Storyline

A humourous and satirical journey into the world of Canadian national politics.

First Aired

2014-01-05
Last Aired

2014-02-03
Creator
Genre

Comedy, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CBC Television

Keywords:

politics

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Season 1

1. Here's the Deal

Daniel Addison, head speech writer for the Leader of the Opposition catches his girlfriend and her bos...More

Daniel Addison, head speech writer for the Leader of the Opposition catches his girlfriend and her boss in flagrante delicto so decides to return to academe. But his freedom comes with a price.Less

45mins 2014-01-05

2. Running to Lose

Daniel Addison sets his bargain in motion and engages the help of Muriel Parkinson to endorse Angus Mc...More

Daniel Addison sets his bargain in motion and engages the help of Muriel Parkinson to endorse Angus McLintock as the candidate for Cumberland-Prescott. The election is announced and plotting begins.Less

45mins 2014-01-06

3. Raise a Little Hell

George Quimby is on the campaign trail creating one disaster after another. The 2Petes produce a campa...More

George Quimby is on the campaign trail creating one disaster after another. The 2Petes produce a campaign video for Angus. Daniel continues with his web of deceit, forgets his first date with Lindsay.Less

45mins 2014-01-13

4. You Had an Option, Sir

Daniel begs forgiveness from Lindsay. Quimby prepares for the debates. The Angus campaign is in full s...More

Daniel begs forgiveness from Lindsay. Quimby prepares for the debates. The Angus campaign is in full swing at the Seniors Home. Eric Cameron is caught in a compromising situation.Less

45mins 2014-01-20

5. Going Brogue

The Quimby team is thrilled with Daniel who continues his own damage ctrl plan for Cameron, impressing...More

The Quimby team is thrilled with Daniel who continues his own damage ctrl plan for Cameron, impressing Lindsay and adding to his guilt. Angus disappears and campaign team discovers Daniel's deception.Less

45mins 2014-01-27

6. Just Watch Me

Election time. Daniel confesses to Muriel, Lindsay and the campaign team. Angus concludes his celebrat...More

Election time. Daniel confesses to Muriel, Lindsay and the campaign team. Angus concludes his celebrations, with promises and returns home to unexpected news.Less