Life with Derek

2005 - 2009

The Room

18th September 2005

Episode 1

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.

The Fall

25th September 2005

Episode 2

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.

The Party

2nd October 2005

Episode 3

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.

Puppy Dog Tails

16th October 2005

Episode 4

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.

Grade-Point: Average

23rd October 2005

Episode 5

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.

The Wedding

30th October 2005

Episode 6

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.

The Poxfather

6th November 2005

Episode 7

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.

House of Games

13th November 2005

Episode 8

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.

Marti the Monster

4th December 2005

Episode 9

No overview available.

Sweet Misery

11th December 2005

Episode 10

No overview available.

Babe Raider

18th December 2005

Episode 11

No overview available.

All Systems No Go

15th January 2006

Episode 12

No overview available.

Male Code Blue

22nd January 2006

Episode 13

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.

Top Cast

Michael Seater•Ashley Leggat•Jordan Todosey

Writer

Jeff Biederman

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.

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Michael Seater

Derek Venturi

Ashley Leggat Image

Ashley Leggat

Casey MacDonald

Jordan Todosey Image

Jordan Todosey

Lizzie MacDonald

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Ariel Waller

Marti Venturi

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Joy Tanner

Nora McDonald Venturi

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John Ralston

George Venturi

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Daniel Magder

Edwin Venturi

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Jeff Biederman

Writer

Suzanne Martin

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Jeff Biederman

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Suzanne French

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Daphne Ballon

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Daphne Ballon

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Laurie McLarty

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Christina Jennings

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Shane Kinnear

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Scott Garvie

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