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Jaye Tyler, a recent Brown University graduate with a philosophy degree, holds a dead-end job as a sales clerk at a Niagara Falls gift shop. Jaye is the reluctant participant in conversations with various animal figurines — a wax lion, brass monkey, stuffed bear, and mounted fish, among others — which direct her via oblique instructions to help people in need.
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- E1 Wax LionNext upMar 12, 2004 · 44 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
After Jaye Tyler is convinced by a wax lion to chase after a shiny quarter, she finds herself returning a lost purse to a lady (who instead of thanking her, punches her in the face), meeting an attractive and sweet bartender named Eric, setting her sister Sharon up with a newly divorced delivery driver she knows, and later discovering her sister's sexuality.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Kari Matchett (Beth), Chelan Simmons (Gretchen Speck-Horowitz), Melissa Grelo (Native Princess), Scotch Ellis Loring (Dr. Ron Campbell / Muse (voice)), Kathryn Greenwood (Ronnie), Gabriel Hogan (Thomas), Morgan Drmaj (Bellman)
- E2 Karma ChameleonMar 19, 2004 · 42 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
While working another shift, Jaye is approached by a young girl who, after an introduction, tells her that she stole her wallet. As she gives it back to her, Jaye notices that she has a stuttering problem and a stuffed chameleon tells her to "get her words out". This eventually leads to the girl - nicknamed Binky- getting a job at Wonderfalls, with Jaye as her mentor. Unfortunately, Binky starts to take the mentor idea too seriously and seemingly takes Jaye's identity: Her job, her friends, her family, her looks, and her personality. With the animals still telling her to "get her words out", Jaye decides to take matters into her own hands.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Sarah Drew (Bianca Knowles), Scotch Ellis Loring (Muse (voice)), Kathryn Haggis (Annoyed Customer), Morgan Karam (Customer #2)
- E3 Wound-Up PenguinMar 26, 2004 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
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Jaye and Eric find a woman in the Barrel, who they discover is a nun that is trying to leave her abbey. A priest comes looking for her to try to convince her to come back, but isn't very successful in doing so. Jaye naturally gets wrapped up in it, and taking instructions from the animals, eventually helps the two.
Guest stars: Carrie Preston (Sister Katrina), Boyd Banks (Janitor), Scotch Ellis Loring (Muse (voice)), Aidan Devine (Father Joe Scofield), Sean Sullivan (Ticket Guy), Richard Quesnel (Young Police Officer), Stefanie Samuels (Female Police Officer), Karen Ivany (Marta)
- E4 Pink FlamingosApr 1, 2004 · 42 min
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Jaye's father ends up in the hospital after she helps him collect garbage; the muses instruct Jaye to help an old high-school nemesis.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Kari Matchett (Beth), Chelan Simmons (Gretchen Speck-Horowitz), Michael Buie (Chuck Aronson), Noah Klar (Robert), Marcia Johnson (Nurse), Zoe Doyle (Cindy), Gerry Fiorini (Pizza Delivery Guy)
- E5 Crime DogJul 23, 2004 · 42 min
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When Jaye's brother sees her talking to inanimate objects, he begins to question her state of mind; the animals help Jaye reunite her family with the housekeeper.
Guest stars: Colin Fox (Fred Bradley), Mike Beaver (Border Patrol Officer #1), Kimberly Scott (Officer Hale), Bill Lake (Detective Sloan), Audrey Wasilewski (Cindy Bradley), Joan Gregson (Helen Bradley), Lise LeBel-Wagner (Elderly Yvette), James Carroll (Officer Donikian)
- E6 Muffin BuffaloJul 23, 2004 · 42 min
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Jaye tries to help a shut-in neighbor re-enter society while the muses tell her not to give another neighbor her disability checks that were delivered to Jaye by mistake.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Eddie Kaye Thomas (Fat Pat), Beth Grant (Marianne Marie Beattle), Aron Tager (Gwen), Scotch Ellis Loring (Dr. Ron Campbell / Muse (voice)), Matt Gordon (Conservative Patron), Kelvin Wheeler (Patron's Friend), Colleen Reynolds (Ignored Customer)
- E7 Barrel BearJul 25, 2004 · 42 min
Synopsis
Jaye and Mahandra end up on opposite sides of a battle between two older women both claiming to be the first woman to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Louise Fletcher (Vivian Caldwell), Rue McClanahan (Millie Marcus), Chas Lawther (Pastor), Joanne Reece (Female Customer), Jean Daigle (Cop), Mark Terene (Taxi Driver), Sarah Carver (Young Vivian)
- E8 Lovesick AssJul 25, 2004 · 42 min
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Jaye and Eric help Katya, who's come all the way from Russia to get married to "Peter". The groom-to-be turns out to be 13.
Guest stars: Spencer Breslin (Peter Johnson), Magdalena Alexander (Katya), Ted Whittall (Dick Johnson), Sandi Ross (Glory), Jake Simons (Handsome Man), Zoe Heath (Pretty Woman)
- E9 Safety CanaryOct 27, 2004 · 42 min
Synopsis
Jaye and Eric have their first date at Niagara Zoo, where her actions get the bird keeper fired. Who will help the two endangered birds mate now?
Guest stars: Kari Matchett (Beth), Kellie Waymire (Penelope), Jewel Staite (Heidi Gotts), Dov Tiefenbach (Rufus), Gabriel Hogan (Thomas), Jeff Clarke (Savage), Wynne Pon (Asian Tourist), Peter Yip (Asian Tourist #2)
- E10 Lying PigNov 3, 2004 · 42 min
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When Eric's estranged wife Heidi returns to Niagara Falls, Jaye is instructed by the muses to "mend what was broken." Afraid of losing Eric, Jaye turns to her brother for help and tries to ignore the muses' orders. In fact, she tries to get rid of anything that might turn into a muse.
Guest stars: Jewel Staite (Heidi Gotts), Mark Aiken (Dr. Frank Chambers), Morgan Drmaj (Bellman), Quancetia Hamilton (Minister), Lisa Messinger (Mother in Commercial)
- E11 Cocktail BunnyNov 17, 2004 · 42 min
Synopsis
When the muses tell her to "save him from her" Jaye becomes convinced that Eric's life is in danger and begins investigating Heidi. Meanwhile, Jaye is coerced by her parents into returning to therapy with Dr. Ron.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Jewel Staite (Heidi Gotts), Scotch Ellis Loring (Dr. Ron Campbell), Patricia Zentilli (Angie Olsen), Bill Lake (Detective Sloan), Nora Sheehan (Customer), Kim Kuhteubl (Receptionist), Steve Arbuckle (Busboy)
- E12 Totem MoleDec 8, 2004 · 42 min
Synopsis
Jaye, Sharon and Mahandra visit a nearby Indian reservation, where the spirit of a dead grandmother send all three on a new path towards easing Jaye's burden. Aaron and Jaye continue on this path and hilarity ensues.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Alex Rice (Deanna Littlefoot), Ryan Rajendra Black (Bill Hooton), Billy Merasty (Jerry), Kyra Harper (Gentlefeather), Stephen R. Hart (Satsuma Citizen), Duke Redbird (Tribal Judge), Rolando Alvarez Giacoman (Gym Custodian)
- E13 Caged BirdDec 15, 2004 · 42 min
Synopsis
Jaye, Sharon, mouth-breather and the local security guard get held hostage at Wonderfalls. In the meantime, everyone evaluates their relationships as Jaye's parents start to prep for their anniversary.
Guest stars: Neil Grayston (Alec), Glenn Fitzgerald (Bank Robber), Jewel Staite (Heidi Gotts), Tim Minear (Muse (voice) (uncredited)), Demetrius Joyette (Shoplift Kid), Scotch Ellis Loring (Muse (voice)), Bryan Hatt (Night Cleaner), Jeffrey R. Smith (Wade Jones)
Cast & crew
Created by Todd Holland, Bryan Fuller, Tim Minear
Caroline Dhavernas
Tyron Leitso
Tracie Thoms
Katie Finneran
Lee Pace
Diana Scarwid
William SadlerImages · 8
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Reviews · from TMDB members
Peter McGinnAug 6, 2020
I didn’t see this show until after it had been cancelled, which apparently happened after just four shows were aired. I agree with TV Guide magazine which voted it as a show that shouldn’t have been cancelled. I bought the dvd containing 13 episodes once I learned it was available. The show is very imaginative and funny. The inanimate objects that talk to Jaye make rather odd suggestions that only make sense after a while. The quirky characters work for me, and mostly seem… Read more
to play off each other well also. I can see where the inventiveness and originality of the show might have been difficult to maintain over time, but I sure wish they had gotten the opportunity to try.