Ep 8. Ants

Ants is the eighth episode of season 7 of the popular Portlandia series. This episode centers on a colony of ants that invades the home of a couple, played by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, causing them to become increasingly paranoid as they try to eradicate the infestation.

The episode begins with Fred and Carrie enjoying a nice evening at home when they notice a couple of ants on their kitchen counter. They brush them away and think nothing of it, but things quickly escalate. More and more ants start appearing, and Fred and Carrie become increasingly concerned about the invasion.

As they try to deal with the problem, they begin to unravel. They become obsessed with killing every single ant and start hallucinating that the ants are everywhere, even in their food and their clothes. They become paranoid and begin to question each other's sanity as their attempts to rid themselves of the problem become increasingly extreme.

Meanwhile, a group of exterminators, played by guest stars Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim, arrive to deal with the ant problem. But their unconventional methods, which involve large amounts of toxic chemicals and questionable tactics, only make things worse.

As the episode progresses, we see more and more bizarre twists in the couple's attempts to deal with the ants. At one point, they even try to negotiate with the ants, speaking to them through a makeshift microphone. This leads to one of the funniest moments of the episode, as they fail to communicate with the ants and end up having a nonsensical conversation with each other.

The episode also features several other subplots and sketches that tie into the overall theme of the ant invasion. For example, there's a hilarious sketch where Fred and Carrie play a couple who are so obsessed with avoiding ants that they become agoraphobic and never leave their house.

Overall, Ants is a hilarious and absurd episode that showcases the unique humor and creative writing that has made Portlandia such a beloved show. It's a must-watch for fans of the series, and it's sure to leave you laughing out loud.