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8.01 votes19951hEndedDramaFamily
Synopsis
Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake. Jake and the Kid is a Canadian television drama series, which aired on the CanWest Global system of stations in the 1990s. The second (1995) television adaptation of W. O. Mitchell's 1961 short story collection Jake and the Kid the series is set in the small town of Crocus, Saskatchewan, and centres on the friendship between Ben "the Kid" Osborne (Ben Campbell), a young boy growing up on a farm with his widowed mother Julia (Patricia Harras), and Jake Trumper (Shaun Johnston), a farmhand who becomes Ben's surrogate father figure.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. We All Live in CrocusNow viewing1995-12-161hWhen the war memorial is unveiled during the Golden Jubilee celebration, Julia is disturbed at being labelled Crocus's only war widow. Meanwhile, Jake and Ben plot to win a prize horse that is coming up for auction.
2. No Place Like Home1995-12-231hJulia has a difficult decision to make after receiving a generous offer to purchase the Osborne farm. Riding his new horse Fever, Jake has a bad spill and must learn to overcome his fear if he is to continue riding.
3. Grand Plans1995-12-301hA mysterious stranger arrives in Crocus just in time to save the town's struggling baseball team, but there are rumors that the talented pitcher may be an escaped convict.
4. Long Live the Queen1996-01-061hLottery fever strikes Crocus when the grand prize of its first contest is a trip to England to observe the Queen's coronation.- 5. Oil Boom1996-01-131hJake becomes concerned when a slick oil-company executive, who believes that Crocus may overlie a vast new oilfield, persuades many of the locals to sell him the rights to their land.
6. Prairie Lawyer1996-01-201hRepeat is sued after he cuts off the local undertaker's beard in a fit of rage. Meanwhile, Julia's Hollywood-starlet sister Donna pays a surprise visit.
7. The Smoking Gun1996-01-271hDespite Julia's objections, Jake teaches Ben how to use a rifle, something he considers a necessary rite of passage for any farm boy. But then, on the first day of deer hunting season, Ben is challenged by the town bully and makes a reckless mistake.- 8. Liar Hunter1996-02-031hA drifter befriended by Ben and Lazarus turns out to be Professor Winesinger, an old acquaintance of Jake's, who got him out of some serious trouble when Jake was young.
9. Buying the Farm1996-02-101hThe whole town is concerned about the health of Daddy Johnson, a wealthy 107-year-old who has fallen seriously ill, but Jake in particular believes that Daddy's ""nurse"" Esther Goodrich is really a gold digger after his money.
10. Full Circle1996-02-171hWhen orphans Ben and Lazarus feel left out of Saskatchewan's annual father-and-son fishing contest, Jakes and Moses invent a contest of their own. Meanwhile, Molly has a ""girls-only"" slumber party with Julia, but ill-advisedly leaves Gate to mind the store.
11. Ways of the World1996-02-241hA famous hypnotist and his pretty assistant proceed to charm the town, while two mysterious businessmen from Winnipeg show an excessive interest in an old safe of Albert's.
12. Looks Can Be Deceiving1996-03-021hAs Crocus prepares for its major annual social event, the Snow Ball, speculation abounds regarding who will escort the town's most eligible woman, Emily Henchbaw.
13. True Confessions1996-03-091hWhen a blizzard hits Crocus, the Sanitary Cafe is transformed into a temporary hospital and Jake tries to rescue Albert, who has had a heart attack.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Julie Khaner
Robert Clothier
Shaun Johnston
Jake Trumper (Farmhand)
Patricia Harras
Julia Osborne (widowed mother)
Ben Campbell
Ben Osborne (the Kid)
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jake and The Kid available to watch online?
Yes - see the "Where to watch legally" section on this page for streaming, rental and purchase options.
How many seasons does Jake and The Kid have?
Jake and The Kid has 2 seasons and 26 episodes.
When did Jake and The Kid first air?
Jake and The Kid first aired in 1995.
Is Jake and The Kid still running?
Jake and The Kid's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Jake and The Kid?
Jake and The Kid is classified as Drama, Family.