Ad execs struggle with a campaign to market women's soap.
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Last Year You Weren't Forty
Something special happens to a woman on her 40th birthday.
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We've Lost Communication
A mission to Mars doesn't go as planned.
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The Killer is Watching
A police chief makes a killer fashion statement.
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Stay For a Drink
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2CatShaPurr
A trip to the vet for cat lovers.
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It Satisfies on a Very Basic Level
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Don't Call Me Ma'am
There is no quick question; the Red Wine Ladies attend a wedding; the dangers of the dance circle.
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I Can't Vote
Skits about the politics of escaping the Titanic, the friend who always wants to dance and personal birthday wishes.
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Taco and a Hair Flip
An explanation of the cottage rules; the importance of punctuation; Airbnb hosts explain their hopes.
S2, E5
Don't Make Me Send a Lawyer Up There
A hesitant space-jumper; officer workers can't get sick; talk between a mother and daughter.
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It's a Garment of Liberty
A dress with pockets is a revelation! The naked truth about keeping up with the neighbors. A boring man is stronger than weed. A woman at a baby shower can't stop flirting.
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You've Reached the Voicemail of Tracy Harrity
It's hard to leave a good voicemail. A woman makes a scene of leaving a party. One bank takes their Pride Float in a new direction. A starving woman waits at a restaurant.
S3, E1
Is That You Karen?
It's a great dress on someone else. Second thoughts in the delivery room. Incorrect spelling will change your life.
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Tonite is Spaghetti Thursday
Preserving an opened bottle of wine. What happens when you tell a stranger to smile. Co-parents have different agendas.
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Don't Even Say Goodbye Just Go
A demanding birthday schedule. Airport security has their eye on you. The drama of ping pong.
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Sex and Things and Whispers
Selfies with celebs. A prophetic bedtime story. The magical powers of a vision board. Featuring Janeane Garofalo.
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It's Because I Care
A little gossip between caring friends. A bit of sexual housekeeping. Making the perfect campfire.
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Buffin' Your Muffin
Binge-ing on drama. What to say at a funeral. A corporate listening circle.
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Summer of '65
Taking the waiter's recommendation. Work friends vs Facebook friends. Trivia night fights.
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Sometimes It's Good to be the Shaman
Ups and downs of vet visits. A close shave before birth. Seating at Thanksgiving. Featuring Lea DeLaria.
S3, E9
Start by Having Rich Parents
When grammar feels bad. A shy boyfriend. Running out of toilet paper.
S3, E10
My Bangs Do Not Define Me
An unwanted gift. Bad bangs cut deep. Energy healing at the rock store.
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Humanity Is In An Awkward Stage
A message to extra-terrestrials; sending nudes; every office needs a hub.
S4, E2
Something For Daddy
Living without regret; the power of the placenta; everyone has a podcast.
S4, E3
It's A Peachy Abomination
It's an upside down world for women; legal ramifications of the scrunchie; is it perimenopause?
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No One Wants To Be That Lady
A superhero for our times; we're all dehydrated; going braless requires a sacrifice.
S4, E5
I Always Order Wrong
Groundhog Day; don't move to Hamilton; a helpful cult.
S4, E6
Shangela Was Robbed
Trapped in an airplane middle seat; only cool babies can come to the party; the Bronte sisters love a bad boy.
S4, E7
I Might Still Be Mad In A Week
Thank God it's Friday; a vegan's last meal; back pain; the horror.
S4, E8
There's A Special Place In Hell
No one wants to be a gay cliché; after 40 you're gonna want to exclusively drink white wine; a fierce manicure.
S4, E9
My Instagram Is Suffering
Who wants tickets to Cats?; The Circles of Support; did anyone check the mouse's references?
S4, E10
Those Chickens Won't Clean Themselves
Breast feeding bullies; impossible sex positions; too accurate tarot card reading.
S5, E1
Whatever You Do, Don't Smell His T-shirts
When your Ex's apartment is emotionally radioactive. Female mobsters discuss the proper way to shoot someone. Dog show drama.
S5, E2
I Prefer the Term "Bonus Parent"
The upside of mom brain. Death bed drama. Witch trials and tribulations.
S5, E3
Did an Eagle Steal Your Baby?
The problem with super heroes; someone forgot Marla's birthday; surviving the apocalypse with your ex.
S5, E4
I've Got a Date with a Gnome and He is Hawt!
Who are we cursing here? An updated fairy tale. A hangover after 40 proves to be no joke. When you only have one hair elastic.
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All I'm Saying is Her Car Has Eyelashes
Jan brought snacks. Some people can wear anything. The famous last words of Emily Dickenson.
S5, E6
Baby Toe Disease
ASMR in the workplace. An impossible math equation. Adult head lice are much worse.
S5, E7
Pénis Misérable
Parsing a compliment. Queer Theory vs. Pretty in Pink. French dirty talk reveals secrets.
S5, E8
Don't Call Me Lady
The art of maximizing the buffet. Fragrance free workspace is a nightmare. Finding the quiet room at the party.
Ellie wants to uphold their grandfather’s legacy, running the funeral home. Gwen wants to bail. Can they figure out their lives in the business of death?
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A Matter of Life or Death : Part 2
Ellie and Gwen infiltrate a funeral at a competitor mortuary, which goes horribly wrong. Ellie tells Gwen she doesn’t want to sell the business.
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Face Off
Ellie tries to manage the crew’s expectations. Gwen learns how to apply mortuary makeup.
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Missed Connections
A family wants Loving Tributes to provide a medium so their dead mum can plan her own funeral. Sharyn is happy to help.
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Sick Puppies
The funeral for a handsome young man brings unwelcome guests to the mortuary.
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Heart Attack
Ellie takes the staff to a health and safety course, which is neither healthy nor safe.
Sketches: Night of the Living Dead, Can Never Go Home, Thirty Helens Coleslaw, Under Control, Gunslinger I, Star-Crossed Lovers, Thirty Helens Hawaii, Barbershop
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Episode 12
Sketches: Turning Over, Mood Swing, Billy Dreamer 1, Folk Music, Who's Gay in Hollywood?, Billy Dreamer 2, Skoora!
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Episode 13
Sketches: Signs of Loneliness, Networking, Lopez 1, Fat Hitch-Hiker, Lopez 2, No Regrets, The Lamp, Lopez 3, Indian Woman, Lopez 4
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Episode 14
Sketches: Editors Intro, Editors (Film), Break Up, I Lied, Dull Death, I'm A Cat, My Routine, Schoolroom, Editors Finale
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Episode 15
Sketches: Death Row, White Guy, Crazy Love, Buddy's Island, Captain Alan, Mechanic, Baby
A bohemian couple goes to great lengths to make sure that their restaurant order is ethical and humane. Guest starring Steve Buscemi and Jason Sudeikis.
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A Song for Portland
Fred and Carrie meet the Mayor of Portland who gives them a special assignment. Special Guest Star Kyle MacLachlan. Also guest starting Aubrey Plaza and Sam Adams.
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Aimee
Fred and Carrie discover that their maid is none other than their favorite singer-songwriter Aimee Mann. Guest Starring Aimee Mann and Sarah McLachlan.
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Mayor is Missing
When the Mayor goes missing, Fred and Carrie begin a frantic search for him. Special Guest Star Kyle MacLachlan. Also guest starring Edie McClurg, Aubrey Plaza, Kumail Nanjiani and Sam Adams.
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Blunderbuss
All of Portlandia is swept up in the excitement of a new music and film festival. Guest starring Selma Blair, Jenny Conlee, Colin Meloy, James Mercer, Corin Tucker and Gus Van Sant.
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Baseball
The Mayor turns to Fred and Carrie to help him put together a big league baseball team. Special Guest Star Kyle MacLachlan. Also guest starring Heather Graham and Nick Kroll.
Host Mary J. Blige introduces just some of the female artists who used Sherman's Showcase as a launchpad for their careers. Performances include an unusual rap battle, a black girl magic act, and a performance by Mary herself.
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July 8, 1995
A very '90s episode of "Sherman's Showcase from July 8, 1995. Sherman's producer called it "the single best episode in the history of the show." Performers include Big Freddy Payne, a go-go band and a trailer for a movie about Montell Jordan.