Series synopsis
Canada's Worst Driver is a Canadian comedy reality television series that premiered on Discovery on September 26, 2005. It ended on December 17, 2018. It stars Andrew Younghusband.
Canada's Worst Driver is a Canadian television series on Discovery Channel, based on Britain's Worst Driver, and is part of the Worst Driver television franchise. It and sister series Canada's Worst Handyman are the two highest-rated programs on Discovery Channel. The series is produced by Proper Television, whose president, Guy O'Sullivan, was the director for the original Britain's Worst Driver series; as such, Canada's Worst Driver is considered to be the production company's flagship show.
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Premise
Canada's Worst Driver is a Canadian television series on Discovery Channel, based on Britain's Worst Driver, and is part of the Worst Driver television franchise. It and sister series Canada's Worst Handyman are the two highest-rated programs on Discovery Channel. The series is produced by Proper Television, whose president, Guy O'Sullivan, was the director for the original Britain's Worst Driver series; as such, Canada's Worst Driver is considered to be the production company's flagship show.
Unlike other Worst series around the world, the Canadian version emphasizes the learning process of the contestants and the science of driving, and as such is often more serious than the other Worst shows around the world, which are mainly played for laughs. It is the longest running of any Worst series to date.
The series is also aired dubbed in French in Canada, as the Les zéros de conduite on Canal D.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
Episodes
This series spans 15 seasons with 115 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | October 28, 2012 | October 21, 2013 |
| Season 1 | 8 | October 2, 2005 | November 14, 2005 |
| Season 2 | 8 | October 16, 2006 | December 4, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 29, 2007 | December 17, 2007 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 27, 2008 | December 15, 2008 |
| Season 5 | 8 | October 26, 2009 | December 14, 2009 |
| Season 6 | 8 | October 25, 2010 | December 13, 2010 |
| Season 7 | 8 | October 24, 2011 | December 12, 2011 |
| Season 8 | 8 | October 29, 2012 | December 17, 2012 |
| Season 9 | 9 | October 28, 2013 | December 16, 2013 |
| Season 10 | 8 | October 27, 2014 | December 15, 2014 |
| Season 11 | 8 | October 26, 2015 | December 14, 2015 |
| Season 12 | 8 | October 24, 2016 | December 12, 2016 |
| Season 13 | 8 | October 23, 2017 | December 11, 2017 |
| Season 14 | 8 | October 29, 2018 | December 17, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
U Asked! In an action-packed, bumper-scraping, car-crashing special one-hour presentation, host and writer of Canada's Worst Driver, Andrew Younghusband, revisits the past seven seasons and answers the most frequently asked questions about the hit show. |
October 28, 2012 |
| 2 |
Remember... With eight people thus far named "Canada's Worst Driver" over the eight seasons and several more who did not graduate, the producers bring back nine of the worst drivers thus far, one who will be named Canada's Worst Driver Ever. |
October 21, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 For the first episode we are introduced to the eight driver's and the people who nominated them for the show. As well as the the team of experts assigned to help make each person a better driver. The challenges included the drive to the Rehab Centre and Stopping. |
October 2, 2005 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In episode two the learning process begins with a challenge on how to handle a car, by using a sunroof and a tank of water. The wetter you were the worse you did. Next challenge was parallel parking with a twist it had to be done with a fire hose simulating rain. The last challenge of the show was night driving through an obstacle course. |
October 2, 2005 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 With one driver gone an seven left episode three starts off a little backwards or should I say reverse. Challenge number one of the show is reversing when confronted by a tractor on a one way street. This challenge gives the drivers a jump start on the second challenge of the day which is there knowledge and the mechanics of the 3 point turn. The last challenge is a fun one it’s called “Eye of the Needle”. The contestants have to drive at 60 km/h or above in a straight trying not to hit any boxes on either side of there car. |
October 10, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 A new wave of Canada's worst drivers arrived! |
October 16, 2006 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Our new candidates to Canada's worst driver title have to face challenges involving parallel parking, lane control, and reversing. Has anyone improved enough to graduate from the Driver's Rehabilitation Centre? |
October 23, 2006 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 In this episode of Canada's worst drivers, the candidates are going back to the basic of driving and have to learn road sign recognition and reversing in a straight line. |
October 30, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rock Bottom Another eight dangerous, yet licensed, drivers are brought to the Driver Rehabilitation Center. Who will be declared Canada's Worst Driver for 2007? |
October 29, 2007 |
| 2 |
Car Confidential The only thing they have to fear is fear itself...and each other. |
November 5, 2007 |
| 3 |
Cool Bus Parallel parking? No problem! Parallel parking a school bus? Ummmmmmm.... |
November 12, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guilty As Charged A new group of dangerous drivers come to the Driver Rehabilitation Center to try and work out their personal driving issues and avoid being named Canada's Worst Driver. |
October 27, 2008 |
| 2 |
Big Manoeuvres This week, the nominees learn to handle a large delivery truck, how to corner on ice and how to parallel park on an actual city street. |
November 3, 2008 |
| 3 |
The Urge to Merge The nominees find themselves being tested on a basic driving skill: merging in traffic. However, when the nation's worst drivers are involved, anything can happen. |
November 10, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Basic Training Eight of the country's most appalling drivers and their nominators begin the rehabilitation process by first driving to The Rehab Centre, situated at an undisclosed Ontario military location. This year's drivers begin their Basic Training with some skills evaluation. Our Basic Assessment Challenge reveals a dreadful lack of even the most fundamental driving abilities in all of the candidates. Our group of experts considers this bunch to be the worst group of drivers we've ever had at the Driver's Rehabilitation Centre, and it's anybody's guess at this point as to who ultimately will be branded Canada's Worst Driver. |
October 26, 2009 |
| 2 |
Standard Manoeuvres This episode, our bad drivers must use the eyes in the back of their heads. Their mission: to shoulder check successfully without causing a crash. The Basic Training continues as our 8 hazardous drivers head off to see the doctor who puts their eyesight, reflexes and mental agility put to the test. Later, the pressure rises as the drivers attempt to drive and Parallel Park a stick shift vehicle in our off-road course - without stalling. That's the idea anyway. Finally, they take on the infamous Reverse Figure 8 challenge, only this year they will be driving ALL their fellow participants around in a limousine. One driver graduates after showing significant improvement and our experts continue to watch closely to determine who will be Canada's Worst Driver. |
November 2, 2009 |
| 3 |
Head to Head Combat With such a poor showing at the first reverse challenge, the remaining 7 drivers attempt another reversing challenge. This time they will be going head to head around a tricky Reverse Figure 8. Next, our drivers attempt to decipher the meaning of road signs. You'll be amazed at some of the answers! Later, it's tight manoeuvring as they attempt to move a car laterally in our S-turn Challenge. Finally, our drivers put the pedal to the medal as they demonstrate their driving abilities - or lack there of - in the infamous Eye of the Needle Challenge. Our driving experts quickly realize that basic manoeuvring is not a strong point for Canada's Worst Drivers. One driver is sent home and the experts continue to scrutinize as the search continues for Canada's Worst Driver. |
November 9, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ready, Set, Go! The newest batch of bad drivers arrive near the town of Dunnvlle, Ontario to begin the process of determining who is Canada's Worst Driver for this season. |
October 25, 2010 |
| 2 |
Driving Blind The nominees learn how to back up a recreational vehicle and check their blindsides while driving down a course. |
November 1, 2010 |
| 3 |
Up in Smoke Nominees participate in challenges that involve a teeter totter for cars and a braking in a tight corner. One nominee gets bogged down in a mud pit in an outdoor challenge. |
November 8, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Take Off, Eh! Eight of the country's most appalling drivers and their nominators begin by safely driving to The Rehab Centre. Once they arrive, their driving education commences. This year's drivers begin their rehabilitation with some skills evaluation. Our Basic Assessment Challenge reveals a dreadful lack of even the most fundamental driving abilities in all of the candidates. Our group of experts is astonished and considers this bunch to be the worst group of drivers we've ever had at the Driver's Rehabilitation Centre. It's anybody's guess at this point as to who ultimately will be named Canada's Worst Driver. |
October 24, 2011 |
| 2 |
Use Your Mirrors, Eh? The country's most awful drivers and their nominators begin by carrying out the simplest of tasks in our Hilly Rails challenge, This task involves attempting to drive in a straight line... driving forwards and then backwards along rails lined up over a shallow water drop. Next, the drivers keep an eye on where they want to go -- and head to the infamous Eye of the Needle Challenge. Finally, the remaining drivers all pile into a bus and tackle the Reverse Figure Eight Challenge. All of the candidates think they know the technique, but learning to use side mirrors may prove to be more difficult than it looks. One driver graduates after showing an improvement and our experts continue to watch closely to determine who will be Canada's Worst Driver. |
October 31, 2011 |
| 3 |
Dangerous Driving The remaining drivers start by quickly becoming distracted behind the wheel and learn how dangerous distracted driving can really be. It becomes quite clear that old habits need to change. Next, our drivers are paired-up and tackle the Head-to-Head Challenge. The race is on to see who understands the S-Turn. It is a challenge that is going to be double the fun and double the frustration. Finally, the drivers race down the track and are required to check their blind spot to succeed in this task. Checking their blind spot remains to be challenging for some of our abysmal drivers. It's anybody's guess at this point as to who ultimately will be branded Canada's Worst Driver. |
November 7, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Here They Come... Eight of the country's most appalling drivers and their nominators begin by safely driving to The Rehab Centre. Once they arrive at the rehabilitation centre, their driving education will commence. |
October 29, 2012 |
| 2 |
Look Out! Driver training is well underway and eight of the country's most appalling drivers and their nominators begin by being paired up and tackle the Reverse Head-to-Head Challenge. |
November 5, 2012 |
| 3 |
Look Where You Want to Go Only seven drivers remain at the Rehab Centre and our drivers begin by all boarding a school bus together as they each take turns attempting to manoeuver the giant school bus around a figure eight track. |
November 12, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 |
Remember... Host Andrew Younghusband introduces each of the returning drivers through a review of their performances in their original appearances. At the end of the episode, he briefly outlines the challenges that they will face. He also restates his personal belief that Angelina is Canada's Worst Driver Ever, though says that he is willing to be proven wrong. |
October 21, 2013 |
| 1 | They're Back! | October 28, 2013 |
| 2 | Where's Your Blind Spot? | November 4, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Rehab... For the past nine seasons host Andrew Younghusband has tackled the hazards of winter driving, adapted high-performance tips from the racetrack, and manouvered through big city gridlock. And now, for Season 10, CANADA’S WORST DRIVER contends with the most rampant challenge on the roads today: Distracted driving. |
October 27, 2014 |
| 2 |
Crash, Bang, Boom! The nominees for Canada's Worst Driver tackle a series of driving challenges in the hope of getting their keys back and leaving the Driver Rehabilitation Centre. |
November 3, 2014 |
| 3 |
What Just Happened? With Ian Brannan being named perhaps surprisingly the first graduate of the season - he being so named because he recognized the bad driving choices he was making - there are seven nominees left at the Drivers' Rehabilitation Centre. The panel believes the distracted driving demonstration is more important now than ever with cell phone use causing driving accidents being on the rise. Four of the remaining nominees are addicted to their cell phone while driving, another who would use it if his passengers would allow it, and another whose distraction is eating and drinking while ... |
November 10, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ready, Set, Go! Nine drivers and their nominators take on the first of many challenges to determine which of them is Canada's Worst Driver. |
October 26, 2015 |
| 2 |
Left Right - Red Green Contestants tackle a series of driving challenges, including the Head-To-Head Reverse, the Ride the Rails and checking blind spots. |
November 2, 2015 |
| 3 | Turtle! Turtle! | November 9, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Eight dismal drivers and their nominators set out for the Driver Rehabilitation Centre and take on the first of many challenges to determine which of them is Canada's Worst Driver |
October 24, 2016 |
| 2 |
Check, Check! The nominees for Canada's Worst Driver tackle a series of driving challenges in the hope of getting their keys back and leaving the Driver Rehabilitation Centre. |
October 31, 2016 |
| 3 | What Just Happened? | November 7, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | It All Begins Now... | October 23, 2017 |
| 2 | Look Here. Look There. | October 30, 2017 |
| 3 | Threading the Needle... | November 6, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start Your Engines! | October 29, 2018 |
| 2 | Look Where You Wanna Go | November 5, 2018 |
| 3 | Check. Check. | November 12, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Discovery |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2005 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday |