Portlandia (season 6)

Season of television series

Portlandia

Season 6

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Country of origin| United States
No. of episodes| 10
Release
Original network| IFC
Original release| January 21 (2016-01-21) –
March 24, 2016 (2016-03-24)
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The sixth season of the television comedy Portlandia began airing on IFC in the United States on January 21, 2016, consisting a total of 10 episodes. The series stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.

## Cast[edit]

### Main cast[edit]

* Carrie Brownstein
* Fred Armisen

### Special guest cast[edit]

* Kyle MacLachlan as Mr. Mayor

### Guest stars[edit]

* Wayne Coyne as himself
* Steven Drozd as himself
* Ron Lynch as himself
* Natasha Lyonne as Laura's friend, Carrie's friend #2
* The Flaming Lips as themselves
* Mitchell Hurwitz as OB and GYN
* Kumail Nanjiani as Max Pcx employee
* Alia Shawkat as Mayor's kid
* Jillian Bell as Car rental clerk
* Glenn Danzig as Radu
* Moshe Kasher
* Zoë Kravitz as Kendall
* Bitsie Tulloch as Taxi customer
* Steve Buscemi as Landlord
* Louis C.K. as himself
* Kevin Corrigan
* Robert Smigel
* Kai Ryssdal

## Episodes[edit]

Main article: List of Portlandia episodes

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overall| No. in
season| Title| Directed by| Written by| Original air date| US viewers
(millions)

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48| 1| "Pickathon"| Bill Benz| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| January 21, 2016 (2016-01-21)| 0.207[1]
The Flaming Lips headline Portland's Pickathon Music Festival. Brendan and Michelle attend the festival via drone. Two concertgoers go boy-crazy.
49| 2| "Going Gray"| Jonathan Krisel| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| January 28, 2016 (2016-01-28)| 0.159[2]
Fred wakes up with gray hair and sets out on a journey to figure out how old he is. The Mayor reminds Carrie about an arrangement they made five years ago. Carrie is faced with a huge life decision.
50| 3| "Shville"| Jonathan Krisel| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| February 4, 2016 (2016-02-04)| 0.152[3]
Fred wants to do something big with his life so he moves to Austin. Carrie is surprised when a bunch of unexpected guests arrive at her house, and she finally experiences motherhood.
51| 4| "Weirdo Beach"| Daniel Gray Longino| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| February 11, 2016 (2016-02-11)| 0.163[4]
The Weirdos decide to go to the beach but are stalled when their hearse breaks down. An office worker is annoyed that everyone is using his brand new charger.
52| 5| "Breaking Up"| Jonathan Krisel| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| February 18, 2016 (2016-02-18)| 0.165[5]
Claire is finally fed up with Doug's childish behavior and breaks up with him. Doug dates a millennial, Kendall (Zoe Kravitz) and Claire dates Candace, which allows them to discover surprising things about themselves.
53| 6| "TADA"| Daniel Gray Longino| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25)| 0.116[6]
Kath & Dave feel marginalized after an accident leaves them temporarily disabled. A car service app user dodges surge pricing by calling a cab. Joey gets an internship.
54| 7| "Family Emergency"| Steve Buscemi| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| March 3, 2016 (2016-03-03)| 0.136[7]
Louis C.K. cancels a show in Portland due to a family emergency. Fred and Carrie are asked to judge a plume contest at a new vape store.
55| 8| "First Feminist City"| Steve Buscemi| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| March 10, 2016 (2016-03-10)| 0.127[8]
Portland is declared the most feminist city in the country, and Toni and Candace have to deal with the attention. The town opens a Femi-Mart.
56| 9| "Lance is Smart"| Jonathan Krisel| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| March 17, 2016 (2016-03-17)| 0.131[9]
Lance gets glasses and joins an intellectual crowd. Nina hires a tutor to help her win over Lance's new friends.
57| 10| "Noodle Monster"| Jonathan Krisel| Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Jonathan Krisel, Karey Dornetto, Graham Wagner| March 24, 2016 (2016-03-24)| 0.120[10]
A tsukemen ramen monster is on the loose in Portland. The mayor tries to impress a major brand visiting Portland and enlists Fred and Carrie to help.

## References[edit]

1. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 22, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.21.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on January 22, 2016. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
2. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (January 29, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 1.28.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on January 30, 2016. Retrieved January 29, 2016.
3. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 5, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 2.4.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on February 6, 2016. Retrieved February 5, 2016.
4. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 12, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.11.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
5. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 19, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.18.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 20, 2016. Retrieved February 19, 2016.
6. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (February 26, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.25.2016". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on February 27, 2016. Retrieved February 26, 2016.
7. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 4, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 3.3.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 5, 2016.
8. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 10, 2016). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 3.10.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on March 12, 2016. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
9. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 18, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 3.17.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on March 20, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
10. ^ Metcalf, Mitch (March 25, 2016). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Top 150 Thursday Cable Originals & Network Update: 3.24.2016". ShowBuzzDaily. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2016.

## External links[edit]

* Ultimate Character and Episode Guide
* Portlandia at IMDb

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