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The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 8

Every episode of Portlandia Season 8 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 8!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portlandia Season 8 Episode 1 - Riot Spray
    7.4/10(144 votes)

    #1 - Riot Spray

    S8:E1

    Spyke gets his old band back together. Podcasters investigate a police station. Candace brings Toni to her childhood summer home.

    Director:Carrie Brownstein
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  2. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 2 - Shared Workspace
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #2 - Shared Workspace

    S8:E2

    Toni & Candace get involved in women's healthcare. Peter & Nance deal with a sushi situation. Kathleen becomes the first female partner at her firm.

    Director:Graham Wagner
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  3. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 3 - No Thank You
    7.7/10(102 votes)

    #3 - No Thank You

    S8:E3

    Fred & Carrie help Rachel navigate the world of dating apps. Kath & Dave take on an escape room. Joey tries therapy. Andy & Drew swear off women.

    Director:Carrie Brownstein
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  4. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 4 - Abracadabra
    7.4/10(101 votes)

    #4 - Abracadabra

    S8:E4

    Nina & Lance tell the story of how they met. A couple uses distraction cancelling glasses. Peter & Nance look forward to breakfast.

    Director:Lance Bangs
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  5. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 5 - Open Relationship
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #5 - Open Relationship

    S8:E5

    Doug & Claire try an open relationship. A company uses VR for an important meeting. The Mayor waits for a helicopter. Fred steps on a snail.

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

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  6. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 6 - You Do You
    7.7/10(101 votes)

    #6 - You Do You

    S8:E6

    Sandra discovers she can have it all. Portland adds more lanes to the freeway. Kath & Dave learn the art of taking photo booth pictures.

    Directors:Bill Benz, Ali Greer
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  7. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 7 - Most Pro City
    7.6/10(101 votes)

    #7 - Most Pro City

    S8:E7

    The Mayor sets out to prove Portland's diversity. Text message drama unfolds during a business meeting. Activists on a hunger strike take a cheat day. Drivers communicate via hand signals.

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

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  8. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 8 - Peter Follows P!nk
    7.7/10(103 votes)

    #8 - Peter Follows P!nk

    S8:E8

    Peter and Nance interact with celebrities on social media. Fred gives Carrie a rock n' roll remodel. James rides his bike to work. Gil and George say hello to Toni and Candace.

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

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  9. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 9 - Long Way Back
    7.9/10(103 votes)

    #9 - Long Way Back

    S8:E9

    The Weirdos lose their favorite trash can, which takes an unexpected journey throughout the city; Malcolm and Kris visit their pediatrician; Peter and Nance wonder why they've never been hacked; Fred and Carrie just give up.

    Director:Lance Bangs
    Writers:Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  10. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 10 - Rose Route
    7.9/10(114 votes)

    #10 - Rose Route

    S8:E10

    The Mayor cuts deals all over town to secure the perfect route for the Portland Marathon; Fred and Carrie decide to run to break their addiction to news alerts; Candace's house guest Dolly quickly becomes her new best friend.

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

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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Riot Spray" is the best rated episode of "Portlandia" season 8. It scored 7.4/10 based on 144 votes. Directed by Carrie Brownstein and written by Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson, it aired on 1/18/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Shared Workspace".