TV series

jPod

Name: jPod
Released: 2008
Cast: David Kopp, Emilie Ullerup, Alan Thicke, Sherry Miller, Colin Cunningham

2008· 1 season· 60 min episodes★ 7.2Ended

On CBC Television — From No Equal Entertainment · I'm Feeling Lucky Productions

Based on Douglas Coupland's comedic novel, this series focuses on the misadventures, romances and schemes of a group of video game designers.

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Synopsis

jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00. On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest. The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.

Themes

video game based on novel or book geek workplace comedy

Episodes

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E1 I Love TurtlesNext upJan 8, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
Ethan deals with production concerns and his father's new career.
Guest stars: Ben Cotton (Tim), Dominika Juillet (Ellen), Darren Moore (Dwight), Karen Holness (Gordina)
E2 A Fine Bro-ManceJan 15, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
Ethan discovers some unwanted house guests in his apartments.
Guest stars: Alicia Thorgrimsson (Mrs. Lockerbie), Royston Innes (Roland), Darren Moore (Dwight), Peter Benson (Greg Jarlewski)
E3 Emo-tion CaptureJan 22, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
Ethan faces off against Kaitlin in the motion capture studio.
Guest stars: Dominika Juillet (Ellen), Dena Ashbaugh (Jennifer), Alex Ferris (Connor Lefkowitz)
E4 Feed The NeedJan 29, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
The Podsters get a visit from John Doe's mother.
Guest stars: Kyle Cassie (Klownsworthy), Jessica Steen ('freedom')
E5 Crappy Birthday To YouFeb 8, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
It is Bree's Birthday. Steve wants "The Birthday Song" put into BoardX. Jim tries to get on a Hong Kong TV show that airs videos of North Americans doing stupid stuff.
Guest stars: Babs Chula (Lila Theron), Stephen Chang (Village Boss), Peter Benson (Greg Jarlewski)
E6 The Hero's JourneyFeb 15, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
The Podsters get a visit from Kaitlin's old flame.
Guest stars: Kyle Cassie (Kevin Jacobi), Alex Ferris (Connor Lefkowitz), Roman Podhora (Lyle Popikopp), Darren Moore (Dwight), Ryan Robbins (Alistair Parish), Adrian Hough (Larry Parrish)
E7 SpriteQuestFeb 22, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
After Steve goes missing the Podsters get a new boss.
Guest stars: John Novak (Bertrand), Dena Ashbaugh (Cowboy's Mom), Ryan Robbins (Alistair Parish), Nicole Oliver (Babette (voice))
E8 The Last ShotFeb 29, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
Ethan passes out invitations to the Jarlewski Annual Chuckshot.
Guest stars: Darren Moore (Dwight), Peter Benson (Greg Jarlewski), Kyle Cassie (Klownsworthy), Barry Kennedy (Grampie Chuck), Nicole Oliver (Babette (voice))
E9 Fine ChinaMar 7, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
Ethan and Cowboy are detained in Beijing when 50 bags of heroin are found in their luggage.
Guest stars: Yee Jee Tso (Thong Wing), Nelson Wong (Rick), Tammy Gillis (Sarah)
E10 The Betty and Veronica SyndromeMar 14, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
The Podsters have their first meeting with the new heroin-addicted Steve.
Guest stars: Ryan Robbins (Alistair Parish), Tammy Gillis (Sarah), Grace Fatkin (Bree's Mother), Adrian Hough (Larry Parrish), Nicole Oliver (Babette (voice))
E11 Senseless Prom DeathMar 28, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
The Podsters decide to throw Kaitlin a prom.
Guest stars: David Milchard (Peter), Karen Holness (Gordina)
E12 Steve LeavesApr 4, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
Bree joins John Doe on his quest to rescue Carol from from his mother's lesbian commune.
Guest stars: Karen Holness (Gordina), Marilyn Norry (Dutchie), Jessica Steen ('freedom'), Adrian Hough (Larry Parrish)
E13 Colony Collapse DisorderApr 11, 2008 · 60 min
Synopsis
The same glitch that created jPod causes it to break up.
Guest stars: Jessica Steen ('freedom'), Adrian Hough (Larry Parrish), Nicole Oliver (Babette (voice)), Marylin Norry (Dutchie)