The BEST episodes of Portlandia season 4

Every episode of Portlandia season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Portlandia season 4!

Sketch comedy starring Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, based on the oddball characters and settings of Portland, Oregon.

Last Updated: 8/31/2024Network: IFCStatus: Ended
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Spyke Drives
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8.36
284 votes

#1 - Spyke Drives

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/27/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Late in Life Drug Use
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8.15
286 votes

#2 - Late in Life Drug Use

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/17/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Ecoterrorists
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8.03
264 votes

#3 - Ecoterrorists

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/6/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Trail Blazers
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7.98
338 votes

#4 - Trail Blazers

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/10/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Bahama Knights
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7.94
303 votes

#5 - Bahama Knights

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/3/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Sharing Finances
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7.89
311 votes

#6 - Sharing Finances

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/27/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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3D Printer
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7.81
252 votes

#7 - 3D Printer

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/24/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Pull-Out King
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7.78
374 votes

#8 - Pull-Out King

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/20/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Getting Away
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7.74
209 votes

#9 - Getting Away

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/1/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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Celery Guy
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7.72
295 votes

#10 - Celery Guy

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/13/2014

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
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