Series synopsis
Jann is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on CTV on March 20, 2019. It ended on November 15, 2021. It stars Jann Arden, Zoie Palmer, Deborah Grover and Patrick Gilmore.
In Jann, Jann Arden plays a fictionalized, self-deprecating version of herself: a singer songwriter of a “certain age” in severe denial of the harsh reality that her former music career is slowly (okay rapidly) fading away. But it’s not just Jann’s career that’s on life support – she’s newly single (don’t remind her), her sister may disown her, and her mother may be showing early signs of memory loss. Jann's personal life is in shambles and she's convinced that the cure-all is to enlist a new ma ...
Premise
In Jann, Jann Arden plays a fictionalized, self-deprecating version of herself: a singer songwriter of a “certain age” in severe denial of the harsh reality that her former music career is slowly (okay rapidly) fading away. But it’s not just Jann’s career that’s on life support – she’s newly single (don’t remind her), her sister may disown her, and her mother may be showing early signs of memory loss. Jann's personal life is in shambles and she's convinced that the cure-all is to enlist a new manager to help rebrand her image. Filled with plenty of LOL moments, she embarks on a quest to return to greatness and go viral, but instead gets tangled in the pressures of her ‘real’ life. Jann is at the crossroads between who she was and who she wants to be. Can Jann stage a comeback, reclaim fame…and be there for the people who love her?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jann Arden as Jann Arden
- Zoie Palmer as Max
- Deborah Grover as Nora
- Patrick Gilmore as Dave
- Elena Juatco as Cale
- Jason Blicker as Todd
- Sharon Taylor as Cynthia
Guest cast
- Ceilidh MacDonald as Sam
- Robert Bourne as Fowl Call Dad
- Meg Farhall as Deb
- Leslie Feist as Feist
- Kudjo Fiakpui as Doug
- Keaira Pliva as Frankie
- Elena Porter as Female Cop
- Gordon Rix as Male Cop
- Dallas Soonias as Feist Security Guard
- Megan Teering as Cynthia's Girlfriend
- Michael Aucoin as Brad
- Mark Krysko as Mr. Bartender
Episodes
This series spans 4 seasons with 23 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | December 9, 2022 | December 9, 2022 |
| Season 1 | 6 | March 20, 2019 | April 24, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | September 21, 2020 | November 9, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 8 | September 27, 2021 | November 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jann: Alone for the Holidays Ring in the holidays with Jann Arden and the cast of CTV Original comedy JANN with back-to-back holiday episodes. Jann is shocked to discover her family have all made plans for the holidays that don’t include her. With her assistant Trey (Tenaj Williams) for company, she reminisces about Christmases past – the good, the bad, and the humiliating – and it soon becomes clear there’s more than one way to holiday. The special also showcases Arden performing classic holiday standards and features guest appearances by Michael Bublé and Bryan Adams. |
December 9, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Big House Musician and former star Jann Arden is having a rough week in both her career and personal life. Her loyal manager Todd messes up her chance at a huge gig, and her ex Cynthia has decided to move on and see someone else. Things seem to be looking up when slick new manager Cale comes into Jann’s life, promising to reinvigorate her career. But that might prove challenging when her mom Nora, who’s showing early signs of memory loss, moves in with her. |
March 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
Go With the Flowga Jann gets her managers involved after she discovers she is only merely featured in the chorus of a charity single to empower women. |
March 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
Weekend at Charley’s When Jann’s university-aged niece Charley calls asking for her help with something, Jann and her mom Nora immediately rush to campus. But before Charley can make her request, Jann gets distracted by adoring young fans on campus, who are excited her song has been recently sampled in a hot new single by The Weeknd. |
April 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Did Jann Do? Jann cuts her Burning Woman Tour short to be there for the birth of her sister Max and Dave’s baby and is surprised when nobody is happy to see her. |
September 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Last Straws Jann tries to use her performance at a charity gala to win back her ex-girlfriend. |
September 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
Tomato, Tomato Jann is asked to be the celebrity judge at a kids’ talent show. |
October 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Help Wanted On the season premiere, Jann decides to take back control of her life and career, starting with hiring a personal assistant. |
September 27, 2021 |
| 2 |
Lost and Found When Jann’s record label refuses to help her make a new album, she vows to find another way. |
October 4, 2021 |
| 3 |
Marty Crashers Jann and Max spy on their mother Nora as she goes on a date. |
October 11, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 20, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 15, 2021 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:30:00 |