Portlandia: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of Portlandia Season 4.
- Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
- Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
- Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
The Story of Toni and Candace
Jan 8, 2015 · 22 min
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 De
The Fiancée
Jan 15, 2015 · 22 min
A visit from Lance’s Mom and her new boyfriend puts pressure on Lance and Nina’s relationship.
Healthcare
Jan 22, 2015 · 22 min
A series of health ailments create a desperate search for medical solutions.
SeaWorld
Jan 29, 2015 · 22 min
The Ecoterroists travel to San Diego to take down their next target: Seaworld.
4th of July
Feb 5, 2015 · 22 min
Kath and Dave attempt the ultimate Independence Day BBQ. The Mayor and Sam search the deep web for truly spectacular fireworks.
Fashion
Feb 12, 2015 · 22 min
Portland’s Dollar Store recruits Quinn as the face for their rebranding campaign. Spyke faces trial for making unlicensed Bart Simpson merchandise.
Doug Becomes a Feminist
Feb 19, 2015 · 22 min
Doug discovers that he is a male feminist. Sandra takes a rideshare for the first time.
House for Sale
Feb 26, 2015 · 22 min
Fred and Carrie's landlord moves into their house; Kath and Dave decide to buy a new home for their next renovation project.
You Can Call Me Al
Mar 5, 2015 · 22 min
Kath and Dave get a little frantic when they need to rehearse for a karaoke party.
Dead Pets
Mar 12, 2015 · 22 min
Police begin profiling weirdos after arsonists burn down a taxidermy shop.