Weeds: Season 4 (Blu-Ray)
Lions Gate (2008)
Comedy, Crime
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031398109389
IMDB   8.2
286 mins USA/English
Blu-ray Disc  Region 1   NR (Not Rated)
Mary-Louise Parker Nancy Botwin
Elizabeth Perkins Celia Hodes
Hunter Parrish Silas Botwin
Kevin Nealon Dough Wilson
Alexander Gould Shane Botwin
Justin Kirk Andy Botwin
Andy Miller Dean Hodes
Allie Grant Isabelle Hodes
Romany Malco Conrad Shepard
Tonye Patano Heylia James
Richard Azurdia Davenport
Demián Bichir Esteban Reyes
Julie Bowen Lisa
Albert Brooks Lenny Botwin
Enrique Castillo Cesar
Debra Christofferson Guest Star
JD Cullum Guest Star
Lisa Darr Ann Carilli
Guillermo Diaz Guillermo
Jo Farkas Bubbie
Ramon Franco Dirty Man
Linda Gehringer Guest Star
Director Paris Barclay
Michael Pressman
Producer Craig Zisk
Mark A. Burley
Writer Roberto Benabib
Jenji Kohan
Cinematography Michael Trim
Musician Brandon Jay
Gwendolyn Sanford
Joey Santiago


Is the grass really greener on the other side? Yes, and it smells better, too! So when Nancy Botwin (Golden Globe winner Mary-Louise Parker) faces both sudden widowhood and poverty, she's determined to do anything to keep her kids in suburbia, including taking a job as the neighborhood pot dealer. Subversive, satirical and hilarious, the first season of this groundbreaking Showtime hit is guaranteed to spark laughter!
Episodes
 30 mins    6/16/2008  1.  Mother Thinks the Birds Are After Her
Nancy has relocated to the border in search of a new life but she soon finds her past to be inescapable. Both problems and people follow her on her journey, but some have finally been left behind.
Director:  Craig Zisk  Writer:  Jenji Kohan 
Guest starring:  Albert Brooks, Joey Wagner Luthman, Andrew Rothenberg, Heather Marie Zagone
 30 mins    6/23/2008  2.  Lady's a Charm
After settling her family in Ren Mar, Nancy turns her attention back to business. Later, Guillermo gives her a much-needed crash course in "running" across the border. Meanwhile, Celia gets further acquainted with life in prison. Lenny leaves Silas and Shane to care for Bubbie while he goes to the track. When Lenny returns, Andy confronts him about some family history.
Director:  Craig Zisk  Writer:  Victoria Morrow 
Guest starring:  Albert Brooks, Lisa Arch, Lydia Blanco, Enrique Castillo, JD Cullum, Alejandro Patino, Rigo Sanchez, Jack Stehlin, Ezra Buzzington, Eddie Martinez, Pamela Shaddock, Jo Farkas, Joe Gerety, Travis L. Denham
 30 mins    6/30/2008  3.  The Whole Blah Damn Thing
Nancy makes her first successful smuggling run across the border with both drugs and human cargo. Meanwhile, Captain Till strikes a deal with Celia to get her out of jail. In return, she must gather evidence to incriminate Nancy and Guillermo. Back in Ren Mar, Andy tries to convince the family, including his father, to put Bubbie out of her misery.
Director:  David Steinberg  / Craig Zisk  Writer:  Victoria Morrow  / Ron Fitzgerald 
Guest starring:  Albert Brooks, Maia Madison, Becky Thyre, Lisa Darr
 30 mins    7/7/2008  4.  Three Coolers
After Bubbie's death, the entire Botwin family sits shiva (the Jewish period of mourning) for seven days. After shiva, Nancy is sent on a mission and takes Andy along with her. Now that shiva is over and Bubbie is gone, Lenny decides to sell the house. Meanwhile, Celia continues her flirtation with Captain Till, and Doug finds refuge with the Botwins.
Director:  Paris Barclay  Writer:  Roberto Benabib 
Guest starring:  Joey Wagner Luthman, Albert Brooks, Gloria Garayua
 30 mins    7/14/2008  5.  No Man Is Pudding
Guillermo gives Nancy a new job and she soon finds working retail isn't as mundane as it appears on the surface. Celia's deal with Captain Till brings her dangerously close to the action. Meanwhile, having been left in the desert by Nancy, Andy finds himself with a pack of immigrants and a very unfriendly Coyote. Back at home, the boys battle an infestation of bees.
Director:  Craig Zisk  Writer:  Rolin Jones 
Guest starring:  Paul Alayo, Guillermo Diaz, Gloria Garayua
 30 mins    7/21/2008  6.  Excellent Treasures
Nancy follows the tunnel in the back of the maternity shop and sees something she shouldn't at the other end. Dean takes a new job, leaving Isabelle to live with Celia. Meanwhile, Silas flirts with Lisa, and Doug falls in love with a vision of beauty who washes up on the beach.
Director:  Julie Anne Robinson  Writer:  Jenji Kohan 
Guest starring:  Onahoua Rodriguez, Ramon Franco, Joey Wagner Luthman
 30 mins    7/28/2008  7.  Yes I Can
When Nancy is denied a share of the incoming pot by Guillermo, she decides to go over his head to Esteban. Celia discovers the cheap medication at Mexican pharmacies. Silas and Lisa get intimate, while Shane discovers some shocking photos. Andy and Doug begin interviewing for their human smuggling operation.
Director:  Scott Ellis  Writer:  Matthew Salsberg 
Guest starring:  Andrew Rothenberg, Lee Majors, Daniel Zacapa
 30 mins    8/4/2008  8.  I Am The Table
A spontaneous date ends in near-violence for Nancy and Esteban; Silas reveals to Lisa that he grows pot, and she makes him a tempting offer; Andy and Doug smuggle their first customer across the border; Celia develops an addiction.
Director:  Adam Bernstein  Writer:  David Holstein  / Brendan Kelly 
Guest starring:  Ivo Nandi, Lee Majors, Hemky Madera, Armando Cosio, Shania Accius, Julie Bowen, Demian Bichir, Emilio Rivera
 30 mins    8/11/2008  9.  Little Boats
Despite their busy schedules, Nancy and Esteban try to find some time for each other. After finding out about Shane's fantasies and Silas's new and much older girlfriend, Nancy also has to talk to both of her sons. With their relationship going on, Lisa and Silas add some special offerings to her cheese shop.
Director:  Craig Zisk  Writer:  Ron Fitzgerald 
Guest starring:  Julie Bowen
 30 mins    8/18/2008  10.  The Love Circle Overlap
Nancy learns that the tunnel is being used for more than drugs. Esteban puts her fears to rest as well as her nagging headache with a strong remedy. Celia's family stages an intervention in order to force her into rehab. Andy finds Maria and takes her across the border to an awaiting Doug. Silas babysits while Shane explores new territory with his two girlfriends.
Director:  Julie Anne Robinson  Writer:  Victoria Morrow 
Guest starring:  Guillermo Diaz, Lee Majors, Bob Odenkirk
 30 mins    8/25/2008  11.  Head Cheese
Nancy must deal with the aftermath of Shane's exploits, her Ayahuasca trip, and more confrontation with Guillermo. Celia's struggles with her rehab partner, Barry, force her to find a new rehab facility. Doug and Maria's relationship quickly goes south and they both turn to Andy for help. Meanwhile, Silas's "sandwich" business has grown too big, forcing him to turn to Nancy for help.
Director:  Craig Zisk  Writer:  Roberto Benabib  / Rolin Jones 
Guest starring:  Demian Bichir, Julie Bowen, Guillermo Diaz, Bob Odenkirk, Maulik Pancholy
 30 mins    9/8/2008  12.  Till We Meet Again
A fed up Nancy squeals to the DEA to bust the tunnel while she plays it cool with Esteban. Embracing rehab, Celia sets out to make amends with her family. Andy succumbs to Maria's advances, and later comes clean to Doug. Shane impresses his girlfriends with his drug scoring abilities.
Director:  Michael Trim  Writer:  Roberto Benabib  / Rolin Jones 
Guest starring:  Onahoua Rodriguez, Hannah Marks, Hemky Madera
 30 mins    9/15/2008  13.  If You Work For A Living, Then Why Do You Kill Yourself Working
The DEA brings Nancy in for questioning and then she must explain things to Esteban. Celia travels deep into Mexico to make amends with estranged daughter Quinn. Meanwhile, Silas meets Lisa's ex-husband and Doug finds a reason to live. Nancy makes a shocking revelation to Esteban.
Director:  Craig Zisk  Writer:  Jenji Kohan 
Guest starring:  Jillian Rose Reed, Joey Wagner Luthman, John Mese
Edition Details
Series Weeds
Distributor Lion's Gate Home Entertainment
Release Date 6/2/2009
Packaging Keep Case
Screen Ratio Theatrical Widescreen (2.40:1)
Subtitles English; English (Closed Captioned); Spanish
Audio Tracks DTS
Layers Single Side, Dual Layer
No. of Disks/Tapes 2

Features
Disc 01 Gags Cast and Crew Commentaries BonusView Special Coyote Commentaries With Kevin Nealon And Justin Kirk Featurettes: Little Titles by Jenji Kohan - Burbs to the Beach - I’m a Big Kid Now - The Weed Wranglers - Moving Weight - Tour of Bubbie’s House - One Stop Chop Shop - The Real Hunter Parrish