An American in Canada

2003•30m

Comedy

Jake Crewe is an American television news host who is forced, after beating up his station manager, to accept a job in Calgary, Alberta as the host of the lowest-rated morning news program in the city.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 28, 2003

Last Aired

January 30, 2004

Networks

CBC Television

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

The Bare Naked Lady

Air date: 2003-02-28

E2

The Order of Canada

Air date: 2003-03-07

E3

Dirty Kwebeck

Air date: 2003-03-14

E4

Call Me Dr. Ken

Air date: 2003-03-28

E5

True North Strong and Almost Free

Air date: 2003-04-04

E6

To the Good Ol' USA

Air date: 2003-04-04

Cast

Matthew Ferguson

Matthew Ferguson

Derrick

Rick Roberts

Rick Roberts

Jake Crewe

Stewart Francis

Stewart Francis

Dennis Macilvane

Helene Joy

Helene Joy

Judy Surgick

Robin Brûlé

Robin Brûlé

Mara

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