jPod
“Based on Douglas Coupland's comedic novel, this series focuses on the misadventures, romances and schemes of a group of video game designers.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 13 Episodes
60 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Tue, Jan 8, 2008
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Colony Collapse Disorder”
The same glitch that created jPod causes it to break up.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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jPod
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-02
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael MacLennan, Douglas Coupland
Douglas Coupland, Larry Sugar, J.B. Sugar
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Coupland
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
International Certification Matrix
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About jPod
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What is jPod about?
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.
How many seasons does jPod have?
jPod comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in jPod?
Key cast members in jPod include David Kopp, Emilie Ullerup, Alan Thicke, Sherry Miller, Colin Cunningham.
Who created or directed jPod?
jPod was developed and directed by Michael MacLennan, Douglas Coupland.