''The Mountain'' is an American

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created by David Barrett,

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and Grant Scharbo, that was broadcast on

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network for one season from September 22, 2004 to January 2, 2005. The show received very low ratings and was canceled after only thirteen episodes.

Plot

The plot centers on a

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run by Will Carver (

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). When his grandfather dies, Will discovers that the resort has been left to his younger brother David (

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), an irresponsible layabout who returns to pick up the reins. There is familial conflict over the resort and over Maria (

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), a woman who previously dated David, but then dates Will. Additional conflict comes from the efforts of land developer Colin Dowling (

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) and his attractive daughter, Max (

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), who falls for David.

Cast and characters

Main

as David Carver Jr. *

as Will Carver * Tara Thompson as Shelley Carver *

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as Sam Tunney *

as Max Dowling *

as Maria Serrano *

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as Michael Dowling * Johann Urb as Travis Thorson *

as Colin Dowling *

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as Gennie Carver

Recurring

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as Scarlett * Matt Bellefleur as Fergie *

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as Blake *

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as John 'Whit' Whitman *

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as Eric Toth

Guest star

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as David Carver Sr. (episode: Pilot)

Episodes

References

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