Portlandia (season 5)

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Portlandia
Season 5
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No. of episodes10
Release
Original network IFC
Original releaseJanuary 8 (2015-01-08) –
March 12, 2015 (2015-03-12)
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The fifth season of the television comedy Portlandia began airing on IFC in the United States on January 8, 2015, consisting a total of 10 episodes. [1] The series stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

Contents

Cast

Main cast

Special guest cast

Guest stars

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUS viewers
(millions)
381"The Story of Toni and Candace" Jonathan Krisel Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerJanuary 8, 2015 (2015-01-08)0.218 [2]
The origin of the feminist bookstore; Toni and Candace are in fierce competition.
392"The Fiance"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerJanuary 15, 2015 (2015-01-15)0.223 [3]
Lance and Nina feel pressure when Lance's mom and her new boyfriend visit.
403"Healthcare"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerJanuary 22, 2015 (2015-01-22)0.230 [4]
Medical solutions are sought when a series of health ailments occurs.
414"SeaWorld"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerJanuary 29, 2015 (2015-01-29)0.184 [5]
The Ecoterrorists travel to San Diego to take down their next target, SeaWorld.
425"4th of July"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerFebruary 5, 2015 (2015-02-05)0.159 [6]
Kath and Dave decide to host an unforgettable 4th of July barbecue; special fireworks.
436"Fashion"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerFebruary 12, 2015 (2015-02-12)0.140 [7]
Portland’s Dollar Store recruits Quinn as the face for their rebranding campaign. Spyke faces trial for making unlicensed Bart Simpson merchandise.
447"Doug Becomes a Feminist"Daniel Gray LonginoFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerFebruary 19, 2015 (2015-02-19)0.194 [8]
Doug discovers that he is a male feminist. Sandra takes a rideshare for the first time.
458"House for Sale" Steve Buscemi Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerFebruary 26, 2015 (2015-02-26)0.169 [9]
Fred and Carrie’s landlord moves into their house. Kath and Dave look to buy a new home for their next renovation project.
469"You Can Call Me Al"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerMarch 5, 2015 (2015-03-05)0.218 [10]
Kath and Dave scramble to rehearse for a karaoke party.
4710"Dead Pets"Jonathan KriselFred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham WagnerMarch 12, 2015 (2015-03-12)0.248 [11]
Police begin profiling weirdos after arsonists burn down a taxidermy shop.

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