Brian Cooke
Director
Check It Out (1985)
Season 1
Check it Out! is a Canadian television sitcom, which aired on CTV from September 1985 to April 1988. The series also aired in the United States in syndication and on the USA Network.
Released Oct. 2, 1985
Episode 29 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Keywords: imdb.canadian, imdb.work, imdb.workplace, imdb.staff, imdb.employer-employee-relationship, imdb.employee, imdb.manager + 7 more, imdb.secretary, imdb.supermarket, imdb.sitcom, imdb.based-on-british-tv-series, imdb.grocery-store, imdb.remake, imdb.sitcom-comedy
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Plex Channel
Network: CTV
S1E1 - No Security In Security
When Cobb's grocery store has a new video security system installed, Manager Howard Bannister must fire Alf, the store's security guard of fifty years.
Oct. 2, 1985, midnight
S1E2 - Labor and Other Relations
Cobb's latest directive prompts Marlene to call a strike among the supermarket employees.
Oct. 9, 1985, midnight
S1E3 - No Cause For Alarm
Howard is about to realize his lifelong dream of managing a world-class hotel.
Oct. 16, 1985, midnight
S1E4 - X-Ray Marks the Spot
The staff prepares for annual insurance physicals.
Oct. 23, 1985, midnight
S1E5 - Everyone's a Winner
An in-store bingo promotion is a big success until Mr. Christian examines the cards.
Oct. 30, 1985, midnight
S1E6 - Seven Days Make One Week
Edna's outraged when an attractive health food representative expresses interest in Howard.
Nov. 6, 1985, midnight
S1E7 - A Rosenbloom By Any Other Name
Jennifer, denied a raise, sues for discrimination.
Nov. 13, 1985, midnight
S1E8 - ...Or Get Off the Pot
Convinced that their six-year relationship has lost its magic, Edna issues Howard an ultimatum.
Nov. 20, 1985, midnight
S1E9 - Phantom of the Market
Gourmet food worth thousands of dollars vanishes.
Nov. 27, 1985, midnight
S1E10 - Car Pool
Jack organizes a car pool with his fellow employees but his van is not exactly road worthy. When they are in an accident Jack gets sued. Mr. Bannister assists Edna is pretending to be someone else to avoid traffic tickets.
Dec. 4, 1985, midnight
S1E11 - Love on Sale
Murray is the source of trouble when he starts an in-store dating service.
Dec. 11, 1985, midnight
S1E12 - Skip to the Loo
A pair of unwanted newcomers plagues Howard.
Dec. 18, 1985, midnight
S1E13 - Love is a Many Splendored Alf
Alf becomes interested in Helen so Howard and Edna attempt to help things out. But Alf is feeling insecure around the classy lady and in trying to impress Helen in ruins a nice dinner.
Jan. 8, 1986, midnight
S1E14 - Supermarket Superbowlers
The grocery crew believes they have a genuine shot of winning a bowling competition and the cash that does with it until Murray injures his arm. Howard decides to use a ringer Big Ed instead of girlfriend Edna causing hurt feelings.
Jan. 15, 1986, midnight
S1E15 - Otherwise Engaged
Marlene comes to work with a flashy engagement ring and Edna asks to try it on. The jewelry gets stuck and when Edna's mother visits she is excited her daughter is finally getting married. Edna hesitates to clear up the misunderstanding.
Jan. 22, 1986, midnight
S1E16 - Banzai
A couple of food purists target Cobb's grocery for selling junk items causing mayhem for Howard and his staff.
Feb. 1, 1986, midnight
S1E17 - Dog Day After Dark
Jack is taking a long awaited vacation and seems secure he's not easily replaceable. Edna is performing his duties but right before he's to leave jack learns Edna is in an important meeting and he panics.
Feb. 8, 1986, midnight
S1E18 - Store Wars
Edna is decides to take a vacation to rethink her relationship with Howard. The much younger manager of a competitor spikes Howard's interest getting him to take up yoga and get his ear pierced. The lady lets him down easy.
Feb. 12, 1986, midnight
S1E19 - My Darling Serpentine
Howard gets too busy to buy Edna an anniversary gift and hands the job to Alf. He decides a hamster is an appropriate present which gets loose at the store. The situation escalates until they're looking for a mongoose named Billy Bob.
Feb. 19, 1986, midnight
S1E20 - Edna's New Friend
Howard refuses to take Edna to the ballet so she asks Leslie to accompany her. Howard get jealous despite Leslie being gay. Christian gets a deal on beef but learns it's horse meat after customers start buying it.
Feb. 26, 1986, midnight
S1E21 - Jack Be Numbskull
After Jack goes home with Marlene after a part the rumors begin. Bruno, Marlene's boyfriend, hears them and threatens Jack. Howard decides the only fair thing is to stage a boxing match between the men in the grocery store.
March 5, 1986, midnight
S1E22 - Sex Appeal
Howard is competing for a promotion and Tiffany Cobb the owner is to make the decision. Ms. Cobb makes it clear she desires Howard and his advancement depends on him reciprocating her sexual advances.
March 12, 1986, midnight
Network: CTV
Episode Runtime: 29 min.
Season Runtime: 1971 min.
Released: Oct. 2, 1985
Last Air Date: Feb. 14, 1988, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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