Series synopsis
Mohawk Girls is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network on November 23, 2014. It ended on December 19, 2017. It was created by Cynthia Knight, Tracey Deer. It stars Brittany LeBorgne, Heather White, Maika Harper and Jennifer Pudavick.
Four young women are figuring out how to be Mohawk in the 21st century, to find their place in the world and, of course, try to find love. But in a small world where you or your friends have dated everyone on the rez, or the hot new guy turns out to be your cousin, it ain’t that simple. Torn between family pressure, tradition, obligation and the intoxicating freedom of the “outside world,” this fabulous foursome is on a mission to find happiness… and to find themselves.
Premise
Four young women are figuring out how to be Mohawk in the 21st century, to find their place in the world and, of course, try to find love. But in a small world where you or your friends have dated everyone on the rez, or the hot new guy turns out to be your cousin, it ain’t that simple. Torn between family pressure, tradition, obligation and the intoxicating freedom of the “outside world,” this fabulous foursome is on a mission to find happiness… and to find themselves.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brittany LeBorgne as Zoe
- Heather White as Caitlin
- Maika Harper as Anna
- Jennifer Pudavick as Bailey
- Meegwun Fairbrother as Butterhead
- Allyson Pratt as Iostha
- Kyle Nobess as Thunder
Guest cast
- Tantoo Cardinal as Zoe’s Mom
- Ben Harlander as Footstool Guy
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 33 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 7 | November 23, 2014 | December 14, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 6 | December 16, 2014 | January 6, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 6 | October 27, 2015 | November 11, 2015 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 25, 2016 | December 13, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 6 | November 14, 2017 | December 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Our World When Bailey’s ideal Mohawk man turns out to be less than ideal, she has to start her search all over again. Perfect Zoe finds a way to have secret fun that no one will know about. Caitlin hooks up with mean girl Vicky’s ex-boyfriend Butterhead and suffers the consequences. Free spirit Anna moves back to the strange world of the rez. |
November 23, 2014 |
| 2 |
One Big Teepee Anna gets a crash course in the rules of the rez when she invites her non-Native city friends to a rez party. Bailey searches for love and finds it in an unlikely place. Zoe calls her online dating stranger for a little sex chat to take the edge off. Caitlin pursues Butterhead to no avail… ‘til he needs a place to crash. |
November 23, 2014 |
| 3 |
Hanky Spanky Deciding she can have a little fun, Zoe lets loose at the local bar but she lets way too loose. Caitlin goes into sexy girlfriend overdrive to keep her flirtatious boyfriend from misbehaving. Bailey takes her cougar auntie’s advice and goes for a young pup. Quirky Anna undergoes a makeover to try to fit in but fails miserably. |
November 30, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Building the Nation Caitlin breaks her big news to Butterhead and is surprised by his reaction. Anna is thrilled she mustered her courage and went for Thunder but she’s petrified of Vicky’s retribution. Energized by her dirty little secret, Zoe goes into role model overdrive. Bailey’s exciting new relationship with white guy Jack takes a surprising turn. |
December 16, 2014 |
| 2 |
Freaksville When her family intervenes in her love life again, Bailey makes a radical decision. Caitlin’s living arrangements become too close for comfort. When the girls find out about Zoe’s secret escape, they decide to check it out for themselves. Anna and Thunder have very different ideas about the right time to consummate their new relationship. |
December 23, 2014 |
| 3 |
What's Your Number? Anna finds out about the importance of blood quantum on the rez and worries about what her own number may be. Butterhead’s mom teaches Caitlin a few tricks on how to keep her man happy. Bailey begins her quest to find a great guy in the city. Jonesing for another sexual escape, Zoe searches high and low for a satisfying partner. |
December 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apology Week Zoe tries to weasel her way back into Lollipop’s good graces. Bailey, down in the dumps after betraying Anna’s confidence, finds a way to make herself feel better -‐ much better. Caitlin knows that Butterhead isn’t good enough to be her baby daddy but can’t quite admit that he isn’t good enough for her. Anna tries to pick up the pieces after everyone finds out that she’s less than 50% Native. |
October 27, 2015 |
| 2 |
Pinó Noir Zoe makes up with Lollipop only to realize that everyone else has a beef with her too. Bailey enjoys the excitement of an illicit affair… then has to face its consequences. Caitlin embarks on a self-‐help journey and gets support from an unlikely -‐ and sexy -‐ source. Anna tries to atone for beating up Tulip but her efforts lead her to feel like the world’s worst Mohawk. |
October 27, 2015 |
| 3 |
Where Are the Feathers? Anna tries to prove that she’s more Mohawk than the Mohawks. Bailey is thrilled with her budding new relationship… mostly. Caitlin is determined to have it all… if only she can figure out how. Zoe hatches a plan to make the community like her again -‐ a personality makeover! |
November 4, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fauxhawk Zoe seeks out a way to win back the community’s approval after missing Hawi’s fundraiser. Still tentative about her engagement, Bailey wonders if people are really capable of change. A newly single Anna questions what’s left for her on the rez. Caitlin considers whether being Non-Mohawk is really a dating deal-breaker. |
October 25, 2016 |
| 2 |
That's Just the Way It Is Plagued with self-doubt, Caitlin fears her new relationship is too good to be true. Bailey is thrilled to plan her dream wedding only to realize that Watio has dreams of his own. Anna struggles to fit in with the cool gang until she makes an unexpected new friend. Zoe’s new campaign platform is met with mixed reviews. |
November 1, 2016 |
| 3 |
Defending My Turf Bailey wants a career she can feel passionate about. Caitlin lets her insecurities get the best of her and her relationship. Anna tries to date Mohawk style by pursuing guys the “white” way. Pleased her efforts are finally paying off, Zoe is back in control of her life, or so she thinks. |
November 8, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Midas-itis Anna has finally achieved total belonging but is she willing to pay the high cost of conformity? Getting treatment for her sex addiction, Zoe struggles in the touchy-feely environment of rehab. Bailey faces the ramifications of choosing white guy James over Watio. Caitlin, back together with Butterhead, is in the community's good graces again. Now if only she can figure out how to break up with Leon. |
November 14, 2017 |
| 2 |
Pocahottie Zoe returns home from rehab to face the music - and the rumor mill. Caitlin discovers the notion of self-love and warps it to suit her needs. James invites Bailey to meet his family and it goes surprisingly well - then surprisingly badly. The partying lifestyle takes its toll on Anna until she finds an unexpected source of energy. |
November 21, 2017 |
| 3 |
White but A'right Bailey tries - and fails - to juggle life with James and life on the rez. When Zoe's journey toward a healthy life proves difficult, she fights the urge to relapse. Stuck in a life of conformity, Anna grows bitter toward Bailey for bucking the rules. Caitlin finds creative ways to bolster her self-esteem when things with Butterhead don't go as she'd hoped. |
November 28, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Aboriginal Peoples Television Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 23, 2014 |
| Last aired | December 19, 2017 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |