Ep 5. 4th of July

In Portlandia season 5 episode 5, entitled "4th of July", the hilarious duo of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein are back again with more antics in Portland, Oregon. The episode revolves around the Fourth of July celebrations in Portland, which are taken to a new level by the show's characters.

The episode begins with Armisen and Brownstein walking through a street fair, where they encounter vegan activists who are protesting against the tradition of hot dog eating contests. The duo sneaks past the protestors to try their hand at the contest, but things take a turn for the worse when the vegan protestors stage a full-fledged assault on the contest stage. The scene is funny, if not a bit absurd, and sets the tone for the rest of the episode.

Next up, the duo visits a farm where they plan to buy local produce and have a picnic. However, things take a hilarious turn when the farmer, played by Steve Buscemi, tells them that he has a much more exciting plan for their Fourth of July – an underground fireworks show that only the locals know about. The duo agrees, but soon realizes that the fireworks show is a bit more dangerous than they bargained for.

As the night wears on, Armisen and Brownstein head over to a fancy restaurant where they plan to have a romantic dinner. However, they quickly realize that the waitstaff is a bit too overzealous in their Fourth of July celebrations, as they set off fireworks in the dining room and serve up food in patriotic boxes covered in glitter. The scene is a hilarious commentary on the over-the-top nature of Fourth of July celebrations, and pokes fun at the commercialization of the holiday.

The episode wraps up with a performance by the hilarious Kumail Nanjiani, who plays an Indian immigrant who has just opened a fireworks stand. The stand is the busiest place in town, and Nanjiani's character is bombarded with requests for illegal fireworks and other dangerous explosive devices. The scene is a humorous take on the dangers of fireworks, and serves as a reminder that safety should always come first on the Fourth of July.

Overall, Portlandia season 5 episode 5 is a hilarious take on the Fourth of July, and features some of the show's funniest and most absurd moments. Whether you're a fan of Armisen and Brownstein or just looking for a good laugh, this episode is sure to entertain. So grab some sparklers, light up a grill, and get ready for a wild ride through the streets of Portland.