Portlandia

S01 E01 · 2011-01-21 · 23 min

Farm

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

S01 E02 · 2011-01-28 · 21 min

A Song for Portland

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

S01 E03 · 2011-02-04 · 23 min

Aimee

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.

S01 E04 · 2011-02-11 · 22 min

Mayor Is Missing

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

S01 E05 · 2011-02-18 · 22 min

Blunderbuss

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

S01 E06 · 2011-02-25 · 23 min

Baseball

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

S02 E01 · 2012-01-06 · 23 min

Mixology

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.

S02 E02 · 2012-01-13 · 23 min

One Moore Episode

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

S02 E03 · 2012-01-20 · 22 min

Cool Wedding

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.

S02 E04 · 2012-01-27 · 23 min

Grover

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

S02 E05 · 2012-02-03 · 23 min

Cops Redesign

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.

S02 E06 · 2012-02-10 · 23 min

Cat Nap

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.

S02 E07 · 2012-02-17 · 23 min

Motorcycle

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.

S02 E08 · 2012-02-24 · 23 min

Feminist Bookstore 10th Anniversary

"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.

S02 E09 · 2012-03-02 · 23 min

No Olympics

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.

S02 E10 · 2012-03-09 · 45 min

Brunch Village

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.

S03 E01 · 2012-12-14 · 23 min

Winter in Portlandia

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.

S03 E02 · 2013-01-04 · 23 min

Take Back MTV

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.

S03 E03 · 2013-01-04 · 23 min

Missionaries

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."

S03 E04 · 2013-01-11 · 23 min

Nina's Birthday

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.

S03 E05 · 2013-01-18 · 23 min

Squiggleman

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.

S03 E06 · 2013-01-25 · 23 min

Off the Grid

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.

S03 E07 · 2013-02-01 · 23 min

The Temp

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.

S03 E08 · 2013-02-08 · 23 min

Soft Opening

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.

S03 E09 · 2013-02-15 · 23 min

Alexandra

The City of Portland is overrun with art projects; Fred and Carrie's relationship is complicated by their roommate Alexandra; a movie theater sells artisanal concessions. Kath and Dave are concerned about the coyotes in their neighborhood.

S03 E10 · 2013-02-22 · 23 min

No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge

The Rats decide to move out of their newly-gentrified neighborhood; first-time parents read various child-rearing books; Gahvin and his girlfriend go to the movies; Carrie and Alexandra have dinner at a communal table.

S03 E11 · 2013-03-01 · 23 min

Blackout

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.

S04 E01 · 2014-02-27 · 23 min

Sharing Finances

A young woman is haunted by very smart ghosts; Doug and Claire make a big commitment to one another; Kath and Dave make the most of fifteen minutes; Sandra finally finds a soul mate; Fred is visited by a Date Fact Checker.

S04 E02 · 2014-03-06 · 23 min

Ecoterrorists

Ecoterrorists protest animal testing at a makeup company; Bryce and Lisa Rent it Out!; Toni and Candace have a car wash; Fred misses hip hop; Dave helps Kath get a good night's sleep.

S04 E03 · 2014-03-13 · 23 min

Celery Guy

A celery salesman goes to great lengths to have celery become more popular; 911 dispatchers assure callers that it's beets; The Order Grill is open for lunch; Carrie declares social bankruptcy; a fed up office worker wants to become a gutter punk.

S04 E04 · 2014-03-20 · 23 min

Pull-Out King

A punk from the 1980s wakes up from a coma; an e-mail goes neglected; Nina has surprising news for Lance; Malcolm and Kris tailgate a "Prairie Home Companion" live show; Carrie dates a tax lawyer.

S04 E05 · 2014-03-27 · 23 min

Spyke Drives

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

S04 E06 · 2014-04-03 · 23 min

Bahama Knights

Fred has an idea for a music documentary. Peter is reunited with his old band, The Bahama Knights, and his ex-wife is lead singer. Trudy and Craig produce a song. Carrie and Fred go home after a concert. Guest starring Maya Rudolph, Tuck & Patti and Jeff Tweedy.

S04 E07 · 2014-04-10 · 23 min

Trail Blazers

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.

S04 E08 · 2014-04-17 · 23 min

Late in Life Drug Use

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.

S04 E09 · 2014-04-24 · 23 min

3D Printer

A minister reminds us that church is an option. Art students makes anti-corporate paintings. Mr. Mayor unveils Portland’s official 3D printer. Santa is concerned about the future of Christmas. A TV commercial director struggles with his own creativity. Lance and Nina’s lizard dies. Guest starring Ed Begley Jr.

S04 E10 · 2014-05-01 · 23 min

Getting Away

Portlandia gets away for the weekend to New Beavertown, Oregon. Toni and Candace lead a feminist retreat for women. Kath and Dave do their best to relax. Peter and Nance go on a walking tour of the town. Guest starring Jason Sudeikis and k.d.lang.

S05 E01 · 2015-01-08 · 22 min

The Story of Toni and Candace

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.

S05 E02 · 2015-01-15 · 22 min

The Fiancée

A visit from Lance’s Mom and her new boyfriend puts pressure on Lance and Nina’s relationship.

S05 E03 · 2015-01-22 · 22 min

Healthcare

A series of health ailments create a desperate search for medical solutions.

S05 E04 · 2015-01-29 · 22 min

SeaWorld

The Ecoterroists travel to San Diego to take down their next target: Seaworld.

S05 E05 · 2015-02-05 · 22 min

4th of July

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

S05 E06 · 2015-02-12 · 22 min

Fashion

Portland’s Dollar Store recruits Quinn as the face for their rebranding campaign. Spyke faces trial for making unlicensed Bart Simpson merchandise.

S05 E07 · 2015-02-19 · 22 min

Doug Becomes a Feminist

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

S05 E08 · 2015-02-26 · 22 min

House for Sale

Fred and Carrie's landlord moves into their house; Kath and Dave decide to buy a new home for their next renovation project.

S05 E09 · 2015-03-05 · 22 min

You Can Call Me Al

Kath and Dave get a little frantic when they need to rehearse for a karaoke party.

S05 E10 · 2015-03-12 · 22 min

Dead Pets

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

S06 E01 · 2016-01-21 · 22 min

Pickathon

The Flaming Lips headline Portland's Pickathon Music Festival; Brendan and Michelle attend the festival via drone.

S06 E02 · 2016-01-28 · 21 min

Going Gray

Fred wakes up with gray hair and sets out on a journey to figure out how old he is; the Mayor reminds Carrie about an arrangement they made.

S06 E03 · 2016-02-04 · 22 min

Shville

Fred wants to do something big with his life so he moves to Austin; Carrie experiences motherhood.

S06 E04 · 2016-02-11 · 22 min

Weirdo Beach

S06 E05 · 2016-02-18 · 22 min

Breaking Up

Claire is finally fed up with Doug's childish behavior and breaks up with him. They both date new people and discover surprising things about themselves.

S06 E06 · 2016-02-25 · 22 min

TADA

Kath & Dave feel marginalized after an accident leaves them temporarily disabled. A car service app user dodges surge pricing by calling a cab. Joey gets an internship.

S06 E07 · 2016-03-03 · 22 min

Family Emergency

Louis C.K. cancels a show in Portland due to a family emergency; Fred and Carrie are asked to judge a plume contest.

S06 E08 · 2016-03-10 · 21 min

First Feminist City

Portland is declared the most feminist city in the country, and Toni and Candace have to deal with the attention. The town opens a Femi-Mart.

S06 E09 · 2016-03-17 · 22 min

Lance Is Smart

Lance gets glasses and joins an intellectual crowd. Nina hires a tutor to help her win over Lance's new friends.

S06 E10 · 2016-03-24 · 22 min

Noodle Monster

A tsukemen ramen monster is on the loose in Portland. The mayor tries to impress a major brand visiting Portland and enlists Fred and Carrie to help.

S07 E01 · 2017-01-05 · 22 min

The Storytellers

Fred and Carrie consult with a storytelling expert. Nigel and Amy pitch an album release. A traveler checks into an unconventional hotel. A pediatrician invents a children's toy. The Weirdos discover the joys of Bed, Bath and Beyond.

S07 E02 · 2017-01-12 · 22 min

Carrie Dates a Hunk

Fred doesn't dig Carrie's hunky new beau. A new couple goes to therapy. Drew and Andy question, "What about men?". Melanie and Lars make the important choice to buy a rug.

S07 E03 · 2017-01-19 · 22 min

Fred's Cell Phone Company

Fred's new business may be more trouble than it's worth. Kate and Sam learn the perils of long distance love. Drew and Andy plan a funeral. Nina gives Lance a massage chair that changes everything.

S07 E04 · 2017-01-26 · 22 min

Separation Anxiety

Toni and Candace retire but there is still some unfinished business between them. Drew and Andy re-imagine gingerbread cookies. Peter and Nance try a new protein diet. The rats consider the charms of squirrels.

S07 E05 · 2017-02-02 · 22 min

Amore

Fred has a marriage arranged. A couple opens a movie theater with a real at-home experience. A school hires a bully to teach children grit. A creepy guy keeps commenting "Beautiful" on social media posts.

S07 E06 · 2017-02-09 · 22 min

Friend Replacement

Carrie looks for a new friend. Jill's office anxieties cause her to try a radical diet. Drew and Andy host a film festival. A scientist pitches the cure for modern life. Ghavin opens an elaborate box set.

S07 E07 · 2017-02-16 · 22 min

Portland Secedes

Fred and Carrie help the Mayor secede Portland from the United States. The eco-terrorists receive an award for Best Protest. Peter thinks he might be Banksy. Dave and Kath leave passive-aggressive notes on cars.

S07 E08 · 2017-02-23 · 22 min

Ants

Nina and Lance deal with an ant infestation. The mayor attempts to break a world record. "Time Tailors" evaluate a man's schedule. The eco-terrorists brainstorm how to make an impressive event entrance.

S07 E09 · 2017-03-02 · 21 min

Passenger Rating

Carrie tries to improve her passenger rating on a ride sharing app. A local actor teaches a boss how to fire employees. The National Small Talk Convention takes place. Sandra develops a close relationship with her customer service representative.

S07 E10 · 2017-03-09 · 22 min

Misunderstood Miracles

Sandra teaches a pit bull self-control. Fred and Carrie attempt protesting for cyclist rights. Lisa and Bryce sell instant garbage. A couple explains alcohol to their adult son. Fred discovers models.

S08 E01 · 2018-01-18 · 21 min

Riot Spray

Spyke gets his old band back together. Podcasters investigate a police station. Candace brings Toni to her childhood summer home.

S08 E02 · 2018-01-25 · 22 min

Shared Workspace

Toni & Candace get involved in women's healthcare. Peter & Nance deal with a sushi situation. Kathleen becomes the first female partner at her firm.

S08 E03 · 2018-02-01 · 22 min

No Thank You

Fred & Carrie help Rachel navigate the world of dating apps. Kath & Dave take on an escape room. Joey tries therapy. Andy & Drew swear off women.

S08 E04 · 2018-02-08 · 22 min

Abracadabra

Nina & Lance tell the story of how they met. A couple uses distraction cancelling glasses. Peter & Nance look forward to breakfast.

S08 E05 · 2018-02-15 · 22 min

Open Relationship

Doug & Claire try an open relationship. A company uses VR for an important meeting. The Mayor waits for a helicopter. Fred steps on a snail.

S08 E06 · 2018-02-22 · 22 min

You Do You

Sandra discovers she can have it all. Portland adds more lanes to the freeway. Kath & Dave learn the art of taking photo booth pictures.

S08 E07 · 2018-03-01 · 22 min

Most Pro City

The Mayor sets out to prove Portland's diversity. Text message drama unfolds during a business meeting. Activists on a hunger strike take a cheat day. Drivers communicate via hand signals.

S08 E08 · 2018-03-08 · 22 min

Peter Follows P!nk

Peter and Nance interact with celebrities on social media. Fred gives Carrie a rock n' roll remodel. James rides his bike to work. Gil and George say hello to Toni and Candace.

S08 E09 · 2018-03-15 · 21 min

Long Way Back

The Weirdos lose their favorite trash can, which takes an unexpected journey throughout the city; Malcolm and Kris visit their pediatrician; Peter and Nance wonder why they've never been hacked; Fred and Carrie just give up.

S08 E10 · 2018-03-22

Rose Route

The Mayor cuts deals all over town to secure the perfect route for the Portland Marathon; Fred and Carrie decide to run to break their addiction to news alerts; Candace's house guest Dolly quickly becomes her new best friend.