Storyline

Michael, a neurotic young man, sees his therapist David twice a week. David views Michael as an ideal guinea pig for the experimental psychiatric techniques he hopes will turn him into a bestselling pop psychology writer.

First Aired

2011-09-14
Last Aired

2011-12-06
Creator

Bob Martin
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CBC Television

Keywords:

psychiatrist therapy sitcom mental health professional

Stream and watch Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Season 1

1. Small Talk

David and Michael head to a shopping mall to tackle Michael's fear of small talk. David begins a passi...More

David and Michael head to a shopping mall to tackle Michael's fear of small talk. David begins a passionate affair with his editor.Less

22mins 2011-09-14

2. Unscripted Conversation

As part of the therapeutic process, David sends Michael off to a department store to talk to strangers...More

As part of the therapeutic process, David sends Michael off to a department store to talk to strangers. Things are so complicated with Sammy that David asks his publisher for a new editor.Less

22mins 2011-09-21

3. Vomiting

David is openly irritated that Michael is dating his receptionist Claire, especially since she knows a...More

David is openly irritated that Michael is dating his receptionist Claire, especially since she knows all about David's book. Will Claire keep his secret?Less

22mins 2011-09-27

4. Sleeping With People

Michael is terrified by the idea of spending a night with Claire. What if he snores?

Michael is terrified by the idea of spending a night with Claire. What if he snores?Less

22mins 2011-10-04

5. Bridges

Michael is seriously not ready to overcome his fear of bridges. Dr. Wasserman and Sammy push David to ...More

Michael is seriously not ready to overcome his fear of bridges. Dr. Wasserman and Sammy push David to tell Michael about the book.Less

22mins 2011-10-11

6. Trust

Who can Michael trust? His therapist has betrayed him and his girlfriend has known all along.

Who can Michael trust? His therapist has betrayed him and his girlfriend has known all along.Less

22mins 2011-10-18

7. Heights

David pushes Michael to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Michae...More

David pushes Michael to explore his fear of heights, putting more strain on their relationship. Michael forces himself to read David's book.Less

22mins 2011-10-25

8. Being Alone

David is frantic. Michael has disappeared. When he does turn up, Michael announces that there is anoth...More

David is frantic. Michael has disappeared. When he does turn up, Michael announces that there is another therapist in his life.Less

22mins 2011-11-01

9. Ridicule

Michael embarks on a new course of therapy with Judy, a well-being coach. She recommends David and Mic...More

Michael embarks on a new course of therapy with Judy, a well-being coach. She recommends David and Michael have a joint session to repair their relationship.Less

22mins 2011-11-08

10. Sweating

Michael thinks his sweating is disgusting. But nothing's as hot as the scathing review of David's book...More

Michael thinks his sweating is disgusting. But nothing's as hot as the scathing review of David's book.Less

22mins 2011-11-15

11. Failure

The review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him...More

The review hurts - a lot. David is successful in desensitizing Michael to the criticism by having him read it out loud, over and over again. The repetition has the opposite effect on David.Less

22mins 2011-11-29

12. Endings

After washing down sleeping pills with Scotch, David wakes up in the emergency ward. For Michael, the ...More

After washing down sleeping pills with Scotch, David wakes up in the emergency ward. For Michael, the successful elder abuse ad campaign means a promotion, more responsibility and more anxiety.Less