Series synopsis
Life with Derek is a Canadian family comedy television series that premiered on Family Channel on September 18, 2005. It ended on March 25, 2009. It stars Michael Seater, Ashley Leggat, Jordan Todosey and Ariel Waller.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michael Seater as Derek Venturi
- Ashley Leggat as Casey MacDonald
- Jordan Todosey as Lizzie MacDonald
- Ariel Waller as Marti Venturi
- Joy Tanner as Nora McDonald Venturi
- John Ralston as George Venturi
- Daniel Magder as Edwin Venturi
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 70 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 18, 2005 | January 22, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 13 | July 1, 2006 | December 15, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 26 | May 11, 2007 | July 5, 2008 |
| Season 4 | 18 | July 19, 2008 | March 25, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Room 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. |
September 18, 2005 |
| 2 |
The Fall 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. |
September 25, 2005 |
| 3 |
The Party 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! |
October 2, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Date With Derek Casey wonders whether Derek has an ulterior motive when he asks her best friend Emily (Shadia Simmons) out on a date. |
July 1, 2006 |
| 2 |
He Shoots, She Scores Derek is forced to spend time with Lizzie, teaching her hockey; Casey offers Edwin romance tips. |
July 29, 2006 |
| 3 | Middle Manic | September 22, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Timing Derek 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. |
May 11, 2007 |
| 2 | It's Our Party | May 18, 2007 |
| 3 | Misadventures In Babysitting | June 1, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Two Kisses One Party 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. |
July 19, 2008 |
| 2 |
Open Mic Plight 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. |
July 27, 2008 |
| 3 |
Just Friends 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. |
August 12, 2008 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Family Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 18, 2005 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2009 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 17:00:00 |