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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - 4th of July
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E5

    Kath and Dave attempt the ultimate Independence Day BBQ. The Mayor and Sam search the deep web for truly spectacular fireworks.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 7 - Doug Becomes a Feminist
    9.5/10(2 votes)

    S5:E7

    Doug discovers that he is a male feminist. Sandra takes a rideshare for the first time.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - Dead Pets
    9.0/10(4 votes)

    S5:E10

    Police begin profiling weirdos after arsonists burn down a taxidermy shop.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Winter in Portlandia
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E1

    It's wintertime in Portlandia and Peter and Nance struggle to keep off winter weight by cutting pasta from their diets; Candace's son visits Women and Women First bookstore for the holidays; a couple tries to keep their food cart in business.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  5. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - Take Back MTV
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E2

    Spyke and Iris join forces with a gang of former MTV stars to take back MTV from the Tweens; a group of frustrated college grads stage a protest on the dance floor; Sandra has a crush on a mysterious man in her meditation class.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  6. undefined Season 3 Episode 5 - Squiggleman
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E5

    Concerned parents Brendan and Michelle start a band that makes kids music; The Portland Nerd Council issues a Public Service Announcement; Malcom and Kris have an uncomfortable lunch at a vegan restaurant. The Feminist Bookstore hosts a comedy night.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  7. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Off the Grid
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E6

    Following an environmental scandal, The Mayor steps down from office and moves off the grid; a dolphin discovers that plastic bags have been banned in Portland; musicians compete in a Battle of the Gentle Bands.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  8. undefined Season 3 Episode 8 - Soft Opening
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S3:E8

    Peter and Nance practice hosting friends at the soft opening of their bed and breakfast; a magazine features a local furniture maker in their Man Issue; steampunks attend a convention; Fred takes a love interest on a bold third date.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  9. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Brunch Village
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S2:E10

    New brunch hotspot Fisherman’s Porch gets a write-up in the local paper, prompting Peter and Nance to give it a try – only to find hundreds of others had the same idea. Portland’s Mayor (Kyle MacLachlan) offers to take Fred and Carrie to brunch, but when the bridge is blocked he is forced to find alternate routes. Feminist bookstore owners Toni and Candace take physical measures to remove unwanted pedestrians in line for brunch in front of their store. Nance has Peter hold her spot while she gets her jacket, only to return to accusations that she is cutting the line. Two bouncers escort her to a crazed man (Tim Robbins) who metes out punishment for line cutters – and it is up to Peter to save her.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 2 - One Moore Episode
    8.5/10(8 votes)

    S2:E2

    Doug and Claire become a bit obsessed with "Battlestar Galactica" and it begins to take over their lives.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Missionaries
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S3:E3

    The Mayor sends Fred and Carrie on a door-to-door mission in Seattle to recruit new citizens for Portland. A pedicab driver hustles for clients. Peter and Nance prepare for the opening of their Bed and Breakfast with a visit to The Doily Shoppe. Doug and Claire spoil television shows for friends at a dinner party. Toni and Candace investigate a bad Yelp review of "Women and Women First."

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Nina's Birthday
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    S3:E4

    The Mayor sends Fred and Carrie on a door-to-door mission to Seattle to recruit new citizens for Portland; pedicab driver hustles for clients; Peter and Nance prepare for the opening of their Bed and Breakfast with a visit to The Doily Shoppe.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - Cat Nap
    8.4/10(8 votes)

    S2:E6

    In a boutique clothing store “Two Girls Two Shirts,” the owners (with Miranda July) are momentarily tempted by the idea of having customers; A struggling band finds itself with an all too enthusiastic fan (Kristin Wiig); Jayde from “jayde speaks Sevyn” and director Gahvin Quin make a video plea to help raise money in the name of art. When an innovative intern (Amber Tamblyn) suggests improvements at the feminist bookstore, shopkeepers Toni and Candace defend their way of doing business; Carrie’s sister begins making jewelry, prompting Fred to consider a new way to make a living; A houseowner’s move takes longer than she expects when she accidentally hires an eco-friendly moving crew.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Mixology
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E1

    Local artisan curators Lisa and Bryce realize that they can pickle everything; Fred helps Carrie chase a romantic mixologist (Andy Samberg) who forgets his roots when he moves from Portland to LA; Fred and Carrie stop to eat at a theme restaurant with a difficult waiter (Kumail Nanjiani); Kath and Dave's emergency signals are tested when they go river rafting; Feminist shopkeepers Toni and Candice teach an A/C repairman about the "phallus" and "opposite of a phallus" inside all of us.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Grover
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E4

    Michelle and Brendan pull out all the stops to see that their son gains admittance to a prestigious preschool.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  16. undefined Season 2 Episode 7 - Motorcycle
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E7

    An idyllic music gathering becomes tense when they face the logistics of loading a harp into a sedan (with Joanna Newsom); A middle-aged couple attempts to reclaim the ideals of being young, rebellious and sexy by getting motorcycles; Second-hand clothing store workers scrutinize a woman’s fashion sense when she attempts to sell her used clothes; Nina attempts to convince her boyfriend Lance to join Facebook; Claire goes out for an evening and gets a sitter for her husband, Doug.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  17. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - No Olympics
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S2:E9

    A crying infant’s father escalates his attempts to soothe his thrill-seeking baby; Fred and Carrie get the Mayor of Portland’s (Kyle MacLachlan) blessing to create a grassroots campaign to prevent the Olympics from ever coming to Portland; A creative canoe dancer turns what seems to be a mistake in his routine into a triumphal finish; A pair of bike valets have trouble finding a disgruntled customer’s (Johnny Marr) bike.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 7 - The Temp
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    S3:E7

    A temp worker hopes to turn her stint as Interim Mayor of Portland into a full-time job with Fred and Carrie's help; a wedding is interrupted; local baristas draft a coffee shop manifesto; Kath and Dave struggle to find a table at a restaurant.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  19. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Spyke Drives
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    S4:E5

    Nance is driven to the emergency room; Ghavin questions a singer; Fred and Carrie have a garage sale; dinner guests are held hostage.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Song for Portland
    8.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E2

    Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Aimee
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S1:E3

    Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. They also find that their new gardner is none other than singer songwriter Sara McLaughlin.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  22. undefined Season 3 Episode 11 - Blackout
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S3:E11

    Electricity is shut off for the entire City of Portland due to unpaid bills at the Mayor's Office. Peter and Nance have a mysterious guest at their bed and breakfast. Kath and Dave go into survival mode. Fred and Carrie team up to find Mr. Mayor and restore power to the city.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 7 - Trail Blazers
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S4:E7

    Joaquin makes a smoothie. Kickstarter videos compete at the Cant’s Film. Sandra visits a tattoo removal parlor. Malcolm and Kris make their own clothing. Toni and Candace coach the Portland Trail Blazers’ dance team. Guest starring Gus Van Sant, Paul Allen and The Portland Trail Blazers.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  24. undefined Season 4 Episode 8 - Late in Life Drug Use
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S4:E8

    Mr. Mayor plans a Pride Parade. Brendan and Michelle decide it’s finally time to try recreational drugs. The Punslingers name some new businesses. Carrie’s brother comes to visit with his new boyfriend. The cops visit Toni and Candace. Spyke and Iris have dinner at a suspiciously bad Thai restaurant. Guest starring Kyle MacLachlan, Dan Savage and Josh Homme.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The Story of Toni and Candace
    8.2/10(6 votes)

    S5:E1

    In 1991, a merger between two corporate book retailers pits young, sexy, shoulder-pad wearing Toni and Candace against one another in fierce competition to oversee the Chick Lit Department.

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    Writer:Carrie Brownstein

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Carrie Brownstein Ratings Summary

"4th of July" is the best rated episode written by Carrie Brownstein. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 2/5/2015 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Doug Becomes a Feminist".