The BEST episodes of Portlandia season 5

Every episode of Portlandia season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Portlandia season 5!

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

Last Updated: 6/11/2025Network: IFCStatus: Ended
House for Sale
star
8.06
175 votes

#1 - House for Sale

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/26/2015

Fred and Carrie’s landlord moves into their house. Kath and Dave look to buy a new home for their next renovation project.

Directors: Steve Buscemi
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Dead Pets
star
7.99
185 votes

#2 - Dead Pets

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/12/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
The Story of Toni and Candace
star
7.97
211 votes

#3 - The Story of Toni and Candace

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/8/2015

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.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:AmazonApple TV
Fashion
star
7.88
220 votes

#4 - Fashion

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/12/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:Apple TV
Doug Becomes a Feminist
star
7.81
191 votes

#5 - Doug Becomes a Feminist

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/19/2015

Doug discovers that he is a male feminist. Sandra takes a rideshare for the first time.

Watch Now:Apple TV
4th of July
star
7.73
163 votes

#6 - 4th of July

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/5/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:Apple TV
Seaworld
star
7.70
226 votes

#7 - Seaworld

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/29/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:Apple TV
You Can Call Me Al
star
7.67
208 votes

#8 - You Can Call Me Al

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/5/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:Apple TV
Healthcare
star
7.54
169 votes

#9 - Healthcare

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/22/2015

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

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Fiancée
star
7.48
196 votes

#10 - The Fiancée

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/15/2015

When his mother and her new boyfriend visit, Lance begins to feel pressure concerning his and Nina's relationship.

Directors: Jonathan Krisel
Watch Now:Apple TV