Series synopsis
The Jane Show is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on Global TV on June 1, 2006. It ended on March 20, 2007. It was created by Teresa Pavlinek, Ralph Chapman. It stars Teresa Pavlinek, Kate Trotter, Patricia Zentilli and Darren Boyd.
Aspiring novelist Jane Black suddenly winds up unemployed. Hoping for a more conventional lifestyle, she goes in search of a job, hoping to find something with a 40-hour work week and maybe even dental insurance. Her adventures in the corporate world are not so ordinary, however, and she learns that a normal life may not be so normal after all.
Premise
Aspiring novelist Jane Black suddenly winds up unemployed. Hoping for a more conventional lifestyle, she goes in search of a job, hoping to find something with a 40-hour work week and maybe even dental insurance. Her adventures in the corporate world are not so ordinary, however, and she learns that a normal life may not be so normal after all.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Teresa Pavlinek as Jane Black
- Kate Trotter as Stella
- Patricia Zentilli as Susan
- Darren Boyd as Walton
- Andrew Misle as Iggy
- Hardee T. Lineham as Carey
Guest cast
- Sasha Roiz as Ted
- Nigel Shawn Williams as Desmond
- Landy Cannon as Jamie
- Clare Stone as Young Jane
- Geri Hall as Shelly
- Booth Savage as Brady O'Flynn
- A.C. Peterson as Alfred Maynard
- Sean Sullivan as Mr. Walker
- Carolyn Goff as Eleanor
- Demo Cates as Driver
- D.J. Burns as Old Man
- Lindsay Buchanan-Clarke as Receptionist
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | June 1, 2006 | August 24, 2006 |
| Season 2 | 13 | February 7, 2007 | March 20, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The End Is the Beginning Jane hangs up her dream of being a great novelist and joins the nine-to-five world. |
June 1, 2006 |
| 2 | Let the Games Begin | June 8, 2006 |
| 3 | Jane's Addiction | June 15, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Movin' On Up Walton and Jane compete for the same job. Instead of landing the position Walton is offered an out of town transfer. Meanwhile, Stella considers adopting a baby. |
February 7, 2007 |
| 2 |
Blog Like Me Lack of mention in her new boyfriend's blog leads Jane to extreme measures |
February 7, 2007 |
| 3 |
A Jane in the Crowd Jane resents the hiring of a reality show winner until she is in the spotlight. |
February 13, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Global TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 1, 2006 |
| Last aired | March 20, 2007 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |