7.5/10771 votes#1 - Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 6/16/2008
Nancy has relocated to the border in search of a new life but she soon finds her past to be inescapable. Both problems and people follow her on her journey, but some have finally been left behind.
Director: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
7.6/10687 votes#2 - Lady's a Charm
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 6/23/2008
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
7.6/10681 votes#3 - The Whole Blah Damn Thing
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 6/30/2008
Nancy makes her first successful smuggling run across the border with both drugs and human cargo. Meanwhile, Captain Till strikes a deal with Celia to get her out of jail. In return, she must gather evidence to incriminate Nancy and Guillermo. Back in Ren Mar, Andy tries to convince the family, including his father, to put Bubbie out of her misery.
Director: David Steinberg
Writer: Ron Fitzgerald
7.8/10683 votes#4 - The Three Coolers
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2008
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
8.0/10688 votes#5 - No Man is Pudding
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2008
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
7.7/10663 votes#6 - Excellent Treasures
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2008
Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the maternity shop and sees something she shouldn't at the other end. Dean takes a new job, leaving Isabelle to live with Celia. Meanwhile, Silas flirts with Lisa, and Doug falls in love with a vision of beauty who washes up on the beach.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writer: Jenji Kohan
7.8/10685 votes#7 - Yes I Can
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 7/28/2008
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
7.8/10668 votes#8 - I Am the Table
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 8/4/2008
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
7.7/10664 votes#9 - Little Boats
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 8/11/2008
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
7.5/10655 votes#10 - The Love Circle Overlap
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 8/18/2008
Nancy learns that the tunnel is being used for more than drugs. Esteban puts her fears to rest as well as her nagging headache with a strong remedy. Celia's family stages an intervention in order to force her into rehab. Andy finds Maria and takes her across the border to an awaiting Doug. Silas babysits while Shane explores new territory with his two girlfriends.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writer: Victoria Morrow
7.4/10638 votes#11 - Head Cheese
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 8/25/2008
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
7.9/10644 votes#12 - Till We Meet Again
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 9/8/2008
A fed up Nancy squeals to the DEA to bust the tunnel while she plays it cool with Esteban. Embracing rehab, Celia sets out to make amends with her family. Andy succumbs to Maria's advances, and later comes clean to Doug. Shane impresses his girlfriends with his drug scoring abilities.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Rolin Jones
8.3/10745 votes#13 - If You Work For a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2008
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
The Best Episodes of Weeds Season 4
Every episode of Weeds Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Weeds Season 4!
After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.
Genres:ComedyCrimeDrama
Network:Showtime
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her" is the best rated episode of "Weeds" season 4. It scored 7.5/10 based on 771 votes. Directed by Craig Zisk and written by Jenji Kohan, it aired on 6/16/2008. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Lady's a Charm".