The BEST episodes of Weeds

Every episode of Weeds ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Weeds!

Is the grass really greener on the other side? Yes, and it smells better, too! So when Nancy Botwin faces both sudden widowhood and poverty, she's determined to do anything to keep her kids in suburbia, including taking a job as the neighborhood pot dealer.

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It's Time (2)
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8.04
489 votes

#1 - It's Time (2)

Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/2012

At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.

Directors: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Pittsburgh
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8.04
1780 votes

#2 - Pittsburgh

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 10/30/2006

Nancy is having one of the worst and busiest days of life. One of sons is missing. Shane's graduation and the deal with U-Turn make her feel like she needs to be in two places at once even though she really doesn't feel like being in either of them. Heylia's plan is put into action. Nancy tries to deal with Conrad's kiss, Celia's madness, and Kat's craziness. Everything comes to a head when the deal goes wrong.

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Theoretical Love is Not Dead
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8.03
2361 votes

#3 - Theoretical Love is Not Dead

Season 6 - Episode 13 - Aired 11/15/2010

In the season 6 finale, Nancy must free herself from the grip of Esteban in order to escape the country along with her family. At the airport, Andy attempts to calm the nerves of Shane and Warren. Meanwhile, Silas must decide whether to stay with Lars or leave with the Botwins.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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It's Time (1)
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7.97
1518 votes

#4 - It's Time (1)

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/16/2012

It's the Weeds one-hour series finale. The Botwins (and Doug!) are at a crossroads. How will it all end?

Directors: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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The Godmother
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7.94
1871 votes

#5 - The Godmother

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 10/10/2005

Isabelle experiments, Andy gets drafted, Peter may not be who Nancy thinks he is, Silas gets high, and Nancy cuts out the middleman.

Directors: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Synthetics
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7.93
2050 votes

#6 - Synthetics

Season 7 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/15/2011

Nancy's former cellmate Zoya shows up and complicates things between Nancy and her supplier; Silas and Andy bang heads over how to best utilize the bike shop; and Shane's internship provides him with some surprising lessons.

Directors: Michael Trim
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Go
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7.90
1653 votes

#7 - Go

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 11/19/2007

As the wildfire approaches, everyone must evacuate. Nancy tells her family to pack up, while Conrad and Heylia must say goodbye to the growhouse. The authorities question Sullivan and Celia, while Shane continues to ask Nancy about Pittsburgh. As Andy deals at the evacuation center, Silas realizes the truth about Tara.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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All About My Mom
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7.87
1827 votes

#8 - All About My Mom

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/31/2009

Nancy learns of Esteban's fate and takes action to preserve her own. Andy makes a big change in his life. Dean, Doug and Celia find common ground. Silas helps Adelita with a disturbing medical issue.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Boomerang
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7.84
2764 votes

#9 - Boomerang

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 9/20/2010

The Botwins' flight continues after a parking violation and Doug gets into a hostage situation.

Directors: Scott Ellis
Writer: Stephen Falk
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Do Her/Don't Do Her
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7.83
1797 votes

#10 - Do Her/Don't Do Her

Season 7 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/26/2011

In the Season 7 finale, Silas turns the tables on Nancy, as Shane makes one last attempt to keep her out of harm's way and the clutches of Detective Ouellette. Meanwhile, back on Wall Street, Doug schemes to keep his hedge-fund scam alive.

Directors: Michael Trim
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Only Judy Can Judge
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7.82
1624 votes

#11 - Only Judy Can Judge

Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/22/2012

Nancy plans a family dinner while tending to her pot business. Andy and Jill agree to watch over Stevie throughout the day. Silas befriends a local pot grower, while Shane invites Angela, his classmate, over for family dinner. Back at the house, Doug makes enemies with the neighbour's dog.

Directors: Michael Trim
Writer: Carly Mensch
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God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
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7.79
1375 votes

#12 - God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise

Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/9/2012

Nancy, Andy, and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.

Directors: Uta Briesewitz
Writer: Stephen Falk
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If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?
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7.76
1812 votes

#13 - If You Work for a Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working?

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/15/2008

The DEA brings Nancy in for questioning and then she must explain things to Esteban. Celia travels deep into Mexico to make amends with estranged daughter Quinn. Meanwhile, Silas meets Lisa's ex-husband and Doug finds a reason to live. Nancy makes a shocking revelation to Esteban.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Cats! Cats! Cats!
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7.75
1991 votes

#14 - Cats! Cats! Cats!

Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/22/2011

Nancy and Andy try to put the brakes on Zoya's attempt to take over the bike shop; Silas has an encounter with some local rival dealers; and Doug must do some business with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Directors: Michael Trim
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No Man is Pudding
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7.74
1596 votes

#15 - No Man is Pudding

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/14/2008

Guillermo gives Nancy a new job and she soon finds working retail isn't as mundane as it appears on the surface. Celia's deal with Captain Till brings her dangerously close to the action. Meanwhile, having been left in the desert by Nancy, Andy finds himself with a pack of immigrants and a very unfriendly Coyote. Back at home, the boys battle an infestation of bees.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Rolin Jones
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Allosaurus Crush Castle
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7.74
1457 votes

#16 - Allosaurus Crush Castle

Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/5/2012

Nancy is ready to get her life back on track, and starts anew with a job search. Jill drops a bomb on Andy and Doug. Silas must track down the location of his stolen plants. Shane uses his superior intellect to make some extra cash at the police academy.

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Fran Tarkenton
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7.73
2343 votes

#17 - Fran Tarkenton

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 11/8/2010

Nancy has a tense, one-on-one, sit-down interview with Vaughn. Andy, Shane and Warren to get more cash plus passports they'll need for the family to enter Europe. Silas continues to wrestle with the fact that Lars may be his father. Meanwhile, Doug returns to Agrestic to locate his passport.

Directors: David Warren
Writer: Stephen Falk
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A Beam of Sunshine
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7.73
1701 votes

#18 - A Beam of Sunshine

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/8/2012

Nancy recovers from her bullet wound, and makes a few friends (and enemies) during her stay at the hospital. Back at the house, a romantic Andy and Jill are interrupted by Jill's husband. Silas maintains an unconventional affair with Kiku, while Shane makes new friends at the police academy. Meanwhile, Doug and Whit are pitches new business ideas.

Directors: Michael Trim
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See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
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7.73
1619 votes

#19 - See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die

Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/15/2012

Nancy and Silas chase after Shane, who has discovered the identity of Nancy's shooter. Andy attempts to bond with Jill's daughters via Roller Derby. Doug and Whit come up with a new plan after being fired from the hedge fund.

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The Three Coolers
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7.72
1746 votes

#20 - The Three Coolers

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/7/2008

After Bubbie's death, the entire Botwin family sits shiva (the Jewish period of mourning) for seven days. After shiva, Nancy is sent on a mission and takes Andy along with her. Now that shiva is over and Bubbie is gone, Lenny decides to sell the house. Meanwhile, Celia continues her flirtation with Captain Till, and Doug finds refuge with the Botwins.

Directors: Paris Barclay
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Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
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7.72
1558 votes

#21 - Five Miles From Yetzer Hara

Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/19/2012

Nancy gets promoted and takes on new responsibilities. Silas and Shane both start their new jobs. Doug recruits homeless people in an attempt to legitimize his scam shirty, while Jill breaks some upsetting news to Andy.

Directors: Phil Abraham
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Excellent Treasures
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7.70
1643 votes

#22 - Excellent Treasures

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/21/2008

Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the maternity shop and sees something she shouldn't at the other end. Dean takes a new job, leaving Isabelle to live with Celia. Meanwhile, Silas flirts with Lisa, and Doug falls in love with a vision of beauty who washes up on the beach.

Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Cooking with Jesus
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7.70
1839 votes

#23 - Cooking with Jesus

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/21/2006

Nancy does her best to cope with the loss of Conrad's help, who runs into some trouble while venturing out on his own. Andy is still trying to get into rabbinical school by writing an essay on what being Jewish means to him. And Silas deals with Megan's acceptance to Princeton in his own unique way.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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A Pool and His Money
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7.69
1707 votes

#24 - A Pool and His Money

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/20/2007

Sanjay has a new experience. Nancy gets bruised. Conrad won't do what U-Turn wants him to. Lupita still won't follow orders. Heylia's out to handle a few things. The Amber Alert is still out on Shane. Andy gets in trouble with a couple who make him for a child molester. Silas gets to talk to Shane. Celia is still having problems with her husband and daughter. Doug begs Celia to forgive him.

Directors: Craig Zisk
Writer: Jenji Kohan
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Unfreeze
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7.68
1396 votes

#25 - Unfreeze

Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/12/2012

Nancy and Silas start their new, legit and highly competitive jobs. After graduating from the police academy, Shane gets an assignment. Andy seeks employment at the local Jewish temple. Meanwhile, Doug's reckless spending comes to a complete halt.

Directors: Perry Lang
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