Weeds
Creator/showrunner Jenji Kohan's hit Showtime satirical dramedy series told of Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker), a widowed mother of two boys - Silas (Hunter Parish) and Shane (Alexander Gould) - who begins selling marijuana to support her family in Agrestic, Southern California. Other main characters include Nancy's lax brother-in-law Andy (Justin Kirk) moving in to help raise her children; foolish acquaintance Doug Wilson (Kevin Nealon); narcissistic neighbor Celia Hodes (Elizabeth Perkins) living unhappily with her husband Dean (Andy Milder) and their daughter Isabelle (Allie Grant); as well as Nancy's wholesalers Heylia James (Tonye Patano) and her nephew Conrad (Romany Malco). During the fifth season, Nancy has a third child-Stevie (Mateus Ward and replaced by Ethan and Gavin Ken in season 8)-with Esteban Reyes (Demián Bichir), the mayor of Tijuana, Mexico and leader of a drug cartel. Over the course of the show, the Botwin family become increasingly entangled in illegal activity.
- Metascore71
- 2005-2012
- 8 seasons
- Showtime Networks
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
Creator/showrunner Jenji Kohan's hit Showtime satirical dramedy series told of Nancy Botwin (Mary-Louise Parker), a widowed mother of two boys - Silas (Hunter Parish) and Shane (Alexander Gould) - who begins selling marijuana to support her family in Agrestic, Southern California. Other main characters include Nancy's lax brother-in-law Andy (Justin Kirk) moving in to help raise her children; foolish acquaintance Doug Wilson (Kevin Nealon); narcissistic neighbor Celia Hodes (Elizabeth Perkins) living unhappily with her husband Dean (Andy Milder) and their daughter Isabelle (Allie Grant); as well as Nancy's wholesalers Heylia James (Tonye Patano) and her nephew Conrad (Romany Malco). During the fifth season, Nancy has a third child-Stevie (Mateus Ward and replaced by Ethan and Gavin Ken in season 8)-with Esteban Reyes (Demián Bichir), the mayor of Tijuana, Mexico and leader of a drug cartel. Over the course of the show, the Botwin family become increasingly entangled in illegal activity.
Season 8 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2012
Episode 1
Messy
Sun, Jul 1, 2012 27 mins
The victim is rushed to the hospital after being shot, with the family following close behind. They grapple with the tragedy, and hypothesize on the shooter's identity.
Episode 2
A Beam of Sunshine
Sun, Jul 8, 2012 28 mins
Andy and Jill are interrupted by Jill's husband. Silas maintains an unconventional affair with Kiku, while Shane makes new friends. Meanwhile, Doug and Whit are pitched new business ideas.
Episode 3
See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
Sun, Jul 15, 2012 28 mins
Nancy and Silas chase after Shane, who has discovered the identity of the shooter. Andy attempts to bond with Jill's daughters. Meanwhile, Doug and Whit come up with a new plan.
Episode 4
Only Judy Can Judge
Sun, Jul 22, 2012 28 mins
Nancy plans a family dinner. Andy and Jill agree to watch over Stevie throughout the day. Meanwhile, Silas befriends a local pot grower while Shane invites Angela, his classmate, over to their family dinner. Back at the house, Doug makes enemies with the neighbor's dog.
Episode 5
Red in Tooth and Claw
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 29 mins
Nancy enrolls Stevie in soccer and, after seeing how happy he is, makes a life-altering decision. Jill becomes addicted to extreme couponing while Andy skates into the arms of another woman. Later, Silas learns a hard lesson and Shane takes it to the next level with Angela.
Episode 6
Allosaurus Crush Castle
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 28 mins
Nancy is ready to get her life back on track, and starts anew with a job search. Jill drops a bomb on Andy and Doug. Silas must track down the location of his stolen plants. Shane uses his superior intellect to make some extra cash at the police academy.
Episode 7
Unfreeze
Sun, Aug 12, 2012 28 mins
Nancy and Silas start their new, legit and highly competitive jobs. After graduating from the police academy, Shane gets an assignment. Andy seeks employment at the local Jewish temple. Meanwhile, Doug's reckless spending comes to a complete halt.
Episode 8
Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
Sun, Aug 19, 2012 29 mins
Nancy gets promoted and takes on new responsibilities. Silas and Shane both start their new jobs. Doug recruits homeless people in an attempt to legitimize his scam charity, while Jill breaks some upsetting news to Andy.
Episode 9
Saplings
Sun, Aug 26, 2012 28 mins
Nancy and Silas are approached with a new job opportunity. Shane does something reckless to impress Angela. A dejected Andy offers love advice to Rabbi Dave and his students. Doug tries to keep his fake charity -- and restless homeless group -- from disbanding.
Episode 10
Threshold
Sun, Sep 2, 2012 28 mins
Nancy meets Rabbi Dave's friends during an awkward Shabbos dinner. Andy brings home a very special guest to meet the family. Silas prepares for his new business venture. Shane and Angela attempt to retrieve some stolen property. Meanwhile, Doug's homeless group threatens to leave him if he doesn't begin catering to their needs.
Episode 11
God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
Sun, Sep 9, 2012 29 mins
Nancy, Andy, and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.
Episode 12
It's Time, Part 1
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 30 mins
It's Part 1 of the WEEDS series finale. The Botwins (and Doug!) are at a crossroads. How will it all end?
Episode 13
It's Time, Part 2
Sun, Sep 16, 2012 30 mins
It's Part 2 of the WEEDS series finale. The Botwins (and Doug!) are at a crossroads. How will it all end?
