In 1991, a merger between two corporate book retailers pits young, sexy, shoulder-pad wearing Toni and Candace against one another in fierce competition to oversee the Chick Lit Department.
A minister reminds us that church is an option. Art students makes anti-corporate paintings. Mr. Mayor unveils Portland’s official 3D printer. Santa is concerned about the future of Christmas. A…
Mr. Mayor plans a Pride Parade. Brendan and Michelle decide it’s finally time to try recreational drugs. The Punslingers name some new businesses. Carrie’s brother comes to visit with his…
Joaquin makes a smoothie. Kickstarter videos compete at the Cant’s Film. Sandra visits a tattoo removal parlor. Malcolm and Kris make their own clothing. Toni and Candace coach the Portland…
Fred has an idea for a music documentary. Peter is reunited with his old band, The Bahama Knights, and his ex-wife is lead singer. Trudy and Craig produce a song….
A punk from the 1980s wakes up from a coma; an e-mail goes neglected; Nina has surprising news for Lance; Malcolm and Kris tailgate a “Prairie Home Companion” live show;…
In the first-season finale, the trial ends with a surprising outcome. Meanwhile, Bay leaves with Zarra and doesn’t inform anyone; and Daphne and Jeff’s romance is revealed.
The trial involving the hospital’s error gets under way. Meanwhile, Bay tries to return the cash she secretly took from John; Daphne and Jeff’s relationship encounters obstacles; and Toby starts…
Portlandia gets away for the weekend to New Beavertown, Oregon. Toni and Candace lead a feminist retreat for women. Kath and Dave do their best to relax. Peter and Nance…
John and Kathryn invite Alex to a family dinner, but Bay leaves during the meal to answer Zarra’s plea for help. Meanwhile, a coworker asks Daphne to lie to Jeff;…
Episode Title: We Are the Kraken of Our Own Sinking Ships
Emmett meets a girl who’s a fellow motorcycle enthusiast. Meanwhile, John is enraged when his car wash gets tagged; and Kathryn slyly finds a way to get Toby to stop…
Daphne causes a huge mishap at the restaurant, and she grows closer with her boss in the aftermath. Elsewhere, Bay manipulates a situation with her two dads to get what…
The Carlton prom gets underway, and Travis tags along with Daphne and Wilke, while Emmett feels the weight of the secret he’s keeping from Bay. Elsewhere, Angelo resurfaces; and Kathryn…
Bay and Daphne arrange an ASL zombie movie shoot for Emmett’s birthday. Meanwhile, Emmett wrestles with whether to tell Bay about his betrayal; and Regina has doubts about assisting with…
Episode Title: The Sleep of Reason Produces Monsters
Bay must testify in Emmett’s custody case, and Emmett’s actions threaten to end their relationship. Elsewhere, a nervous Daphne prepares for a basketball tournament between her current and former teams;…
Daphne is unsure about her romance with Wilke, and then she meets a confrontational new student at school. Meanwhile, Emmett isn’t happy to learn that Bay is still in contact…
Things don’t go well at Regina’s art show, where Emmett’s parents get into a big fight. Meanwhile, Kathryn’s latest actions may jeopardize the lawsuit against the hospital; and Daphne feels…
Emmett photographs Bay and Daphne’s blended family for a school assignment. Meanwhile, Regina gets acquainted with an art-gallery owner; Daphne questions Simone’s trustworthiness; and Bay and Emmett divulge their true…
Kathryn’s mother visits the family and forms a bond with Daphne, yet Daphne still feels a strong connection with where she was raised. Meanwhile, Bay and Regina look into Angelo’s…
Angelo attends a dinner at the Kennishs’ home. Meanwhile, Bay helps Emmett move into his dad’s place, where they meet his father’s girlfriend; and Daphne and Wilke go out on…
A celery salesman goes to great lengths to have celery become more popular; 911 dispatchers assure callers that it’s beets; The Order Grill is open for lunch; Carrie declares social…
Daphne and Bay unite to help Emmett save his motorcycle. Elsewhere, Kathryn and John retain a new lawyer for their case against the hospital; and Angelo learns something that could…
Ecoterrorists protest animal testing at a makeup company; Bryce and Lisa Rent it Out!; Toni and Candace have a car wash; Fred misses hip hop; Dave helps Kath get a…
Melody attributes Emmett’s troublemaking behavior to Bay. Elsewhere, Regina becomes Angelo’s business partner; Daphne’s displeased with her basketball coach; and Kathryn and John face a possible setback in their lawsuit…
A young woman is haunted by very smart ghosts; Doug and Claire make a big commitment to one another; Kath and Dave make the most of fifteen minutes; Sandra finally…
