Henry Sarwer-Foner
Director
Less Than Kind (2008)
Season 2
Less Than Kind is a Canadian television comedy-drama series that stars Jesse Camacho as Sheldon Blecher, a teenager growing up in a loving but dysfunctional Jewish family in Winnipeg. The show's cast also includes Maury Chaykin and Wendel Meldrum as Sheldon's parents, Benjamin Arthur as his older brother Josh, and Nancy Sorel as his aunt, Clara. The Blechers struggle to operate a driving school out of their home in Winnipeg's fading North End. Less Than Kind made its debut October 13, 2008, on Citytv, and moved to HBO Canada in February 2010. The ensemble cast of the critically acclaimed series won Canadian Comedy Awards in 2009 and 2010.Less Than Kind received the 2010 Gemini Award for Best Comedy Program or Series and the inaugural award for Best Comedy Series at the 2013 Canadian Screen Awards. The title sequence and logo for Less Than Kind were inspired by an iconic highway sign at Winnipeg's Confusion Corner intersection, depicting arrows pointing in every direction. The name of the series is found in the first line spoken by Hamlet: "A little more than kin, and less than kind."
Released Oct. 13, 2008
Episode 30 min
14+
Keywords: imdb.driving-instructor, imdb.overweight-teenager, imdb.winnipeg-manitoba-canada, imdb.canadian-humor, imdb.family-relationships, imdb.dysfunctional-family, imdb.teenager + 8 more, imdb.sitcom, imdb.sitcom-comedy, imdb.jewish, tmdb.canada, tmdb.overweight, tmdb.dysfunctional-family, tmdb.jewish-family, tmdb.teen-drama
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Network: Citytv
S2E1 - Third Death's a Charm
With Sam at death's door the Blecher family stands vigil at his hospital bedside. But is Sam really ready to cross over?
Feb. 19, 2010, midnight
S2E2 - Terminus Ad Quem
Sam gets an early release from the hospital, but Anne is suspicious. Sheldon and Miriam go to dinner with Miriam's mother and her new girlfriend. Meanwhile, Josh has to learn how to cry for an upcoming audition.
Feb. 26, 2010, midnight
S2E3 - I Am Somewhere
Anne combats stress by smoking Josh's marijuana, which causes Josh to turn to Tito to replenish his stash. Sheldon and Miriam are dismayed to make the acquaintance of Danny Lubbe, a new student at school.
March 5, 2010, midnight
S2E4 - Something Better
Sheldon is smitten by a female model in art class, and Miriam is not too happy. Meanwhile Danny Lubbe is trying to sabotage his father's love life. Anne helps an elderly man deal with a dying pet.
March 12, 2010, midnight
S2E5 - Party People
On a dare, Josh and Miriam uncharacteristically decide to attend a party. Josh is challenged by a driving student. Clara becomes depressed after she encounters an old flame, but she soon rebounds when she falls for a police officer.
March 19, 2010, midnight
S2E6 - Fasto Loves Lebso
Sheldon and Danny scheme to defend Miriam after a dyslexic girl bully makes her life miserable by accusing her of being a lesbian. Josh enlists Tito's help to find an apartment after Shandra corners him into setting up house with her. Meanwhile, Mr. Lubbe seeks out parenting advice from Miriam's parents.
March 26, 2010, midnight
S2E7 - That's Somebody's Knish!
Sheldon is lovestruck with Miriam, but his mother thinks that he is on drugs. Josh and Shandra host a housewarming dinner. Meanwhile, Clara has to come to terms with her relationship with Officer Kyle.
April 9, 2010, midnight
S2E8 - Road Trip
Shandra breaks up with Josh after he loses his job at the driving School. Tension builds between Shandra and Anne, and Miriam plays the role of mediator. Meanwhile, a visit to Artie's storage locker brings up an encounter with bikers.
April 16, 2010, midnight
S2E9 - Coming Home
Sam is released from hospital a day early and he takes a meandering tour of Winnipeg. Dropped from the school band, Sheldon, Miriam and Danny find themselves irritable and at loose ends.
April 23, 2010, midnight
S2E10 - First Nighters
Miriam surprises Sheldon with a special request. Sam convinces Anne to celebrate their anniversary by going out for a "fancy" dinner. Josh surprises Shandra with an unwelcome birthday gift.
April 30, 2010, midnight
S2E11 - Spring Break
Miriam and Danny convince Sheldon to attend a spring break party. Anne and Sam try to ground Josh. David Rosen confesses a weakness to Clara.
May 7, 2010, midnight
S2E12 - Showtime
Thanks to Danny Lubbe, Miriam and Sheldon's secret band is now public. Sam inadvertently worsens David Rosen's gambling addiction. Josh discovers that his old show "Thunder Bay O.P.P" has an underground following.
May 14, 2010, midnight
S2E13 - The Deluge
Clara admits that she has been embezzling from the company. Meanwhile, disaster strikes as the basement floods and Sheldon fears losing Miriam. However, Josh's acting career is experiencing a rejuvenation.
May 21, 2010, midnight
Network: Citytv
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 1440 min.
Released: Oct. 13, 2008
Last Air Date: July 14, 2013, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: 18+ / 14+
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