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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!

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

The best episode of "Weeds" season 8 is "Messy", rated 7.6/10 from 681 user votes. It was directed by Michael Trim and written by Jenji Kohan. "Messy" aired on 7/1/2012 and is rated 0.4 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Beam of Sunshine".

  • Messy
    7.6/10 681 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

  • A Beam of Sunshine
    7.2/10 562 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

  • See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
    7.3/10 541 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

  • Only Judy Can Judge
    7.2/10 539 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

  • Red in Tooth and Claw
    7.2/10 532 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

  • Allosaurus Crush Castle
    7.1/10 514 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

  • Unfreeze
    7.1/10 508 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

  • Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
    7.1/10 528 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

  • Saplings
    6.9/10 518 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

  • Threshold
    6.9/10 520 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

  • God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
    7.7/10 610 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

  • It's Time (1)
    7.4/10 702 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

  • It's Time (2)
    7.5/10 855 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