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Portlandia S6E5 — Breaking Up
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Portlandia•Season 6•Episode 5

Breaking Up

7.9/10 · 167 votesFeb 18, 201622 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 6•+0.3 vs season avg

Discussion

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.

Seasons8

Season 6 Episodes10

Cast2

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Various Characters

Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Various Characters

Crew10

Carrie Brownstein

Carrie Brownstein

Writer

Jonathan Krisel

Jonathan Krisel

Writer

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen

Writer

Karey Dornetto

Karey Dornetto

Writer

Jonathan Krisel

Jonathan Krisel

Director

Graham Wagner

Graham Wagner

Writer

M

Micah Gardner

Editor

J

Joe Meade

Director of Photography

A

Ali Greer

Editor

A

Ashby Collinson

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Breaking Up" is episode 5 of Portlandia season 6. It scored 7.9/10 from 167 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Ashby Collinson, it aired on February 18, 2016.