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After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Weeds Season 2 Episode 12 - Pittsburgh
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #1 - Pittsburgh

    S2:E12

    Nancy is having one of the worst and busiest days of life. One of sons is missing. Shane's graduation and the deal with U-Turn make her feel like she needs to be in two places at once even though she really doesn't feel like being in either of them. Heylia's plan is put into action. Nancy tries to deal with Conrad's kiss, Celia's madness, and Kat's craziness. Everything comes to a head when the deal goes wrong.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  2. Weeds Season 4 Episode 13 - If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?
    8.5/10(13 votes)

    #2 - If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?

    S4:E13

    The DEA brings Nancy in for questioning and then she must explain things to Esteban. Celia travels deep into Mexico to make amends with estranged daughter Quinn. Meanwhile, Silas meets Lisa's ex-husband and Doug finds a reason to live. Nancy makes a shocking revelation to Esteban.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  3. Weeds Season 6 Episode 13 - Theoretical Love Is Not Dead
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #3 - Theoretical Love Is Not Dead

    S6:E13

    In the season 6 finale, Nancy must free herself from the grip of Esteban in order to escape the country along with her family. At the airport, Andy attempts to calm the nerves of Shane and Warren. Meanwhile, Silas must decide whether to stay with Lars or leave with the Botwins.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  4. Weeds Season 7 Episode 9 - Cats! Cats! Cats!
    8.4/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Cats! Cats! Cats!

    S7:E9

    Nancy and Andy try to put the brakes on Zoya's attempt to take over the bike shop; Silas has an encounter with some local rival dealers; and Doug must do some business with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  5. Weeds Season 4 Episode 5 - No Man is Pudding
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #5 - No Man is Pudding

    S4:E5

    Guillermo gives Nancy a new job and she soon finds working retail isn't as mundane as it appears on the surface. Celia's deal with Captain Till brings her dangerously close to the action. Meanwhile, having been left in the desert by Nancy, Andy finds himself with a pack of immigrants and a very unfriendly Coyote. Back at home, the boys battle an infestation of bees.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Rolin Jones

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  6. Weeds Season 8 Episode 1 - Messy
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #6 - Messy

    S8:E1

    Nancy is rushed to the hospital after being shot as the family follows close behind. The family grapples with the tragedy and hypothesizes on the shooter's identity.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  7. Weeds Season 1 Episode 10 - The Godmother
    8.2/10(18 votes)

    #7 - The Godmother

    S1:E10

    Isabelle experiments, Andy gets drafted, Peter may not be who Nancy thinks he is, Silas gets high, and Nancy cuts out the middleman.

    Director:Lev L. Spiro
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  8. Weeds Season 4 Episode 4 - The Three Coolers
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - The Three Coolers

    S4:E4

    After Bubbie's death, the entire Botwin family sits shiva (the Jewish period of mourning) for seven days. After shiva, Nancy is sent on a mission and takes Andy along with her. Now that shiva is over and Bubbie is gone, Lenny decides to sell the house. Meanwhile, Celia continues her flirtation with Captain Till, and Doug finds refuge with the Botwins.

    Director:Paris Barclay
    Writer:Matthew Salsberg

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  9. Weeds Season 4 Episode 9 - Little Boats
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Little Boats

    S4:E9

    Despite their busy schedules, Nancy and Esteban try to find some time for each other. After finding out about Shane's fantasies and Silas's new and much older girlfriend, Nancy also has to talk to both of her sons. With their relationship going on, Lisa and Silas add some special offerings to her cheese shop.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Ron Fitzgerald

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  10. Weeds Season 5 Episode 13 - All About My Mom
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #10 - All About My Mom

    S5:E13

    Nancy learns of Esteban's fate and takes action to preserve her own. Andy makes a big change in his life. Dean, Doug and Celia find common ground. Silas helps Adelita with a disturbing medical issue.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  11. Weeds Season 8 Episode 3 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
    8.2/10(11 votes)

    #11 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die

    S8:E3

    Andy attempts to impress Jill by coaching the twin's roller-derby team; Doug ponders about his financial future after being forced to resign from the company; Nancy and Silas race to thwart Shane's actions, who is closing in on Tim.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  12. Weeds Season 2 Episode 2 - Cooking with Jesus
    8.1/10(16 votes)

    #12 - Cooking with Jesus

    S2:E2

    Nancy does her best to cope with the loss of Conrad's help, who runs into some trouble while venturing out on his own. Andy is still trying to get into rabbinical school by writing an essay on what being Jewish means to him. And Silas deals with Megan's acceptance to Princeton in his own unique way.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  13. Weeds Season 3 Episode 1 - Doing the Backstroke
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Doing the Backstroke

    S3:E1

    After being threatened by U-Turn and The Armenians, Nancy goes in search of Silas and her hijacked pot. Meanwhile, Celia has Silas arrested for stealing her "Drug Free Zone" signs. Nancy visits him in jail only to discover that the pot is still in his car - the one that Celia has just driven away in.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  14. Weeds Season 3 Episode 2 - A Pool and His Money
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #14 - A Pool and His Money

    S3:E2

    Sanjay has a new experience. Nancy gets bruised. Conrad won't do what U-Turn wants him to. Lupita still won't follow orders. Heylia's out to handle a few things. The Amber Alert is still out on Shane. Andy gets in trouble with a couple who make him for a child molester. Silas gets to talk to Shane. Celia is still having problems with her husband and daughter. Doug begs Celia to forgive him.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  15. Weeds Season 3 Episode 15 - Go
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #15 - Go

    S3:E15

    As the wildfire approaches, everyone must evacuate. Nancy tells her family to pack up, while Conrad and Heylia must say goodbye to the growhouse. The authorities question Sullivan and Celia, while Shane continues to ask Nancy about Pittsburgh. As Andy deals at the evacuation center, Silas realizes the truth about Tara.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  16. Weeds Season 4 Episode 7 - Yes I Can
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Yes I Can

    S4:E7

    When Nancy is denied a share of the incoming pot by Guillermo, she decides to go over his head to Esteban. Celia discovers the cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies. Silas and Lisa get intimate, while Shane discovers some shocking photos. Andy and Doug begin interviewing for their human smuggling operation.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Matthew Salsberg

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  17. Weeds Season 4 Episode 8 - I Am the Table
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #17 - I Am the Table

    S4:E8

    A spontaneous date ends in near-violence for Nancy and Esteban; Silas reveals to Lisa that he grows pot, and she makes him a tempting offer; Andy and Doug smuggle their first customer across the border; Celia develops an addiction.

    Director:Adam Bernstein
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  18. Weeds Season 4 Episode 11 - Head Cheese
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #18 - Head Cheese

    S4:E11

    Nancy must deal with the aftermath of Shane's exploits, her Ayahuasca trip, and more confrontation with Guillermo. Celia's struggles with her rehab partner, Barry, force her to find a new rehab facility. Doug and Maria's relationship quickly goes south and they both turn to Andy for help. Meanwhile, Silas's "sandwich" business has grown too big, forcing him to turn to Nancy for help.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Rolin Jones

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  19. Weeds Season 6 Episode 1 - Thwack
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #19 - Thwack

    S6:E1

    Faced with the aftermath of Shane having murdered Pilar, Nancy grabs Shane and Silas and they flee the scene. Andy is then met with the decision to split town with his family or stay and fight for Audra's affection.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  20. Weeds Season 6 Episode 2 - Felling and Swamping
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #20 - Felling and Swamping

    S6:E2

    After hours of aimless driving, Nancy, ignoring Shane's suggestion of hiding out in Pittsburgh, hatches a plan for the family to cross into Canada. Andy is tasked with acquiring fake IDs. Silas must decide if he's willing to live on the lam. Elsewhere, Esteban must answer to authorities regarding Pilar's murder and Nancy's whereabouts.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Victoria Morrow

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  21. Weeds Season 7 Episode 6 - Object Impermanence
    8.1/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Object Impermanence

    S7:E6

    Nancy confronts an old friend, leaving Silas caught in the crossfire; back at the loft, Andy comes up with a new business venture, and turns to Shane and Doug for help.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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  22. Weeds Season 2 Episode 1 - Corn Snake
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Corn Snake

    S2:E1

    After repeatedly having her suggestions ignored by the likes of Doug Wilson and having an eye-opening car accident Celia decides to run for city council. Nancy tries to break things off with Peter because her life is currently too illegal to be dating the DEA. Things gets even more hectic when Sanjay screws up at the bakery. Andy is still trying to get into a Rabbinical school so that he doesn't get shipped off to Iraq.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  23. Weeds Season 3 Episode 5 - Bill Sussman
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Bill Sussman

    S3:E5

    After going AWOL from the military Andy turns up in camouflage. The city council works with Sullivan. Shane goes to summer school in Majestic. Nancy's involvement with U-Turn becomes more entrenched and Silas has business ideas. Sullivan asks Nancy to hold a cocktail party.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Rolin Jones

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  24. Weeds Season 3 Episode 11 - Cankles
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #24 - Cankles

    S3:E11

    Nancy discovers who betrayed her and finds out she's being trailed. Some people lose their jobs. Silas discovers something about Tara. Shane installs a security system.

    Director:Julie Anne Robinson
    Writer:Christina Booth

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  25. Weeds Season 4 Episode 2 - Lady's a Charm
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Lady's a Charm

    S4:E2

    After settling her family in Ren Mar, Nancy turns her attention back to business. Later, Guillermo gives her a much-needed crash course in "running" across the border. Meanwhile, Celia gets further acquainted with life in prison. Lenny leaves Silas and Shane to care for Bubbie while he goes to the track. When Lenny returns, Andy confronts him about some family history.

    Director:Craig Zisk
    Writer:Victoria Morrow

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pittsburgh" is the best rated episode of "Weeds". It scored 8.5/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Jenji Kohan, it aired on 10/30/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?".