7.4

Portlandia•Season 5•Episode 2

The Fiancée

7.4/10 · 191 votesJan 15, 201522 min

Ranked #10 of 10 in Season 5•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byJonathan Krisel

Written byCarrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner

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Seasons8

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Season 5 Episodes10

E1 8.0

The Story of Toni and Candace

The Fiancée

Healthcare

SeaWorld

4th of July

Fashion

Doug Becomes a Feminist

E8 7.9

House for Sale

E9 7.6

You Can Call Me Al

E10 7.9

Dead Pets

Cast2

Fred Armisen

Various Characters

Carrie Brownstein

Various Characters

Crew10

Carrie Brownstein

Writer

Jonathan Krisel

Writer

Fred Armisen

Writer

Karey Dornetto

Writer

Jonathan Krisel

Director

Bryce Fortner

Director of Photography

Graham Wagner

Writer

Micah Gardner

Editor

Andrew Fitzgerald

Editor

Jordan Kim

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Fiancée" is episode 2 of Portlandia season 5. It scored 7.4/10 from 191 votes, ranking #10 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, it aired on January 15, 2015.

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