Life with Derek

Life with Derek

Ended First aired 18/Sep/2005 CA English 4 season(s) 70 episode(s)

Life with Derek is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on Family and VRAK.TV in Canada and on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on Family on September 18, 2005, and ran for four seasons, ending its run on March 25, 2009. The series starred Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat as the two oldest children in a stepfamily. It ended with 70 episodes and one spin-off television film, entitled Vacation with Derek.

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Season 4 · Season 4

18 episode(s) · Air date: 19/Jul/2008

Season Overview

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S4E18

Futuritis

Air date: 25/Mar/2009 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A worrisome Casey is having difficulty writing her valedictorian speech for graduation. Meanwhile, Edwin is concerned that he won't be able to live up to Derek's reputation at J.S. Thompson High when he goes there in the fall.

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S4E17

Surprise!

Air date: 25/Mar/2009 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

As the prom approaches, Casey and Derek both find themselves without a date. Meanwhile, George and Nora have something to tell the family.

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S4E16

Truman's Last Chance

Air date: 18/Mar/2009 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek serves as a chaperone for Casey who is going to a party in Toronto with Truman. Meanwhile, Lizzie goes out on a date with a boy that the family has never met.

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S4E15

Rude Awakenings

Air date: 04/Mar/2009 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

To be eligible for college athletic scholarships, a "D" average Derek seeks George and Edwin's help in passing all of his final exams. Meanwhile, Nora and the girls try to get a stressed out Casey to stop over-studying and relax.

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S4E14

Teddy's Back

Air date: 18/Nov/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A surprise visit from Edwin's friend Teddy turns into a frequent occurrence that makes the entire McDonald-Venturi household uncomfortable. Despite warnings from Emily, Casey decides to go out on a date with Truman.

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S4E13

Tuesday Afternoon Fever

Air date: 30/Dec/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

After entering a tv dance contest, Casey must find a new dance partner when the previous one pairs up with her rival. Meanwhile, Lizzie dares George and Edwin to eat only healthy food for a week.

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S4E12

Casey & Ralph?!

Air date: 16/Dec/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

While his parents are away for the weekend, Ralph stays at Derek's home where he begins to develop a crush on Casey.

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S4E11

How I Met Your Stepbro

Air date: 02/Dec/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

As George prepares a Mexican fiesta for their second wedding anniversary, Nora gets a reluctant Casey to tell the story of how she and Derek first met.

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S4E10

No More Games

Air date: 02/Dec/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey gets stuck with Truman as her fencing partner in gym. Meanwhile, what starts out as a friendly game of table-tennis between Derek and Edwin turns into an ongoing competition to figure out who is the best player.

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S4E9

Take A Stepkid to Work Day

Air date: 11/Mar/2009 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey spends the day with George at his law office where her need to organize things doesn't mesh well with the way he usually does things. Meanwhile, Derek tries to help Nora land a business deal with a client.

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S4E8

No Secrets

Air date: 28/Oct/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey is in panic mode after the diary that details her unsettling romantic dreams about Truman goes missing. Believing that Derek and Edwin took it, Lizzie and Marti attempt to get the diary back by making their stepbrothers' lives miserable.

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S4E7

Happy New Schoolyear

Air date: 07/Oct/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek plans to drop of out of school to be with Sally in Vancouver.

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S4E6

Derek Denies Denial

Air date: 12/Sep/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek breaks up with Sally after she reveals her plans to attend a university in another province. Believing that he is hurt over what happened and is bottling up his feelings, a concerned Edwin and Casey try to get him to open up. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Marti attempt to keep a dog hidden from most of the family.

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S4E5

6 1/2

Air date: 04/Nov/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey is hurt by the six and a half out of 10 that she receives from a new guy at school who starts ratings girls, and whose ratings Kendra plans to use in selecting models for an upcoming fashion show.

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S4E4

March Break

Air date: 26/Aug/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

While the rest of the family heads off to Quebec for spring break, Casey and Derek decide to stay home to meet their previously planned engagements. However, the two discover that they now have to spend the entire vacation together when their original plans don't work out.

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S4E3

Just Friends

Air date: 12/Aug/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Even though Sally had one friendly dinner with her ex-boyfriend, an irritated Derek decides to spend time with Kendra to make a point that girls and guys can't be just friends. Casey attempts to counter Derek's argument by searching for a male student that she can be friends with. Meanwhile, Edwin fears that George's female co-worker who is coming over for dinner is out to steal his father away from Nora.

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S4E2

Open Mic Plight

Air date: 27/Jul/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

After Derek has trouble expressing his feelings for Sally, she recommends that he write a love song for her. Meanwhile, Edwin tries out his talent show comedy routine on George and Lizzie.

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S4E1

Two Kisses One Party

Air date: 19/Jul/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek refuses to help out with Marti's birthday party despite being asked by Sally. Casey wants to get back together with Max, but he is hesitant about the whole idea.

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Season 3 · Season 3

26 episode(s) · Air date: 11/May/2007

Season Overview

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S3E26

Derek's School of Dating

Air date: 05/Jul/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek gives Edwin dating tips, but they don't seem to work for him.

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S3E25

Things That Go Bump In The Night

Air date: 29/Jun/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E24

Allergy Season

Air date: 16/Jun/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Max gives Casey his football jacket, which apparently causes her to develop allergies.

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S3E23

Cheerleader Casey

Air date: 30/Nov/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E22

Make No Prom-ises

Air date: 19/May/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E21

Driving Lessons

Air date: 19/Apr/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E20

Not So Sweet 16

Air date: 07/Apr/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E19

Derek Un-Done

Air date: 03/Mar/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E18

Rumor Mill

Air date: 11/Feb/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek breaks up with Kendra to get out of buying her a Valentine's Day gift, so she asks Max to the school dance.

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S3E17

Ivanwho?

Air date: 07/Jan/2008 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E16

A Very Derekus Christmas

Air date: 03/Dec/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E15

When Derek Met Sally

Air date: 26/Nov/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E14

Sixteen Sparkplugs

Air date: 30/Oct/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E13

Fright Night

Air date: 15/Oct/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E12

Adios Derek

Air date: 25/Sep/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek's mom tries to get him to live with her in Spain for six months.

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S3E11

Grade A Cheater

Air date: 08/Sep/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek swaps test papers with Casey and then devises a plan to keep from getting caught.

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S3E10

Summer School Blues

Air date: 26/Aug/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E9

Show-Off-Tune

Air date: 11/Aug/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek lands a leading role in a school musical, and Casey gives him acting advice.

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S3E8

Home Movies

Air date: 05/Aug/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey tries to make a movie for a school project.

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S3E7

The Bully Brothers

Air date: 28/Jul/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek defends Edwin from a bully.

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S3E6

Don't Take A Tip From Me

Air date: 21/Jul/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E5

Power Failure

Air date: 07/Jul/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E4

Slacker Mom

Air date: 23/Jun/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E3

Misadventures In Babysitting

Air date: 01/Jun/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E2

It's Our Party

Air date: 18/May/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S3E1

Two Timing Derek

Air date: 11/May/2007 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Derek already has a girlfriend, Casey is shocked when he asks out a friend of hers, Lucy. Casey asks Emily to dig up information on whether Max is available or not. Meanwhile, Nora has set up a dinner with another family, but some members of her family object.

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Season 2 · Season 2

13 episode(s) · Air date: 01/Jul/2006

Season Overview

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S2E13

Dating Game

Air date: 15/Dec/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Kendra (Lauren Collins) sets Casey up on a date, which doesn't go well; Derek plans a party, with unsolicited help from George and Nora.

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S2E12

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner

Air date: 08/Dec/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 22 min

Summary

Casey goes against her mother's wishes when she invites her birth father to the house for dinner on what turns out to be an evening filled with surprises---most of them bad.

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S2E11

Mice & Men

Air date: 01/Dec/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A popular girl named Kendra (Lauren Collins) has an ulterior motive---involving Derek---when she chooses Casey as her partner for an English project.

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S2E10

The Bet

Air date: 09/Nov/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey decides to get rid of her goody-goody image in an attempt to get Trevor to go out with her---and win a bet with Derek.

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S2E9

Freaked Out Friday

Air date: 03/Nov/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S2E8

Prank Wars

Air date: 27/Oct/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 22 min

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S2E7

Crushing the Coach

Air date: 20/Oct/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S2E6

Lies My Brother Told Me

Air date: 13/Oct/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 22 min

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S2E5

Battle of the Bands

Air date: 06/Oct/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S2E4

The Venturian Candidate

Air date: 29/Sep/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S2E3

Middle Manic

Air date: 22/Sep/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

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S2E2

He Shoots, She Scores

Air date: 29/Jul/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Derek is forced to spend time with Lizzie, teaching her hockey; Casey offers Edwin romance tips.

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S2E1

Date With Derek

Air date: 01/Jul/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey wonders whether Derek has an ulterior motive when he asks her best friend Emily (Shadia Simmons) out on a date.

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Season 1 · Season 1

13 episode(s) · Air date: 18/Sep/2005

Season Overview

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S1E13

Male Code Blue

Air date: 22/Jan/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

A budding romance between Casey and Sam seems to have little chance of growing after Derek informs Sam of the “male code,” which prevents friends from dating their best friend's siblings. Elsewhere, Nora and George take a quiz to determine how well they know their kids.

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S1E12

All Systems No Go

Air date: 15/Jan/2006 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Chaos in the house prompts Casey to implement some basic house rules. Meanwhile with Nora away at a retreat, George needs to enlist everyone's help to organize the book club happening in their house that night.

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S1E11

Babe Raider

Air date: 18/Dec/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Offended by the video game Babe Raider, Casey decides to counter the sexist male attitude in the house by coming up with a set of feminist house rules.

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S1E10

Sweet Misery

Air date: 11/Dec/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Derek flips the TV remote at Casey causing her to hurt her ankle, Casey decides to return the favor and make Derek really suffer

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S1E9

Marti the Monster

Air date: 04/Dec/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Nora and George need a babysitter for an upcoming day trip and Derek ends up being left in charge of Marti who has fun terrorizing him as he tries to impress the new girl from school, Sandra (Claire Hewlett).

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S1E8

House of Games

Air date: 13/Nov/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey engages in a high-stakes game of chance against the master of cheating siblings, Derek; and George finds himself in hot water for mentioning his ex's name during a heated argument with Nora.

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S1E7

The Poxfather

Air date: 06/Nov/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 22 min

Summary

Derek makes Casey an offer she can't refuse. She agrees to run his highly profitable school-based business in exchange for a new cell phone and a more desirable locker location while he's at home recovering from chicken pox.

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S1E6

The Wedding

Air date: 30/Oct/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

As Aunt Fiona's wedding planner, Casey strives to make the ceremony and reception absolutely perfect and hitch-free, but things start to go wrong when Casey's cousin---and archrival---Vicky (Sarah Gadon) interferes. Meanwhile, Derek gets his first directing job: He's been asked to film the nuptial celebration. Fiona: Tara Manuel Rigal. Nora: Joy Tonner.

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S1E5

Grade-Point: Average

Air date: 23/Oct/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey is enraged to learn that she has been labeled a “grade grubber” by her fellow classmates. To rid herself of this unflattering rep, she decides to team up on a school project with the biggest slacker she knows: Derek. Michael Seater. Marti: Ariel Waller. George: John Ralston. Nora: Joy Tonner.

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S1E4

Puppy Dog Tails

Air date: 16/Oct/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Casey gets more than she bargained for when she attempts to add a feminine touch to the living room and, in the process, starts a decorating feud between her parents. Derek: Michael Seater. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Nora: Joy Tonner. George: John Ralston. Casey: Ashley Leggat.

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S1E3

The Party

Air date: 02/Oct/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Casey and Derek's parents decide to go away for the weekend, Casey and Derek must convince their parents that they can be trusted to take care of Edwin, Lizzie and the house without a babysitter, but Derek has other plans!

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S1E2

The Fall

Air date: 25/Sep/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

When Casey humiliates herself by falling on top of her new classmates in the school hall, right in front of Derek's best friend Sam (Kit Weyman) on whom she has a crush, Casey gets the embarrassing nick name: Klutzilla.

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S1E1

The Room

Air date: 18/Sep/2005 · Time: 17:00 · Runtime: 30 min

Summary

Fifteen-year-old Derek (Michael Seater) is unhappy about his dad's remarriage, mostly because it means he now has to deal with two stepsisters, the older of whom has her heart set on taking over Derek's bedroom. Casey: Ashley Leggat. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Lizzie: Jordan Todosey.

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Cast

Main cast members.

Michael Seater

Ashley Leggat

Casey MacDonald

Jordan Todosey

Lizzie MacDonald

Ariel Waller

Joy Tanner

Nora McDonald Venturi

John Ralston

Sarah Gadon

Ryan Cooley

Stephen Joffe

Alex House

Rick Roberts

Lara Amersey

Robert Clark

Rebecca Northan

Rebecca Northan

Shane Kippel

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

David Warry-Smith

Christina Jennings

Christina Jennings

Executive Producer

Executive Producer, Writer

Scott Garvie

Executive Producer

Executive Producer

Producer, Writer

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Quick Facts

Seasons 4

Episodes 70

Year 2005

Status Ended

Runtime 30 min

Language English

Country CA

Release Info

Schedule Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 5:00 PM (30 min)

Timezone America/Toronto

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Network CA Family Channel (2005 - 2009)

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Schedule Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 5:00 PM (30 min)

Timezone America/Toronto

Network CA Family Channel (2005 - 2009)

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