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Portlandia Premiered on IFC on January 21, 2011

About the Show:
PORTLANDIA's inhabitants include but are not limited to: the owners of a feminist book store; a militant bike messenger; an artsy couple who attach cut-outs of birds to everything ("put a bird on it!"); an organic farmer who turns out to be a cult leader; an adult hide and seek league; and a punk rock couple negotiating a "safe word" to help govern their love life.  The first episode depicts Armisen and Brownstein meeting with the Mayor of Portland (Kyle MacLachlan) who solicits the duo to write a new theme song for the city. This segment features a cameo from the real mayor of Portland (Sam Adams) playing the assistant to MacLachlan's "mayor." Much of the series' original music is written and performed by Armisen and Brownstein.

Cast:

Actor’s name	Character’s name
Fred Armisen	Himself
Carrie Brownstein	Herself

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Episode 1: Farm
A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane....

Episode 2: A Song for Portland
Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment....

Episode 3: Aimee
Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann....

Episode 4: Mayor is Missing
When the Mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him....

Episode 5: Blunderbuss
All of Portlandia is swept up in the excitement of a new music and film festival....

Episode 6: Baseball
The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team....

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Episode 1: Mixology
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.

Episode 2: One Moore Episode
All allergy conditions are represented in Portland's annual Allergy Pride Parade; A couple’s lives spin out of control when they run out of new episodes to watch of Battlestar Galactica; The owner of a knot store (Jeff Goldblum) sees an increase in business after a write-up in the Sunday New York Times; Malcolm and Kris, an upper middle-aged banal couple, install a backyard fire pit; Carrie's romantic life turns bumpy when it turns out the guy she likes has a bad tattoo (Eddie Vedder).

Episode 3: Cool Wedding
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.

Episode 4: Grover
With everyone turning into DJs, Fred and Carrie try to escape the city before they too are overtaken by the craze; A diligent and hyper involved couple has high hopes for their young son Grover's future; Animal advocates Kath and Dave take their rescued dog to the dog park; Two Gutterpunks assess the best way to beg for money; Garman enthusiastically uses his short stature to lead his team on a scavenger hunt.

Episode 5: Cops Redesign
Nostalgia-loving Jason returns to LA from Portland and informs Melanie of another Portland throwback trend; The Mayor of Portland (Kyle MacLachlan) tasks Fred and Carrie with redesigning the Portland Police Department's uniforms and image (Annie Clark); An excited donor (Isaac Brock) 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 (with Sean Hayes).

Episode 6: Cat Nap
In a boutique clothing store “Two Girls Two Shirts,” the owners (with Miranda July) are momentarily tempted by the idea of having customers; A struggling band finds itself with an all too enthusiastic fan (Kristin Wiig); 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 (Amber Tamblyn) 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.

Episode 7: Motorcycle
An idyllic music gathering becomes tense when they face the logistics of loading a harp into a sedan (with Joanna Newsom); 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.

Episode 8: Feminist Book Store 10th Anniversary
“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 (with Penny Marshall and LaMarcus Aldridge); 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.

Episode 9: No Olympics
A crying infant’s father escalates his attempts to soothe his thrill-seeking baby; Fred and Carrie get the Mayor of Portland’s (Kyle MacLachlan) 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 (Johnny Marr) bike.

Episode 10: Brunch Village
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 (Kyle MacLachlan) 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 (Tim Robbins) who metes out punishment for line cutters – and it is up to Peter to save her.

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Episode 1: Winter in Portlandia
A thirty-minute Portlandia Christmas special. The special features Bohemian couple Peter and Nance struggling to keep off winter weight, putting Peter into pasta withdrawal; Candace's son visits the feminist bookstore during the holidays; artisan curators Bryce and Lisa offer a winter vacation at their newly opened Outlet Hotel; a basement recording studio outfitted with gear from Pet Sounds. Also: Chasing sunshine, Food coma, Stu's Stews.

Episode 2: Take Back MTV
Iris and Spyke rustle up a gang of former MTV personalities in an attempt to wrestle the cable music channel from the tween set. Sandra develops a crush on a guy in her meditation class, and Kath and Dave shoot a video about how to construct a tent.

Episode 3: Missionaries
The Mayor (Kyle MacLachlan) recruits Fred and Carrie to go door-to-door in Seattle to entice residents to relocate to Portland. A pedicab driver rustles up riders. Peter and Nance make a stop at the Doily Shoppe in preparation for the opening of their bed and breakfast, and Toni and Candace try to find out who's behind a bad online review of their book store.

Episode 4: Nina's Birthday
Nina throws herself an extravagant birthday party that will include horseback rides, sunrise yoga and a tapas dinner, which thrills Kath and Dave, who've just returned from Spain and are eager to share their knowledge of all things Iberian. A couple who've attended so many birthday parties in the past year that they're broke seek a bank loan in order to afford to make an appearance at Nina's soiree.

Episode 5: Squiggleman
Concerned parents put together a band that plays music for children. The Portland Nerd Council produces a public-service announcement. Meanwhile, a couple have an uneasy lunch at a vegan restaurant, and the Feminist Bookstore holds a comedy night.

Episode 6: Off the Grid
The Mayor steps down after being involved in an environmental scandal, and a Battle of the Gentle Bands is waged by local musicians. Meanwhile, an inspector stops by Peter and Nance's bed and breakfast, and the Gutterpunks try to locate a missing cat.

Episode 7: The Temp
Portland's interim mayor (Roseanne Barr) hopes to turn the position into a full-time job with help from Fred and Carrie, while a couple experience wedding interruptus and town baristas devise a coffee shop manifesto. Later, Kath and Dave have problems finding seats at a restaurant, Joaquin's friends get to the bottom of his mysterious disappearances, and the Rats become authors.

Episode 8: Soft Opening
Peter and Nance prep for the opening of their bed and breakfast by hosting their friends, and a local furnituremaker is featured in the "Man Issue" of a magazine. Meanwhile, the Steampunks head to a convention, while an emboldened Fred takes a date out for a third time.

Episode 9: Alexandra
Carrie and Fred's roommate (Chloe Sevigny) complicates their relationship. Portland is overrun with art projects. A movie theater sells artisanal concessions. Coyotes are threatening Kath and Dave's neighborhood. Visitors tour the Historical Punk Society.

Episode 10: No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge
The Rats relocate from their recently gentrified neighborhood. First time parents peruse child rearing manuals, and Gahvin takes his girlfriend to a movie. Alexandra and Carrie dine at a communal table.

Episode 11: Blackout
Electricity is shut off for the entire City of Portland due to unpaid bills at the Mayor's office. Peter and Nance have a mysterious guest at their bed and breakfast. Kath and Dave go into survival mode. Fred and Carrie team up to find Mr. Mayor and restore power to the city.

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Episode 1: Sharing Finances
Extremely intelligent ghosts haunt a young lady; Doug and Claire decide to make a commitment; Kath and Dave cram a lot into a 15-minute period; Sandra discovers a soul mate; and the Date Fact Checker checks up on Fred.

Episode 2: Ecoterrorists
Ecoterrorists get in the face of a makeup company that uses animals to test products; Toni and Candace visit a car wash; Fred discusses how much he misses hip-hop; and Kath receives help from Dave in her efforts to sleep through the night.

Episode 3: Celery
A celery salesman cooks up a plan to increase its popularity; the Order Grill opens for lunch; Carrie admits to social bankruptcy; a frustrated office worker contemplates a career as a gutter punk.

Episode 4: Pull-Out King
A 1980s punk awakens from a coma; a neglected e-mail causes a stir; Nina shares surprising news with Lance; Malcolm and Kris tailgate at a live " Prairie Home Companion" show; and Carrie goes on a date with a tax lawyer.

Episode 5: Spyke Drives
Peter rushes Nance to a hospital emergency room; Spyke becomes a car owner; Ghavin quizzes a singer whose band passes through town; Fred and Carrie stage a garage sale; dinner-party guests suffer through a story that won't end; and Claire and Doug decide to treat each other like dogs.

Episode 6: Bahama Knights
Fred considers making a music documentary; Peter reunites with his old band and his ex-wife, their lead singer; Trudy and Craig compose a song; and Carrie and Fred have a postconcert rendezvous.

Episode 7: Trailblazers
Toni and Candace kick it into high gear when they take over the Portland Trail Blazers dance team; Joaquin concocts a smoothie; Sandra drops in on a tattoo-removal parlor; and Malcolm and Kris produce their own clothing.

Episode 8: Late in Life Drug Use
The mayor organizes a pride parade; Brendan and Michelle finally get around to sampling recreational drugs; the Punslingers christen some new businesses; Carrie's brother visits with his new boyfriend; the police drop in on Toni and Candace; and Spyke and Iris dine at a bad Thai restaurant.

Episode 9: 3D Printer
A minister tries to modernize the churchgoing experience; art students create anti-corporate paintings; the mayor inaugurates the city's official 3-D printer; Santa worries about the future of Christmas; a TV-commercial director struggles to be creative; and Lance and Nina's lizard dies.

Episode 10: Getting Away
The gang go on a weekend getaway to New Beavertown, Oregon, where Toni and Candace oversee a feminist retreat that is interrupted by a macho bus driver, and Kath and Dave's efforts to relax are disturbed via a surprise entanglement. Also, Peter and Nance do a walking tour of the town in hopes of discovering something special.

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