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jPod

CBC · English · 2008–2008

Season: 1
Episodes: 13
Follower: 1

The jPod universe chronicles the amoral, lighthearted and often shocking lives of five 'Podsters.' Set in an isolated work area inside the global headquarters of video gaming giant, Neotronic Arts, Ethan Jarlewski (David W. Kopp; Stargate-SG-1, Psych) and four co-worker pals are bureaucratically marooned in the basement all because of the Y2K virus and the simple fact that their surnames begin with the letter 'J.' The Podsters' lives are far from normal and they routinely deal with dim-witted bosses, sexual…

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Season 113 episodes · 2008

Episode 1 · 9 Jan 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
I Love Turtles
The jPOD staff is profiled via self-introduction videos.
Episode 2 · 16 Jan 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
A Fine Bro-Mance
Ethan searches for his brother, Greg (Peter Benson), who he suspects is involved in human trafficking after Ethan and Kaitlin find 20 illegal Asian refugees in his apartment.
Episode 3 · 23 Jan 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
Emo-tion Capture
Ethan competes with Kaitlin to create a violent action sequence for a game, and the winner receives an expensive pair of sneakers.
Episode 4 · 30 Jan 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
Feed the Need
A healthy cola is crafted; Kaitlin thinks Ethan hit a clown; John Doe's mother surfaces; Jim records a voice-over.
Episode 5 · 9 Feb 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
Crappy Birthday to You
Bree's 29th birthday heralds a meeting with the "Birthday Song" composer, who cruelly but accurately profiles the staff; photos of Jim and Kam Fong dancing affect Carol.
Episode 6 · 16 Feb 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
The Hero's Journey
On a research trip for a movie, Jim visits a biker's house with Carol, who hopes to gain a marijuana connection; Kevin becomes a hero right as Ethan finds the nerve to ask Kaitlin out.
Episode 7 · 23 Feb 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
SpriteQuest
Steve vanishes; Jim invites Carol on a garden trip hosted by the Vancouver Swing Society; Steve's replacement is discovered to be a code thief.
Episode 8 · 1 Mar 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
The Last Shot
Ethan distributes invitations for a family tradition in which an animal must be shot in the wild to provide meat for the celebration; Kaitlin's boyfriend intrudes on the festivities; the biker Carol shot by accident turns vengeful.
Episode 9 · 8 Mar 2008 · 01:00 · 60 min
Fine China
A trip to Beijing goes awry for Ethan and Cowboy after heroin is discovered in their luggage; Carol allows Kam Fong to film an adult movie in their home.
Episode 10 · 15 Mar 2008 · 00:00 · 60 min
The Betty and Veronica Syndrome
Steve fails to impress the staff; Bree solicits a favor from Cowboy; Ethan must choose between two women who are friends.
Episode 11 · 29 Mar 2008 · 00:00 · 60 min
Senseless Prom Death
The staff stages a prom for Kaitlin; things disappear from Cowboy's desk; Jim seeks fame as a screenwriter; Carol makes an exit.
Episode 12 · 5 Apr 2008 · 00:00 · 60 min
Steve Leaves
Jim discovers Steve's corpse in the driveway; Carol's look is modified for her stay at Freedom's compound; John Doe and Bree venture to save Carol from Freedom.
Episode 13 · 12 Apr 2008 · 00:00 · 60 min
Colony Collapse Disorder
The staff ponders the future after a mainframe glitch threatens to dissolve the company.