Series synopsis
Blackfly is a Canadian comedy television series that premiered on Global TV on January 4, 2001. It ended on March 15, 2002. It was created by Ron James. It stars Ron James, Colin Mochrie, Richard Donat and James Kee.
Who would have thought that Canadian history could be so much fun? Blackfly is set in the 18th century fur-trading post of Fort Simpson-Eaton and is a hysterical romp through the backwoods of Canada when the British ruled, the French explored, and beaver was king.
Premise
Who would have thought that Canadian history could be so much fun? Blackfly is set in the 18th century fur-trading post of Fort Simpson-Eaton and is a hysterical romp through the backwoods of Canada when the British ruled, the French explored, and beaver was king.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ron James as Benny 'Blackfly' Broughton
- Colin Mochrie as Corporal Entwhistle
- Richard Donat as Colonel Boyle
- James Kee as MacTavish
- Shauna Black as Lady Hammond
- Cheri Maracle as Misty Moon
- Lorne Cardinal as Chief Smack-Your-Face-In
- Marcel Jeannin as Ti-Jean / Dijon
Guest cast
- Cathy Jones as Sister 'Bad Betty' Bettina
- Patrick McKenna
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | January 4, 2001 | March 27, 2001 |
| Season 2 | 13 | November 25, 2001 | March 15, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Beaver Fever Beaver is the most sought-after animal in the land, and Blackfly plans to start a beaver farm with Corporal Entwhistle. All seems well when they manage to capture two beaver belonging to the Ojibway nations. When the natives find them missing, they threaten to burn down the fort, but Blackfly and Entwhistle save the day with some quick animal impressions. |
January 4, 2001 |
| 2 |
The Big Smoke A shortage of tobacco at the fort causes panic. When the voyageurs show up empty-handed, Blackfly and Entwhistle promise to find tobacco for Lady Hammond, who has become seriously addicted. The two men are desperately competing for her attention and travel to the dark side of the American Dream to get it! |
January 11, 2001 |
| 3 |
Fool's Gold There is a new dilemma at the fort… there is only one outhouse for all the inhabitants! As Blackfly and Entwhistle dig up more holes for the latrines, they find something that sends them both into a greedy frenzy! |
January 18, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Surprise Winter is closing in and Dijon won't be back until spring. Blackfly wants to do something nice for him and Lady Hammond suggests a surprise party; they're all the rage in London! Blackfly takes Dijon for a walk in the woods while the others prepare. They soon get lost but the Chief rescues them and takes them to his hut, deep in the woods. Tempers fray and cabin fever takes over when they’re storm-stayed and miss the party. |
November 25, 2001 |
| 2 |
Gone Native When Dijon discovers Entwhistle's wig and boots abandoned in the wilderness everyone but Blackfly believes he's dead. He and Dijon set out to look for Entwhistle and finally discover him alive and well in a native village. They want to take him back to the fort but now he'll only answer to the name Chief Pale Legs and he's more native than the natives! Dijon and Blackfly are flogged and taken prisoner for making fun of him. They manage to escape and return to the fort only to find it's been taken over by the Americans! |
December 2, 2001 |
| 3 |
Traitor Trader The commanders of several forts in the region have been murdered and Boyle fears for his life. In a comedy of errors Boyle thinks that a medicinal recipe Blackfly gave Dijon to cure a boil is actually a death threat. Dijon is arrested and while attempting to set things straight Blackfly manages to free Dijon, but finds himself sentenced to hang instead. |
December 9, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Global TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 4, 2001 |
| Last aired | March 15, 2002 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Thursday |