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The Best Episodes of Weeds Season 8

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

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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
    Weeds Season 8 Episode 1 - Messy
    7.6/10(702 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Weeds Season 8 Episode 2 - A Beam of Sunshine
    7.2/10(583 votes)

    #2 - A Beam of Sunshine

    S8:E2

    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

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  3. Weeds Season 8 Episode 3 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
    7.3/10(561 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Weeds Season 8 Episode 4 - Only Judy Can Judge
    7.3/10(558 votes)

    #4 - Only Judy Can Judge

    S8:E4

    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

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  5. Weeds Season 8 Episode 5 - Red in Tooth and Claw
    7.2/10(552 votes)

    #5 - Red in Tooth and Claw

    S8:E5

    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

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  6. Weeds Season 8 Episode 6 - Allosaurus Crush Castle
    7.1/10(535 votes)

    #6 - Allosaurus Crush Castle

    S8:E6

    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

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  7. Weeds Season 8 Episode 7 - Unfreeze
    7.1/10(527 votes)

    #7 - Unfreeze

    S8:E7

    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

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  8. Weeds Season 8 Episode 8 - Five Miles from Yetzer Hara
    7.1/10(547 votes)

    #8 - Five Miles from Yetzer Hara

    S8:E8

    After receiving an interesting proposal from an unexpected source, Nancy struggles with a decision involving a questionable business.

    Director:Phil Abraham
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  9. Weeds Season 8 Episode 9 - Saplings
    6.9/10(539 votes)

    #9 - Saplings

    S8:E9

    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

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  10. Weeds Season 8 Episode 10 - Threshold
    7.0/10(541 votes)

    #10 - Threshold

    S8:E10

    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

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  11. Weeds Season 8 Episode 11 - God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
    7.7/10(631 votes)

    #11 - God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise

    S8:E11

    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

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  12. Weeds Season 8 Episode 12 - It's Time (1)
    7.4/10(722 votes)

    #12 - It's Time (1)

    S8:E12

    The Botwins (& Doug) are at a crossroads, romance-wise and professionally.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  13. Weeds Season 8 Episode 13 - It's Time (2)
    7.5/10(880 votes)

    #13 - It's Time (2)

    S8:E13

    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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Season 8 Ratings Summary

"Messy" is the best rated episode of "Weeds" season 8. It scored 7.6/10 based on 702 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".