7.6/10680 votes#1 - Messy
Season 8 Episode 1 - Aired 7/1/2012
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
7.2/10562 votes#2 - A Beam of Sunshine
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2012
Andy makes his intentions known to Jill. Doug is presented with an enticing investment opportunity. While Nancy recuperates, Silas helps her with a new business venture. Shane figures out who shot his mother.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Victoria Morrow
7.3/10540 votes#3 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
Season 8 Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2012
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
7.2/10538 votes#4 - Only Judy Can Judge
Season 8 Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2012
Despite the demands of her marijuana business, Nancy decides to throw a family dinner, to which Shane invites his classmate Angela. In other pot news, Silas befriends a local grower. Meanwhile, Jill and Andy agree to watch Stevie during the day.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Carly Mensch
7.2/10531 votes#5 - Red in Tooth and Claw
Season 8 Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2012
Nancy is tempted to go back to her old pot-dealing ways to raise cash for Stevie's soccer expenses; Jill gets revenge on Andy through Doug; Shane and Angela double-date with Ouellette and his wife; Silas and R.J.'s friendship takes an unusual turn.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Stephen Falk
7.1/10513 votes#6 - Allosaurus Crush Castle
Season 8 Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2012
Nancy undertakes a job search; Jill has big news for Andy and Doug; and Silas tries to track down his stolen plants. Meanwhile, Shane fabricates an ingenious plan to score some extra spending money at the police academy.
Director: Julie Anne Robinson
Writer: Brendan Kelly
7.1/10507 votes#7 - Unfreeze
Season 8 Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2012
Andy visits a local synagogue to look for work while Nancy gets a quite competitive new job and Shane is ready to graduate from the police academy.
Director: Perry Lang
Writer: Victoria Morrow
7.1/10527 votes#8 - Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
Season 8 Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2012
After receiving an interesting proposal from an unexpected source, Nancy struggles with a decision involving a questionable business.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Dave Holstein
6.9/10517 votes#9 - Saplings
Season 8 Episode 9 - Aired 8/26/2012
A "cowboy capitalist" moseys into town with a tasty offer for Silas; and rumors spread about Rabbi Dave having an amorous encounter with a nonmember of the synagogue.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Carly Mensch
6.9/10519 votes#10 - Threshold
Season 8 Episode 10 - Aired 9/2/2012
Silas contemplates a big professional move; Nancy has a dinner date with Rabbi Dave and some of his friends; and Andy experiences a slight hitch in his relationship status.
Director: Eric Jewett
Writer: Brendan Kelly
7.7/10609 votes#11 - God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
Season 8 Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2012
Nancy, Andy and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Meanwhile, Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Writer: Stephen Falk
7.4/10702 votes#12 - It's Time (1)
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 9/16/2012
The Botwins (& Doug) are at a crossroads, romance-wise and professionally.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
7.5/10855 votes#13 - It's Time (2)
Season 8 Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/2012
At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.
Genres:ComedyCrimeDrama
Network:Showtime
Season 8 Ratings Summary
"Messy" is the best rated episode of "Weeds" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 680 votes. Directed by Michael Trim and written by Jenji Kohan, it aired on 7/1/2012. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "A Beam of Sunshine".