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The Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 1

Every episode of Portlandia Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Portlandia Season 1!

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Portlandia Season 1 Episode 1 - Farm
    7.5/10(656 votes)

    S1:E1

    A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  2. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 4 - Mayor Is Missing
    7.5/10(378 votes)

    S1:E4

    When the Mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  3. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 2 - A Song for Portland
    7.3/10(469 votes)

    S1:E2

    Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  4. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 3 - Aimee
    7.3/10(422 votes)

    S1:E3

    Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. They also find that their new gardner is none other than singer songwriter Sara McLaughlin.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  5. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 6 - Baseball
    7.0/10(328 votes)

    S1:E6

    The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team.

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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  6. Portlandia Season 1 Episode 5 - Blunderbuss
    6.7/10(357 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Jonathan Krisel
    Writers:Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Farm" is the best rated episode of Portlandia season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 656 votes. Directed by Jonathan Krisel and written by Allison Silverman, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Fred Armisen, it aired on January 21, 2011.