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The Best Episodes Written By Jonathan Krisel

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Funeral
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - Funeral

    S2:E8

    Someone trying to punch Logan in the face accidentally punches Cody. Chip attempts to sort it out.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Yard Sale
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Yard Sale

    S2:E9

    Martha learns to haggle.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #3 - Brunch Village

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #4 - One Moore Episode

    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:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #5 - Cat Nap

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #6 - Mixology

    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:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #7 - Grover

    S2:E4

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #8 - Motorcycle

    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:Jonathan Krisel

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

    #9 - No Olympics

    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:Jonathan Krisel

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Farm
    8.2/10(10 votes)

    #10 - Farm

    S1:E1

    A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Song for Portland
    8.0/10(8 votes)

    #11 - A Song for Portland

    S1:E2

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Mayor Is Missing
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #12 - Mayor Is Missing

    S1:E4

    When the Mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 5 - Cops Redesign
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Cops Redesign

    S2:E5

    Nostalgia-loving Jason returns to LA from Portland and informs Melanie of another Portland throwback trend; the Mayor of Portland tasks Fred and Carrie with redesigning the Portland Police Department's uniforms and image; an excited donor donates his old music LPs to an elite preschool, but protective parents Brendan and Michelle question his sonic sensibilities; a team of salespeople at Bad Art Good Walls specialize in supplying new coffee shops with horrible art.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 8 - Feminist Bookstore 10th Anniversary
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Feminist Bookstore 10th Anniversary

    S2:E8

    "Sanitation Twins" Marcus and Madeline Harris take separating trash to a whole new level; Portland's feminist bookstore "Women & Women First" commemorates its 10th anniversary, but the celebrations are cut short (with Penny Marshall and LaMarcus Aldridge); Uptight couple, Kath and Dave decide to go for a hike but get sidetracked as they prepare for every possible scenario; Peter and Nance go to their first Portland Timbers game and design a sign to root for the team; A risk-averse dance instructor ensures there is no chance of him being sued.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Circus
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Circus

    S2:E10

    Christine turns to Arby's when Chip joins the Russians.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - Wild Horses
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Wild Horses

    S3:E1

    Chip learns how to transfer a call.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  17. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Cat People
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #17 - Cat People

    S4:E1

    Susan nearly kills Ronald Reagan.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Aimee
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #18 - Aimee

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Thanksgiving
    7.7/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Thanksgiving

    S3:E6

    Martha serves tilapia for Thanksgiving.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - Baseball
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #20 - Baseball

    S1:E6

    The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  21. undefined Season 2 Episode 3 - Cool Wedding
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Cool Wedding

    S2:E3

    Militant bike messenger Spyke and his fiancée Iris strive for non-conformity in their upcoming nuptials; Carrie drops her beloved iPhone, and her life flashes before her eyes; Two overly-polite drivers come to a standstill at an intersection when neither wants to be the first to go; A grocery shopper (Jack McBrayer) finds scorn when he forgets his reusable shopping bag; A bestselling author (Shoreh Agadashloo) visits the feminist bookstore to do a book-reading.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 5 - Blunderbuss
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #22 - Blunderbuss

    S1:E5

    All of Portlandia is swept up in the excitement of a new music and film festival.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Freaks
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    #23 - Freaks

    S2:E1

    Chip has to decide between a tarp and snacks.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 3 - Crash
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Crash

    S3:E3

    Christine brings the celery

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Visitors
    6.5/10(4 votes)

    #25 - Visitors

    S1:E4

    The team learns about the program’s budget cuts and what impact they will have on their mission going forward. When Elon Musk’s SpaceX sets up camp right next door, Cap, Skip and Rook invite them over for a welcoming tour and to make a mutually beneficial proposition.

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    Writer:Jonathan Krisel

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Jonathan Krisel Ratings Summary

"Funeral" is the best rated episode written by Jonathan Krisel. It scored 9.3/10 based on 3 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 3/9/2017 and is rated 0.6 points higher than their second-best episode, "Yard Sale".