The BEST episodes directed by Jonathan Krisel

One Moore Episode
star
8.46
472 votes

#1 - One Moore Episode

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 2

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

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Spyke Drives
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8.37
282 votes

#2 - Spyke Drives

Portlandia - Season 4 - Episode 5

Peter drives Nance to the emergency room. Spyke gets a car. Ghavin has some questions for a singer whose band is touring through Portland. Fred and Carrie have a garage sale. Dinner party guests are held hostage by a story that won’t end. Claire and Doug improve their relationship by treating each other like dogs. Guest starring Annie Clark, Kumail Nanjiani and Kyle MacLachlan.

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Squiggleman
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8.31
377 votes

#3 - Squiggleman

Portlandia - Season 3 - Episode 5

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.

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Brunch Village
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8.27
318 votes

#4 - Brunch Village

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 10

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 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 who metes out punishment for line cutters – and it is up to Peter to save her.

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Late in Life Drug Use
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8.16
284 votes

#5 - Late in Life Drug Use

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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.

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Sponsored by Stamps
star
8.09
119 votes

#6 - Sponsored by Stamps

Kroll Show - Season 2 - Episode 4

80s rocker Nash Rickey tries to get the band back together; Ref Jeff finally finds a friend; the Wheels Ontario kids visit the USA.

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#CanadianSafeSex
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8.09
98 votes

#7 - #CanadianSafeSex

Kroll Show - Season 2 - Episode 2

Mikey considers losing his virginity; Tunes goes into labor; Bobby Bottleservice becomes an unenthusiastic gigolo.

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Motorcycle
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8.05
346 votes

#8 - Motorcycle

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 7

An idyllic music gathering becomes tense when they face the logistics of loading a harp into a sedan; 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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Oh Armond
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8.04
93 votes

#9 - Oh Armond

Kroll Show - Season 2 - Episode 3

Armond is under house arrest for his wife's murder; Rich Dicks must deliver the eulogy at Grandpa Goobie's funeral or risk losing their inheritance; geologist R. Schrift explains rocks.

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Grover
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8.03
408 votes

#10 - Grover

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 4

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

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Ecoterrorists
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8.03
263 votes

#11 - Ecoterrorists

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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.

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Dead Pets
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8.03
181 votes

#12 - Dead Pets

Portlandia - Season 5 - Episode 10

Police start profiling people that are considered odd after arsonists burn down a taxidermy shop.

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Soaked in Success
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8.00
188 votes

#13 - Soaked in Success

Kroll Show - Season 1 - Episode 2

Rich Dicks go to Mexico, Dr. Armond gets a spin-off show, successful moments are celebrated in traditional football-fashion.

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Uncle Dad
star
7.99
611 votes

#14 - Uncle Dad

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 5

Dale, sick of getting screwed out of a good deal on hutches, leaves his daughters in the care of Chip, consequences be damned.

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Trail Blazers
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7.99
336 votes

#15 - Trail Blazers

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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.

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Cat Nap
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7.97
380 votes

#16 - Cat Nap

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 6

In a boutique clothing store “Two Girls Two Shirts,” the owners are momentarily tempted by the idea of having customers; A struggling band finds itself with an all too enthusiastic fan; 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 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.

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The Story of Toni and Candace
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7.97
205 votes

#17 - The Story of Toni and Candace

Portlandia - Season 5 - 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.

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Bahama Knights
star
7.95
301 votes

#18 - Bahama Knights

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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.

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Cops Redesign
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7.95
323 votes

#19 - Cops Redesign

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 5

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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Cool Wedding
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7.94
423 votes

#20 - Cool Wedding

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 3

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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No Olympics
star
7.92
371 votes

#21 - No Olympics

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 9

A crying infant’s father escalates his attempts to soothe his thrill-seeking baby; Fred and Carrie get the Mayor of Portland’s 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 bike.

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Sharing Finances
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7.90
309 votes

#22 - Sharing Finances

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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.

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Circus
star
7.89
387 votes

#23 - Circus

Baskets - Season 2 - Episode 10

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

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Gavel
star
7.88
477 votes

#24 - Gavel

Man Seeking Woman - Season 1 - Episode 6

Josh finds a new girlfriend who's great for him.

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Fashion
star
7.88
214 votes

#25 - Fashion

Portlandia - Season 5 - Episode 6

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

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Secret Room
star
7.88
156 votes

#26 - Secret Room

Kroll Show - Season 1 - Episode 3

Bobby Bottleservice investigates paranormal activity, a couple builds a secret room, and Young Billy Joel goes on an adventure.

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Mixology
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7.86
494 votes

#27 - Mixology

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 1

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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3D Printer
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7.82
250 votes

#28 - 3D Printer

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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.

Cowboys
star
7.81
509 votes

#29 - Cowboys

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 7

Eddie drags Chip and Martha on a road trip to deliver some cowboy justice.

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DJ Twins
star
7.80
612 votes

#30 - DJ Twins

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 6

All the free bottled water in the world can’t soften the sting of rejection during an evening with the family.

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Pull-Out King
star
7.78
372 votes

#31 - Pull-Out King

Portlandia - Season 4 - Episode 4

A punk from the ‘80s 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. Guest starring Jello Biafra, Annie Clark, Jeff Goldblum, Duff McKagan and Mark Proksch.

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Getting Away
star
7.76
207 votes

#32 - Getting Away

Portlandia - Season 4 - 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, k.d. lang and Angel Bouchet.

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Celery Guy
star
7.73
293 votes

#33 - Celery Guy

Portlandia - Season 4 - Episode 3

A celery salesman goes to great lengths to get celery back on the table. 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 gutterpunk. Guest starring Steve Buscemi, Jeff Goldblum, Silas Weir Mitchell and Kumail Nanjiani.

4th of July
star
7.72
157 votes

#34 - 4th of July

Portlandia - Season 5 - Episode 5

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

Too Much Tuna
star
7.72
92 votes

#35 - Too Much Tuna

Kroll Show - Season 1 - Episode 4

Liz and Liz promote yogurt water, Rich Dicks go shopping, and Oh Hello’s Gil & George play a prank.

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Yard Sale
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7.71
412 votes

#36 - Yard Sale

Baskets - Season 2 - Episode 9

Martha learns to haggle.

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Cake Train
star
7.71
131 votes

#37 - Cake Train

Kroll Show - Season 2 - Episode 1

C-Czar enrolls in Dad Academy; Pretty Liz's pregnancy creates tension on PubLizity; another unsuspecting victim is pranked with Too Much Tuna.

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Seaworld
star
7.71
220 votes

#38 - Seaworld

Portlandia - Season 5 - Episode 4

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

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You Can Call Me Al
star
7.69
204 votes

#39 - You Can Call Me Al

Portlandia - Season 5 - Episode 9

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

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Sugar Pie
star
7.69
547 votes

#40 - Sugar Pie

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 8

If you bring a sugar pie to book club, nobody will eat it. This day and age, almost everyone’s watching their sugar consumption.

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Winter in Portlandia
star
7.68
373 votes

#41 - Winter in Portlandia

Portlandia - Season 3 - Episode 1

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.

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Easter in Bakersfield
star
7.67
619 votes

#42 - Easter in Bakersfield

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 4

Family drama brews over Easter brunch in Bakersfield.

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Strays
star
7.67
712 votes

#43 - Strays

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 3

Martha adopts a dog and Chip tries to win back his wife's affections with a television.

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Family Portrait
star
7.66
508 votes

#44 - Family Portrait

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 10

Mom adjusts to her new life as a diabetic, Dale learns cacti only need to be watered once a year and Chip hits rock bottom. On the plus side, there are curly fries down there.

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Reverie
star
7.63
538 votes

#45 - Reverie

Baskets - Season 2 - Episode 2

Chip is given the opportunity to use the cowboy toilet.

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New Year's Eve
star
7.61
184 votes

#46 - New Year's Eve

Baskets - Season 3 - Episode 10

A family game of Hungry Hungry Hippos ends in tragedy.

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Feminist Bookstore's 10th Anniversary
star
7.57
311 votes

#47 - Feminist Bookstore's 10th Anniversary

Portlandia - Season 2 - Episode 8

"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; 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.

Trainee
star
7.56
799 votes

#48 - Trainee

Baskets - Season 1 - Episode 2

Chip takes a new clown under his wing at the rodeo.

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Blunderbuss
star
7.55
590 votes

#49 - Blunderbuss

Portlandia - Season 1 - Episode 5

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

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Healthcare
star
7.54
162 votes

#50 - Healthcare

Portlandia - Season 5 - Episode 3

A rash of health issues lead to an emergency search for medical solutions.

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