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Train 48 was a Canadian television soap opera, broadcast on Global Television Network or CH airing from 2003 until 2005. Train 48 was based on the format of an Australian television program called Going Home.

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1.5 / 5

2nd June 2003 - 18th February 2004
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Paul Sun-Hyung LeePaul BraunsteinLisa Merchant
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Pete questions Johnny's motives for visiting his ailing grandmother Still
Pete questions Johnny's motives for visiting his ailing grandmother
2nd June 2003

Episode 1

Pete is delighted that one of his life settlement investments died sooner than expected. Johnny is disturbed by Pete's talk of death and commerce as he's spent the weekend with his ailing grandmother. Pete asks if Johnny expects to gain something by these visits. Johnny is offended. Lucas shares his television commericial ideas for children's vitamins. While on a business call, Lucas notices a beautiful woman checking him out. He flirts with her and they go off together to the washroom. Shannon invites Liz to a dinner party on Saturday. Later, Liz confides in Shannon: she's decided to get pregnant through artificial insemination. Shannon delicately asks Liz if she's gone through with it yet. Stung by Shannon's lack of support, Liz justifies her choice. Before they can discuss further, Lucas returns from the washroom. Zach wants to get the nerve up to ask Dana out. He offers suggestions for her CD design. Dana invites Zach to dinner on Saturday as payment. Zach walks away, trying to con

Pete's sales tactics deliver results for Brenda Still
Pete's sales tactics deliver results for Brenda
3rd June 2003

Episode 2

Brenda tries to sell chocolate bars on behalf of her daughter, Caitlin, with poor results. Pete shows Brenda how to close the deal. After he comes up $4 short, Pete finds a way to make it work for him. Unaware of his scam, Brenda thanks him for his helpfulness. Randy has asked his future brother-in-law to be his best man. When Zach reveals that he was a date with Dana, Randy is enthusiastic and tells Zach the story of how he met Agnes. Tension remains between Liz and Shannon. Johnny's doctor has diagnosed him with high blood pressure. Dana and Shannon encourage Johnny to quit smoking, but Johnny resists.

Lucas admits he wants 'real' love Still
Lucas admits he wants 'real' love
4th June 2003

Episode 3

Pete has been having problems with stray cats in his neighbourhood. He's fed up with the mess they leave on his driveway. Lucas tells Nicole that he's sick of casual sex and wants a real relationship. Nicole is unconvinced, recalling Lucas' tryst in the washroom with the strange woman. Lucas tries to convince Nicole and Pete that he's ready for a serious relationship. No one believes him. Zach and Dana confirm their plans for Saturday night. Brenda recalls Dana as a child at their church. Brenda invites Zach to a Christian rap concert, but he declines as he is Jewish. Brenda doesn't know how to react. Liz is surprised when Randy enthusiastically supports her decision to be artificially inseminated. Randy can't believe the cost of the procedure, but Liz points out that she's already paid for two weddings and two divorces. All she wants now is a baby. Randy feels that wedding expenses are worth it; you only get married once.

Brenda dying for details about Liz's secret plan Still
Brenda dying for details about Liz's secret plan
5th June 2003

Episode 4

Randy announces Agnes has vetoed his choice of her brother for best man even though Randy already asked him. Johnny and Pete can't believe that Randy won't stand up to his fiancé Johnny pushes Randy to put his foot down, but Pete thinks these disagreements are a sign the marriage is doomed. Randy finally resolves to go home and stand up for his decision. Lucas is trying to make up to Nicole after yesterday's argument by showing interest in her work troubles. She grows suspicious Lucas that wants to use her to get his feature film script to a famous actress staying at her hotel. When she refuses, Lucas suggests there's a role in the film she would fit perfectly. Nicole agrees to read over the script. Shannon tries to apologize to Liz for not supporting her artificial insemination plans on Monday, but Liz says she's fine. Shannon tells Liz and Brenda about her latest argument with her sister over looking after their mother. The other two criticize Shannon's family values. Shannon lashes

Shannon gets some shocking news Still
Shannon gets some shocking news
6th June 2003

Episode 5

Shannon is angry with her sister, Simone for dropping off their mother at Shannon's house the previous night. She keeps trying to get in touch with Simone, but gets no answer. Shannon invites Nicole to her party on Saturday night and Shannon gets surprising news from her brother-in-law: Simone has left. Zach is nervous about his date with Dana on Saturday and tries to distract himself by practicing Scrabble words with Randy. Johnny follows up with Randy about his Best Man issue and is disappointed to find out that Randy gave in to Agnes again. Randy chooses a new Best Man: Zach Meanwhile, Brenda and Lucas engage in a free-for-all celebrity and train gossip session. Dana gets upset, as she is not a fan of gossip. Brenda and Lucas defend their right to discuss the lives of those in the lime light. After overhearing Shannon invite Nicole to her party, Lucas manipulates his way into receiving an invite, which he gladly accepts. Dana excuses herself to talk on the phone to her lover, Susan,

Shannon admits to a failed dinner party Still
Shannon admits to a failed dinner party
9th June 2003

Episode 6

Shannon's weekend dinner party was a flop. Shannon was embarrassed by her mother. Nicole was embarrassed by Lucas. Liz didn't show up because she was embarrassed by Shannon's turkey-baster comment last week. Shannon brings Liz a piece of cake as a peace offering and the two patch things up. Liz, Shannon and Nicole debate potential sperm donors for Liz. Liz wonders how much of a child's personality traits are passed down from the parents. In the end, Liz picks a hunky minor league baseball player as her donor. She can make her child into whatever she wants him or her to be. For now, she just wants a cute baby. Brenda bores Pete with several rolls of pictures she took at work. Pete notices a shot of a very cute woman -- Brenda's new clerical assistant, Renee. Pete asks if Renee is single. Brenda eagerly promises to look into it. Meanwhile, Zach tells Randy and Johnny about his great weekend date with Dana. When Randy hears that they went to a vegetarian restaurant, he wonders if vegetari

Dana breaks the news to Zach Still
Dana breaks the news to Zach
10th June 2003

Episode 7

Following up on their ""date"" on Saturday, Zach prepares himself to ask Dana out again. When Dana belatedly realizes that Zach is romantically interested in her, she brings him to a secluded part of the train in order to talk. Zach misinterprets the move as an opportunity, summons his courage and goes for a kiss. Dana rebuffs his advances and tries to break it to him gently: she has a girlfriend. Nicole's boyfriend Max is planning a surprise trip for her birthday, and Nicole has bought sexy lingerie for the event. Brenda tries to prove she's hip enough to hold her own in a risqué conversation with the younger women. Brenda hopes to follow up on her matchmaking success with Zach and Dana by giving Pete's phone number to her new office assistant, Renee. But Pete has other kittens on his mind: someone has been putting food out for the stray cats invading his yard. He needs to find a way to get rid of them, and fast. Fed up with the smell at his construction site, Johnny has decided to go b

Nicole's excitement quickly turns to disappointment Still
Nicole's excitement quickly turns to disappointment
11th June 2003

Episode 8

Nicole is so excited about her weekend away with Max, until she gets a phone call from him telling her he probably has to cancel. Understandably upset, Nicole is comforted by Liz. Max had suggested that Nicole go alone, but she invites Liz along. Brenda, Johnny and Dana take a vested interest in the ab-tightener that Randy is now sporting. Apparently Randy is taking Agnes's advice to heart and trying to lose weight. The only problem is that ab-tighteners were recalled because they don't work. When Dana recommends a herbal supplement, Ma Huang, to help Randy lose weight he decides to look into it. Lucas tries to cheer up Zach, who is still smarting over his rejection by Dana, by drinking vodka on the train. Zach shows Lucas sketches of Big Man, the comic book he is developing, and Lucas outlines Bone Melter, his feature film script. The similarities between Big Man and Lucas are uncanny, in terms of sexual prowess. After a few drinks, Lucas points out the fundamental difference between

Neither Liz nor Lucas will join Nicole in Paris Still
Neither Liz nor Lucas will join Nicole in Paris
12th June 2003

Episode 9

Johnny comes on the train with a band-aid on his forehead. He and Charity fought, and Charity threw a mug at him. Apparently Johnny hasn't been spending enough time with his family. Randy, Johnny and Pete discuss the women in their lives, and defend their stance on relationships. Pete and Randy have it out when Pete reveals his plans to bed Renee (Brenda's co-worker) on their upcoming weekend date. Pete is so confident, he bets Randy that he will score with Renee. The stakes: $200. Lucas' offer to join Nicole in Paris is usurped by Liz, who accepts Nicole's offer of a free ticket to French fun. Lucas asks Nicole for feedback on his script, Bone Melter, but Nicole has only read half of it. Her comments are not too pleasant. Nicole and Liz's weekend plans are derailed when Max calls. He informs Nicole that he will be joining her in Paris, after all. Nicole must deal with the disappointed Liz and the jealous Lucas. Shannon talks to Dana about Zach. When Shannon asks if Dana is a lesbian,

Zach's Father's Day gift doesn't meet Lucas's approval Still
Zach's Father's Day gift doesn't meet Lucas's approval
13th June 2003

Episode 10

Zach has bought a bottle of scotch for Father's Day on Sunday. Lucas is not impressed with the brand, and before Zach can stop him, opens the bottle for a whiskey-tasting lesson. It's not long before everyone on the train is enjoying Zach's gift. Everyone except Liz, whose own dad drank enough for the whole family. Lucas's rich father only ever gave him cash presents, a symptom of his neglect. Now Lucas is paying him back each Father's Day, dollar for dollar. Zach tries to participate in this ""childhood scars"" competition, but Liz wins hands-down. Brenda is still trying to hook Dana up, this time with a nice boy from church. Shannon rescues Dana, changing the topic to her mother's persistent requests to talk to her ex-husband. Brenda urges her to call her father on Sunday, but Shannon wants nothing to do with him. Though Dana still lives with her parents, she feels she and her father don't really know each other anymore. Brenda's father died when she was a child, and she would give any

Pregnancy-bound Liz stressed about being stressed Still
Pregnancy-bound Liz stressed about being stressed
16th June 2003

Episode 11

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Pete wants to move back downtown Still
Pete wants to move back downtown
17th June 2003

Episode 12

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Randy captures all the action on his new camera-phone Still
Randy captures all the action on his new camera-phone
18th June 2003

Episode 13

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Dana defends her relationship -- and her sexuality Still
Dana defends her relationship -- and her sexuality
19th June 2003

Episode 14

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Pete can't hide it: he has a thing for Renee Still
Pete can't hide it: he has a thing for Renee
20th June 2003

Episode 15

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Pete goes condo shopping and picks up a real estate agent Still
Pete goes condo shopping and picks up a real estate agent
23rd June 2003

Episode 16

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Lucas warms to the idea of being a dad Still
Lucas warms to the idea of being a dad
24th June 2003

Episode 17

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Johnny lets it slip: Lucas has a son named Charlie Still
Johnny lets it slip: Lucas has a son named Charlie
25th June 2003

Episode 18

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Johnny's raked over the coals by his boss Still
Johnny's raked over the coals by his boss
26th June 2003

Episode 19

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Nicole fears that she is being stalked Still
Nicole fears that she is being stalked
27th June 2003

Episode 20

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Nicole struggles with her relationship with Max Still
Nicole struggles with her relationship with Max
30th June 2003

Episode 21

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Lucas spends the day with Charlie Still
Lucas spends the day with Charlie
1st July 2003

Episode 22

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Zach's Web log hurts and offends passengers Still
Zach's Web log hurts and offends passengers
2nd July 2003

Episode 23

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Zach's locked out of his blog Still
Zach's locked out of his blog
3rd July 2003

Episode 24

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Nicole comes to terms with her future Still
Nicole comes to terms with her future
4th July 2003

Episode 25

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Brenda tries to set-up her son with Johnny's daughter Still
Brenda tries to set-up her son with Johnny's daughter
7th July 2003

Episode 26

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Dana's girlfriend wants them to move in together Still
Dana's girlfriend wants them to move in together
8th July 2003

Episode 27

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Nicole and Lucas share a 'moment' Still
Nicole and Lucas share a 'moment'
9th July 2003

Episode 28

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Zach and Lucas fight about Big Man Still
Zach and Lucas fight about Big Man
10th July 2003

Episode 29

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Pete and Zach keep feuding Still
Pete and Zach keep feuding
11th July 2003

Episode 30

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Pete wins $50,000 betting on Randy's tip Still
Pete wins $50,000 betting on Randy's tip
14th July 2003

Episode 31

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Brenda and Johnny argue about their kids Still
Brenda and Johnny argue about their kids
15th July 2003

Episode 32

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Nicole makes a play for Enzo, the cute butcher Still
Nicole makes a play for Enzo, the cute butcher
16th July 2003

Episode 33

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Zach admits he's cut Lucas out of the picture Still
Zach admits he's cut Lucas out of the picture
17th July 2003

Episode 34

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Nicole is delighted to discover that she's a sex addict! Still
Nicole is delighted to discover that she's a sex addict!
18th July 2003

Episode 35

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Brenda gets her job back Still
Brenda gets her job back
21st July 2003

Episode 36

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Agnes rides the train with Randy Still
Agnes rides the train with Randy
22nd July 2003

Episode 37

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Brenda offers Liz parenting advice Still
Brenda offers Liz parenting advice
23rd July 2003

Episode 38

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Liz worries about being a single mom Still
Liz worries about being a single mom
24th July 2003

Episode 39

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Pete digs for dirt on Zach's date Still
Pete digs for dirt on Zach's date
25th July 2003

Episode 40

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Shannon's still shaken from the fire Still
Shannon's still shaken from the fire
28th July 2003

Episode 41

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Pete offers to be Johnny's financial advisor Still
Pete offers to be Johnny's financial advisor
29th July 2003

Episode 42

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Despite sabotage attempts, Randy still gets promoted Still
Despite sabotage attempts, Randy still gets promoted
30th July 2003

Episode 43

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Life is messy Still
Life is messy
31st July 2003

Episode 44

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An arresting performance Still
An arresting performance
1st August 2003

Episode 45

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When You're Feeling Down, Jump Up Still
When You're Feeling Down, Jump Up
4th August 2003

Episode 46

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It's All About the Kids Still
It's All About the Kids
5th August 2003

Episode 47

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A fool and his money Still
A fool and his money
6th August 2003

Episode 48

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It's not what you know, it's who Still
It's not what you know, it's who
7th August 2003

Episode 49

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Good News or Bad News First? Still
Good News or Bad News First?
8th August 2003

Episode 50

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Rites of Passage Still
Rites of Passage
11th August 2003

Episode 51

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All in the family Still
All in the family
12th August 2003

Episode 52

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Max is back Still
Max is back
13th August 2003

Episode 53

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I urnestly love you Still
I urnestly love you
14th August 2003

Episode 54

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Where were you when the lights went out? Still
Where were you when the lights went out?
18th August 2003

Episode 55

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Everybody's looking for somebody Still
Everybody's looking for somebody
19th August 2003

Episode 56

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Something to watch over me Still
Something to watch over me
20th August 2003

Episode 57

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Life is what you make it? Didn't get that memo Still
Life is what you make it? Didn't get that memo
21st August 2003

Episode 58

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Surprise, Surprise Still
Surprise, Surprise
22nd August 2003

Episode 59

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The heat is on Still
The heat is on
25th August 2003

Episode 60

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Beloved for Sale Still
Beloved for Sale
26th August 2003

Episode 61

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Hearts are winning Still
Hearts are winning
27th August 2003

Episode 62

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You don't know what I know Still
You don't know what I know
28th August 2003

Episode 63

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At last! Still
At last!
29th August 2003

Episode 64

Brenda is going to pay off the person who found the funereal urn containing the ashes of her husband Doug. What she doesn't know is that Zach, Dana, Johnny and Shannon are planning to catch the person who is doing this. After Brenda tapes a package of money under the washroom sink, Johnny and Dana stake out the washroom. Lucas looks great and hides the flowers that he brought for Nicole. When she sits with him, he nervously makes small talk. Finally, he asks her if she will go to the Toronto International Film Festival Opening Night Gala with him. She can't, because she is leaving for a month-long European tour on Monday with Max. Lucas disses her choice of Max and finally admits that he cares for her. Nicole is torn; she admits that she does have some feelings for Lucas, but she has just made sense of her situation with Max and Enzo. Lucas tries to fight for her by criticizing Max and his European tour. He describes the year-long journey of spiritual awakening that he would take Nicol

Train 48 Special Still
Train 48 Special
17th September 2003

Episode 65

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Train 48 Express Still
Train 48 Express
17th September 2003

Episode 66

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