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
The Flaming Lips headline Portland's Pickathon Music Festival; Brendan and Michelle attend the festival via drone.
Directed by Bill BenzWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Ehren McGhehey, Natasha Lyonne, Wayne Coyne, Steven Drozd, Ron Lynch, Ted Douglass
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kyle MacLachlan, Natasha Lyonne, Kumail Nanjiani, Betty Moyer, Mitchell Hurwitz
Episode 3
Fred wants to do something big with his life so he moves to Austin; Carrie experiences motherhood.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kyle MacLachlan, Alia Shawkat, Mitchell Hurwitz
Episode 4
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Glenn Danzig, Jillian Bell, Moshe Kasher
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner, Ashby CollinsonGuest stars Jana Lee Hamblin, Zoë Kravitz
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Daniel Gray LonginoWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Elizabeth Tulloch, Ted Douglass
Episode 7
Louis C.K. cancels a show in Portland due to a family emergency; Fred and Carrie are asked to judge a plume contest.
Directed by Steve BuscemiWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Steve Buscemi, Ebbe Roe Smith, Louis C.K.
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Steve BuscemiWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Katie O’Grady, Haley Talbot, Kevin Corrigan, Colton Ruscheinsky
Episode 9
Lance gets glasses and joins an intellectual crowd. Nina hires a tutor to help her win over Lance's new friends.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Mitchell Hurwitz, Robert Smigel
Episode 10
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.
Directed by Jonathan KriselWritten by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerGuest stars Kyle MacLachlan
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
