Series synopsis
Some Assembly Required is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on YTV on January 6, 2014. It ended on January 25, 2016. It was created by Dan Signer, Howard Nemetz. It stars Kolton Stewart, Charlie Storwick, Dylan Playfair and Harrison Houde.
When fourteen-year-old Jarvis Raines gets a chemistry set from his Aunt Marlene for Christmas, he assumes it's just another boring gift. Boy is he wrong! The contents create a chemical reaction that destroys his houseso much for a Merry Christmas! After getting not even an apology from the manufacturer, Knickknack Toys, Jarvis takes them to court, wins, and ends up owning the company!
Premise
When fourteen-year-old Jarvis Raines gets a chemistry set from his Aunt Marlene for Christmas, he assumes it's just another boring gift. Boy is he wrong! The contents create a chemical reaction that destroys his houseso much for a Merry Christmas! After getting not even an apology from the manufacturer, Knickknack Toys, Jarvis takes them to court, wins, and ends up owning the company!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kolton Stewart as Jarvis Raines
- Charlie Storwick as Piper Gray
- Dylan Playfair as Malcolm "Knox" Knoxford III
- Harrison Houde as Bowie Sherman
- Sydney Scotia as Geneva Hayes
- Ellie Harvie as Candace Wheeler
- Travis Turner as Aster Vanderberg
Guest cast
- Michael Robinson as Henry Melody
- Morgan Brayton as Betty
- Philip Maurice Hayes as P. Everett Knickknack
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 58 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 26 | January 6, 2014 | August 26, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 18 | January 5, 2015 | October 16, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 14 | January 11, 2016 | June 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Strong Suit As the new owner of Knickknack Toys, Jarvis hires a group of kids from school to help him create awesome new toys. |
January 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
Philharmonica The kids from Knickknack try to sell a kids' meal toy to Melody Burger by working undercover at the fast-food restaurant. |
January 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
Pants Full of Ants Jarvis discovers Piper performing a love song called "Jarvis." |
January 20, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bouncy Pants When Mrs. Bubkes is named Vice-President of Knickknack Toys, Candace attempts to use the opportunity to sabotage their latest toy release and take down the company for good. |
January 5, 2015 |
| 2 |
Ruff Rider To promote Ruff Rider, the ride-on car for dogs, Jarvis holds a dog competition. But when the prize turns out to be a dog collar worn by one of Piper's favorite punk singers, she is willing to do anything to get that collar - even compete in the Knickknack Toys Dogcathlon. |
January 12, 2015 |
| 3 |
Just Like a Baby When Mrs. Bubkes realizes the kids are always willing to help out a pregnant woman, she fakes a pregnancy - leading the gang to want to meet Mr. Bubkes. |
January 19, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Raindrop Rabbit When Bowie is captured while investigating a knock-off Knickknack company, the gang must fly to Meeskatania to save Bowie, and put an end to the knockoffs. |
January 11, 2016 |
| 2 |
Dig It Dragon Bowie distracts a lovesick Jarvis with the task of updating a popular toy from the 1960s, while Piper gets stuck dating a guy who is unbearably upbeat. |
January 4, 2016 |
| 3 |
Tinosaur When Knox pretends he's the president of Knickknack to impress his successful businessman father, Jarvis is willing to play along. Piper takes advantage of her "new boss" and uses the opportunity to clone a tiny dinosaur, which runs amok at Knickknack. |
January 18, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 6, 2014 |
| Last aired | January 25, 2016 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 19:00:00 |