Weeds
Season 8
201213 episodes
The eighth and final season of Weeds premiered on July 1, 2012, and featured 13 episodes, bringing the series total to 102. It marks the return of the show's theme song, "Little Boxes". Creator Jenji Kohan revealed that cover versions of the song would be used during the opening credits and confirmed that Ben Folds and the Mountain Goats would be featured artists. Kohan also confirmed that the song would be covered in a duet by Steve Martin and series regular Kevin Nealon, who each sang and played the banjo. Series co-star Hunter Parrish also provided a cover version for the season's tenth episode. The final two episodes of the season aired back to back as a one-hour series finale, which was the series' first and only one hour show in its eight-year run.
Episode 1
Messy
Jul 1, 201226m
TMDB rating 8.0TMDB
Nancy is rushed to the hospital after being shot as the family follows close behind. The family grapples with the tragedy and hypothesizes on the shooter's identity.
Episode 2
A Beam of Sunshine
Jul 8, 201228m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Andy makes his intentions known to Jill. Doug is presented with an enticing investment opportunity. While Nancy recuperates, Silas helps her with a new business venture. Shane figures out who shot his mother.
Episode 3
See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
Jul 15, 201227m
TMDB rating 8.1TMDB
Andy attempts to impress Jill by coaching the twin's roller-derby team; Doug ponders about his financial future after being forced to resign from the company; Nancy and Silas race to thwart Shane's actions, who is closing in on Tim.
Episode 4
Only Judy Can Judge
Jul 22, 201227m
TMDB rating 6.9TMDB
Despite the demands of her marijuana business, Nancy decides to throw a family dinner, to which Shane invites his classmate Angela. In other pot news, Silas befriends a local grower. Meanwhile, Jill and Andy agree to watch Stevie during the day.
Episode 5
Red in Tooth and Claw
Jul 29, 201228m
TMDB rating 6.6TMDB
Nancy is tempted to go back to her old pot-dealing ways to raise cash for Stevie's soccer expenses; Jill gets revenge on Andy through Doug; Shane and Angela double-date with Ouellette and his wife; Silas and R.J.'s friendship takes an unusual turn.
Episode 6
Allosaurus Crush Castle
Aug 5, 201228m
TMDB rating 7.3TMDB
Nancy undertakes a job search; Jill has big news for Andy and Doug; and Silas tries to track down his stolen plants. Meanwhile, Shane fabricates an ingenious plan to score some extra spending money at the police academy.
Episode 7
Unfreeze
Aug 12, 201228m
TMDB rating 7.5TMDB
Andy visits a local synagogue to look for work while Nancy gets a quite competitive new job and Shane is ready to graduate from the police academy.
Episode 8
Five Miles from Yetzer Hara
Aug 19, 201228m
TMDB rating 7.0TMDB
After receiving an interesting proposal from an unexpected source, Nancy struggles with a decision involving a questionable business.
Episode 9
Saplings
Aug 26, 201228m
TMDB rating 6.3TMDB
A "cowboy capitalist" moseys into town with a tasty offer for Silas; and rumors spread about Rabbi Dave having an amorous encounter with a nonmember of the synagogue.
Episode 10
Threshold
Sep 2, 201228m
TMDB rating 5.8TMDB
Silas contemplates a big professional move; Nancy has a dinner date with Rabbi Dave and some of his friends; and Andy experiences a slight hitch in his relationship status.
Episode 11
God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
Sep 9, 201229m
TMDB rating 7.7TMDB
Nancy, Andy and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Meanwhile, Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.
Episode 12
It's Time (1)
Sep 16, 201229m
TMDB rating 7.2TMDB
The Botwins (& Doug) are at a crossroads, romance-wise and professionally.
Episode 13
It's Time (2)
Sep 16, 201230m
TMDB rating 7.8TMDB
At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.