After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.
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".
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
After receiving an interesting proposal from an unexpected source, Nancy struggles with a decision involving a questionable business.
Director: Phil Abraham
Writer: Dave Holstein
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
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
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
The Botwins (& Doug) are at a crossroads, romance-wise and professionally.
Director: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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