All seasons of Corner Gas are available on DVD. The sixth and last season wrapped up its run on the CTV Television Network on April 13th, 2009 with the episode "You've Been Great, Goodnight".
Season 1
"Ruby Reborn" | January 22, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
Lacey Burrows moves from the bustling metropolis of Toronto, Ontario to the small farming community of Dog River, Saskatchewan when she inherits her aunt's coffee shop, which is connected to Corner Gas, run by Brent Leroy. Lacey also meets Brent's parents, Emma and cantankerous Oscar, police officers Davis and Karen; Wanda, and Hank, the local idiot and Brent's best friend. Lacey's renovations on the coffee shop are met with disapproval from Hank until Brent intervenes. |
"Tax Man" | January 29, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
When a tax man comes to audit Corner Gas, Oscar and Hank plot to humiliate the auditor. Unfortunately for them, Emma's excellent record-keeping throws the whole operation into chaos and Hank learns you shouldn't carry out a humiliation plan after you've been drinking. Meanwhile, Lacey's approach to selling coffee doesn't fly with Davis. |
"Pilates Twist" | February 4, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Lacey offers free Pilates classes but the town is strangely hostile to the idea. Brent and Hank wear the same shirt, so Hank comes up with a way of making sure they never steal each other's fashion thunder again. Oscar takes steps to avoid being buried in a cheap looking coffin. |
"Oh Baby!" | February 11, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Henry Sarwer-Foner - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
In an effort to impress Lacey, Brent agrees to babysit Wanda's troubled six-year-old, Tanner, and the town takes an unusual interest in the outcome. Lacey comes to Brent's rescue but not for the reasons Brent thinks. Oscar tries not to destroy the gas station in Brent's absence and Hank deals with his own disturbing memory of babysitting Tanner. |
"Grad '68" | February 18, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Rob W. King - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
A poorly spray-painted "Grad 68" on the Dog River water tower has been an eyesore for years. But when Karen makes it her mission to crack the graffiti cold case, she finds many of the locals united in a conspiracy of silence. Brent throws Dog River into chaos when he changes Corner Gas' bathroom signs. And when Lacey's column is rejected by the Howler, she becomes desperate to be published. |
"World's Biggest Thing" | February 25, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt
Hank thinks Dog River should put up a big object as a tourist magnet but the town can't decide on what until Helen, Fitzy's grandmother, comes up with an idea with an unfortunate double meaning. Oscar thinks Lacey has a crush on him and she tries to find a way to let him down gently. |
"All My Ex's Live in Toronto" | March 3, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Henry Sarwer-Foner - Written by: Mark Farrell
When Lacey's ex-fiancé from Toronto comes to visit, the people of Dog River take matters into their own hands to protect Lacey from her past. Emma uses strong-arm tactics to get Oscar to the doctor. Karen gets to know her billy stick and just about everyone gets a tour of the Police station's new interrogation room. |
"Cousin Carl" | March 10, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Rob W. King - Written by: Chris Finn
Brent's successful cousin Carl, now working in England, comes back to visit Dog River and everyone seems to love him except for Brent. At the town's talent show, Brent's dislike of Carl is justified. Davis' love of puppetry turns sour after the talent night and Oscar tries to get a refund for his old beer bottles. |
"Cell Phone" | March 17, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Paul Mather
When Brent gets a new cell phone, Davis is determined to keep up with him. Lacey tries to join Dog River's Chamber of Commerce and proving she has community spirit, tries to prevent a historic landmark from being torn down, not realizing there might be a good reason for it. Oscar develops a passion for a claw machine and stuffed toys. |
"Comedy Night" | March 24, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Mark Farrell - Written by: Brent Butt, Mark Farrell, Paul Mather
Brent develops a grudge for an out-of-town comedian who performs at a comedy night in Dog River. Hank though, is star struck with the guy and arranges to be the M.C. Unfortunately, Hank gets a little carried away after Lacey gives him a crash course in heckler management. The women's book club expands its reading list when they recruit a man. |
"Hook, Line and Sinker" | March 31, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell, Paul Mather, Iain MacLean
Karen and Hank go on a fishing trip together and she learns that he's a different person when he fishes. Brent and Lacey engage each other in a battle of wits with the help of the new roadside sign. Oscar tries to prove that his memory is as good as it ever was, prompting Brent and the whole town to have a little fun at his expense. |
"Face Off" | April 21, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
The Dog River hockey team, the Riverdogs, find out that their goalie, Brent, feels unappreciated and is considering playing for a rival team. With no coach, Lacey steps up and helps the team play one of their best games ever. Emma pressures Oscar to get rid of his clunker of a car, but Oscar insists that the car's fine and the only clunker is Emma. |
"I Love Lacey" | April 28, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt, Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
On their way to the Grey Cup in Regina, the gang hits a few snags. Emma gets physical with a cashier while shopping with Wanda. Oscar and Hank visit Oscar's crazy old buddy who has a surprise for them. Karen and Davis try to buy tickets from a scalper. Brent realizes there may be more to his relationship with Lacey than he thought. |
Season 2
"The Brent Effect" | October 5, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
Lacey tries to work out where she and Brent stand after the Grey Cup incident. Karen launches a full investigation after reports of gunfire around town, only to discover it may be an inside job. Hank suckers Oscar into buying his old outboard motor, using money he stole from Emma. |
"Wedding Card" | October 12, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Brent is shocked to find out his parents never married but Oscar and Emma are talked into a splashy nuptial ceremony by an unlikely wedding planner. Hank disputes Brent's ownership of a Darryl Sittler rookie card he claims Brent unfairly won when they were kids. Lacey makes it her mission to help Oscar with a problem he's not aware that he has. |
"Smell of Freedom" | October 19, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Paul Mather & Kevin White
Davis regains his sense of smell in a freak but fortuitous accident. It's a beautiful new world, until the smell of his fellow officer proves too much. Brent realizes just how little he knows about his fellow Dog Riverites and scrabble champ Lacey is challenged by an unlikely wordsmith. |
"Whataphobia" | October 26, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
Lacey's birthday party is ruined when her deepest fear reveals itself, but it turns out everyone in town has his or her own unique fear, except Wanda. Brent and Hank determine to discover what freaks her out. Oscar tries to prove to Emma that he can cook, and Hank and Lacey prove to be bad liars. |
"Lost and Found" | November 2, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Paul Mather & Kevin White
With some grunt work ahead at his cousin's farm, Hank is desperate to call in a favour from Brent to help him. But Brent doesn't owe him any favours and he's going to make sure it stays that way. Brent enlists Lacey's help, only to find out that in a favour war, you have to choose your allies carefully. Karen drives everybody crazy with her new Hacky-Sack and Oscar is thrilled to collect junk, but Emma isn't. |
"Poor Brent" | November 9, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Brent buys a big-screen TV but circumstances lead his friends to believe he's broke. Lacey buys handmade jewelry from Wanda and finds you can put a price on friendship. Oscar and Emma engage in a battle of petty revenge after Oscar criticizes Emma for never putting the lid back on the sugar bowl. |
"Hero Sandwich" | November 23, 2004 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
Lacey's new sandwich becomes a little too popular. A spike in traffic convinces Mayor Fitzy to install a traffic light. To pay for it he orders Karen and Davis to crack down on jaywalkers. Hank and Oscar engage in civil disobedience as Brent tries to calm everyone. Wanda is excited to get a tattoo until Emma offers to help her design it. |
"Security Cam" | November 30, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Trent Carlson - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
When Brent installs a security camera at Corner Gas, he isn't prepared for the private moments caught on tape. Two unlikely conspirators hatch a plan to deal with the camera, and Hank sees the chance to fulfill a lifelong dream when Davis gets a new stun gun. Oscar and Emma's romantic getaway falls short of expectations. |
"Bingo Night" | December 7, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
At bingo night, Wanda steps in after the regular bingo caller takes a tumble. She's a hit with everyone except Emma who takes drastic steps to restore her winning streak. Lacey learns that her home-made cookies can't compete with the "road cookies" Brent sells at Corner Gas. Karen is temporarily suspended from the police force and spends her days hanging out with Brent leaving Hank feeling left out. |
"Mosquito Time" | December 14, 2004 | ||
Directed by: Trent Carlson - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Mosquitoes hit the town hard and only Hank seems unaffected. Lacey finally gets a chance to participate in a genuine Dog River activity by contributing to the town's less than impressive time capsule. Oscar goes back to work at Corner Gas which irritates Wanda, puzzles Emma and sends Brent running to the Ruby. |
"Hurry Hard" | January 17, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
A schism in the Leroy family curling team sees Brent and Oscar skipping different rinks. When a local senior's hip replacement creates a shortage of female curlers, Lacey finds herself the hottest rookie prospect in the league. Karen is put in charge of safeguarding Dog River's famed curling trophy, the Clavet Cup, which turns out to be harder than she thought. |
"An American in Saskatchewan" | January 24, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Hank acts as goodwill ambassador to Bill, a savvy American who visits Dog River, but isn't the best choice. A new ATM machine at the Liquor store draws a loyal following, leaving Lacey to wonder where all her customers have gone. |
"Pandora's Wine" | February 7, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Paul Mather & Kevin White
Lacey brings an expensive wine to dinner at the Leroy's which moves Oscar and Emma's tastes into a bracket they can't afford. Hank wins a small sum in the lottery but imagines everyone is treating him differently. Despite warnings from Brent and Wanda, Karen makes the mistake of talking Davis into getting new boots. |
"Doc Small" | February 14, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Lacey gets the job of convincing a doctor to set up shop in town but the doctor finds Dog River overwhelming. With Hank needing a place to crash, he goes through a series of hosts. A hundred dollar bill provides Brent with many freebies when no one can make change for it. |
"Rock On!" | February 21, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Wendy Hopkins - Written by: Brent Butt & Chris Finn
Brent, Hank and Wanda resurrect their old high school rock band Thunderface. The local bar owner is thrilled but not for the reasons the band thinks. Davis takes an unusual interest in Oscar's claim that a famous country and western singer stole his song. And civic-minded Lacey uncovers the dark secret behind Dog River's name. |
"Air Show" | March 14, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Wendy Hopkins - Written by: Paul Mather & Kevin White
A nearby airshow excites the locals but Lacey's initial ambivalence gets her into trouble which she tries to remedy with the help of the Snowbirds. With Corner Gas under repairs, Hank's new corn stand sees success. Mayor Fitzy orders Karen and Davis to patrol the town on bikes but Karen is oddly reluctant. |
"Slow Pitch" | March 21, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
The Corner Gas Guzzlers meet Wes' "Wild Ones" in a softball game which a wager turns into a fierce competition. The Guzzlers face disqualification if Lacey doesn't show up in time and coach Oscar sows confusion. Davis and Karen deal with their teammates pretending their drinks are non-alcoholic while Hank breaks in a new glove. |
"Harvest Dance" | March 28, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt and Mark Farrell
Dog River's annual Harvest Dance is quickly approaching. Hank has found a date, an attractive girl named Heather, but the town doesn't approve of her. Brent and Oscar plan their excuses to not eat Emma's jelly salad. Still feeling she doesn't fit in, Lacey discovers her inability to lie helps nearly everyone, especially Karen and Davis. |
Season 3
"Dress for Success" | September 19, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
Brent starts behaving differently when Wanda wears a skirt to work. Oscar and Hank invest imaginary money in the stock market and Emma comes to the rescue when Lacey's dishwasher breaks down. |
"Key to the Future" | September 26, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
Hank dreams he can predict the future which Wanda and Brent have fun with until one of the predictions comes true for Wanda. Lacey decides to fix the town's pothole under Oscar's misguidance and Davis and Karen learn where you should never leave your keys. |
"Dog River Vice" | October 3, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Brent Butt & Paul Mather
Brent gives up drinking coffee in a competition with Emma who gives up knitting. Davis and Karen start a ride-along program that becomes a little too popular and Hank is at the mercy of his new electronic organizer. |
"Will and Brent" | October 10, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Brent Butt & Kevin White
Oscar and Emma become suspicious of Brent when he encourages them to get a will. Brent does damage control, but not before his parents make sure Brent's inheritance is more punishment than reward. The town takes a surprising shine to Karen and Davis' drinking and driving check stops but not Lacey's new bulletin board. |
"The Littlest Yarbo" | October 17, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
When a dog finds Hank's sunglasses, he's sure that it's TV's The Littlest Hobo, the fictional dog who helps those in trouble. Hank tries to prove his theory but can't outsmart the Hobo. Brent waffles on the designs for the new travel mugs for Corner Gas and The Ruby while Davis and Karen's status in Dog River is threatened when two firefighters show up in town. |
"Mail Fraud" | October 24, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Brent Butt & Kevin White
Brent's unusual vacation bothers Lacey causing her to interrupt it. Karen goes to great lengths to make sure Davis brings more than just napkins to the annual potluck and Oscar's experiments with email causes everyone problems. |
"Fun Run" | October 31, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Kevin White
Lacey and Wanda start a running group to train for a 10km fun run, but are thrown off when Brent joins. Hank takes his new crossing guard job too seriously and Oscar gets treated differently by everyone in town when he scams handicap plates for his car. |
"Trees a Crowd" | November 7, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Mark Farrell - Written by: Brent Butt & Paul Mather
Brent and Hank stumble across their old tree house, only to be intimidated by the new kids who've taken it over. Wanda escapes Davis' police custody with ease, Lacey's bad at Kung-fu and Oscar's in denial when an old friend shows up with lust in her eyes. |
"Picture Perfect" | November 14, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Mark Farrell - Written by: Brent Butt & Mark Farrell
When people make fun of Brent's old fashioned camera, he decides to go digital. But everyone except Brent figures out how to use the camera. A new trivia game at the hotel causes friction and Oscar's hatred of his neighbour's lawn ornaments comes back to haunt him. |
"Safety First" | November 21, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Karen has to come up with a colouring book about bike safety but she can't draw or write so Brent and Wanda help. Before long, artistic visions clash, with kid's bike safety being the biggest casualty. Hank learns he's a Libra, not a Virgo, forcing him to change his life to match his horoscope and Davis and Oscar get stuck on the Leroy's rooftop. |
"Hair Loss" | November 28, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Andrew Carr
When Lacey learns that Brent is paranoid about hair loss, she promises to help, but her solution makes him smell weird. Wanda buys a lamp at an estate auction and sparks a heated standoff at Corner Gas with Emma. Oscar develops a hunger for Lacey's magic tricks and Hank shows off his vast inexperience at fixing appliances. |
"Ruby Newsday" | December 5, 2005 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Mark Farrell & Andrew Carr
Lacey starts a coffee shop newsletter and invites Brent to draw the cartoons. Brent agrees, only to be slammed by Davis and Karen who see his cartoons as professional attacks. Hank comes up with a way for Lacey to rake in more tips at the Ruby, but when he's cut out of the profits, he gives his services to Corner Gas. Oscar's childhood dream of being a paperboy becomes a nightmare for Emma. |
"Merry Gasmas" | December 12, 2005 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt, Mark Farrell, Paul Mather, Kevin White
Brent must cope with Emma's plans for a traditional Christmas. Lacey decides to head home to Toronto but the weather forces her to take a route that won't get her there. The holiday spirit moves Hank to organize a gift drive for a needy family who seem oddly unappreciative and, Wanda struggles to buy the season's hottest toy for her son. |
"Friend of a Friend" | January 30, 2006 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Lacey's friend Connie comes to Dog River and is rude to everyone. Lacey is oblivious so Hank devises a plan to make it plain to her. Wanda and Brent try to keep a Corner Gas rewards card program from spiraling out of control and Davis thinks Karen would make a bad undercover cop. |
"Block Party" | February 20, 2006 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Paul Mather & Kevin White
It's Dog River's 100th birthday, and Hank wants to pay tribute by building a scale model of the town using Lego blocks. He demands perfection but when he runs out of Legos, he's forced to take desperate measures. Karen becomes a laughing stock when it's learned she excelled at a sport nobody knew existed and Wanda's campaign to keep people from celebrating her birthday is too successful. |
"Physical Credit" | February 27, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Brent and Lacey battle for the title of who can best keep a secret with Karen stuck in the crossfire. Wanda's angry and perplexed when she is turned down for a credit card especially when she finds out Hank was approved for the same card. Oscar coaches Davis to his physical peak, at least according to an old Canadian standard. |
"Telescope Trouble" | March 6, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Kevin White & Paul Mather
The door closer at Corner Gas breaks, so Brent takes Lacey's advice and hires her "door guy," Terry. However, teased for not being able to make the repairs himself, Brent vies to regain his masculinity. Wanda goes to great lengths to protect her new telescope and witness astronomical history while Oscar and Emma drive everyone crazy when they borrow an RV and camp in some unusual places. |
"Bean There" | March 13, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Brent Butt - Written by: Paul Mather & Andrew Carr
Dog River's children's play park is falling apart so Brent suggests a fundraiser to fix the place up, a jelly bean jar contest. The idea takes off, but when those in charge start cutting corners, an innocent jar of candy raises more anger than money. A convoy of truckers passing through town has Davis reliving trucker/cop movies, and Hank drags Wanda into a web of lies when he joins an exclusive club for people who own Lamborghinis. |
"Road Worthy" | March 20, 2006 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Paul Mather
Lacey seeks Brent's "guy knowledge" to help her buy a car while Davis and Karen experiment with snack foods to avoid stereotypes and expanding waist lines. Wanda takes the brunt of Emma's criticism for an anniversary gift she receives from Oscar. |
Season 4
"Hair Comes the Judge" | September 18, 2006 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt
Brent accepts the offer of a haircut from Karen who discovers that Emma is territorial about Brent. Hank promises to stain Lacey's deck but doesn't, forcing Lacey to get Wanda to act as judge. Davis is after Oscar to replace his car's loud muffler. |
"Dog River Dave" | September 25, 2006 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell
When a radio DJ starts impersonating Brent on his show, Brent tries to prove to the people of Dog River, especially Oscar, that it's not him. Lacey's upset when her new delivery service proves more popular than she'd like. Davis and Karen find out that their work-to-rule campaign is a lot more work than they thought. |
"Two Degrees of Separation" | October 2, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Paul Mather
Hank installs a new digital thermostat for Oscar and Emma, only to be drawn into their battle over the perfect temperature for the room. Karen makes Lacey regret disobeying a local yield sign. And when Davis puts up a security height sticker by the door of Corner Gas, Brent makes it his mission to figure out how tall Wanda is. |
"Just Brent and His Shadow" | October 9, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: David Storey
Brent and Lacey mentor a couple of high-school students in a job shadow program only to prove they are less than inspirational leaders. Hank gets a fondue pot and inadvertently upsets Davis, an avid fondue enthusiast. Emma, unnerved by a friend's recent divorce, decides to be nicer to Oscar with unexpected consequences for Wanda. |
"Demolition" | October 16, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Kevin White
Hank and Brent's plan to tear down a local barn is complicated when Oscar insists on getting involved. Davis, determined to become the Howler's "Newsmaker of the Year" hires Wanda to take photos of him on the job. Lacey is frustrated at Emma for having to continually re-manicure her nails. |
"Jail House" | October 23, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Brent Butt
In an effort to raise money for charity, Karen locks Davis in the jail cell and won't let him out until she has raised a thousand dollars, a challenge made difficult when Hank insists on keeping Davis company. Brent resists Lacey's attempt to spruce up Corner Gas. Wanda won't let a lack of know-how interfere with her attempt to fix Oscar and Emma's toilet. |
"I, Witness" | October 30, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Mark Farrell - Written by: Mark Farrell
Following a traumatic experience, Hank decides to live out his life-long dream of becoming a rodeo clown. Karen dreads giving a speech for the local police association on the subject of eyewitness testimony, and Wanda's help isn't helping. Oscar gives up on being Emma's bridge partner, leaving an unsuspecting Lacey to take his place. |
"Blog River" | November 6, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Mark Farrell - Written by: Paul Mather
Brent regrets convincing Hank to start a blog when he realizes that he's going to have to read it. When Lacey gets bummed out over a friend's recent success, the food at the Ruby goes downhill. Emma invites her to a BBQ but Lacey becomes too competitive with Oscar at horseshoes. Wanda helps Davis with his taxes with expensive results. |
"Outside Joke" | November 13, 2006 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Kevin White
When the police department gets a new global positioning unit, Brent realizes that Corner Gas may not be within Dog River. Soon, Brent's the outsider and Lacey is relishing her new insider status. Hank's new job as the garbage man has Oscar and Emma feeling their privacy is invaded. Karen tries to teach Davis how to pull off a proper practical joke. |
"One Piano, Four Hands" | November 20, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Rob Sheridan
Wanda's competitive nature comes out when she and Davis both sign up for piano lessons with Emma. Brent and Oscar do battle over a new air pump at Corner Gas. When Lacey breaks her arm, Hank tries to help her through the recovery process. Everyone in town seems eager to sign Lacey's cast except Karen. |
"Kid Stuff" | November 27, 2006 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Brent Butt
When Emma starts using Brent's old bedroom for sewing, she gives his old toys to Hank, causing Brent to feel sentimental. Oscar starts selling cookies door-to-door to make extra cash and has an eager assistant in Karen. Davis frustrates Lacey by trying to order off the kid's menu and Wanda gets folksy with the Corner Gas customers. |
"Mother's Day" | January 22, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Kevin White
After Brent forgets to buy a Mother's Day present for Emma but Hank does, he finds himself competing with Hank. Emma's anger allows Oscar to get away with nearly everything. Lacey and Davis see who can embarrass the other more by bringing up each other's inabilities. Karen and Wanda buy a hutch and have problems putting it together. |
"Census Sensibility" | January 29, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Paul Mather
When Oscar has to find a way to pay for Emma's damaged bushes, he becomes a census taker. The only problem is he's partnered with Hank, who would prefer to work alone. Wanda attempts to get Brent to sell energy bars and Lacey believes that Davis and Karen are secretly dating. |
"The Good Old Table Hockey Game" | February 5, 2007 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Mark Farrell
When Davis gets a table hockey game for the Police station, Brent and Karen show down to see who is the ultimate champion. Hank, in seeing how Brent is preparing for the series decides that maybe Karen is a better role model to follow. Lacey, thinking Emma is quite deserving of the award, decides to nominate her as a Distinguished Woman. |
"Lacey Borrows" | February 12, 2007 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Andrew Carr
When Karen thinks that she and Lacey are past the point of asking to borrow things, it becomes open season on each other's possessions. Oscar, Emma and Wanda are aghast that Brent has never seen a horror movie and set out to scare him into manhood. Hank starts wearing cargo pants that can hold everything anyone could ever need. |
"Potato Bowl" | February 19, 2007 | ||
Directed by: Brent Butt - Written by: Andrew Carr & Kevin White
When Wanda accidentally breaks Emma's famous potato bowl, the pressure is on for her to amend the situation. Hank tries to become a better story teller by making fun of Brent and Lacey. Oscar, Karen and Davis start their own fraternity club. |
"Seeing Things" | February 26, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell & Rob Sheridan
Brent decides to try different alternatives to glasses after he breaks them, something Wanda doesn't believe he's man enough to do. Hank's conversations with Emma produce a wealth of slogans which he pitches to Lacey, Davis and Karen. |
"Happy Campers" | March 5, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Paul Mather
Brent and Oscar have to take Davis on an annual camping trip Emma forces them to do, which complicates what they actually do each year. Hank has a once-in-a-lifetime good hair day and does his best to hold on to it. In an effort to prove to each other how difficult their jobs are, Lacey and Wanda decide to switch. |
"Gopher It" | March 12, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell
With the mayoral election approaching, Fitzy wants the citizens of Dog River to come up with ways to bring more tourism to town. Surprisingly, Hank has the best idea of all, but it soon changes everyone's lives, some for the better, and others for the worse. Or does it? |
Season 5
"Cable Excess" | September 24, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell
When Oscar complains that Dog River does not have enough local programming, ideas abound for the next great cable show and Brent is selected to choose which idea will be produced. Lacey, Emma and Wanda encounter some creative differences in their show planning, while Hank becomes the subject of Karen and Davis' new cop program. |
"Spin Cycle" | October 8, 2007 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Kevin White & Dylan Worts
Karen's attempt at group exercise turns out to be more than she bargained for when she meets the instructor. Wanda buys a new phone for Corner Gas which Brent enjoys not using while Oscar uses it too much. Emma puts together a calendar featuring the ladies of Dog River in the nude, which Lacey struggles with. |
"Whiner Takes All" | October 15, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Andrew Carr
Lacey thinks golfing with Brent and Hank will be all fun and games until a warning by Brent creates a competitive triangle. Oscar and Emma's new bed causes Emma to question her dreams. Karen is appalled when Davis accepts a free meal from Wanda in exchange for avoiding tickets. |
"Dark Circles" | October 22, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt
Hank tries to freak out the people of Dog River but a crop circle he didn't make appears. At the Leroy's, a paint job drives Oscar to move in with Davis who thinks he's divorcing Emma. Brent's new black work shirt changes his personality, which intrigues Lacey. |
"Wash Me" | October 29, 2007 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Norm Hiscock
Wanda's happy when her latest crush gives her his number. But her love life soon hinges on whether Hank washes his truck or not. Brent starts to question his sense of smell in front of Oscar and Emma, and Lacey gives the Ruby an artistic touch-up courtesy of Karen, whose drawings seem to appeal to everyone but Davis. |
"The Eight Samurai" | November 12, 2007 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Gary Pearson
Emma receives Dog River's gift from their twin-town in Japan, but loses it. The gift passes between members of the town who all find a different use for it. Brent reluctantly teams up with Lacey to help make the Ruby and Corner Gas more environmentally friendly. While filling in at the Hotel bar, Wanda attempts to become an advice-giving bartender. |
"Buzz Driver" | November 19, 2007 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Brent Butt
Oscar becomes a school bus driver but his strictness backfires on him. Hank attempts to make some money by advertising on his truck. Wanda becomes wired on an energy drink causing Brent and Emma to battle over getting Wanda to do chores. Karen is concerned Davis can't back her up after she easily knocks him out. |
"Classical Gas" | January 14, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Mark Farrell
The Leroys are visited by their former foster child, Jonathan, who has become a doctor in Kenya. Emma and Oscar's smothering of Jonathan becomes a problem that Brent helps him resolve. Wanda hides that she's poor at math by using her pupil, Karen. Lacey adds "classic" to items on the Ruby's menu, fooling Davis into eating dishes he normally wouldn't. |
"Game, Set and Mouse" | January 21, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt
When a mouse finds its way into Corner Gas, Oscar makes it his mission to capture and kill it which Davis tries to prevent. Karen and Emma compete to heal Wanda's injured back while Brent and Hank invent a new game that Lacey ruins. |
"Knit Wit of the Month" | January 28, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Norm Hiscock
To Wanda's dismay, Brent refuses to follow Lacey's example of employee recognition. She seeks appreciation at the Ruby only to find she can't live up to Lacey's expectations. Hank takes up knitting and hounds Emma to teach him a new stitch. Oscar takes over the senior's column in the Howler while Karen and Davis decide to help him to keep him off the streets. |
"Top Gum" | February 4, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Andrew Carr
Hank takes Lacey's old gumball machine and starts a business with Oscar which is soon rivalled by Karen. Brent takes over water divination from Emma to impress an admirer. Wanda takes being a real estate agent too seriously, selling a house to Lacey and Davis, who plan to flip it. |
"The J-Word" | February 11, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Gary Pearson
Davis and Karen have an adventure with the police cruiser's trunk. A psychic tells Lacey some unpleasant news about her future. Brent gets Oscar to stop saying his favorite word. Emma and Wanda try to organize a non-girly girls party. |
"Outside the Box" | February 18, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Mark Farrell
Hank and Davis fight against the building of a call center in town while Emma promotes it. Wanda starts crashing funerals with Oscar, and a sealed box at Lacey's obsesses Karen and Brent. |
"Contagious Fortune" | March 10, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Norm Hiscock & Dylan Worts
Lacey is suspicious about the illegal duplication of Dog River dollars when Oscar buys presents for Emma. Brent and Wanda panic over Hank's pinkeye and Karen is frustrated that Davis keeps copying her. |
"No Time Like the Presents" | March 17, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Kevin White
Karen and Davis bribe Oscar into telling them what Emma is getting them for Christmas. Lacey thinks that Wanda doesn't consider her a friend. Confusion ensues when Hank set his watch to Daylight Savings Time. |
"Coming Distractions" | March 31, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Norm Hiscock & Gary Pearson
Hank gets Brent and Davis to separately take him to see the latest blockbuster, Raptorman 2. Emma invites Lacey to join a women's club, even though Lacey has a feeling she might not fit in. Oscar gets a sidewalk put in front of his house and Karen is forced to protect it. |
"The Accidental Cleanist" | April 7, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Brent Butt - Written by: Andrew Carr
Karen and Davis discover Emma's cleaning habits follow a emotional trigger and get her to clean for them. Hank accidentally drops something through the cracks of the Ruby deck and discovers treasures underneath it. Brent donates money to the town and gets a legacy in return causing Oscar to feel overshadowed and get one too. |
"Bed and Brake Fast" | April 14, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Kevin White
With no room at the Hotel, Oscar starts up a bed & breakfast at the Leroy's without Emma's approval. Lacey is the winner of Hank's "Handyman For A Day" silent auction entry and Davis uses Brent's car as an unmarked vehicle. |
"Final Countdown" | April 21, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Kevin White & Norm Hiscock
It's half an hour before midnight when Brent turns 40. Wanda has planned an elaborate fireworks display that goes dangerously wrong when Oscar and Davis help out. Karen tries to keep the peace as Lacey and Emma duel over who should be baking Brent's cake. Brent's plans for the night go awry when he discovers that a bottle of vintage scotch he was saving has gone missing, thanks to Hank. |
Season 6
"Full Load" | October 13, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Brent Butt
When Brent enters a reluctant Lacey into an eating contest, it tarnishes his reputation and results in a very offended Davis. At the Leroy's, Emma's new MP3 player allows Oscar to get away with too much. Karen's auctioneering experience pits Hank and Wanda in a battle of vehicles. |
"Bend It Like Brent" | October 20, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Andrew Carr
Davis' decision to take on Brent and Lacey as the sponsors for his soccer team lands him in hot water with the players' parents. Too scared to drive, Karen enlists Hank's help. An old tape of Wanda doing television projects initially amuses Oscar and Emma until they find themselves satired. |
"Self-Serving" | October 27, 2008 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell
Brent implements self-service at Corner Gas but loses touch with his customers. Lacey's buffet at the Ruby has her customers working overtime. Wanda's quest to be the Rumour Queen proves disastrous for Karen and Emma, while Oscar and Davis compete to buy Hank's old laptop. |
"Meat Wave" | November 10, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Dylan Worts
Karen and Davis win a meat market draw, and Emma and Oscar take part in helping store their stash. Hank is put in a sticky situation when the air conditioner is broken at Corner Gas, and Lacey and Wanda take care of a lost electronic pet at the Ruby. |
"All That and a Bag of Chips" | November 17, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Norm Hiscock
In spite of Lacey and Davis' best efforts, Karen is labeled a thief when she forgets to pay for a muffin. Wanda tries to get inside Hank's head to figure out his new email password. Brent's culinary skills are put to the test to prove to Oscar and Emma that he is not a freeloader. |
"Good Tubbin'" | November 24, 2008 | ||
Directed by: Robert de Lint - Written by: Kevin White
Lacey's excited about Oscar and Emma's hot tub party until she discovers she is the only guest. Davis charms Dog River as their new safety mascot, until Karen dons the suit. Brent tries to discover where Hank is staying after damage to Hank's house leaves him homeless. |
"American Resolution" | January 12, 2009 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Mark Farrell
Karen, Hank, and Wanda's willpower is tested when they try to make one another break their New Year's resolutions. Davis tries to get out of making coffee at the Police station. Brent and Emma teach Oscar a thing or two about being a Canadian citizen. |
"Reader Pride" | January 19, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Norm Hiscock & Dylan Worts
Brent goes too far proving to Lacey and Hank that he's a true Roughriders fan. Davis enlightens Wanda to the unwritten rules of making mixed CDs, while Karen volunteers to read books at the Senior's Home which stirs Oscar's libido, causing problems for Emma. |
"Rock Stars" | January 26, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Brent Butt
When Brent decides to improve his guitar skills, his instructor makes him feel inadequate and leads Oscar into the path of his nemesis. Wanda secretly writes the horoscope for the Howler to her benefit. Hank tries to prove he's stronger than Emma after taking Karen's workout advice. |
"Shirt Disturber" | February 2, 2009 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Kevin White & Norm Hiscock
Brent is the boob on a trip to see his and Hank's favourite comic book artist. Lacey's donations to the thrift store make the perfect gifts for Karen to celebrate her recent promotion. Oscar and Emma's new home alarm system causes headaches for Davis. |
"Cat River Daze" | February 16, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Mark Farrell
Lacey sets out to save Dog River Days with the help (or hindrance) of Davis and Hank. Oscar and Karen go crazy over a cat and Brent fakes an injury to teach Wanda a lesson, ending up with a real injury in the process. |
"Super Sensitive" | February 23, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Jeff Beesley - Written by: Andrew Carr
Davis gets a lesson in sensitivity after Karen is offended by his blonde jokes. Brent and Lacey try to convince Hank that superstitions are fake and Wanda takes on Emma's identity at a gym and finds that becoming Emma is not as easy as she thought. |
"TV Free Dog River" | March 2, 2009 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Norm Hiscock & Dylan Worts
Emma keeps a watchful eye on the citizens of Dog River to ensure the town beats Wullerton in "Turn Off Your TV Week." Lacey and Oscar find a profitable way to break the rules and Karen and Davis hit the radio airwaves to help everyone cope. Brent finds a creative way to get through a week of no TV with the help of Hank and Wanda. |
"Queasy Rider" | March 9, 2009 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Kevin White
Wanda's new scooter brings a European flair to Dog River much to Brent's inconvenience. Lacey tricks Karen and Davis into helping her move. Hank's new greeting puts him in an awkward situation with Emma and annoys Oscar. |
"R2 Bee Too" | March 16, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Norm Hiscock
Jealous of Hank's new toy robot, Davis places an order online but is surprised when his robot arrives. Despite Emma's warning, Lacey's quest to expand Brent's culinary horizons turns him into a food critic from hell. Wanda suits up to help Oscar combat a beehive. |
"Crab Apple Cooler" | March 23, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Don McCutcheon - Written by: Andrew Carr
Brent and Hank decide to take a trip down memory lane stealing crab apples from a neighbour's yard. No one wants Oscar on their charades team, until he proves his skills. Davis and Wanda find reasons to write angry complaint letters to companies in hopes of getting free stuff. |
"Happy Career Day to You" | March 30, 2009 | ||
Directed by: Brent Butt - Written by: Kevin White & Dylan Worts
When Emma finds herself a substitute teacher at the elementary school, she asks Karen and Wanda to talk to the kids about their careers, causing tension to erupt. Lacey's attempt to make the Ruby more birthday friendly goes too far. Brent and Hank panic after they suspect Oscar has eaten a 30-year-old snack cake. |
"Get the F Off My Lawn" | April 6, 2009 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Norm Hiscock & Kevin White
Lacey and Davis are on the hunt after two of the letters on the Ruby's "CAFE" sign are blown off during a bad windstorm. Wanda's demands for more rights at Corner Gas lead to unexpected opportunities for Hank and more headaches for Brent. Oscar worries about Emma after Karen's pick in a jam contest. |
"You've Been Great, Goodnight" | April 13, 2009 | ||
Directed by: David Storey - Written by: Brent Butt & Kevin White
Brent's mysterious disappearances every Wednesday night has the whole town talking. When it is discovered he has been pursuing a lifelong dream that threatens to take him out of Dog River, everyone is forced to cope with the news. |