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  • IFC
  • Feb 27, 2014
  • IFC
  • Feb 27, 2014

Summary IFC has greenlighted a new series that will focus on how life really is in Portland, Oregon. Lorne Michaels will executive producer the short-based series, which stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

  • IFC
  • Feb 27, 2014
  • IFC
  • Feb 27, 2014
Portlandia
Season 4
8 Seasons
Season Premiere: Feb 27, 2014
Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews
87
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 44 User Ratings
7.8
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Summary IFC has greenlighted a new series that will focus on how life really is in Portland, Oregon. Lorne Michaels will executive producer the short-based series, which stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

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Episode 1 • Feb 27, 2014 • 23 m
Sharing Finances
A young woman is haunted by very informed ghosts. Doug and Claire make a big commitment to one another. Kath and Dave make the most of fifteen minutes. Sandra finally finds a soulmate. Fred is visited by a Date Fact Checker.
Episode 2 • Mar 6, 2014 • 23 m
Ecoterrorists
Ecoterrorists protest animal testing at 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.
Episode 3 • Mar 13, 2014 • 23 m
Celery
A celery salesman (Steve Buscemi) 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.
Episode 4 • Mar 20, 2014 • 23 m
Pull-Out King
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.
Episode 5 • Mar 27, 2014 • 23 m
Spyke Drives
Peter drives Nance to the emergency room. Spyke gets a car. Ghavin has some questions for a singer (Annie Clark) whose band is touring through Portland. Fred and Carrie have a garage sale.
Episode 6 • Apr 3, 2014 • 23 m
Bahama Knights
Carrie and Fred go home after a concert. Fred has an idea for a music documentary. Peter is reunited with his old band, The Bahama Knights and his ex-wife lead singer.
Episode 7 • Apr 10, 2014 • 23 m
Trail Blazers
Kickstarter videos compete at the Can'ts Film Festival (hosted by Gus Van Sant). Toni and Candace coach the Portland Trail Blazers' dance team. Guest starring Gus Van Sant, Paul Allen, The Portland Trail Blazers & dancers.
Episode 8 • Apr 17, 2014 • 23 m
Late in Life Drug Use
Brendan and Michelle decide that it's finally time to try drugs. Carrie's brother (Josh Homme) comes to visit with his new boyfriend. Women and Women First is visited by the cops. Guest starring Kyle MacLachlan, Dan Savage, and Josh Homme.
Episode 9 • Apr 24, 2014 • 23 m
3D Printer
Mr. Mayor (Kyle MacLachlan) unveils Portland's official 3D Printer. Santa is concerned about the future of Christmas. A minister (Ed Begley Jr.) reminds us that church is an option.
Episode 10 • May 1, 2014 • 23 m
Getting Away
Portlandia gets away for the weekend to New Beavertown, Oregon. Toni and Candace lead a feminist moon retreat for women (including k.d. lang).
8 Seasons

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Fred Armisen

Various, Fred, Candace

Carrie Brownstein

Various, Carrie, Toni

Kyle MacLachlan

Mayor, Mayor of Austin, Sean

Sam Adams

Mayor's Assistant, Man in the Street, Sam

Kumail Nanjiani

SoCal Waiter, Birthday Loan Officer, Cell Phone Salesman

Pat Boyle

Pat Boyle, Company Manager, Reporter

Angel Bouchet

Angel, Bartender, Butch Woman on Line

Kristine Levine

Christine, Seller Wife, Swinger Wife

Chloë Sevigny

Alexandra

John Levenstein

John the Rat, Judge, John Levenstein

Henry Cottrell

Chico, Family Counselor, Guidance Counsellor, Looky Loo, Punslinger, Ron Moore, Ronald

Andrew Dhulst

Andy

Ted Douglass

Ted

Jaime Langton

Jaime, Jamie, Waitress

Dana Millican

Therapist, Brunch Village Patron, Dana, Dinner Party Hostess, Jane, Package Recipient, Waitress, Wedding Planner

Katie O'Grady

Teacher, Carrie's Friend #1, Madelyn's Mother, Store Owner

Jeff Goldblum

Alan, Beet Accident Man, Derek, Dinner Guest, Jeff, The Doily Shoppe Proprietor, The Pull-Out King, Vocal Coach

Ryan Findley

Jana Lee Hamblin

Co-Worker

Wrick Jones

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews
87
100% Positive
5 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0% Negative
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Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews
87
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0% Mixed
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91
Feb 27, 2014
It’s not that Portlandia has lost its sharp comic edge; rather, it has added a complementary sweetness that is somehow just as funny.
By John Teti FULL REVIEW
90
Feb 27, 2014
With several seasons under their belt, they effortlessly inhabit the hundreds of characters that populate their vision of Portland. That vision is simultaneously expanding and tightening.
By Alee Karim FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 44 User Ratings
7.8
84% Positive
37 Ratings
5% Mixed
2 Ratings
11% Negative
5 Ratings

User Reviews

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User Score
Generally Favorable Based on 44 User Ratings
7.8
84% Positive
37 Ratings
5% Mixed
2 Ratings
11% Negative
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88
Feb 26, 2014
[An] insightful sketch show.
By Lori Rackl FULL REVIEW
88
Feb 24, 2014
Armisen, Brownstein, and Krisel are effectively crafting a multi-faceted comedy art project, the unfolding of which is both exciting and hysterical to watch.
By Luis Sanchez FULL REVIEW
80
Feb 27, 2014
Most sketch comedy shows decline with age but IFC's Portlandia continues to show signs of smart, savvy, new comic life in its fourth season.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW
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