Series synopsis
Workin' Moms is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on CBC Television on January 10, 2017. It ended on March 28, 2023. It was created by Catherine Reitman. It stars Catherine Reitman, Dani Kind, Juno Rinaldi and Katherine Barrell.
Four women juggle love, careers, and parenthood. They support, challenge, and try not to judge each other as life throws them curveballs. Whether it is an identity crisis, a huge job opportunity, postpartum depression, or an unplanned pregnancy – they face both the good and bad with grace and humour.
Premise
Four women juggle love, careers, and parenthood. They support, challenge, and try not to judge each other as life throws them curveballs. Whether it is an identity crisis, a huge job opportunity, postpartum depression, or an unplanned pregnancy – they face both the good and bad with grace and humour.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Catherine Reitman as Kate Foster
- Dani Kind as Anne
- Juno Rinaldi as Frankie Coyne
- Katherine Barrell as Alicia Rutherford
- Jessalyn Wanlim as Jenny Matthews
- Novie Edwards as Sheila
- Tennille Read as Bianca
- Nikki Duval as Rosie Phillips
Supporting cast
- Dennis Andres as Ian Matthews
- Raymond Ablack as Ram
Guest cast
- David Knoll as Teenage Boy
- Jann Arden as Jann Carlson
- Fodé Bangoura as Irate Cyclist
- Marqus Bobesich as Art
- David Christo as Employé Gun Range
- Christian Martyn as Jacob Szalinsky
- Tom Lenk as Demitre
- Rahin Noaman as Young man
- Michael Rinaldi as Open House Man
- Nola Augustson as lyla foster
- Adam Cawley as Aiden Locke
- Laura Miyata as Lisa Zhang
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 84 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 19, 2017 | December 19, 2017 |
| Season 1 | 13 | January 10, 2017 | April 4, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 13 | December 19, 2017 | April 10, 2018 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 10, 2019 | March 21, 2019 |
| Season 4 | 8 | February 18, 2020 | April 7, 2020 |
| Season 5 | 10 | February 16, 2021 | April 13, 2021 |
| Season 6 | 13 | January 4, 2022 | April 12, 2022 |
| Season 7 | 13 | January 3, 2023 | March 28, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2005 The year is 2005 and a young ambitious Kate attends her best friend Anne's wedding, but encounters situations that could change the course of their lives forever. |
December 19, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bare Kate enthusiastically returns to work following her maternity leave and is faced with the ultimate challenge: Can she "have it all?" Anne gets shocking news, and Frankie experiences postpartum depression in her unique Frankie way. |
January 10, 2017 |
| 2 |
Rules Determined to have it all, Kate tries to do it all and ends up leaving her husband in the lurch. Anne is fed up with her provocative daughter, and Jenny's return to work gives way to a surprising discovery. |
January 17, 2017 |
| 3 |
Fem Card Kate learns a lesson about being vulnerable when Frankie needs her help. Anne tries tough love with her daughter, and Jenny plays dumb at work in an attempt to get what she wants. |
January 24, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
2005 The year is 2005 and a young ambitious Kate attends her best friend Anne's wedding, but encounters situations that could change the course of their lives forever. |
December 19, 2017 |
| 2 |
Good Mom Kate is fed up and sets out to get her job back; Lionel is convinced to get a vasectomy; Frankie thrives at the center. |
January 9, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Sign Kate mourns a family member; Anne and Lionel explore their newfound sex life; Frankie realizes she must leave the Wellness Center; Ian has a positive meeting. |
January 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Birth Daze In the wake of Nathan's infidelity, Kate gets her life back on track with a new apartment, a new business and a new baby. |
January 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
Of Rights And Men Kate forges a dubious but profitable new business relationship. Disappointed by a court decision, Anne takes matters into her own hands, and channels her rage into a good cause. An old friend tracks down newly rich Frankie with a request. |
January 10, 2019 |
| 3 |
Daddy's Home Kate represents an offensive client. Forrest's attempts at being alone with Kate fail. Anne's new job presses her buttons. Frankie plays financier; Jenny makes new friends. |
January 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charade Kate faces judgment from her friends over her decision, and clashes with Mike over the Tru Air account. Anne handles a rebellious Alice with creative discipline, and Frankie and Bianca navigate new waters. |
February 18, 2020 |
| 2 |
Black Sheep Alice's new internship at Kate Foster PR drains Kate's resources the day of a client event, while Lionel's attempt at teaching his daughter the meaning of responsibility, backfires. Frankie makes a decision Bianca may not be ready for. |
February 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Man in the Mexican Mask Kate wonders whether Mike is friend or foe. Anne and Nathan face off at the kids' day camp. Jenny discovers a dark secret at Tech-cellent, and Frankie grows suspicious of Sean. |
March 3, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Carlsons Move to Calgary The Carlsons make the move, but it's not exactly what Lionel promised. Alice meets a cute boy at her new school. Kate and the gang fly out for a visit, and they discover Anne has made some questionable new friends. |
February 16, 2021 |
| 2 |
Mama Mia Meatboy Kate feels the pressure to land a major new client. Anne is torn between hanging on to her ambition and succumbing to the rhythm of life as a Cochrane mom. With Bianca away, Frankie buys Rhoda a strange new pet. |
February 23, 2021 |
| 3 |
Pleasure Yourself Kate walks further into the lioness' den with Sloane. Anne starts her new job. Alice gets closer with her new boyfriend. Jenny discovers her secret office romance with MCP might not be exactly what she expected. |
March 2, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kate Fosters Kate struggles with a major change in the Foster household. Superstar publishing executive Sloane follows through on her promise to make Kate’s life at work a living hell. On the bright side, |
January 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Warm Lunch Suspicious of Nathan Jr.'s behavior, Kate looks to Anne for advice, but the guidance she needs come from a surprising source. A promising book proposal reunites rivals Kate and Sloane. |
January 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Bye Bye Goldie Jenny and MCP face the consequences of mixing business with pleasure. Kate makes a tough choice at work after a surprising discovery. And in Cochrane, there’s a bumpy legal road ahead for Lionel. |
January 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ohmygodohmygodohmygod Kate is pushed out of her comfort zone by developments at work; Sloane doubles down as the hardest working executive with a baby; Anne bounces back from her attack better than ever. |
January 3, 2023 |
| 2 |
A Hoot and a Scream Kate struggles to market a game-changing yet controversial pill, as Sloane's strategy puts her at odds with an author; while Jenny meets a dead-end, Anne meets a new friend in Anger Management. |
January 10, 2023 |
| 3 |
I Got This On her first day away from baby, Sloane's maternal anxieties seep into the workplace. A disastrous commercial shoot brings Kate closer to her new client, as Anne goes on a risky field trip with hers. |
January 17, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 10, 2017 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |