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
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Peter Giles
Episode 2
A visit from Lance’s Mom and her new boyfriend puts pressure on Lance and Nina’s relationship.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Justin Long, Gretchen Corbett
Episode 3
A series of health ailments create a desperate search for medical solutions.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Brigitte Nielsen, Katie Michels, Betty Moyer
Episode 4
The Ecoterroists travel to San Diego to take down their next target: Seaworld.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Olivia Wilde, Jeff Goldblum, Kyle MacLachlan, Shepard Fairey, Natasha Lyonne
Episode 5
Kath and Dave attempt the ultimate Independence Day BBQ. The Mayor and Sam search the deep web for truly spectacular fireworks.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kyle MacLachlan, Jane Lynch, Katie O’Grady, Lance Bangs
Episode 6
Portland’s Dollar Store recruits Quinn as the face for their rebranding campaign. Spyke faces trial for making unlicensed Bart Simpson merchandise.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Ed Begley Jr., Kumail Nanjiani, Matt Groening, Parker Posey, Caroll Spinney, Melissa Hutchison, Paul McGinnis, Nancy Cartwright
Episode 7
Doug discovers that he is a male feminist. Sandra takes a rideshare for the first time.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Greta Gerwig
Episode 8
Fred and Carrie's landlord moves into their house; Kath and Dave decide to buy a new home for their next renovation project.
Directed by Steve BuscemiWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Steve Buscemi, Anna Gunn, Ebbe Roe Smith
Episode 9
Kath and Dave get a little frantic when they need to rehearse for a karaoke party.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Paul Simon, Vanessa Bayer, Jeff Goldblum, Ted Douglass
Episode 10
Police begin profiling weirdos after arsonists burn down a taxidermy shop.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Seth Meyers, Paul Reubens, Olivia Wilde
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
