Based on Douglas Coupland's comedic novel, this series focuses on the misadventures, romances and schemes of a group of video game designers.
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.
I Love Turtles (Episode 1)
Writer: Douglas Coupland
Air date: 2008-01-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ethan deals with production concerns and his father's new career.
A Fine Bro-Mance (Episode 2)
Writer: Douglas Coupland
Air date: 2008-01-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ethan discovers some unwanted house guests in his apartments.
Emo-tion Capture (Episode 3)
Writer: Douglas Coupland
Air date: 2008-01-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ethan faces off against Kaitlin in the motion capture studio.
Feed The Need (Episode 4)
Writer: Douglas Coupland
Air date: 2008-01-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Podsters get a visit from John Doe's mother.
Crappy Birthday To You (Episode 5)
Writer: Sean Reycraft
Air date: 2008-02-08
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: 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.
The Hero's Journey (Episode 6)
Writer: J.B. Sugar
Air date: 2008-02-15
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Podsters get a visit from Kaitlin's old flame.
SpriteQuest (Episode 7)
Writer: Dennis Heaton
Air date: 2008-02-22
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: After Steve goes missing the Podsters get a new boss.
The Last Shot (Episode 8)
Writer: Daegan Fryklind
Air date: 2008-02-29
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ethan passes out invitations to the Jarlewski Annual Chuckshot.
Fine China (Episode 9)
Writer: Douglas Coupland
Air date: 2008-03-07
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ethan and Cowboy are detained in Beijing when 50 bags of heroin are found in their luggage.
The Betty and Veronica Syndrome (Episode 10)
Writer: Dennis Heaton
Air date: 2008-03-14
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Podsters have their first meeting with the new heroin-addicted Steve.
Senseless Prom Death (Episode 11)
Writer: Daegan Fryklind
Air date: 2008-03-28
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The Podsters decide to throw Kaitlin a prom.
Steve Leaves (Episode 12)
Writer: Michael MacLennan
Air date: 2008-04-04
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Bree joins John Doe on his quest to rescue Carol from from his mother's lesbian commune.
Colony Collapse Disorder (Episode 13)
Writer: Daegan Fryklind
Air date: 2008-04-11
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: The same glitch that created jPod causes it to break up.
