jPod

jPod

  • 2008
  • 1 Seasons
  • 13 Episodes
  •  7.2  (5)
  •   Ended

jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00. On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest. The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.

jPod
Seasons
Colony Collapse Disorder
13. Colony Collapse Disorder
April 11, 2008
The same glitch that created jPod causes it to break up.
Steve Leaves
12. Steve Leaves
April 04, 2008
Bree joins John Doe on his quest to rescue Carol from from his mother's lesbian commune.
Senseless Prom Death
11. Senseless Prom Death
March 28, 2008
The Podsters decide to throw Kaitlin a prom.
The Betty and Veronica Syndrome
10. The Betty and Veronica Syndrome
March 14, 2008
The Podsters have their first meeting with the new heroin-addicted Steve.
Fine China
9. Fine China
March 07, 2008
Ethan and Cowboy are detained in Beijing when 50 bags of heroin are found in their luggage.
The Last Shot
8. The Last Shot
February 29, 2008
Ethan passes out invitations to the Jarlewski Annual Chuckshot.
SpriteQuest
7. SpriteQuest
February 22, 2008
After Steve goes missing the Podsters get a new boss.
The Hero's Journey
6. The Hero's Journey
February 15, 2008
The Podsters get a visit from Kaitlin's old flame.
Crappy Birthday To You
5. Crappy Birthday To You
February 08, 2008
It is Bree's Birthday. Steve wants "The Birthday Song" put into BoardX. Jim tries to get on a Hong Kong TV show that airs videos of North Americans doing stupid stuff.
Feed The Need
4. Feed The Need
January 29, 2008
The Podsters get a visit from John Doe's mother.
Emo-tion Capture
3. Emo-tion Capture
January 22, 2008
Ethan faces off against Kaitlin in the motion capture studio.
A Fine Bro-Mance
2. A Fine Bro-Mance
January 15, 2008
Ethan discovers some unwanted house guests in his apartments.
I Love Turtles
1. I Love Turtles
January 08, 2008
Ethan deals with production concerns and his father's new career.
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jPod is a comedic television series based on Douglas Coupland’s novel of the same name. It premiered on CBC Television on January 8, 2008. Starting with the fifth episode, the show began airing Fridays at 9:00. On April 4, 2008, it was announced that the CBC had cancelled the show because of low ratings. However, all but one of the remaining episodes aired. The cancellation of jPod sparked a fan-led protest. The show's opening title theme is Flutter by Bonobo. Produced by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions for the CBC, jPod was created by Douglas Coupland and Michael MacLennan. Coupland also co-wrote many of season one’s episodes.
  • Premiere Date
    January 08, 2008
  • Rating
    7.2  (5)