Tag: Season 1
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Corner Gas, Episode 13: I Love Lacey
The Writers – Brent Butt, Paul Mather, Mark Farrell Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Everyone has their own reason for not wanting to delve too deeply into the recollection of a trip to Regina to see the Grey Cup. Brent and Lacey walk up to the precipice, linger a touch, and then jet back to…
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Corner Gas, Episode 10: Comedy Night
The Writer – Paul Mather Director – Mark Farrell A brief synopsis – An out-of-town comedian steals Brent’s best story, which makes him foment a grudge. Hank is happy to be the M.C. for the local comedy night, and takes Lacey’s advice on handling hecklers a little too seriously. Brent ruins Lacey’s book club after she asks him…
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Corner Gas, Episode 9: Cell Phone
The Writers – Brent Butt, Mark Farrell, Paul Mather Director – Rob de Lint A brief synopsis – Oscar becomes addicted to the new “Claw” machine at the bar. Lacey is trying to do good works to get into the Chamber of Commerce. Brent and Davis compete to see who can get the smallest cell phone. The best…
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Corner Gas, Episode 8: Cousin Carl
The Writer – Chris Finn Director – Rob King A brief synopsis – Oscar gets less than he expects when he tries to return some empty bottles, and he takes his issue to the police…then everyone in town. Brent’s semi-successful cousin comes to town and ends up in a talent show with Brent. Davis is irritated that Karen…
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Corner Gas, Episode 7: All My Ex’s Live in Toronto
The Writer – Mark Farrell Director – Henry Sawrer-Forner A brief synopsis – Lacey’s ex-fiance comes to town and everyone completely mis-interprets the visit. Emma lays down the law to get Oscar to go to the doctor. Karen practices using her new billy club. Several folks get a view of the town’s new interrogation room. The best line – Lacey:…
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 4: Oh Baby!
The Writers – Brent Butt, Andrew Carr Director – Henry Sarwer-Foner A brief synopsis – Wanda has a toothache, and Brent, trying to impress Lacey, volunteers to watch her kid. The town takes bets on what will happen while Oscar fills in at the store. The best line – Oscar: Sure you can trick a kid. Kid’s are stupid. …
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 3: Pilates Twist
The Writers – Mark Farrell, Paul Mather Director – David Storey A brief synopsis – Lacey’s attempts at starting a “Free” Pilates class has the town suspicious. Oscar tries to upgrade the coffin he is inevitably to be buried in. Hank is beside himself in the fact that he and Brent bought the same shirt. The best line…
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 2: Tax Man
The Writers Brent Butt, Mark Ferrell Director David Storey A brief synopsis – A Tax Man shows up in Dog River, wanting to talk with Oscar. Chaos ensues. Davis is irritated that he has to start paying for coffee at The Ruby. Everyone suffers. Wanda gets hung up on articles in grammar. The best line – Hank: I know what…
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CPE & Em: Corner Gas, Episode 1: Ruby Reborn
The Writers Brent Butt, Mark Ferrell Director David Storey A brief synopsis – Boredom in the town of Dog River is interrupted when the old café that has been shut down since it’s owner died is reopened. Add to the excitement Brent’s decision to start renting VHS tapes. In 2004. The best line – Brent: “He’s never even rented…
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