TV series
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kumail Nanjiani
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Olivia Wilde, Jay Pharoah
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Steve Buscemi, Jeff Goldblum, Silas Weir Mitchell, Kumail Nanjiani
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars St. Vincent, Jello Biafra, Duff McKagan, Mark Proksch, Jeff Goldblum, Kim Gordon, Karey Dornetto, Betty Moyer
Episode 5
Nance is driven to the emergency room; Ghavin questions a singer; Fred and Carrie have a garage sale; dinner guests are held hostage.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kyle MacLachlan, Kumail Nanjiani, St. Vincent, Danny Belrose, Karey Dornetto, Ted Douglass
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Jana Lee Hamblin, Maya Rudolph, Jeff Tweedy, Katie O’Grady
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard, Robin Lopez, CJ McCollum, Thomas Robinson, Paul Allen, Gus Van Sant, Ebbe Roe Smith
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Vanessa Bayer, Joshua Homme, Nick Swardson, Jeff Goldblum, Kyle MacLachlan, Dan Savage, October Moore
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kyle MacLachlan, Ed Begley Jr.
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Jason Sudeikis, K.D. Lang
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Fred ArmisenVarious Characters
Carrie BrownsteinVarious Characters
Chris IhlenfeldtNerd/Hunks
Steve BuscemiMilton
Olivia WildeBrit
Chloë SevignyAlexandra
Kyle MacLachlanMayor
Aubrey PlazaBookstore Customer
IFCUnited States
Broadway VideoUnited States
