!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portlandia Season 5 Episode 1 - The Story of Toni and Candace
    8.0/10(249 votes)

    #1 - 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.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  2. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 2 - The Fiancée
    7.4/10(191 votes)

    #2 - The Fiancée

    S5:E2

    A visit from Lance’s Mom and her new boyfriend puts pressure on Lance and Nina’s relationship.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  3. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 3 - Healthcare
    7.7/10(173 votes)

    #3 - Healthcare

    S5:E3

    A series of health ailments create a desperate search for medical solutions.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  4. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 4 - SeaWorld
    8.0/10(195 votes)

    #4 - SeaWorld

    S5:E4

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  5. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 5 - 4th of July
    7.8/10(168 votes)

    #5 - 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.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  6. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 6 - Fashion
    7.7/10(180 votes)

    #6 - Fashion

    S5:E6

    Portland’s Dollar Store recruits Quinn as the face for their rebranding campaign. Spyke faces trial for making unlicensed Bart Simpson merchandise.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  7. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 7 - Doug Becomes a Feminist
    8.0/10(169 votes)

    #7 - Doug Becomes a Feminist

    S5:E7

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

    Director:Daniel Gray Longino
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  8. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 8 - House for Sale
    7.9/10(148 votes)

    #8 - 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.

    Director:Steve Buscemi
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  9. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 9 - You Can Call Me Al
    7.6/10(135 votes)

    #9 - You Can Call Me Al

    S5:E9

    Kath and Dave get a little frantic when they need to rehearse for a karaoke party.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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  10. Portlandia Season 5 Episode 10 - Dead Pets
    7.9/10(147 votes)

    #10 - Dead Pets

    S5:E10

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Story of Toni and Candace" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia" season 5. It scored 8/10 based on 249 votes. Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, it aired on 1/8/2015. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "The Fiancée".