About this season
Comedian Jonny Harris explores small towns on the ropes, performs stand-up shows for the locals who’ve stuck it out, and proves that Canadians know how to laugh at themselves.
Episodes (13)
1. Fort McMurray, Alta.
Aired 27 June 2017 • 23 min
“Sometimes tragedy brings out the best in people.” Jonny Harris says Fort McMurray has a lot to be proud of.
2. Bell Island, N.L.
Aired 27 June 2017 • 23 min
Jonny goes for a dive to explore some WWII wreck sites, gets some step dancing lessons, and has a kitchen party at Dicks' Fish and Chips.
3. Manitou Beach, Sask.
Aired 4 July 2017 • 23 min
Jonny visits Manitou's "water park", delivers a monologue at the theatre, and tries to stay on target at the archery club.
4. Mattawa, Ont.
Aired 11 July 2017 • 23 min
"It's not about just building a canoe to put it on the lake. It's about sharing my culture." Jonny learns the art of birchwood canoe building.
5. Edgerton, Alta.
Aired 18 July 2017 • 23 min
"It's elegant and dangerous all at the same time." These talented women from Edgerton, Alta., aren't horsing around when it comes to trick riding.
6. Avondale, N.L.
Aired 25 July 2017 • 23 min
Jonny goes for a white-knuckle spin in a race car at Avondale's Eastbound International Speedway.
7. Lake Cowichan, B.C.
Aired 1 August 2017 • 23 min
Lake Cowichan, B.C., has been dying a slow death. But they're about to host a massive country music festival that could save — and overwhelm — their small town.
8. Reston, Man.
Aired 8 August 2017 • 23 min
Happy hour at Alice's = a gathering of seniors with surprisingly dirty minds.
9. Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Aired 15 August 2017 • 23 min
Jonny meets a palaeontology power couple who exemplify carbon dating at its finest.
10. Norwood, Ont.
Aired 22 August 2017 • 23 min
Jonny tastes some crunchy crickets, feeds a crowd of hungry gators, and gets an almost TOO-relaxing Thai massage.
11. Vulcan, Alta.
Aired 29 August 2017 • 23 min
Welcome to Vulcan. This small Alberta town is Canada’s Star Trek capital.
12. Gilbert Plains, Man.
Aired 5 September 2017 • 23 min
Jonny discovers the power of hemp, makes some pierogies with the mamas and the babas, and picks up the beautiful art of Veselka dancing.
13. South River, Ont.
Aired 12 September 2017 • 23 min
Jonny plays with magic, makes friends with the crossing guard, and indulges in a big Indian feast.