This is a list of episodes of the Global dramedy television series The Jane Show which aired from 2006 to 2007. The series stars Teresa Pavlinek as Jane Black, an aspiring novelist who takes a corporate job after her life undergoes a major upheaval.
Series overview edit
Unlike most televisions series, the pilot was shown at 8:30 p.m. EST on Wednesday, 15 December 2004 after which it was decided to re-work the show for series. The re-worked series premièred on 1 June 2006 with some changes in cast and a different back story for the titular character.
| Season | Episodes | Season Premiere | Season Finale | Originally aired | DVD release | |
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| 0 | 1 | 15 December 2004 | 15 December 2004 | 2004 | TBA | |
| 1 | 14 | 1 June 2006 | 24 August 2006 | 2006 | TBA | |
| 2 | 13 | 7 February 2007 | 2 May 2007 | 2007 | TBA | |
Pilot (2004) edit
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| 1 | 1 | "Pilot" | Ron Murphy | Ralph Chapman, Teresa Pavlinek | 15 December 2004 | |
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As the show opens we meet Jane who is on the subway reading The Delightful Girl's Etiquette Manual, specifically the chapter on dating. Later, in the office, Jane is caught by Iggy reading the RushDate.com website. Jane decides to investigate speed-dating and meets quite the character in Clint (guest star Jonathan Crombie). Note: This is the original pilot which Global aired on 15 December 2004 and was shown on NTV in January 2005. | ||||||
Season 1 (2006) edit
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| 2 | 0 | "Jane Show Preview" | Unknown | Unknown | 1 June 2006 | |
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A 17 1/2 minute preview of the re-worked The Jane Show that aired 50 minutes before "The End Is The Beginning". It includes interviews with a few cast members and some behind the scenes glimpses into the production of the series. | ||||||
| 3 | 1 | "The End Is the Beginning" | Ron Murphy | Teresa Pavlinek, Ralph Chapman | 1 June 2006 | |
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We meet Jane Black, an aspiring author who is still trying to get her first book published. Jane has a setback when her boss suddenly passes away and she is out of a job. However, Jane meets an old friend who sets her up with a 9-5 job in a liquor brokerage firm. | ||||||
| 4 | 2 | "Let the Games Begin" | Ron Murphy | Teresa Pavlinek, Ralph Chapman | 8 June 2006 | |
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Jane's new employer hosts a company bowling night, however Jane soon discovers that there is more involved than just knocking down the pins. | ||||||
| 5 | 3 | "Jane's Addiction" | Craig Pryce | Sheri Elwood | 15 June 2006 | |
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Jane finds that she is becoming addicted to cable television. | ||||||
| 6 | 4 | "Ode to Marian" | George Bloomfield | Ralph Chapman, Teresa Pavlinek | 22 June 2006 | |
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Jane is asked to make arrangements for a going away party for a co-worker she doesn't know. | ||||||
| 7 | 5 | "Daddy's Home" | George Bloomfield | Story: Elysse Friedman Teleplay: Ralph Chapman | 29 June 2006 | |
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Jane's failed inventor father pays her a visit and starts hanging out at the office. Meanwhile, the Spirit's Brokerage gang are competing in a fork-lift race. | ||||||
| 8 | 6 | "Tasting" | T.W. Peacocke | Morwyn Brebner | 5 July 2006 | |
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Stella takes Jane to a wine tasting and things start to get a little too personal. Meanwhile, back at the office, a strange package makes the staff react in unusual ways. | ||||||
| 9 | 7 | "Thursday Night Rules" | George Bloomfield | Alex Pugsley | 13 July 2006 | |
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While invited out to meet a group of Susan's friends, all "Ultimate Frisbee" enthusiasts, Jane meets her perfect match. However when she finally gets into his apartment she's shocked to discover his collection of literary classics is fake. Meanwhile, at the office, a new photocopier stumps Carey. | ||||||
| 10 | 8 | "Close Friends" | Craig Pryce | Sheri Elwood | 20 July 2006 | |
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Jane invites some of her neighbours to a party. The fun really begins when a fight breaks out. Meanwhile, at the office, Susan's promotion means that she gets a new desk. However, the vent next to the desk leads to the men's room, and her new boss likes to use the toilet... a lot! | ||||||
| 11 | 9 | "Should Have Said" | T.W. Peacocke | Ralph Chapman | 27 July 2006 | |
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On professional development day, a "hypno-behaviorist" visits Spirits Brokerage, and produces some strange results. Also, Jane's private life gets even more complicated as she unintentionally agrees to go on a date with Nick Walton. | ||||||
| 12 | 10 | "Strictly Jane" | Paul Fox | Alex Pugsley | 3 August 2006 | |
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Jane decides that she wants to do something different, so she takes tango lessons. Meanwhile, Susan tries to shake up her relationship with Jamie. | ||||||
| 13 | 11 | "All About Steve" | Paul Fox | Teresa Pavlinek | 10 August 2006 | |
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Spirits Brokerage hires a new employee and Jane feels an instant connection to him. However, her feelings change when she realizes that he is out to get her job. up with a 9-5 job in a liquor brokerage firm. | ||||||
| 14 | 12 | "Rules of Engagement" | George Bloomfield | Sheri Elwood | 17 August 2006 | |
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Susan is planning her wedding and she has to choose between her friend Shelly and Jane to be her maid of honour. | ||||||
| 15 | 13 | "Evaluating Jane" | Paul Fox | Ralph Chapman | 24 August 2006 | |
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Jane has been at Spirits Brokerage for six months and it is time for her evaluation. Jane is confident that things are going well, but Stella does not agree and places Jane back on probation. Jane is crestfallen, however she is soon offered a desirable job in the publishing world. Will Jane leave Spirits Brokerage? How will Nick Walton take the news? | ||||||
Season 2 (2007) edit
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Title | Director | Writer | Original airdate | |
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| 16 | 1 | "Moving On Up" | T.W. Peacocke | Teresa Pavlinek | 7 February 2007 | |
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Jane considers applying for a new position on the 4th floor, however she discovers that her main competition for the job would be Walton. | ||||||
| 17 | 2 | "Blog Like Me" | T.W. Peacocke | Teresa Pavlinek | 14 February 2007 | |
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Jane's new boyfriend could be the real thing, until she discovers that he has not made even the slightest mention of her in his blog. | ||||||
| 18 | 3 | "A Jane in the Crowd" | George Bloomfield | Ralph Chapman | 21 February 2007 | |
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A popular reality show winner is hired as a new employee at "Spirits Brokerage", which causes Jane to be jealous. | ||||||
| 19 | 4 | "Shower Killer" | George Bloomfield | Teresa Pavlinek | 28 February 2007 | |
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Jane tries to plan the perfect bridal shower for Susan, but a party game turns things sour. Meanwhile, "Spirits Brokerage" choses Iggy as their poster boy when they begin to market to a hip, young audience. | ||||||
| 20 | 5 | "Voices from the Past" | T.W. Peacocke | Mike Short | 7 March 2007 | |
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Jane agrees to let a 19-year old friend of the family stay at her place, but she doesn't realize that he has grown up to be a hunk. | ||||||
| 21 | 6 | "House of Jane" | George Bloomfield | Ralph Chapman | 14 March 2007 | |
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Jane loft-sits for Susan, but she is shocked to realize that the place might be haunted. | ||||||
| 22 | 7 | "The United Nations of Jane" | Brian Roberts | Adrian Colussi | 21 March 2007 | |
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Jane is accused of being a racist, and despite her efforts she has trouble proving to people that she is not. Meanwhile, Carey suspects that Stella is falling for Desmond. | ||||||
| 23 | 8 | "Plastic Ono Jane" | Brian Roberts | Ralph Chapman | 28 March 2007 | |
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Jane goes overboard when she becomes the manager of Iggy's band. Meanwhile, on Doctor's orders, Carey is wearing a heart monitor. | ||||||
| 24 | 9 | "The Chosen One" | George Bloomfield | Mike Short | 4 April 2007 | |
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Stella invites Jane to join her at "The Nellie McClung Club", a monthly meeting of high-powered women. However, the event proves to be too much for Jane to handle. | ||||||
| 25 | 10 | "Walton Returns" | Brian Roberts | Ralph Chapman | 11 April 2007 | |
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Walton finally returns from Iraq, destitute and penniless. The only person that cares enough to help him is Jane. Meanwhile, Desmond and Sella's relationship heats up. | ||||||
| 26 | 11 | "It's All Relative" | T.W. Peacocke | Shoshana Sperling | 18 April 2007 | |
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When she is reunited with her sister Kathleen, Jane has difficulty overcoming a bout of sibling rivalry. Meanwhile, when Spirit's management decided to enforce the office dress code they never counted on Iggy coming to work in women's clothing. | ||||||
| 27 | 12 | "Till Beth Do Us Part" | Chris Deacon | Mike Short | 25 April 2007 | |
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Beth, a new girl, starts working in the office and it quickly becomes apparent that she has a crush on Walton. After Susan and Jane give Beth a make-over, Walton starts to take notice. However, Jane has to deal with growing feelings of jealousy. Meanwhile, after becoming weary of Iggy's pranks, Desmond decides to get back at Iggy. | ||||||
| 28 | 13 | "Who's Got Spirit?" | Brian Roberts | Teresa Pavlinek | 2 May 2007 | |
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The Spirit's gang let their hair down when they attend a liquor conference in Hamilton. Jane meets her perfect match, and has a one night stand, however it turns into a proposal of marriage. | ||||||