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Life with Derek
2005 - 2009 7.1 (26 votes) 4 Seasons
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Genres
Family Comedy
Networks
Family Channel

Life with Derek

Overview

Life with Derek is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on Family and VRAK.TV in Canada and on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on Family on September 18, 2005, and ran for four seasons, ending its run on March 25, 2009. The series starred Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat as the two oldest children in a stepfamily. It ended with 70 episodes and one spin-off television film, entitled Vacation with Derek.

Key Crew

Producer: Laurie McLarty, Suzanne Martin, Jeff Biederman, Suzanne French

Writer: Jeff Biederman, Daphne Ballon

Top Cast

Michael Seater
Michael Seater

Derek Venturi

Ashley Leggat
Ashley Leggat

Casey MacDonald

Jordan Todosey
Jordan Todosey

Lizzie MacDonald

Ariel Waller
Ariel Waller

Marti Venturi

Joy Tanner
Joy Tanner

Nora McDonald Venturi

John Ralston
John Ralston

George Venturi

Daniel Magder
Daniel Magder

Edwin Venturi

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2005)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: The Room
2005-09-18

Fifteen-year-old Derek (Michael Seater) is unhappy about his dad's remarriage, mostly because it means he now has to deal with two stepsisters, the older of whom has her heart set on taking over Derek's bedroom. Casey: Ashley Leggat. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Lizzie: Jordan Todosey.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: The Fall
2005-09-25

Casey meets resistance from her siblings and parents when she tries to create order amid the chaos that is their home life. Meanwhile, George needs help from the kids if he's going to pull off an important book club meeting that's taking place at their house while Nora is away on a retreat. Mr. Davis: James Codrington. Linda Davis: Catherine Burdon. Amy: Kayla Mills.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: The Party
2005-10-02

A budding romance between Casey and Sam seems to have little chance of growing after Derek informs Sam of the “male code,” which prevents friends from dating their best friend's siblings. Elsewhere, Nora and George take a quiz to determine how well they know their kids.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Puppy Dog Tails
2005-10-16

Casey gets more than she bargained for when she attempts to add a feminine touch to the living room and, in the process, starts a decorating feud between her parents. Derek: Michael Seater. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Nora: Joy Tonner. George: John Ralston. Casey: Ashley Leggat.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Grade-Point: Average
2005-10-23

Casey is enraged to learn that she has been labeled a “grade grubber” by her fellow classmates. To rid herself of this unflattering rep, she decides to team up on a school project with the biggest slacker she knows: Derek. Michael Seater. Marti: Ariel Waller. George: John Ralston. Nora: Joy Tonner.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: The Wedding
2005-10-30

As Aunt Fiona's wedding planner, Casey strives to make the ceremony and reception absolutely perfect and hitch-free, but things start to go wrong when Casey's cousin---and archrival---Vicky (Sarah Gadon) interferes. Meanwhile, Derek gets his first directing job: He's been asked to film the nuptial celebration. Fiona: Tara Manuel Rigal. Nora: Joy Tonner.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: The Poxfather
2005-11-06

Derek makes Casey an offer she can't refuse. She agrees to run his highly profitable school-based business in exchange for a new cell phone and a more desirable locker location while he's at home recovering from chicken pox.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 8: House of Games
2005-11-13

Casey engages in a high-stakes game of chance against the master of cheating siblings, Derek; and George finds himself in hot water for mentioning his ex's name during a heated argument with Nora.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Marti the Monster
2005-12-04

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Episode 10: Sweet Misery
2005-12-11

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Babe Raider
2005-12-18

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Episode 12: All Systems No Go
2006-01-15

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Episode 13: Male Code Blue
2006-01-22

A budding romance between Casey and Sam seems to have little chance of growing after Derek informs Sam of the “male code,” which prevents friends from dating their best friend's siblings. Elsewhere, Nora and George take a quiz to determine how well they know their kids.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 2 poster
Season 2 (2006)

No overview available.

13 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Date With Derek
2006-07-01

Casey wonders whether Derek has an ulterior motive when he asks her best friend Emily (Shadia Simmons) out on a date.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: He Shoots, She Scores
2006-07-29

Derek is forced to spend time with Lizzie, teaching her hockey; Casey offers Edwin romance tips.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Middle Manic
2006-09-22

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Episode 4: The Venturian Candidate
2006-09-29

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Battle of the Bands
2006-10-06

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Lies My Brother Told Me
2006-10-13

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 7: Crushing the Coach
2006-10-20

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Prank Wars
2006-10-27

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 9: Freaked Out Friday
2006-11-03

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: The Bet
2006-11-09

Casey decides to get rid of her goody-goody image in an attempt to get Trevor to go out with her---and win a bet with Derek.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Mice & Men
2006-12-01

A popular girl named Kendra (Lauren Collins) has an ulterior motive---involving Derek---when she chooses Casey as her partner for an English project.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
2006-12-08

Casey goes against her mother's wishes when she invites her birth father to the house for dinner on what turns out to be an evening filled with surprises---most of them bad.

Runtime: 22 min
Episode 13: Dating Game
2006-12-15

Kendra (Lauren Collins) sets Casey up on a date, which doesn't go well; Derek plans a party, with unsolicited help from George and Nora.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2007)

No overview available.

26 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Two Timing Derek
2007-05-11

When Derek already has a girlfriend, Casey is shocked when he asks out a friend of hers, Lucy. Casey asks Emily to dig up information on whether Max is available or not. Meanwhile, Nora has set up a dinner with another family, but some members of her family object.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: It's Our Party
2007-05-18

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Misadventures In Babysitting
2007-06-01

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Slacker Mom
2007-06-23

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Power Failure
2007-07-07

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Episode 6: Don't Take A Tip From Me
2007-07-21

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Episode 7: The Bully Brothers
2007-07-28

Derek defends Edwin from a bully.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Home Movies
2007-08-05

Casey tries to make a movie for a school project.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Show-Off-Tune
2007-08-11

Derek lands a leading role in a school musical, and Casey gives him acting advice.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Summer School Blues
2007-08-26

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Episode 11: Grade A Cheater
2007-09-08

Derek swaps test papers with Casey and then devises a plan to keep from getting caught.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: Adios Derek
2007-09-25

Derek's mom tries to get him to live with her in Spain for six months.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: Fright Night
2007-10-15

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: Sixteen Sparkplugs
2007-10-30

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Episode 15: When Derek Met Sally
2007-11-26

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: A Very Derekus Christmas
2007-12-03

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 17: Ivanwho?
2008-01-07

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 18: Rumor Mill
2008-02-11

Derek breaks up with Kendra to get out of buying her a Valentine's Day gift, so she asks Max to the school dance.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 19: Derek Un-Done
2008-03-03

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 20: Not So Sweet 16
2008-04-07

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 21: Driving Lessons
2008-04-19

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Episode 22: Make No Prom-ises
2008-05-19

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 23: Cheerleader Casey
2007-11-30

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Episode 24: Allergy Season
2008-06-16

Max gives Casey his football jacket, which apparently causes her to develop allergies.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 25: Things That Go Bump In The Night
2008-06-29

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Episode 26: Derek's School of Dating
2008-07-05

Derek gives Edwin dating tips, but they don't seem to work for him.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2008)

No overview available.

18 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Two Kisses One Party
2008-07-19

Derek refuses to help out with Marti's birthday party despite being asked by Sally. Casey wants to get back together with Max, but he is hesitant about the whole idea.

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Episode 2: Open Mic Plight
2008-07-27

After Derek has trouble expressing his feelings for Sally, she recommends that he write a love song for her. Meanwhile, Edwin tries out his talent show comedy routine on George and Lizzie.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Just Friends
2008-08-12

Even though Sally had one friendly dinner with her ex-boyfriend, an irritated Derek decides to spend time with Kendra to make a point that girls and guys can't be just friends. Casey attempts to counter Derek's argument by searching for a male student that she can be friends with. Meanwhile, Edwin fears that George's female co-worker who is coming over for dinner is out to steal his father away from Nora.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: March Break
2008-08-26

While the rest of the family heads off to Quebec for spring break, Casey and Derek decide to stay home to meet their previously planned engagements. However, the two discover that they now have to spend the entire vacation together when their original plans don't work out.

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Episode 5: 6 1/2
2008-11-04

Casey is hurt by the six and a half out of 10 that she receives from a new guy at school who starts ratings girls, and whose ratings Kendra plans to use in selecting models for an upcoming fashion show.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Derek Denies Denial
2008-09-12

Derek breaks up with Sally after she reveals her plans to attend a university in another province. Believing that he is hurt over what happened and is bottling up his feelings, a concerned Edwin and Casey try to get him to open up. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Marti attempt to keep a dog hidden from most of the family.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Happy New Schoolyear
2008-10-07

Derek plans to drop of out of school to be with Sally in Vancouver.

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Episode 8: No Secrets
2008-10-28

Casey is in panic mode after the diary that details her unsettling romantic dreams about Truman goes missing. Believing that Derek and Edwin took it, Lizzie and Marti attempt to get the diary back by making their stepbrothers' lives miserable.

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Episode 9: Take A Stepkid to Work Day
2009-03-11

Casey spends the day with George at his law office where her need to organize things doesn't mesh well with the way he usually does things. Meanwhile, Derek tries to help Nora land a business deal with a client.

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Episode 10: No More Games
2008-12-02

Casey gets stuck with Truman as her fencing partner in gym. Meanwhile, what starts out as a friendly game of table-tennis between Derek and Edwin turns into an ongoing competition to figure out who is the best player.

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Episode 11: How I Met Your Stepbro
2008-12-02

As George prepares a Mexican fiesta for their second wedding anniversary, Nora gets a reluctant Casey to tell the story of how she and Derek first met.

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Episode 12: Casey & Ralph?!
2008-12-16

While his parents are away for the weekend, Ralph stays at Derek's home where he begins to develop a crush on Casey.

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Episode 13: Tuesday Afternoon Fever
2008-12-30

After entering a tv dance contest, Casey must find a new dance partner when the previous one pairs up with her rival. Meanwhile, Lizzie dares George and Edwin to eat only healthy food for a week.

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Episode 14: Teddy's Back
2008-11-18

A surprise visit from Edwin's friend Teddy turns into a frequent occurrence that makes the entire McDonald-Venturi household uncomfortable. Despite warnings from Emily, Casey decides to go out on a date with Truman.

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Episode 15: Rude Awakenings
2009-03-04

To be eligible for college athletic scholarships, a "D" average Derek seeks George and Edwin's help in passing all of his final exams. Meanwhile, Nora and the girls try to get a stressed out Casey to stop over-studying and relax.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: Truman's Last Chance
2009-03-18

Derek serves as a chaperone for Casey who is going to a party in Toronto with Truman. Meanwhile, Lizzie goes out on a date with a boy that the family has never met.

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Episode 17: Surprise!
2009-03-25

As the prom approaches, Casey and Derek both find themselves without a date. Meanwhile, George and Nora have something to tell the family.

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Episode 18: Futuritis
2009-03-25

A worrisome Casey is having difficulty writing her valedictorian speech for graduation. Meanwhile, Edwin is concerned that he won't be able to live up to Derek's reputation at J.S. Thompson High when he goes there in the fall.

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