Portlandia
TV Show · Comedy

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Fred Armisen and rock 'n' roll guitarist Carrie Brownstein first cracked up audiences as the Internet sketch-comedy duo ThunderAnt. Their latest project is this absurdist series set in Portland, Ore., that gently pokes fun at the laid-back Pacific Northwest city and the many eccentric characters that call it home. Portland's actual mayor, Sam Adams, also appears on the show, serving as an assistant to the fictional city leader played by guest star Kyle MacLachlan.

2011 · 22m
Starring Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Farm
    A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane. Guest starring Steve Buscemi and Jason Sudeikis.
    21m
  • EPISODE 2
    A Song For Portland
    Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment. Special Guest Star Kyle MacLachlan. Also, guest starring Aubrey Plaza and Sam Adams.
    20m
  • EPISODE 3
    Aimee
    Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. Guest Starring Aimee Mann and Sarah McLachlan.
    21m
  • EPISODE 4
    Mayor is Missing
    When the Mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him. Special Guest Star Kyle MacLachlan. Also, guest starring Edie McClurg, Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani and Sam Adams.
    21m
  • EPISODE 5
    Blunderbuss
    All of Portlandia is swept up in the excitement of a new music and film festival. Guest starring Selma Blair, Jenny Conlee, Colin Meloy, James Mercer, Corin Tucker and Gus Van Sant.
    21m
  • EPISODE 6
    Baseball
    The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team. Special Guest Star Kyle MacLachlan. Also, guest starring Heather Graham and Nick Kroll.
    21m

Box Set

Related

Cast & Crew

  • Fred Armisen
    Various Characters
  • Carrie Brownstein
    Various Characters
  • Lorne Michaels
    Producer
  • Fred Armisen
    Producer
  • Carrie Brownstein
    Producer
  • Jonathan Krisel
    Producer
  • Fred Armisen
    Creator
  • Carrie Brownstein
    Creator
  • Jonathan Krisel
    Creator

About

Portlandia

Comedy

"Saturday Night Live" cast member Fred Armisen and rock 'n' roll guitarist Carrie Brownstein first cracked up audiences as the Internet sketch-comedy duo ThunderAnt. Their latest project is this absurdist series set in Portland, Ore., that gently pokes fun at the laid-back Pacific Northwest city and the many eccentric characters that call it home. Portland's actual mayor, Sam Adams, also appears on the show, serving as an assistant to the fictional city leader played by guest star Kyle MacLachlan.

Information

Studio
IFC
Released
2011
Rated
14+
Region of Origin
United States
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English
Audio

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English (CC)

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