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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Portlandia Season 8 Episode 9 - Long Way Back
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #1 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  2. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 10 - Rose Route
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #2 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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

    #3 - 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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  4. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 10 - No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge
    5.7/10(6 votes)

    #4 - No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge

    S3:E10

    The Rats decide to move out of their newly-gentrified neighborhood; first-time parents read various child-rearing books; Gahvin and his girlfriend go to the movies; Carrie and Alexandra have dinner at a communal table.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Bill Oakley

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

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

    #6 - 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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  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 8 Episode 5 - Open Relationship
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  9. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 6 - You Do You
    6.0/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  10. Portlandia Season 3 Episode 9 - Alexandra
    6.5/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Alexandra

    S3:E9

    The City of Portland is overrun with art projects; Fred and Carrie's relationship is complicated by their roommate Alexandra; a movie theater sells artisanal concessions. Kath and Dave are concerned about the coyotes in their neighborhood.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Bill Oakley

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

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

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

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

    #14 - 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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  15. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 3 - No Thank You
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  16. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 4 - Abracadabra
    6.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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  17. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 1 - The Storytellers
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    #17 - The Storytellers

    S7:E1

    Fred and Carrie consult with a storytelling expert. Nigel and Amy pitch an album release. A traveler checks into an unconventional hotel. A pediatrician invents a children's toy. The Weirdos discover the joys of Bed, Bath and Beyond.

    Director:Carrie Brownstein
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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  18. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 4 - Separation Anxiety
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Separation Anxiety

    S7:E4

    Toni and Candace retire but there is still some unfinished business between them. Drew and Andy re-imagine gingerbread cookies. Peter and Nance try a new protein diet. The rats consider the charms of squirrels.

    Director:Bill Benz
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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  19. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 5 - Amore
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Amore

    S7:E5

    Fred has a marriage arranged. A couple opens a movie theater with a real at-home experience. A school hires a bully to teach children grit. A creepy guy keeps commenting "Beautiful" on social media posts.

    Director:Bill Benz
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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  20. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 6 - Friend Replacement
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Friend Replacement

    S7:E6

    Carrie looks for a new friend. Jill's office anxieties cause her to try a radical diet. Drew and Andy host a film festival. A scientist pitches the cure for modern life. Ghavin opens an elaborate box set.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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  21. Portlandia Season 8 Episode 1 - Riot Spray
    6.8/10(5 votes)

    #21 - 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:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson

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

    #22 - 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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  23. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 2 - Carrie Dates a Hunk
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #23 - Carrie Dates a Hunk

    S7:E2

    Fred doesn't dig Carrie's hunky new beau. A new couple goes to therapy. Drew and Andy question, "What about men?". Melanie and Lars make the important choice to buy a rug.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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  24. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 3 - Fred's Cell Phone Company
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #24 - Fred's Cell Phone Company

    S7:E3

    Fred's new business may be more trouble than it's worth. Kate and Sam learn the perils of long distance love. Drew and Andy plan a funeral. Nina gives Lance a massage chair that changes everything.

    Director:Carrie Brownstein
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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  25. Portlandia Season 7 Episode 8 - Ants
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Ants

    S7:E8

    Nina and Lance deal with an ant infestation. The mayor attempts to break a world record. "Time Tailors" evaluate a man's schedule. The eco-terrorists brainstorm how to make an impressive event entrance.

    Director:Alice Mathias
    Writers:Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Graham Wagner, Karen Kilgariff

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Long Way Back" is the worst rated episode of "Portlandia". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Lance Bangs and written by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Megan Neuringer, Phoebe Robinson, it aired on 3/15/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Rose Route".