Ep 2. One Moore Episode

In episode 2 of Portlandia season 2, titled "One Moore Episode," Fred and Carrie decide to create one more episode of their fictional show "ThunderAnt" before moving on to new projects. As they brainstorm ideas, they find themselves struggling to come up with something fresh and original.

To help get their creative juices flowing, they enlist the help of various friends and acquaintances around Portland. They turn to a group of teenage girls for inspiration, hoping to tap into the latest trends and cultural phenomena. However, the girls prove to be uninterested in helping Fred and Carrie, and instead focus on their own social media accounts.

Next, Fred and Carrie turn to a pair of high-strung writers who work on a popular local show. The writers try to come up with a script on the spot, but their ideas are clichéd and unoriginal.

As they continue their search for inspiration, Fred and Carrie encounter a number of bizarre situations and characters throughout the episode. They enter a mystical store and get hypnotized by the owner, who convinces them to create a show entirely about buttons. They encounter a group of environmental activists who are more interested in protesting the use of gluten than anything else.

Throughout it all, Fred and Carrie remain committed to their goal of creating one more episode of "ThunderAnt." They attempt to bring all of the various ideas and characters they have encountered over the course of the episode together into a cohesive final product.

This episode of Portlandia is filled with the show's characteristic humor and quirkiness. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing Fred and Carrie navigate the various absurd situations they find themselves in, as well as the cameos from various Portland personalities. The episode also explores the creative process, and the challenges that come with attempting to create something new and original in a world filled with endless media distractions.

Overall, "One Moore Episode" is a fun and entertaining installment of Portlandia that is sure to delight fans of the show.