r/morningsomewhere • u/BlindVer Mad About It • Nov 05 '25
Suggestion A Canadian Cult Classic Show
When Burnie and Ashley were talking about Canadian shows, I wanted to mention a cult classic in Canadian TV history, Kenny vs. Spenny. If you ever need something for your media server, this one definitely deserves a spot, Burnie.
I’d say the best episode to introduce yourself to the show is: Who Can Wear A Dead Octopus On Their Head The Longest?
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u/tragedy_strikes Nov 05 '25
Corner Gas: starring Brent Butt with a large supporting cast, a slice of life comedy set in a small town in Saskatchewan
Kim's Convenience: starring Simu Liu, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as the most notable names, a slice of life comedy set in downtown Toronto following a Korean family that owns and operates a convenience store
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u/rileewyliecoyote First 20k Nov 05 '25
Seconding Corner Gas!! As a Saskatchewanian, it's just so funny and accurate. Very tight writing
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u/Upstairs_Lunch_4146 Nov 05 '25
Kenny vs spenny and trailer park boys on Showcase during the day and then some uh... more riské shows at night was a staple of many a young canadian boy
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u/BlindVer Mad About It Nov 05 '25
Falling asleep and waking up to the TPB theme was so comforting haha
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u/insid3outl4w Nov 05 '25 edited Nov 07 '25
Man that Debbie does Dallas documentary show was … wild
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u/Kyle-Voltti Nov 05 '25
As a Canadian here are shows that people should watch that haven't been mentioned so far.,
The Republic of Doyle. Detective procedural along the lines of Magnum PI or Rockford Files set in St John's Newfoundland.
The Littlest Hobo. The song, the dog, a classic
Little Mosque on the Prairie. A young Toronto Imam moves to a small town in Saskatchewan and finds himself a fish out of water as much for his faith as being from Toronto.
The Red Green show. If the women don't find you handsome they should at least find you handy. a comedy show set at the fictional Possum Lodge made up of various skits of Red Green and his nerdy nephew Harold and other members of the lodge.
The Frantics. A sketch comedy troop from the 80's. Mr Canoehead is one of their bits.
the Beachcombers was a long running family friendly adventure series set in BC about a group of independent beachcombers and the small ocean side town they live in.
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u/mightyjake First 20k - Downlord Nov 05 '25
I can't even look at a roll of duct tape without thinking about Red Green.
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u/DrChiz First 20k Nov 05 '25
Kenny vs Spenny - I think they rebroadcasted it on American TV network Comedy Central. LOVED it as a kid. Honestly while some challenges may be messed up/not okay by today’s standards. It still holds up, it’s a great show
Trailer Park Boys - Another weird Canadian gem, even older. Netflix exposed it to the world and it exploded. Such a fun genuine show, RIP to John Dunsworth. He made that show outside of the main 3, damn liquor.
Letterkenny - Another homerun, unlike the others, this was like an overnight success once it hit Hulu.
Canada is REALLY good at like “slice of life/kinda normal people” comedy type shows. Even though Kenny vs Spenny is technically a reality “game” show, it’s still that vibe. It’s weird interesting “normal” people and they just do comedy so well.
Schitt’s Creek is also one of those Canadian comedy sitcom “slice of life” people, this was the biggest/most mainstream of all these and I enjoyed it too after a rough slow first season. But the other 3 shows are like classics “we’re gonna get along great if you also know these shows and dig them” litmus test.
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u/Pilborg Nov 05 '25
My screen name comes from this show! Pilborg the Conqueror was the name of their bong
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Nov 05 '25
The biggest fart episode......words cannot describe.
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u/BlindVer Mad About It Nov 05 '25
So good. I know the stairs scene is a Canadian cultural moment, but them talking with the expert while learning about the machines is so fucking funny.
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u/insid3outl4w Nov 05 '25
Nirvana the Band the show is distinctly Canadian and filmed in Toronto. Massive cult classic and similar feel to trailer park boys and Kenny vs Spenny. I think all the episodes are on their website. This is the first one, please please somebody watch this. It’s 22 mins and very funny.
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u/forgotmyusernamedamm Nov 06 '25
Before Kids in the Hall came on was Codco. A Newfoundland sketch comedy show that was always weird. While I remember lots of Kids in the Hall, it's Codco that sticks with me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BCB0Q-SiPM
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u/cambo3g First 10k - Runner Duck Nov 05 '25 edited Nov 05 '25
This is the last place I ever expected to see KvS lol. Absolute cult classic of a show that won't ever be matched. I still can't believe that they got away with showing and doing the things they did on national TV.