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.
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PremieredWeeds Season 8 released on July 1, 2012.
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Messy
The victim is rushed to the hospital after being shot with the family following close behind. They grapple with the tragedy and hypothesize on the shooter's identity.
A Beam of Sunshine
Nancy recovers from her bullet wound, and makes a few friends (and enemies) during her stay at the hospital. Back at the house, a romantic Andy and Jill are interrupted by Jill's husband. Silas maintains an unconventional affair with Kiku, while Shane makes new friends at the police academy. Meanwhile, Doug and Whit are pitches new business ideas.
See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
Nancy and Silas chase after Shane, who has discovered the identity of Nancy's shooter. Andy attempts to bond with Jill's daughters via Roller Derby. Doug and Whit come up with a new plan after being fired from the hedge fund.
Only Judy Can Judge
Nancy plans a family dinner while tending to her pot business. Andy and Jill agree to watch over Stevie throughout the day. Silas befriends a local pot grower, while Shane invites Angela, his classmate, over for family dinner. Back at the house, Doug makes enemies with the neighbour's dog.
Red in Tooth and Claw
Nancy's attempt to raise money for Stevie's soccer fees tempts her back to her old ways, as she battles to finally leave the drug business for good. Jill uses Doug to get revenge on Andy. Shane and Angela go on a double date with Ouellette and his wife. Meanwhile, Silas's friendship with R.J. takes a strange turn.
Allosaurus Crush Castle
Nancy is ready to get her life back on track, and starts anew with a job search. Jill drops a bomb on Andy and Doug. Silas must track down the location of his stolen plants. Shane uses his superior intellect to make some extra cash at the police academy.
Unfreeze
Nancy and Silas start their new, legit and highly competitive jobs. After graduating from the police academy, Shane gets an assignment. Andy seeks employment at the local Jewish temple. Meanwhile, Doug's reckless spending comes to a complete halt.
Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
Nancy gets promoted and takes on new responsibilities. Silas and Shane both start their new jobs. Doug recruits homeless people in an attempt to legitimize his scam shirty, while Jill breaks some upsetting news to Andy.
Saplings
Nancy and Silas are approached with a new job opportunity. Shane does something reckless to impress Angela. A dejected Andy offers love advice to Rabbi Dave and his students. Doug tries to keep his fake charity - and restless homeless group - from disbanding.
Threshold
Nancy meets Rabbi Dave's friends during an awkward Shabbos dinner. Andy brings home a very special guest to meet the family. Silas prepares for his new business venture. Shane and Angela attempt to retrieve some stolen property. Meanwhile, Doug's homeless group threatens to leave him if he doesn't begin catering to their needs.
God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
Nancy, Andy, and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.
It's Time (1)
It's the Weeds one-hour series finale. The Botwins (and Doug!) are at a crossroads. How will it all end?
It's Time (2)
At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.
Weeds
Season 8
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.
Release Date
PremieredWeeds Season 8 released on July 1, 2012.
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Sign In to Track ProgressMessy
The victim is rushed to the hospital after being shot with the family following close behind. They grapple with the tragedy and hypothesize on the shooter's identity.
A Beam of Sunshine
Nancy recovers from her bullet wound, and makes a few friends (and enemies) during her stay at the hospital. Back at the house, a romantic Andy and Jill are interrupted by Jill's husband. Silas maintains an unconventional affair with Kiku, while Shane makes new friends at the police academy. Meanwhile, Doug and Whit are pitches new business ideas.
See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die
Nancy and Silas chase after Shane, who has discovered the identity of Nancy's shooter. Andy attempts to bond with Jill's daughters via Roller Derby. Doug and Whit come up with a new plan after being fired from the hedge fund.
Only Judy Can Judge
Nancy plans a family dinner while tending to her pot business. Andy and Jill agree to watch over Stevie throughout the day. Silas befriends a local pot grower, while Shane invites Angela, his classmate, over for family dinner. Back at the house, Doug makes enemies with the neighbour's dog.
Red in Tooth and Claw
Nancy's attempt to raise money for Stevie's soccer fees tempts her back to her old ways, as she battles to finally leave the drug business for good. Jill uses Doug to get revenge on Andy. Shane and Angela go on a double date with Ouellette and his wife. Meanwhile, Silas's friendship with R.J. takes a strange turn.
Allosaurus Crush Castle
Nancy is ready to get her life back on track, and starts anew with a job search. Jill drops a bomb on Andy and Doug. Silas must track down the location of his stolen plants. Shane uses his superior intellect to make some extra cash at the police academy.
Unfreeze
Nancy and Silas start their new, legit and highly competitive jobs. After graduating from the police academy, Shane gets an assignment. Andy seeks employment at the local Jewish temple. Meanwhile, Doug's reckless spending comes to a complete halt.
Five Miles From Yetzer Hara
Nancy gets promoted and takes on new responsibilities. Silas and Shane both start their new jobs. Doug recruits homeless people in an attempt to legitimize his scam shirty, while Jill breaks some upsetting news to Andy.
Saplings
Nancy and Silas are approached with a new job opportunity. Shane does something reckless to impress Angela. A dejected Andy offers love advice to Rabbi Dave and his students. Doug tries to keep his fake charity - and restless homeless group - from disbanding.
Threshold
Nancy meets Rabbi Dave's friends during an awkward Shabbos dinner. Andy brings home a very special guest to meet the family. Silas prepares for his new business venture. Shane and Angela attempt to retrieve some stolen property. Meanwhile, Doug's homeless group threatens to leave him if he doesn't begin catering to their needs.
God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise
Nancy, Andy, and Silas take a trip. Shane is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Doug gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.
It's Time (1)
It's the Weeds one-hour series finale. The Botwins (and Doug!) are at a crossroads. How will it all end?
It's Time (2)
At Stevie's bar mitzvah, friends and family gather and Nancy tries to reconnect with her estranged loved ones.