Portlandia Season 3 Episodes

11 Episodes 2012 - 2013

The third season of the comedy series finds co-creators and stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein lampooning the culture of the Pacific Northwest city in a series of sketches that include guest appearances by Bobby Moynihan, Jim Gaffigan, Chloe Sevigny, Jeff Goldblum, and Bill Hader.

Episode 1

Winter in Portlandia

Fri, Dec 14, 2012 30 mins

In the Season 3 premiere, winter arrives and a number of inhabitants warm up to some cold-weather projects, including Peter and Nance, who strike pasta from their diet to keep down their weight, and the proprietors of Stu's Stews food cart, who try to stir up business as the weather gets chillier. Elsewhere, Candice's son visits the bookshop; and Bryce and Lisa's newly opened Outlet Hotel offers a getaway package.

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Episode 2

Take Back MTV

Fri, Jan 4, 2013 30 mins

Iris and Spyke rustle up a gang of former MTV personalities in an attempt to wrest the music channel from the tween set. Also: Sandra develops a crush on a guy in her meditation class; and Kath and Dave shoot a video about how to construct a tent.

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Episode 3

Missionaries

Fri, Jan 4, 2013 30 mins

The mayor recruits Fred and Carrie to go door-to-door in Seattle to entice residents to relocate to Portland; a pedicab driver rustles up riders. Also: 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 restaurant.

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Episode 4

Nina's Birthday

Fri, Jan 11, 2013 30 mins

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.

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Episode 5

Squiggleman

Fri, Jan 18, 2013 30 mins

Concerned parents put together a band that plays music for children; and 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.

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Episode 6

Off the Grid

Fri, Jan 25, 2013 30 mins

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.

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Episode 7

The Temp

Fri, Feb 1, 2013 30 mins

Portland's interim mayor 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 cafe 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.

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Episode 8

Soft Opening

Fri, Feb 8, 2013 30 mins

Peter and Nance prep for the opening of their bed-and-breakfast by hosting their friends; and a local furniture-maker 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.

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Episode 9

Alexandra

Fri, Feb 15, 2013 30 mins

Carrie and Fred's flatmate complicates their relationship; Portland is overrun with art projects; coyotes are threatening Kath and Dave's neighbourhood; students inspire their teacher; and visitors tour the Historical Punk House.

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Episode 10

No-Fo-O-Fo-Bridge

Fri, Feb 22, 2013 30 mins

The Rats relocate from their recently gentrified neighbourhood; first-time parents peruse child-rearing manuals; and Gahvin takes his girlfriend to a movie. Also: Alexandra and Carrie dine at a communal table; and a student inspires a teacher.

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Episode 11

Blackout

Fri, Mar 1, 2013 30 mins

In the Season 3 finale, the entire city is blacked out after the mayor's office fails to pay the electricity bill.

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