Series synopsis
The Trades is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on Crave on March 22, 2024. It ended on May 1, 2026. It was created by Ryan J. Lindsay. It stars Robb Wells, Anastasia Phillips, Jennifer Spence and Raoul Bhaneja.
In a blue-collar community where the high stress of working in a refinery is balanced by the comedic high-wire antics of its plant workers, The Trades centres around pipefitter Todd and his sister and roommate, Audrey, who follows in her big brother’s footsteps pursuing a career in the trades as a carpenter, just like their father Rod.
Premise
In a blue-collar community where the high stress of working in a refinery is balanced by the comedic high-wire antics of its plant workers, The Trades centres around pipefitter Todd and his sister and roommate, Audrey, who follows in her big brother’s footsteps pursuing a career in the trades as a carpenter, just like their father Rod.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robb Wells as Todd Stool
- Anastasia Phillips as Audrey Stool
- Jennifer Spence as Chelsea Nakamura
- Raoul Bhaneja as Medhi Cheddie
- Dan Petronijevic as Backwoods
- Tom Green as Randy Bennett
- Enrico Colantoni as Jimi
- Patrick McKenna as Rod Stool
Supporting cast
- Jordan Poole as Tanner
Guest cast
- Lindsay Watters as Barb
- Koumbie as Bev
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 24 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | March 22, 2024 | April 12, 2024 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 14, 2025 | April 4, 2025 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 20, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The German Robot Todd works overtime to get a new robotic welding arm up and running to improve the refinery’s productivity. Audrey debates joining the “family business.” And an incident at work opens a job in management, reigniting Todd’s leadership aspirations. |
March 22, 2024 |
| 2 |
The New Boss Todd’s crew gives him a makeover to help him dress for the job he wants. His odds at a promotion look promising when head office sends hot-shot executive Chelsea to the refinery. And Audrey potentially blows her chances at joining the trades when she tries to save her big bro from humiliation. |
March 22, 2024 |
| 3 |
Sensitivity Training Audrey starts her first day on the job and is all too eager to influence the nickname the crew will choose for her. Todd and Chelsea kick their rivalry into high gear as they attempt to sabotage each other under the watchful eye of a sensitivity trainer. |
March 29, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Laying Pipe Todd and Backwoods enjoy the perks of working pipeline and face off against some Loggers. |
March 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Permittees When Todd learns that Danny is to blame for Audrey’s leave, he heads to the refinery to confront him. |
March 14, 2025 |
| 3 |
Family Work Party After the gang banded together to get rid of Danny McRules – Chelsea’s on the hunt for a new General Foreman and Todd puts his name forward. She’ll give him the job – as long as he can get the rest of the crew’s blessing. Dewey attempts to become the night foreman using his trickster methods. Snax returns! |
March 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Layoff After a great weekend, Todd lands at work to learn that he must lay off one of his crew. Dewey blackmails Audrey and Backwoods. |
March 20, 2026 |
| 2 |
Take Your Nepo Boss to Work Day Jenn Conch is back, ready to “learn the trades” but quickly injures herself, creating chaos for Steph and Audrey. Todd has a hot date. |
March 20, 2026 |
| 3 |
Heat Day During a heat wave, several crew members get trapped in a trailer. Chelsea throws a pool party and Homer spirals, needing his sponsor. |
March 27, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Crave |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 22, 2024 |
| Last aired | May 1, 2026 |
| Status | canceled |