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The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 6

Every episode of Portlandia Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 6!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portlandia Season 6 Episode 1 - Pickathon
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Pickathon

    S6:E1

    The Flaming Lips headline Portland's Pickathon Music Festival; Brendan and Michelle attend the festival via drone.

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

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  2. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 2 - Going Gray
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Going Gray

    S6:E2

    Fred wakes up with gray hair and sets out on a journey to figure out how old he is; the Mayor reminds Carrie about an arrangement they made.

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

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  3. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 3 - Shville
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Shville

    S6:E3

    Fred wants to do something big with his life so he moves to Austin; Carrie experiences motherhood.

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

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  4. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 4 - Weirdo Beach
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - Weirdo Beach

    S6:E4

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

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  5. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 5 - Breaking Up
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - Breaking Up

    S6:E5

    Claire is finally fed up with Doug's childish behavior and breaks up with him. They both date new people and discover surprising things about themselves.

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

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  6. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 6 - TADA
    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - TADA

    S6:E6

    Kath & Dave feel marginalized after an accident leaves them temporarily disabled. A car service app user dodges surge pricing by calling a cab. Joey gets an internship.

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

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  7. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 7 - Family Emergency
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - Family Emergency

    S6:E7

    Louis C.K. cancels a show in Portland due to a family emergency; Fred and Carrie are asked to judge a plume contest.

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

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  8. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 8 - First Feminist City
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - First Feminist City

    S6:E8

    Portland is declared the most feminist city in the country, and Toni and Candace have to deal with the attention. The town opens a Femi-Mart.

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

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  9. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 9 - Lance Is Smart
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Lance Is Smart

    S6:E9

    Lance gets glasses and joins an intellectual crowd. Nina hires a tutor to help her win over Lance's new friends.

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

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  10. Portlandia Season 6 Episode 10 - Noodle Monster
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Noodle Monster

    S6:E10

    A tsukemen ramen monster is on the loose in Portland. The mayor tries to impress a major brand visiting Portland and enlists Fred and Carrie to help.

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

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Pickathon" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia" season 6. It scored 7.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Bill Benz and written by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, it aired on 1/21/2016. This episode is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Going Gray".