''Satisfaction'' is a Canadian television

sitcom A sitcom, a portmanteau of situation comedy, or situational comedy, is a genre of comedy centered on a fixed set of characters who mostly carry over from episode to episode. Sitcoms can be contrasted with sketch comedy, where a troupe may use ne ...

, created by

Tim McAuliffe Tim McAuliffe (born September 18) is a Canadian comedy writer, television producer and occasional actor from Montreal, Quebec, Canada, known for his work on ''The Last Man On Earth'', ''The Office'', ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'', '' Up All N ...

, that debuted on CTV on June 24, 2013. ''Satisfaction'' was canceled after one season.

Premise

The show centres on couple Jason (

Luke Macfarlane Thomas Luke Macfarlane (born January 19, 1980) is a Canadian-American actor and former singer. He is known for playing Scotty Wandell on the ABC television drama '' Brothers & Sisters'' (2006–2011), RAC Agent D'avin Jaqobis on the Space tele ...

) and Maggie ( Leah Renee) and their roommate Mark (

Ryan Belleville Ryan Belleville (born May 8, 1979) is a Canadian stand-up comedian and actor. Career Belleville became the youngest person to tape his own ''Comedy Now!'' special for CTV. He also appeared in CBC's ''The Sean Cullen Show'' and the film '' Goin ...

) as they try to seek some satisfaction in their lives. The series also features their neighbour Simon (Pat Thornton), Maggie's boss, former hockey player turned bar owner Doug St. Bruce (Thomas Mitchell), neighbour and cat enthusiast Bea (

Nikki Payne Nikki Payne (also credited as Nikkie Payne), is a Canadian comedian and actress, from Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, Canada. Born with a cleft palate, she is well known for incorporating her lisp into her comedy act. She has won three Canadian Co ...

), and single father Gary Breakfast (

Mark Critch Mark Critch (born May 14, 1974) is a Canadian comedian, actor, and writer. He is best known for his work on the comedy series ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes'', initially as a writer and then as a regular cast member beginning in 2003. Career Critc ...

). The concept of the show comes from creator

's experiences as the single roommate while staying in an apartment with a couple. Guest stars in the first season include

Wendel Clark Wendel L. Clark (born October 25, 1966) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. His professional career lasted from 1985 until 2000, during which time he played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Quebec Nordiques, New York Islanders, Tampa ...

Gordon Pinsent Gordon Edward Pinsent (born July 12, 1930) is a Canadian actor, writer, director, and singer. He is known for his roles in numerous productions, including ''Away from Her'', ''The Rowdyman'', ''John and the Missus'', ''A Gift to Last'', '' Due So ...

Andy Kindler Andy Kindler (born October 16, 1956) is an American comedian and actor from Queens, New York. He played the character "Andy", a fellow sportswriter and friend of sportswriter "Ray Barone" (Ray Romano) on the TV show ''Everybody Loves Raymond'', w ...

Shaun Majumder Shaun Vincent Majumder (born January 29, 1972) is a Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for his role on ''This Hour Has 22 Minutes,'' where he worked from 2003 until 2018. He won a Gemini Award for his work on the series in 2006. Early ...

Gabrielle Miller Gabrielle Sunshine Miller (born November 9, 1973) is a Canadian actress who, since the start of her career in 1993, has appeared in many television films and series episodes, including leading roles in two of Canada's most popular concurrently-r ...

Jerry O'Connell Jerry O'Connell (born February 17, 1974) is an American actor and television host. He is known for his roles as Quinn Mallory in the television series ''Sliders'', Andrew Clements in ''My Secret Identity'', Vern Tessio in the film '' Stand by M ...

Tommy Chong Thomas B. Kin Chong (born May 24, 1938) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, musician, activist. He is known for his marijuana-themed Cheech & Chong comedy albums and movies with Cheech Marin, as well as playing the character Leo on Fox's ' ...

, and

Jessica Paré Jessica Paré (born December 5, 1980) is a Canadian actress and singer known for her co-starring roles on the AMC series ''Mad Men'' and the CBS series '' SEAL Team''. She has also appeared in the films '' Stardom'' (2000), ''Lost and Delirious'' ...

. The series is filmed in

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Cast

as Jason Howell * Leah Renee as Maggie Bronson *

as Mark Movenpick *

as Gary Breakfast *

Pat Thornton Pat Thornton (born September 5, 1976) is a Canadians, Canadian television actor, comedian, and writer."Pat ...

as Simon *Thomas Mitchell as Doug St. Bruce *

as Bea

Episodes

Accolades

At the

2nd Canadian Screen Awards The 2nd Canadian Screen Awards were held on March 9, 2014, to honour achievements in Canadian film, television, and digital media production in 2013.Jason Priestley Jason Bradford Priestley (born August 28, 1969) is a Canadian actor and television director. He is best known as the virtuous Brandon Walsh on the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1990–1998, 2000), as Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick in t ...

was nominated for Best Direction in a Comedy Program or Series.

Mary Kirkland Mary Kirkland is a Canadian set decorator. She has worked in both film and television. Among her television work was ''Little Mosque on the Prairie''. In 2014, she was nominated with Rupert Lazarus and Sean Breaugh for the Canadian Screen Award f ...

, Rupert Lazarus and Sean Breaugh were nominated for Best Production Design or Art Direction in a Fiction Program or Series.''2014 CANADIAN SCREEN AWARDS Television Nominations'',

Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is a Canadian non-profit organization created in 1979 to recognize the achievements of the over 4,000 Canadian film industry and television industry professionals, most notably through the Canadian Scre ...

, Toronto and Montreal: January 13, 2014, p. 28.

References

External links

* * {{IMDb title, 2546024, Satisfaction 2010s Canadian sitcoms 2013 Canadian television series debuts 2013 Canadian television series endings CTV Television Network original programming Television shows filmed in Toronto Television series by Lionsgate Television Television series by DHX Media Television series by Bell Media