WEEDS SEASON 8 Episode Synopses

“Messy” Episode 8001 Written by: Jenji Kohan Directed by: Michael Trim Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh Guest star: David Julian Hirsh

The victim 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.

“A Beam of Sunshine” Episode 8002 Written by: Victoria Morrow Directed by: Michael Trim Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh Guest stars: Kat Foster, Bruce Nozick

Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) recovers from her bullet shot wound and makes a few friends and enemies during her stay in the hospital. Back at the house, Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) and Jill (JENNIFER JASON LEIGH) are romantically interrupted by Jill’s husband. Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) maintains an unconventional affair with Kiku (KAT FOSTER), while Shane makes new friends at the Police Academy. Meanwhile, Doug (KEVIN NEALON) and Whit (BRUCE NOZICK) are pitched new business ideas.

“See Blue and Smell Cheese and Die” Episode 8003 Written by: David Holstein Directed by: Julie Ann Robinson Special Guest Stars: Mae Whitman, Jennifer Jason Leigh Guest Stars: Michael Harney, Bruce Nozick

Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) and Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) chase after Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD), who has discovered the identity of Nancy’s

1 shooter. Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) attempts to bond with Jill’s daughters via Roller Derby. Meanwhile, Doug (KEVIN NEALON) and Whit (BRUCE NOZICK) come up with a new plan after being fired from the hedge fund.

“Only Judy Can Judge Me” Episode 8004 Written by: Carly Mensch Directed by: Michael Trim Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh Guest Stars: Pablo Schrieber, Kat Foster, and David Julian Hirsh

Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) plans a family dinner while tending to her pot business. Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) and Jill (JENNIFER JASON LEIGH) agree to watch over Stevie throughout the day. Meanwhile, Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) befriends a local pot grower while Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) invites Angela (DANIELE WATTS), his classmate, over to their family dinner. Back at the house, Doug (KEVIN NEALON) makes enemies with the neighbor’s dog.

“Red In Tooth And Claw” Episode 8005 Written by: Stephen Falk Directed by: Michael Trim Guest Stars: Jon Collin Barclay, Dominic Dierkes, Kat Foster, Michael Barney, Daniele Watts Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh

Nancy’s (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) 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 (JENNIFER JASON LEIGH) uses Doug (KEVIN NEALON) to get revenge on Andy (JUSTIN KIRK). Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) and Angela (DANIELE WATTS) go on a double date with Ouellette (MICHAEL HARNEY) and his wife. Meanwhile, Silas’ (HUNTER PARRISH) friendship with R.J. (DOMINIC DIERKES) takes a strange turn.

“Allosaurus Crush Castle” Episode 8006 Written by: Brendan Kelly

2 Directed by: Julie Anne Robinson Guest Stars: Brett Del Buono, Dominic Dierkes, Benjamin King, August Maturo, Daniele Watts, And Bill Fagerbakke Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh

Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) is ready to get her life back on track and starts anew with a job search. Jill (JENNIFER JASON LEIGH) drops a bomb on Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) and Doug (KEVIN NEALON). Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) must track down the location of his stolen plants. Meanwhile, Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) uses his superior intellect to make some extra cash at the police academy.

“Unfreeze” Episode 8007 Written by: Victoria Morrow Directed by: Perry Lang Guest Stars: Craig Anton, Michael Dempsey, Jackie Geary, Daniele Watts Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh

Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) and Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) starts her new legit, and highly competitive job. After graduating from the police academy, Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) starts a new job. Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) seeks employment at the local Jewish temple. Meanwhile, Doug’s (KEVIN NEALON) reckless spending comes to complete halt.

“Five Miles From Yetzer Hara” Episode 8008 Written by: David Holstein Directed by: Phil Abraham Special Guest Star: Jennifer Jason Leigh Guest star: Craig Anton, Michael Dempsey, Mary-Kathleen Gordon, David Julian Hirsh

3 Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) gets promoted and takes on new responsibilities. Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) and Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) both start their new jobs. Doug (KEVIN NEALON) recruits homeless people in an attempt to legitimize his scam charity while Jill (JENNIFER JASON LEIGH) breaks some upsetting news to Andy (JUSTIN KIRK).

“Saplings” Episode 8009 Written by: Carly Mensch Directed by: Michael Trim Guest stars: Patch Darragh, Aubrey Dollar, Mitchell Edmonds, Saverio Guerra, David Julian Hirsh Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) and Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) are approached with a new job opportunity. Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) does something reckless to impress Angela (DANIELE WATTS). A dejected Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) offers up love advice to Rabbi Dave (DAVID JULIAN HIRSH) and his students. Meanwhile, Doug (KEVIN NEALON) tries to keep his fake charity - and restless homeless group - from disbanding.

“Threshold” Episode 8010 Written by: Brendan Kelly Directed by: Eric Jewett Guest stars: Christian Benz Belnavis, Aubrey Dollar, Shane Edelman, David Julian Hirsh

Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER) meets Rabbi Dave’s (DAVID JULIAN HIRSH) friends during an awkward Shabbos dinner. Andy (JUSTIN KIRK) brings home a very special guest to meet the family. Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) prepares for his for new business venture. Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) and Angela (DANIELE WATTS) attempt to retrieve some stolen property. Meanwhile, Doug’s (KEVIN NEALON) homeless threaten to leave him if he doesn’t begin catering to their needs.

“God Willing And The Creek Don’t Rise” Episode 8011 (100th Episode) Written by: Stephen Falk Directed by: Uta Briesewitz

4 Nancy (MARY-LOUISE PARKER), Andy (JUSTIN KIRK), and Silas (HUNTER PARRISH) take a trip. Shane (ALEXANDER GOULD) is busted for stealing property off the impound lot. Meanwhile, Doug (KEVIN NEALON) gives up on his charity and decides to pursue a bigger, more lucrative scheme.

“It’s Time” Episode 8012/8013 – Series Finale (Sept. 16th at 10pm PT/ET) Written by: Jenji Kohan Directed by: Michael Trim Guest stars: Special Surprise Guest Appearances

It’s the WEEDS one-hour series finale. The Botwins (& Doug!) are at a crossroads. How will it all end?

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