Odd Job Jack was a Canadian animated comedy television show featuring Don McKellar, about one man's misadventures in temporary employment. Seen on and produced for the The Comedy Network, a cable specialty channel, and shown on Adult Swim in Latin America, the show has currently finished its production run as of its fourth season. The second season has been released to DVD, and seasons two through four can currently be seen on the on demand streaming video service Hulu.
Cast: Don McKellar, Jeremy Diamond, Matthew Ferguson
13 episodes
1. Death and LifeStraight out of college with massive debt, Jack decides to get a part time job with the Odd Jobs Employment Agency. His first job involves working at a funeral house, where Jack quickly discovers he's not cut out for any of the tasks involved, from consoling the bereaved, to digging graves.TV-14CC30minMar 5, 2003
2. I Watch the WatchmenJack works as a security guard.TV-14CC30minJun 28, 2003
3. The Wheel is not EnoughWhile working as a hamster wrangler for famous rodents, Jack and Gary Gerbil, the star of the show, prevent Gary's arch nemesis from destroying the world.TV-14CC30minJul 5, 2003
4. Easy RyderTesting new memory drugs has Jack wondering whether or not a bizarre encounter with his estranged father was reality, or just a hallucination in his inebriated state.TV-14CC30minJul 12, 2003
5. Waiting for GordoJack works as a waiter. When the waiting staff starts disappearing at an ultra-fancy restaurant, Jack realizes it's either eat or be eaten in the world of high class cookery.
Meanwhile, Bobby spins records and fights crime.TV-14CC30minJul 19, 2003
6. Go West Young RyderJack reminisces with Betty about his best job ever: It was back in his college years, and he and his friends went tree planting in an area that was frequented by a dangerous grizzly bear. For defeating the beast, Jack is dubbed a hero, and gets a little complimentary action.TV-14CC30minJul 26, 2003
7. Fatal ExtractionUnder Dr. Renfield, Jack discovers that a dental clinic isn’t always business as usual. When a giant molar is discovered in little Timmy’s mouth, Renfield is prepared to make a deal with the devil to extract the precious tooth.TV-14CC30minJul 1, 2004
8. HolyLandEmployed by "the creator", Magnus, Jack is in charge of booting up the androids at the religious-themed amusement park, Holyland. However, once he introduces knowledge to Eve, the female android, it becomes clear that Magnus has a darker purpose in his Creation Sensation.TV-14CC30minJul 12, 2004
9. Broke & BrokerJack finds his knack in the corporate world of Divest and Consume. Despite his sister Spoons' arguments, Jack believes he'll be there forever. But after selling big, costing both Betty's aunt her life savings, and Bobby's family their company, Jack starts to rethink how money compares to friendship.TV-14CC30minJul 22, 2004
10. Skateballs of SteelCoaching the most terrible team in the skateball league restores Jack's confidence as they claim their first victory under his instruction. But when Jack finds the owner of the team making deals with the opposition, he's quick to give up victory, and coach his team to an honest loss.TV-14CC30minJul 28, 2004
11. Almost WormlessJack works as a roadie for a three day rock festival.TV-14CC30minAug 2, 2004
12. Fantasy AtollJack and Betty work together as virtual reality models for a reality simulator. But once they're used to the strange new job, the question surfaces: what distinguishes the virtual reality from true reality?TV-14CC30min
13. American WienerStill sore about her indiscretion with Jack in Fantasy Atoll, Betty sends him as far away from her as possible, telling him to deliver wieners to Wienerfest. Jack, Bobby and Leo head out on the road, only to be pursued by the American boarder patrol for toting tainted meat.TV-14CC30minAug 14, 2004
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Odd Job Jack
Odd Job Jack was a Canadian animated comedy television show featuring Don McKellar, about one man's misadventures in temporary employment. Seen on and produced for the The Comedy Network, a cable specialty channel, and shown on Adult Swim in Latin America, the show has currently finished its production run as of its fourth season. The second season has been released to DVD, and seasons two through four can currently be seen on the on demand streaming video service Hulu.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Adrian Carter, Denny Silverthorne, Jeremy Diamond
- Studio
- Smiley Guy Studios
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
English
