Episode
Portlandia: Fred's Cell Phone Company
Overview
Fred's new business may be more trouble than it's worth. Kate and Sam learn the perils of long distance love. Drew and Andy plan a funeral. Nina gives Lance a massage chair that changes everything.
Details
- Series
- Portlandia
- Season
- Season 7
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2017-01-19
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Fred's Cell Phone Company is Episode 3 in Season 7 of Portlandia. It aired on 2017-01-19. The runtime is 22 min.
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Episode 2: Carrie Dates a Hunk
Fred doesn't dig Carrie's hunky new beau. A new couple goes to therapy. Drew and Andy question, "What about men?". Melanie and Lars make the important choice to buy a rug.
Episode 4: Separation Anxiety
Toni and Candace retire but there is still some unfinished business between them. Drew and Andy re-imagine gingerbread cookies. Peter and Nance try a new protein diet. The rats consider the charms of squirrels.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: The Storytellers
Fred and Carrie consult with a storytelling expert. Nigel and Amy pitch an album release. A traveler checks into an unconventional hotel. A pediatrician invents a children's toy. The Weirdos discover the joys of Bed, Bath and Beyond.
Episode 5: Amore
Fred has a marriage arranged. A couple opens a movie theater with a real at-home experience. A school hires a bully to teach children grit. A creepy guy keeps commenting "Beautiful" on social media posts.
Episode 6: Friend Replacement
Carrie looks for a new friend. Jill's office anxieties cause her to try a radical diet. Drew and Andy host a film festival. A scientist pitches the cure for modern life. Ghavin opens an elaborate box set.
Episode 7: Portland Secedes
Fred and Carrie help the Mayor secede Portland from the United States. The eco-terrorists receive an award for Best Protest. Peter thinks he might be Banksy. Dave and Kath leave passive-aggressive notes on cars.
Episode 8: Ants
Nina and Lance deal with an ant infestation. The mayor attempts to break a world record. "Time Tailors" evaluate a man's schedule. The eco-terrorists brainstorm how to make an impressive event entrance.
Episode 9: Passenger Rating
Carrie tries to improve her passenger rating on a ride sharing app. A local actor teaches a boss how to fire employees. The National Small Talk Convention takes place. Sandra develops a close relationship with her customer service representative.
Episode 10: Misunderstood Miracles
Sandra teaches a pit bull self-control. Fred and Carrie attempt protesting for cyclist rights. Lisa and Bryce sell instant garbage. A couple explains alcohol to their adult son. Fred discovers models.