About this season
The series focuses on the Muslim community in the fictional prairie town of Mercy, Saskatchewan (population 14,000).
Episodes (20)
1. Grave Concern
6.0Aired 3 October 2007
Baber and Yasir decide to set up a Muslim cemetary but this does not go over well with some in the local community.
2. Public Access
6.0Aired 10 October 2007
Amaar and Rayyan become co-hosts of a public access Islam themed show.
3. Ban the Burka
7.0Aired 17 October 2007
A Burka wearing newcomer stirs up a wide range of emotions in Mercy.
4. Lucky Day
7.0Aired 24 October 2007
Sarah is jubilant when she wins the lottery until she remembers that, as a practicing Muslim, she isn't supposed to gamble.
5. Mercy Beet
7.0Aired 7 November 2007
A local company's stock price rises dramatically and everybody in town wants to take advantage of the opportunity.
6. Rival Imam
7.0Aired 14 November 2007
Amaar has to deal with conflicting emotions when a former friend and now bitter rival comes to Mercy.
7. Spy Something or Get Out
8.0Aired 20 November 2007
The people at the mosque become suspicious when an agent from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service comes to town.
8. Best Intentions
7.0Aired 28 November 2007
Baber starts to rethink his outlook on life when Amaar inadvertently gives him the " evil eye ".
9. No Fly List
6.0Aired 5 December 2007
Amaar and Rayyan go with Baber to the US consulate to get Baber removed from the American " No Fly List ".
10. Eid's A Wonderful Life
7.0Aired 12 December 2007
Rayyan decides to add a few yuletide touches to cheer up Sarah, who is openly longing for the traditions of Christmas.
11. The Five Year Plan
7.0Aired 12 December 2007
During preparations for New Year's Eve festivities, many people in Mercy reflect back on what they were doing five years earlier.
12. Jihad on Ice
7.0Aired 9 January 2008
Amaar challenges Fred Tupper to a curling showdown though Amaar's knowledge of the sport is rather limited.
13. Crush
6.5Aired 16 January 2008 • 30 min
Amaar thinks Layla has a crush on him and tries to figure out a way of ending it quickly.
14. Welcome To Mercy
6.0Aired 23 January 2008
Sarah looks to replace the " Welcome to Mercy " sign with one written in multiple languages but this proves to be more difficult than she anticipates.
15. Wheat Week
7.0Aired 30 January 2008
The mayor tries to have the " Wheat Week " celebration canceled but this move lands her in hot water with the people of Mercy.
16. Ear For Trouble
7.0Aired 6 February 2008
During the Ramadan period, Amaar challenges his congregation to abstain from lying, getting angry or gossiping but this proves to be difficult for some.
17. Meet J.J.
7.0Aired 13 February 2008 • 30 min
A childhood friend of Rayyan's visits Mercy and Rayyan finds herself infatuated.
18. Security Alert
6.0Aired 20 February 2008
J.J. and Rayyan look for a chaperone for their budding relationship.
19. Islam On Tap
6.0Aired 27 February 2008
J.J. seems to be intimidated by Rayaan's dating experience.
20. Marriage Minded
6.0Aired 5 March 2008
After a short courtship, J.J. decides to ask Rayyan to marry him.