Run the Burbs

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Run the Burbs
Created by
Starring
ComposerTyler Armes
Country of originCanada
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes38
Production
Executive producers
ProducerJessica Daniel
Production locationsHamilton, Ontario, Canada
CinematographyGerald Packer
EditorLindsay Allikas
Production companyPier 21 Films
Original release
NetworkCBC Television
ReleaseJanuary 5, 2022 (2022-01-05) –
present

Run the Burbs is a Canadian television sitcom,[1] which premiered on CBC Television on January 5, 2022.[2] The series stars Andrew Phung as Andrew Pham, a suburban stay-at-home dad of two children whose wife Camille (Rakhee Morzaria) is an entrepreneur.[3]

The series was created by Phung and Scott Townend, and is produced by Pier 21 Films.[4]

The series is shot in Hamilton, Ontario.[5] It is set in the suburbs of the fictional city of Rockridge, which Phung modeled in part on his hometown of Calgary, Alberta.[5]

The second season features new cast additions Gavin Crawford and Sharji Rasool,[6] as well as a tribute episode to Candy Palmater, a first-season cast member who died in December 2021.[7] In the United States, the series premiered on July 31, 2023, on The CW,[8] before being pulled from its schedule in November 2023.[9]

CBC has renewed the show for a third season.[10]

Cast[edit]

Guest appearances[edit]

Episodes[edit]

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
112January 5, 2022 (2022-01-05)April 13, 2022 (2022-04-13)
213January 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)March 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)
313January 9, 2024 (2024-01-09)April 2, 2024 (2024-04-02)

Season 1 (2022)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateCanada viewers
11"Blockbuster"Aleysa YoungAndrew Phung & Scott TownendJanuary 5, 2022 (2022-01-05)386,000[12]
Andrew and Camille have to scramble to save their neighbourhood block party after complications erupt. Andrew tries to coax neighbour Jason Harrow out of retirement to perform after a contact who claimed he could secure an appearance by Drake fails to come through, while Camille has to street race the local car club to secure a permit, but may be able to use her intimate knowledge of the neighbourhood as a suburban mom to her advantage.
22"Heatwave"Peter WellingtonNelu HandaJanuary 12, 2022 (2022-01-12)N/A
Camille and Andrew are invited to the new neighbor's pool but have to cancel on Hudson first; Khia paints a mural at Bubble Bae and looks for validation; Andrew struggles when Leo goes to overnight camp.
33"Carol the Conqueror"Peter WellingtonScott Townend & Andrew PhungJanuary 19, 2022 (2022-01-19)N/A
44"Let's Go to the Movies"Aleysa YoungShebli ZarghamiJanuary 26, 2022 (2022-01-26)N/A
55"Independence Day"Justin WuWendy LitnerFebruary 23, 2022 (2022-02-23)N/A
66"First Date Date"Justin WuWendy LitnerMarch 2, 2022 (2022-03-02)N/A
77"Phamily Matters"Joyce WongMatt KippenMarch 9, 2022 (2022-03-09)N/A
88"Raccoon Fever"Melanie OrrShebli ZarghamiMarch 16, 2022 (2022-03-16)N/A
99"Li Xi"Joyce WongAndrew Phung & Scott TownendMarch 23, 2022 (2022-03-23)N/A
1010"Phamily Games Night"Melanie OrrMatt KippenMarch 30, 2022 (2022-03-30)N/A
1111"Forever Young"Aleysa YoungJessie GabeApril 6, 2022 (2022-04-06)N/A
1212"This Is Your Day"Aleysa YoungAndrew Phung & Scott TownendApril 13, 2022 (2022-04-13)N/A

Season 2 (2023)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [13]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [13]
131"In Phocus"Aleysa YoungAndrew Phung & Scott TownendJanuary 4, 2023 (2023-01-04)
142"Phamily Ties"Aleysa YoungNelu HandaJanuary 11, 2023 (2023-01-11)
153"Phamily Emergency"Aleysa YoungCourtney Jane WalkerJanuary 18, 2023 (2023-01-18)
164"Phriends and Enemies"Zoe HopkinsAndrew Phung & Scott TownendJanuary 25, 2023 (2023-01-25)
175"Phestival of Life"Zoe HopkinsAnthony Q. FarrellFebruary 1, 2023 (2023-02-01)
186"Phamily Budget"Zoe HopkinsCathryn NaikerFebruary 8, 2023 (2023-02-08)
197"Phresh Start"Pat MillsSara PetersFebruary 15, 2023 (2023-02-15)
208"Morning Phrenzy"Pat MillsAnthony Q. FarrellFebruary 22, 2023 (2023-02-22)
219"Culture Phest"Nelu HandaJoyce WongMarch 1, 2023 (2023-03-01)
2210"Phlashback"Scott TownendPat MillsMarch 8, 2023 (2023-03-08)
2311"Turn Lepht"Courtney Jane WalkerJoyce WongMarch 15, 2023 (2023-03-15)
2412"Phamily Affair"Sherren LeeAndrew Phung & Cathryn NaikerMarch 22, 2023 (2023-03-22)
2513"Phriendship"Sherren LeeAndrew Phung & Scott TownendMarch 29, 2023 (2023-03-29)

Season 3 (2024)[edit]

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [13]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [13]
261"Phor Sale"Aleysa YoungAndrew Phung & Scott TownendJanuary 9, 2024 (2024-01-09)
272"Phamily Doctor"Aleysa YoungJennica HarperJanuary 16, 2024 (2024-01-16)
283"Cottage Phever"Aleysa YoungNelu Handa & Sara PetersJanuary 23, 2024 (2024-01-23)
294"Phree Throws"Pat MillsAngelica MendizabalJanuary 30, 2024 (2024-01-30)
305"Phunky Town"Pat MillsJay VaidyaFebruary 6, 2024 (2024-02-06)
316"Phright Night"Pat MillsScott TownendFebruary 13, 2024 (2024-02-13)
327"Unphased"Joyce WongSara PetersFebruary 20, 2024 (2024-02-20)
338"Stress Releiph"Joyce WongNelu Handa & Mandeq HassanFebruary 27, 2024 (2024-02-27)
349"Phavourite Child"Joyce WongAndrew PhungMarch 5, 2024 (2024-03-05)
3510"Phirst Love"Sherren LeeJay VaidyaMarch 12, 2024 (2024-03-12)
3611"Holi-Day Phun"Sherren LeeNelu HandaMarch 19, 2024 (2024-03-19)
3712"Vas Dephrens"Zoe HopkinsJennica HarperMarch 26, 2024 (2024-03-26)
3813"Summer Phorecast"Zoe HopkinsAndrew Phung & Scott TownendApril 2, 2024 (2024-04-02)

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jon Roe, "Calgary Kim's Convenience actor stars in new CBC comedy". Calgary Herald, March 26, 2021.
  2. ^ Greg David, "CBC announces winter premiere dates". TV, eh?, November 23, 2021.
  3. ^ Alexandra Del Rosario, "‘Kim Convenience’s Andrew Phung & Nicole Power Set New Comedies At Canada’s CBC". Deadline Hollywood, March 26, 2021.
  4. ^ "Kim’s Convenience’ stars Nicole Power and Andrew Phung getting their own CBC shows". Red Deer Advocate, March 27, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Norman Wilner, "Andrew Phung’s terrific Run". Now, January 5, 2022.
  6. ^ Etan Vlessing, "Gavin Crawford, Sharjil Rasool Join ‘Run the Burbs’ Season 2". The Hollywood Reporter, October 20, 2022.
  7. ^ Noel Ransome, "Run the Burbs has a new showrunner and renewed focus on authenticity for Season 2". The Globe and Mail, January 6, 2023.
  8. ^ Bell, BreAnna (May 10, 2023). "The CW Acquires Canadian Sitcom 'Run the Burbs' from 'Kim's Convenience' Alum Andrew Phung". Variety.
  9. ^ Iannucci, Rebecca (November 16, 2023). "Acquired Series Run the Burbs and Everyone Else Burns Pulled From The CW's Schedule". TVLine. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "Opinion | Hamilton-filmed sitcom 'Strays' gets dropped by CBC". The Hamilton Spectator. 14 April 2023.
  11. ^ a b c d e f g h i Alexandra Del Rosario, "‘Run The Burbs’: Rakhee Morzaria, Zoriah Wong, Roman Pesino & More Set As Main Cast Of CBC Family Comedy From Andrew Phung". Deadline Hollywood, September 27, 2021.
  12. ^ "Strong Son of a Critch debut puts CBC back in the mix". Brioux.tv. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
  13. ^ a b c d "Run the Burbs - Episodes". Zap2It. Retrieved December 9, 2022.

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