Ep 3. Shville

In Portlandia season 6 episode 3, titled "Shville," the residents of Portland are shaken up by the arrival of a group of visitors from Shville, a fictional town in rural America. Fred and Carrie, the show's main characters, are seen greeting the visitors with open arms, eager to learn more about their culture and way of life.

As the episode progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that the residents of Shville are very different from those of Portland. They speak in a folksy, Southern accent, wear cowboy boots and hats, and seem to be very conservative in their views. The culture clash between the two groups is evident as Fred and Carrie introduce the Shville visitors to their usual haunts, such as the feminist bookstore and the vegan restaurant, and are met with skepticism and confusion.

Despite the culture clash, Fred and Carrie continue to show the visitors around town, hoping to bridge the gap between the two groups. They take them to a local music festival, where they are introduced to Portland's indie rock scene, and try to teach them how to do yoga at a trendy studio. However, their efforts are met with resistance, as the visitors prefer to stick to their own conservative ways.

The episode also features several side plots, such as a couple trying to decide on the perfect baby name and a group of office workers competing in a charity fitness challenge. These subplots serve to add humor to the episode and break up the tension caused by the clash between the Portlanders and the Shville visitors.

Overall, "Shville" is a funny and insightful episode of Portlandia that explores the cultural differences between two very different groups of people. It shows how even well-meaning attempts to bridge cultural divides can sometimes fall short, and the importance of respecting different ways of life and viewpoints.