Series synopsis
Strays is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on CBC Television on September 14, 2021. It ended on November 15, 2022. It was created by Kevin White. It stars Nicole Power, Kevin Vidal, Tony Nappo and Tina Jung.
Shannon Ross puts Toronto in the rearview to focus on her new job as the executive director of the Hamilton East Animal Shelter, where she is boss to an eclectic staff.
Premise
Shannon Ross puts Toronto in the rearview to focus on her new job as the executive director of the Hamilton East Animal Shelter, where she is boss to an eclectic staff.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Nicole Power as Shannon Ross
- Kevin Vidal as Liam
- Tony Nappo as Paul
- Tina Jung as Joy
- Frank Cox-O'Connell as Kristian
- Nikki Duval as Nikki
- Emily Piggford as Lara
- Paula Boudreau as Aunt Peggy
Guest cast
- Aaron Williams as Bry
- Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova as Yazmin
- Ayinde Blake as Male Nurse
- Joy Castro as Female Nurse
- Claudia Leira as Evelyn Nunez
- Jonathan Nathaniel as Darnay
- Varun Saranga as Ravi
- Nora McLellan as Doris
- Leah Doz as Tonya
- Dennis Andres as Travis
- Shane Marriott as Handsome Dog Owner
- Liam Tobin as Attractive Park Bro
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 14, 2021 | November 16, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 10 | September 13, 2022 | November 15, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cat Condo Shannon throws a birthday party for Hamilton East Animal Shelter’s oldest cat. Nikki swoops in to save the day when Joy ruins her brand-new work computer. |
September 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
The Snowball Effect Shannon makes a tough decision when a young girl falls in love with her cat. Nikki uses Kristian’s eavesdropping against him and Paul’s involvement in a crime hits close to come for Hugh and Liam. |
September 21, 2021 |
| 3 |
New Neighbours Shannon enlists her new neighbour, a reporter, to do a story on the shelter as Paul reluctantly agrees to give Kristian a tattoo. |
September 28, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Friends & Neighbours Shannon meets an unwanted guest in the HEAS parking lot and tries to balance community and impressing a new board member. |
September 13, 2022 |
| 2 |
Puppy Love Shannon struggles to set boundaries with Tonya as they collaborate on the newly-minted Gran-Paws program. Travis' dog goes missing, and Nikki discovers a new talent. |
September 20, 2022 |
| 3 |
Mama Madness Shannon considers reconnecting with her birth mother, then brings Joy along for a meeting with a potential donor. Kristian helps Paul connect with a childhood hero. |
September 27, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 14, 2021 |
| Last aired | November 15, 2022 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 20:30:00 |