jPod
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.
Cast: David Kopp, Emilie Ullerup, Alan Thicke
Season 1
13 episodes
1. I Love TurtlesEthan deals with production concerns and his father's new career.14+CC1 h 0 minJan 8, 2008
2. A Fine Bro-ManceEthan discovers some unwanted house guests in his apartments.14+CC1 h 0 minJan 15, 2008
3. Emo-tion CaptureEthan faces off against Kaitlin in the motion capture studio.14+CC1 h 0 minJan 22, 2008
4. Feed The NeedThe Podsters get a visit from John Doe's mother.14+CC1 h 0 minJan 29, 2008
5. Crappy Birthday To YouIt 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.14+CC1 h 0 minFeb 8, 2008
6. The Hero's JourneyThe Podsters get a visit from Kaitlin's old flame.14+CC1 h 0 minFeb 15, 2008
7. SpriteQuestAfter Steve goes missing the Podsters get a new boss.14+CC1 h 0 minFeb 22, 2008
8. The Last ShotEthan passes out invitations to the Jarlewski Annual Chuckshot.14+CC1 h 0 minFeb 29, 2008
9. Fine ChinaEthan and Cowboy are detained in Beijing when 50 bags of heroin are found in their luggage.14+CC1 h 0 minMar 7, 2008
10. The Betty and Veronica SyndromeThe Podsters have their first meeting with the new heroin-addicted Steve.14+CC1 h 0 minMar 14, 2008
11. Senseless Prom DeathThe Podsters decide to throw Kaitlin a prom.14+CC1 h 0 minMar 28, 2008
12. Steve LeavesBree joins John Doe on his quest to rescue Carol from from his mother's lesbian commune.14+CC1 h 0 minApr 4, 2008
13. Colony Collapse DisorderThe same glitch that created jPod causes it to break up.14+CC1 h 0 minApr 11, 2008
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Michael MacLennan, Douglas Coupland
- Studio
- No Equal Entertainment, I'm Feeling Lucky Productions
