Ep 8. First Feminist City

In Portlandia season 6 episode 8, entitled "First Feminist City," viewers are transported to a parallel universe where feminism is the norm. The episode revolves around the premise that Portland has become the first "feminist city" in the world, where gender roles have been flipped and women hold all positions of power.

The episode starts with a montage of women doing what are traditionally considered "masculine" activities, such as construction work and playing football. Then, we see some hilarious sketches that play on gender stereotypes, such as a group of men trying to figure out how to do laundry and a male-dominated party where the women are only allowed to serve drinks.

One of the main storylines of the episode follows Carrie and Fred as they try to navigate this new feminist world. They soon find themselves in a world where it's the women who catcall men on the street and where it's the men who are objectified in advertisements. In this world, Fred struggles with his new role as a stay-at-home dad, while Carrie grapples with her newfound power in the workplace.

Another storyline in the episode follows the city's first-ever female mayor, who is a fierce and unapologetic feminist. She quickly learns that being a feminist leader comes with its own set of challenges as she navigates complex political situations with her male counterparts.

There are also numerous sketches throughout the episode that poke fun at some of the absurdities of modern-day feminism. One sketch features a feminist book club where the members are only interested in reading books by women who are "imperfect role models." Another sketch has a group of women trying to one-up each other by sharing stories of their oppression, leading to some hilarious results.

Overall, Portlandia season 6 episode 8 is a hilarious and thought-provoking episode that tackles some of the key issues facing feminism today. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in exploring gender roles and dynamics in a comedic context.