Series synopsis
Run the Burbs is a Canadian comedy family television series that premiered on CBC Television on January 5, 2022. It ended on April 2, 2024. It was created by Scott Townend, Andrew Phung. It stars Andrew Phung, Rakhee Morzaria, Zoriah Wong and Roman Pesino.
Follow the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs.
Premise
Follow the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Andrew Phung as Andrew Pham
- Rakhee Morzaria as Camille Pham
- Zoriah Wong as Khia Pham
- Roman Pesino as Leo Pham
- Julie Nolke as Sam
- Jonathan Langdon as Hudson
- Samantha Wan as Cathy
- Candy Palmater as Candy
Supporting cast
- Chris Locke as Sebastian
- Aurora Browne as Barb
- Ali Hassan as Ramesh
Guest cast
- Nadine Bhabha as Zelena
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 38 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 4, 2022 | April 13, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 13 | January 4, 2023 | March 29, 2023 |
| Season 3 | 13 | January 8, 2024 | April 2, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blockbuster Camille seeks out a permit for the neighbourhood block party while Andrew asks an elusive neighbour to perform as the surprise musical guest. At Bubble Bae, Khia discovers new feelings for Mannix. |
January 5, 2022 |
| 2 |
Heatwave Camille and Andrew are invited to the new neighbours’ pool but must cancel on Hudson first. At Bubble Bae, Khia paints a mural and seeks validation. Andrew struggles when Leo goes to overnight camp. |
January 12, 2022 |
| 3 |
Carol The Conqueror Andrew competes with his sister Carol as Camille worries about Ramesh online dating. Khia enlists Leo’s help with chores. |
January 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Phocus Andrew interviews for his dream job in community development. Camille holds a focus group for her business launch. |
January 4, 2023 |
| 2 |
Phamily Ties Camille struggles with her Indian identity when a cousin visits. Andrew's on a cold case. Khia returns from Paris early. |
January 11, 2023 |
| 3 |
Phamily Emergency Andrew and Camille differ on how to help Khia get over a breakup. Sam teaches Ramesh to play golf to impress Barb. |
January 18, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Phor Sale The annual yard sale brings an unexpected moral dilemma for Andrew, as Camille deals with Ramesh’s overbearing presence. |
January 9, 2024 |
| 2 |
Phamily Doctor Andrew and Camille search for a new family doctor. Khia meets her ex's new girlfriend. |
January 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
Cottage Phever Andrew struggles to create a core Canadian memory on the Phams' first cottage getaway. |
January 23, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2022 |
| Last aired | April 2, 2024 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:30:00 |