| Portlandia | |
|---|---|
| Season 7 | |
 DVD cover | |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Release | |
| Original network | IFC |
| Original release | January 5 – March 9, 2017 |
| Season chronology | |
The seventh season of the television comedy Portlandia premiered on IFC in the United States on January 5 and concluded on March 9, 2017 with a total of 10 episodes. The series stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.
IFC renewed Portlandia for a sixth and seventh season on February 10, 2015. [1] [2] The series was originally renewed until 2017 with this season intended to be the last, but Armisen and Brownstein hinted about the possibility of doing Season 8. [3] Season 8 would eventually be announced as the last in January 2017. [4]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | US viewers (millions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 1 | "The Storytellers" | Carrie Brownstein | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | January 5, 2017 | 0.161 [5] | |
Fred and Carrie consult with a storytelling expert. A traveler checks into an unconventional hotel. The weirdos discover a store that specializes in bedding and home beauty products. | |||||||
| 59 | 2 | "Carrie Dates a Hunk" | Jonathan Krisel | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | January 12, 2017 | 0.134 [6] | |
Fred doesn't dig Carrie's beau. Drew and Andy ask about men. Melanie and Lars buy a rug. | |||||||
| 60 | 3 | "Fred's Cell Phone Company" | Carrie Brownstein | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | January 19, 2017 | 0.121 [7] | |
Fred starts a business. Kate and Sam learn the perils of long distance love. Drew and Andy plan a funeral. Nina gives Lance a massage chair. | |||||||
| 61 | 4 | "Separation Anxiety" | Bill Benz | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | January 26, 2017 | 0.126 [8] | |
Toni and Candace retire. Drew and Andy re-imagine gingerbread cookies. Rats consider the charms of squirrels. | |||||||
| 62 | 5 | "Amore" | Bill Benz | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | February 2, 2017 | 0.175 [9] | |
Fred has a marriage arranged. A school hires a bully to teach children grit. A man keeps commenting "Beautiful" on social media posts. | |||||||
| 63 | 6 | "Friend Replacement" | Jonathan Krisel | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | February 9, 2017 | 0.122 [10] | |
Carrie looks for a new friend. Jill tries a radical diet. Drew and Andy host a film festival. Ghavin opens an elaborate box set. | |||||||
| 64 | 7 | "Portland Secedes" | Bill Benz | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | February 16, 2017 | 0.145 [11] | |
Fred and Carrie help Portland secede. The eco-terrorists receive an award for Best Protest. Dave and Kath leave notes on cars. | |||||||
| 65 | 8 | "Ants" | Alice Mathias | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | February 23, 2017 | 0.115 [12] | |
Nina and Lance deal with an ant infestation. The mayor tries to break a world record. Time Tailors evaluate a man's schedule. | |||||||
| 66 | 9 | "Passenger Rating" | Steve Buscemi | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | March 2, 2017 | 0.109 [13] | |
Carrie tries to drive up her passenger rating on a ride-sharing app. An actor shows a boss how to terminate employees. The National Small Talk Convention is held. Sandra gets tight with a customer-service rep. | |||||||
| 67 | 10 | "Misunderstood Miracles" | Fred Armisen | Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karen Kilgariff, Graham Wagner | March 9, 2017 | 0.126 [14] | |
Sandra teaches a pit bull self-control. Fred and Carrie attempt protesting for cyclist rights. Fred discovers models. Lisa and Bryce sell instant garbage. A couple explains alcohol to their adult son. | |||||||
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