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Portlandia Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
11 Episodes 2012 - 2013
Episode 1
Winter in Portlandia
Fri, Dec 14, 201223 mins
Peter and Nance struggle to keep off winter weight; 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.
Episode 2
Take Back MTV
Fri, Jan 4, 201323 mins
Spyke and Iris join forces with a gang of former MTV stars to take back MTV from Tweens. A group of frustrated, unemployed college grads stage a protest on the dance floor. Sandra pines for a mysterious man in her meditation class. Malcolm and Kris attend a meeting to rename a street in their neighborhood. Kath and Dave film an instructional video on how to build a tent.
Episode 3
Missionaries
Fri, Jan 4, 201323 mins
The Mayor sends Fred and Carrie on a door-to-door mission in Seattle to recruit new citizens for Portland. A pedicab driver hustles for clients. Peter and Nance prepare for the opening of their Bed and Breakfast with a visit to The Doily Shoppe. Doug and Claire spoil television shows for friends at a dinner party. Toni and Candace investigate a bad Yelp review of "Women and Women First."
Episode 4
Nina's Birthday
Fri, Jan 11, 201323 mins
Nina goes to great lengths to throw an extravagant 32nd birthday party for herself. The day-long event is set to include a multitude of activities ranging from sunrise yoga to horseback rides. The party culminates in a Tapas Dinner, thrilling news to Kath and Dave who have just returned from a trip to Spain. A young couple is forced to take out a loan from a local banker to attend Nina's party. Snarky responses to Evites earn a local comedian celebrity status.
Episode 5
Squiggleman
Fri, Jan 18, 201324 mins
Concerned parents Brendan and Michelle start a band that makes kids music.
Episode 6
Off the Grid
Fri, Jan 25, 201324 mins
Following an environmental scandal, The Mayor steps down from office and moves off the grid.
Episode 7
The Temp
Fri, Feb 1, 201324 mins
A temp worker hopes to turn her gig as Interim Mayor of Portland into a full-time job with Fred and Carrie's help. A wedding is interrupted.
Episode 8
Soft Opening
Fri, Feb 8, 201324 mins
Peter and Nance practice hosting friends at the "Soft Opening" of their Bed and Breakfast.
Episode 9
Alexandra
Fri, Feb 15, 201324 mins
The City of Portland is overrun with art projects. Fred and Carrie's relationship is complicated by their roommate.
Episode 10
No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge
Fri, Feb 22, 201324 mins
The Rats decide to move out of their newly gentrified neighborhood. First-time parents read various child-rearing books.
Episode 11
Blackout
Fri, Mar 1, 201323 mins
Electricity is shut off for the entire City of Portland due to unpaid bills at the Mayor's Office.
