jPod
Overview
jPod delivers a quirky comedic exploration of office life, inspired by Douglas Coupland’s novel. Premiering on CBC Television on January 8, 2008, the show follows a group of misfit video game developers navigating absurd workplace challenges. Although it faced cancellation due to poor ratings on April 4, 2008, fans rallied for its continuation, resulting in most episodes airing. Featuring an engaging soundtrack with the opening theme "Flutter" by Bonobo, jPod was brought to life by I’m Feeling Lucky Productions, co-created by Coupland and Michael MacLennan, with Coupland contributing to several scripts in the first season.
Episodes
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1
I Love Turtles
Ethan faces challenges with his latest project while also navigating the implications of his father's transition into a new profession.
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2
A Fine Bro-Mance
Ethan stumbles upon unexpected visitors in his apartment, much to his dismay. As he navigates the chaos caused by these uninvited guests, he finds hi...
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3
Emo-tion Capture
In the heart of the motion capture studio, Ethan confronts Kaitlin. As the two engage in a tense showdown, their emotions run high, revealing deeper ...
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4
Feed The Need
The Podsters get a visit from John Doe's mother.
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5
Crappy Birthday To You
Today is Bree's special day, and Steve is eager to feature "The Birthday Song" on BoardX. Meanwhile, Jim is on a mission to land a spot on a Hong Kon...
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6
The Hero's Journey
The Podsters get a visit from Kaitlin's old flame.
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7
SpriteQuest
When Steve suddenly disappears, the Podsters find themselves under new leadership. The group must navigate the challenges of their fresh dynamic while...
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8
The Last Shot
Ethan distributes invites for the Jarlewski Annual Chuckshot event.
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9
Fine China
Ethan and Cowboy find themselves in a precarious situation in Beijing after customs officials discover 50 bags of heroin hidden in their bags. As the...
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10
The Betty and Veronica Syndrome
The Podsters gather for their initial encounter with Steve, who is struggling with heroin addiction. As they navigate this challenging situation, the...
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11
Senseless Prom Death
The Podsters decide to throw Kaitlin a prom.
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12
Steve Leaves
Bree teams up with John Doe as they embark on an adventure to save Carol from the confines of his mother’s unconventional lesbian community. As they...
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13
Colony Collapse Disorder
The error that initially gave rise to jPod leads to its disintegration. As the system starts to malfunction, the characters face a crisis that threate...
