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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 Worst Episode
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    Weeds Season 8 Episode 9 - Saplings
    6.9/10(550 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. Weeds Season 7 Episode 2 - From Trauma Cometh Something
    7.0/10(616 votes)

    #2 - From Trauma Cometh Something

    S7:E2

    Nancy tries to get back on the right track after being released from prison, but faces a tough struggle living in New York City; Andy and Shane show up at Nancy's door, sending her for a loop and tempting her to go back to her old ways.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Carly Mensch

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  3. Weeds Season 7 Episode 3 - Game-Played
    7.0/10(593 votes)

    #3 - Game-Played

    S7:E3

    Nancy struggles to fit into the ranks at the halfway house; Jill drops a bombshell; Andy and Shane find a place to live; Silas scores a modeling gig; Doug is offered his dream job.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Victoria Morrow

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  4. Weeds Season 8 Episode 10 - Threshold
    7.0/10(553 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Weeds Season 6 Episode 7 - Pinwheels and Whirligigs
    7.1/10(606 votes)

    #5 - Pinwheels and Whirligigs

    S6:E7

    Nancy decides that her family has seen enough gunslinging for a lifetime, so to lighten things up she takes them to a Montana fair. Andy and Silas enter a butter-eating contest while Doug looks after the baby and makes friends with the carneys. Elsewhere, Nancy escorts Shane on a rollercoaster where they stir up some trouble in line.

    Director:Michael Uppendahl
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  6. Weeds Season 6 Episode 9 - To Moscow, and Quickly
    7.1/10(593 votes)

    #6 - To Moscow, and Quickly

    S6:E9

    Nancy is met with yet another roadblock when baby Stevie gets sick leaving her and Andy to scramble to find a pediatrician. Meanwhile, Silas, Shane and Doug are tasked with unloading some merchandise at a kiddie concert.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  7. Weeds Season 7 Episode 4 - A Hole in Her Niqab
    7.1/10(599 votes)

    #7 - A Hole in Her Niqab

    S7:E4

    Nancy pursues a job at Doug's office; Andy may be in over his head; Shane tries to set up house; Silas attempts a partnership.

    Director:Eric Jewett
    Writer:Dave Holstein

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  8. Weeds Season 8 Episode 6 - Allosaurus Crush Castle
    7.1/10(546 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. Weeds Season 8 Episode 7 - Unfreeze
    7.1/10(538 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Weeds Season 8 Episode 8 - Five Miles from Yetzer Hara
    7.1/10(558 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Weeds Season 5 Episode 2 - Machetes Up Top
    7.2/10(686 votes)

    #11 - Machetes Up Top

    S5:E2

    Nancy pays a secret visit to Guillermo in prison; Celia puts her time in the rebel camp to good use by organizing their supplies; Shane decides to visit Nancy's estranged sister; Silas and Doug second-guess their choice of a pot-growing plot.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Victoria Morrow

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  12. Weeds Season 5 Episode 6 - A Modest Proposal
    7.2/10(645 votes)

    #12 - A Modest Proposal

    S5:E6

    It's six months since we last saw everyone and Nancy is in full bloom. Esteban proposes, and all seems right with the world until Nancy discovers there's another woman in Esteban's life. Andy, meanwhile, has gone on a spending spree and let himself go. Now he must come to terms with the new order of things. Celia, unhappy in her job at the mall, discovers an opportunity in the world of cosmetics. Shane spends an eye-opening day with Ignacio. Silas and Doug's medical marijuana dispensary is in full operation. But Deputy C.P. Jones continues his meddling ways.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Vanessa Reisen

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  13. Weeds Season 7 Episode 5 - Fingers Only Meat Banquet
    7.2/10(589 votes)

    #13 - Fingers Only Meat Banquet

    S7:E5

    Silas and Nancy's lawyer assist her in getting to California as her custody battle with Jill heats up. Meanwhile, Andy's relationship takes an intriguing turn; Shane decides to give it the old college try and enrolls in classes; and Doug is left to fend for himself at his job on Wall Street.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Brendan Kelly

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  14. Weeds Season 7 Episode 7 - Vehement vs. Vigorous
    7.2/10(581 votes)

    #14 - Vehement vs. Vigorous

    S7:E7

    While Doug plays softball with the company team, Nancy deals pot on the sidelines; Andy opens his bike shop while Silas sells pot out of the back room; and a police detective offers Shane an internship.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Carly Mensch

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  15. Weeds Season 7 Episode 11 - Une Mère Que J'aimerais Baiser
    7.2/10(570 votes)

    #15 - Une Mère Que J'aimerais Baiser

    S7:E11

    In an attempt to further expand her business, Nancy follows Doug and Andy to the Hamptons for the weekend; Silas tries to win Emma back after a falling out over business; Detective Ouellette brings Shane along on a drug bust.

    Director:Eric Jewett
    Writers:Roberto Benabib, Matthew Salsberg

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  16. Weeds Season 8 Episode 2 - A Beam of Sunshine
    7.2/10(594 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. Weeds Season 8 Episode 4 - Only Judy Can Judge
    7.2/10(570 votes)

    #17 - 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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  18. Weeds Season 8 Episode 5 - Red in Tooth and Claw
    7.2/10(563 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. Weeds Season 6 Episode 11 - Viking Pride
    7.3/10(573 votes)

    #19 - Viking Pride

    S6:E11

    Nancy, trying to get she and her family out of the country, is continually faced with unexpected guests from her past. Andy has to get creative in order to secure passports while Doug must find his own means of obtaining one. Meanwhile, Silas deals with the possibility that Lars could be his father. Shane is left to deal with Warren who is becoming unhinged.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Brendan Kelly

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  20. Weeds Season 7 Episode 6 - Object Impermanence
    7.3/10(579 votes)

    #20 - Object Impermanence

    S7:E6

    Nancy confronts an old friend, leaving Silas caught in the crossfire; back at the loft, Andy comes up with a new business venture, and turns to Shane and Doug for help.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Stephen Falk

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  21. Weeds Season 7 Episode 10 - System Overhead
    7.3/10(553 votes)

    #21 - System Overhead

    S7:E10

    Nancy, Andy and Silas strike back at Emma; Doug has to keep his hedge fund up and running; Shane ends up closer to the law.

    Director:Scott Ellis
    Writer:Brendan Kelly

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  22. Weeds Season 8 Episode 3 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
    7.3/10(571 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Weeds Season 1 Episode 2 - Free Goat
    7.4/10(1253 votes)

    #23 - Free Goat

    S1:E2

    As Celia deals with the other woman in her marriage, Nancy contemplates creating an enterprise to solve the cash-only financial issues caused by her drug dealing. Silas has to come to terms with his girlfriend's sudden departure, while Shane tries to come to terms with missing his Dad.

    Director:Brian Dannelly
    Writer:Jenji Kohan

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  24. Weeds Season 3 Episode 4 - Sh*t Highway
    7.4/10(779 votes)

    #24 - Sh*t Highway

    S3:E4

    The DEA continues to probe Nancy's life to figure out what happened to Peter. Shane helps Nancy get a job. Someone asks the city council for a favor on behalf of Majestic. Conrad and Heylia set up their new grow house. Silas runs into Pam while performing his community service.

    Director:Martha Coolidge
    Writer:Roberto Benabib

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  25. Weeds Season 4 Episode 11 - Head Cheese
    7.4/10(671 votes)

    #25 - Head Cheese

    S4:E11

    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

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Saplings" is the worst rated episode of "Weeds". It scored 6.9/10 based on 550 votes. Directed by Michael Trim and written by Carly Mensch, it aired on 8/26/2012. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "From Trauma Cometh Something".