{{Short description|none}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Life with Derek'' episodes}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}}
The following is a list of episodes of the Canadian sitcom ''Life with Derek'', which also appeared on Disney Channel. The show premiered on September 18, 2005 and ended its run on March 25, 2009, spanning 4 seasons, with 70 episodes produced.
==Series overview== <onlyinclude>{{Series overview
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| color4 = #3C2E74 | link4 = List of Life with Derek episodes#Season 4 (2008–09) | episodes4 = 18 | start4 = {{Start date|2008|7|19}} | end4 = {{End date|2009|3|25}}
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| color5S = #1A34FF | link5S = List of Life with Derek episodes#Spin-off film (2023) | linkT5S = Spin-off film | released5S = {{Start date|2023|2|20}}<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2022/08/31/wildbrain-television-announces-three-more-original-greenlights-from-canadian-producers-exclusive-to-family-channel/ |title=Wildbrain Television Announces Three More Original Greenlights From Canadian Producers Exclusive to Family Channel |publisher=Wildbrain Television |via=TV, Eh? |date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=September 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1058840/life-with-derek-spinoff-movie-photos/ |title='Life With Derek' Cast Reunites on Set of Spinoff Movie|work=TV Insider|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022}}</ref> }}</onlyinclude>
==Episodes== ===Season 1 (2005–06)=== * This season was filmed in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador.
{{Episode table |background=#6AC3ED |overall=5 |season=5 |title=22 |director=20 |writer=22 |airdate=18 |prodcode=8 |episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 1 |EpisodeNumber2= 1 |Title= The Room |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|9|18}} |ProdCode= 101 |ShortSummary= After moving into their new house, Casey decides she needs a room of her own - or rather, she wants Derek's room. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 2 |EpisodeNumber2= 2 |Title= The Fall |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|9|25}} |ProdCode= 103 |ShortSummary= Casey trips at school and is given the nickname "Klutzilla" by Derek. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 3 |EpisodeNumber2= 3 |Title= The Party |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|10|2}} |ProdCode= 104 |ShortSummary= Casey and Derek try to convince their parents that they can be trusted to take care of Lizzie and Edwin for the weekend. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 4 |EpisodeNumber2= 4 |Title= Puppy Dog Tails |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Ed Riche |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|10|16}} |ProdCode= 107 |ShortSummary= Casey, Lizzie and Nora decide to add a feminine touch to the living room. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 5 |EpisodeNumber2= 5 |Title= Grade-Point: Average |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Dennis Heaton |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|10|23}} |ProdCode= 109 |ShortSummary= Casey tries to change her reputation by teaming up with the school's biggest slacker for an English project - Derek, who's struggling to pass for once. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 6 |EpisodeNumber2= 6 |Title= The Wedding |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Suzanne Bolch & John May |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|10|30}} |ProdCode= 111 |ShortSummary= Casey volunteers to organize the wedding reception for her aunt, however, she must deal with the constant criticism from her nemesis, cousin Vicki. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 7 |EpisodeNumber2= 7 |Title= The Poxfather |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Brian Hartigan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|11|6}} |ProdCode= 112 |ShortSummary= Casey helps Derek with his "merchandising business" while he has the chicken pox, which George attempts to avoid getting himself. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 8 |EpisodeNumber2= 8 |Title=House of Games |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Alex Pugsley |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|11|13}} |ProdCode= 102 |ShortSummary= The game is on, and Casey and Derek face off for the prized areas of the house. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 9 |EpisodeNumber2= 9 |Title= Marti The Monster |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|12|4}} |ProdCode= 106 |ShortSummary= Casey tries to ruin Derek's babysitting date with Sandra by leaving him alone with Marti the Monster. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 10 |EpisodeNumber2= 10 |Title= Sweet Misery |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Bernice Vanderlaan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|12|11}} |ProdCode= 108 |ShortSummary= When Derek causes Casey to sprain her ankle, she schemes to take one of his prized possessions. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 11 |EpisodeNumber2= 11 |Title= Babe Raider |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Suzanne Bolch & John May |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2005|12|18}} |ProdCode= 110 |ShortSummary= Casey tries to fight sexist attitudes at home by going after the video game ''Babe Raider''. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 12 |EpisodeNumber2= 12 |Title= All Systems No Go |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|1|15}} |ProdCode= 105 |ShortSummary= Casey attempts to organize the household chores, while Nora tries to repair her relationship with the neighbors. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 13 |EpisodeNumber2= 13 |Title= Male Code Blue |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|1|22}} |ProdCode= 113 |ShortSummary= Derek tries to ruin the budding romance between Casey and his best friend, Sam. |LineColor= 6AC3ED }} }}
===Season 2 (2006)=== * Starting with this season, the series was taped in Toronto, Ontario. {{Episode table |background=#E3E3E3|overall=5 |season=5 |title=22 |director=20 |writer=22 |airdate=18 |prodcode=8 |episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 14 |EpisodeNumber2= 1 |Title= Date with Derek |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|7|1}} |ProdCode= 201 |ShortSummary= Casey believes that Derek is taking revenge on her by asking Emily out on a date; Lizzie worries about being a bad dancer. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 15 |EpisodeNumber2= 2 |Title= He Shoots, She Scores |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Bernice Vanderlaan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|7|29}} |ProdCode= 203 |ShortSummary= Derek agrees to train Lizzie in the art of playing hockey; Casey coaches Edwin on how to talk to girls; George and Nora find out Marti is stealing toys from other kids. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 16 |EpisodeNumber2= 3 |Title= Middle Manic |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|9|22}} |ProdCode= 202 |ShortSummary= Derek is worried that Casey and Sam's break-up will stop him from playing in the Hockey Championships in Sweden. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 17 |EpisodeNumber2= 4 |Title= Venturian Candidate |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|9|29}} |ProdCode= 204 |ShortSummary= Casey convinces Derek to run for school president; Lizzie tries to force the family to be more environmentally aware. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 18 |EpisodeNumber2= 5 |Title= Battle of the Bands |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Ed Riche |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|10|6}} |ProdCode= 206 |ShortSummary= Derek swallows his pride and asks Casey to join his band for the annual "Battle of the Bands" competition. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 19 |EpisodeNumber2= 6 |Title= Lies My Brother Told Me |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon & Al Schwartz |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|10|13}} |ProdCode= 205 |ShortSummary= Using Derek's advice, Casey lies to get an extension on a school assignment. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 20 |EpisodeNumber2= 7 |Title= Crushin' the Coach |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|10|20}} |ProdCode= 210 |ShortSummary= Lizzie has a crush on Casey's new boyfriend, who Marti dislikes, however, Derek learns a devastating secret. George becomes upset when Nora says their relationship was not love at first sight. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 21 |EpisodeNumber2= 8 |Title= Prank Wars |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|10|27}} |ProdCode= 207 |ShortSummary= Casey tries to pay Derek back for his practical jokes by pulling a prank of her own. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 22 |EpisodeNumber2= 9 |Title= Freaked Out Friday |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|11|3}} |ProdCode= 208 |ShortSummary= Casey's dance competition and Derek's hockey playoffs stress them out, much to the chagrin of Lizzie and Edwin. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 23 |EpisodeNumber2= 10 |Title= The Bet |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy |WrittenBy= Alex Pugsley |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|11|9}} |ProdCode= 211 |ShortSummary= Casey bets Derek that she can get a guy to ask her out on a date. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 24 |EpisodeNumber2= 11 |Title= Mice and Men |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon & Sherry White |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|12|1}} |ProdCode= 212 |ShortSummary= Derek starts to act like a grown-up when Casey tells him that a girl finds him immature. Meanwhile, mice are found in the house, scaring the men, but Lizzie refuses to let them be exterminated. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 25 |EpisodeNumber2= 12 |Title= Dinner Guest |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|12|8}} |ProdCode= 209 |ShortSummary= Missing her dad, who is currently based in New York, Casey invites him to dinner and sets out to make the night perfect. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 26 |EpisodeNumber2= 13 |Title= The Dating Game |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2006|12|15}} |ProdCode= 213 |ShortSummary= Derek and Kendra try to find the perfect date for Casey. |LineColor= E3E3E3 }} }}
===Season 3 (2007–08)=== {{Episode table |background=#9C3527|overall=5 |season=5 |title=22 |director=20 |writer=22 |airdate=18 |prodcode=8 |episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 27 |EpisodeNumber2= 1 |Title= Two Timing Derek |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|5|11}} |ProdCode= 301 |ShortSummary= Derek asks out Casey's friend even though he has a girlfriend. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 28 |EpisodeNumber2= 2 |Title= It's Our Party |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|5|18}} |ProdCode= 302 |ShortSummary= George and Nora plan a joint birthday party for Lizzie and Edwin. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 29 |EpisodeNumber2= 3 |Title= Misadventures in Babysitting |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Al Schwartz |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|5|31}} |ProdCode= 304 |ShortSummary= While the parents are out, Casey babysits and tries to be very responsible, however, Derek is completely against her. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 30 |EpisodeNumber2= 4 |Title= Slacker Mom |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|6|23}} |ProdCode= 305 |ShortSummary= Nora becomes a stay-at-home mom and tries to recruit Casey and her friends to work at the school fun fair. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 31 |EpisodeNumber2= 5 |Title= Power Failure |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Karen Hill |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|7|7}} |ProdCode= 307 |ShortSummary= Derek is selected to be a prefect at school, but an unhappy Casey tries to prove that he is not up to the job. Meanwhile, Edwin and Lizzie realize Marti always gets what she wants. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 32 |EpisodeNumber2= 6 |Title= Don't Take a Tip From Me |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Bernice Vanderlaan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|7|21}} |ProdCode= 310 |ShortSummary= Casey and Derek both end up getting a job at the same restaurant working as waiters. Meanwhile, Edwin and Lizzie revel in being the oldest children in the house. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 33 |EpisodeNumber2= 7 |Title= The Bully Brothers |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|7|28}} |ProdCode= 306 |ShortSummary= Edwin is getting bullied by a kid at school and asks Derek to do something about it. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 34 |EpisodeNumber2= 8 |Title= Home Movies |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|8|5}} |ProdCode= 315 |ShortSummary= Casey attempts to start filming a family documentary for school, but comes across a few problems with the cast. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 35 |EpisodeNumber2= 9 |Title= Show-Off-Tune |DirectedBy= David Warry-Smith |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|8|12}} |ProdCode= 322 |ShortSummary= Casey secures the lead role in the school musical; Derek gets promoted from the chorus to lead vocalist. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 36 |EpisodeNumber2= 10 |Title= Summer School Blues |DirectedBy= Harvey Crossland |WrittenBy= Brian Hartigan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|8|26}} |ProdCode= 314 |ShortSummary= Casey works at Marti's summer camp at the high school, while Derek has to go to summer school. Meanwhile, Edwin and Lizzie set up a pet-sitting service at home. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 37 |EpisodeNumber2= 11 |Title= Grade A Cheater |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Graham Seater & Michael Seater |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|9|11}} |ProdCode= 316 |ShortSummary= Derek switches test papers with Casey, and then lures her into a scheme that will keep them both out of trouble; Edwin, Lizzie, and Marti feel that they are doing too many chores for the amount of allowance they are getting. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 38 |EpisodeNumber2= 12 |Title= Adios Derek |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|9|25}} |ProdCode= 308 |ShortSummary= While failing Spanish at school, George and Abby (Derek's mom) think that their son should come live with her in Spain for six months. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 39 |EpisodeNumber2= 13 |Title= Fright Night |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Brian Hartigan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|10|15}} |ProdCode= 311 |ShortSummary= When Casey lectures Derek and Edwin about watching scary movies, they take her admonishment as a dare to scare. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 40 |EpisodeNumber2= 14 |Title= Sixteen Sparkplugs |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|11|5}} |ProdCode= 309 |ShortSummary= Derek is frightened by the fact that he may have to spend his sixteenth birthday with his family, while they try to get him a car. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 41 |EpisodeNumber2= 15 |Title= When Derek Met Sally |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|11|26}} |ProdCode= 312 |ShortSummary= After his break-up with Kendra, Derek thinks he doesn't want to date ever again - until he meets the new waitress at Smelly Nelly's. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 42 |EpisodeNumber2= 16 |Title= A Very Derekus Christmas |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2007|12|3}} |ProdCode= 326 |ShortSummary= When Christmas plans go awry, Aunt Madge encourages Derek to help restore the family's holiday spirit. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 43 |EpisodeNumber2= 17 |Title= Ivanwho? |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Brian Hartigan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|1|7}} |ProdCode= 317 |ShortSummary= While studying for a test on the great romantic figure Ivanhoe, Casey decides that even in the modern world, there's something noble about a chivalrous guy risking life and limb to protect his loved ones. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 44 |EpisodeNumber2= 18 |Title= Rumor Mill |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Sarah Glinski |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|2|11}} |ProdCode= 303 |ShortSummary= Casey accidentally causes Emily and Sheldon to break up; Kendra invites Max to a Valentine's Day dance. Meanwhile, George tries to plan the perfect Valentine's day for Nora, and Edwin discovers the power of rumors. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 45 |EpisodeNumber2= 19 |Title= Derek Un-Done |DirectedBy= David Warry-Smith |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|3|3}} |ProdCode= 318 |ShortSummary= Derek thinks he has finally caught Sally's attention; Casey thinks it's all over between her and Max. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 46 |EpisodeNumber2= 20 |Title= Not So Sweet 16 |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|4|7}} |ProdCode= 319 |ShortSummary= Derek turns Casey's plan for a sophisticated Sweet Sixteen party into a bash more to his liking, but problems arise when she develops appendicitis. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 47 |EpisodeNumber2= 21 |Title= Driving Lessons |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|4|21}} |ProdCode= 320 |ShortSummary= Despite his past failures, Derek is so confident that he'll pass his driver's test before Casey that he makes her a hefty wager. George, meanwhile, loses his license. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 48 |EpisodeNumber2= 22 |Title= Make No Prom-ises |DirectedBy= Harvey Crossland |WrittenBy= Bernice Vanderlaan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|5|19}} |ProdCode= 313 |ShortSummary= Casey's dream of a romantic prom night turns into a nightmare when Derek accidentally ruins her dress. Meanwhile, Sheldon tries to tell Emily something, and Sally wants to go to prom with Derek. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 49 |EpisodeNumber2= 23 |Title= Cheerleader Casey |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Matt MacLennan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|2}} |ProdCode= 321 |ShortSummary= Casey tries out for the cheerleading squad, despite the fact that Max's ex-girlfriend Amy is the head cheerleader. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 50 |EpisodeNumber2= 24 |Title= Allergy Season |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|16}} |ProdCode= 323 |ShortSummary= Casey develops a mysterious allergic reaction after Max gives her his football jacket; George makes a bet with Derek about his attitude. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 51 |EpisodeNumber2= 25 |Title= Things That Go Bump in the Night |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Matt MacLennan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|6|23}} |ProdCode= 324 |ShortSummary= Grounded for the weekend for fighting again, Casey and Derek try to sneak out to go to a party, but they end up putting a dent in George's car. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 52 |EpisodeNumber2= 26 |Title= Derek's School of Dating |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= {{StoryTeleplay|s= Matt MacLennan|t= Alex Pugsley}} |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|5}} |ProdCode= 325 |ShortSummary= Ever since Sally turned him down a few weeks ago, Derek's been using his patented "freeze out strategy," and it seems to be working. |LineColor= 9C3527 }} }}
===Season 4 (2008–09)=== {{Episode table |background=#3C2E74|overall=5 |season=5 |title=22 |director=20 |writer=22 |airdate=18 |prodcode=8 |episodes=
{{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 53 |EpisodeNumber2= 1 |Title= Two Kisses, One Party |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|20}} |ProdCode= 401 |ShortSummary= Derek refuses to help out with Marti's birthday party despite being asked by Sally; Casey tries to find closure after her break-up with Max. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 54 |EpisodeNumber2= 2 |Title= Open Mic Plight |DirectedBy= Michael Mabbott |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|7|27}} |ProdCode= 402 |ShortSummary= After Derek has trouble expressing his feelings for Sally, she demands that he write a love song for her. Edwin tries out his comedy routine on the family. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 55 |EpisodeNumber2= 3 |Title= Just Friends |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|8|12}} |ProdCode= 403 |ShortSummary= After Sally has a friendly dinner with her ex-boyfriend, an irritated Derek decides to spend time with Kendra to make a point that girls and guys can't be just friends. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 56 |EpisodeNumber2= 4 |Title= March Break |DirectedBy= Michael Mabbott |WrittenBy= Alex Pugsley |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|8|26}} |ProdCode= 404 |ShortSummary= While the rest of the family heads off to Quebec for March break, Casey and Derek stay home alone together. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 57 |EpisodeNumber2= 5 |Title= 6½ |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|9|9}} |ProdCode= 406 |ShortSummary= Even though she tries not to care, Casey is crushed to learn the cute new guy, Truman, rated her a mere 6 1/2 out of 10. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 58 |EpisodeNumber2= 6 |Title= Derek Denies Denial |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|9|23}} |ProdCode= 407 |ShortSummary= Derek breaks up with Sally after she reveals her plans to attend a university in another province; believing that he is hurt and bottling up his feelings, a concerned Edwin and Casey try to get him to open up. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 59 |EpisodeNumber2= 7 |Title= Happy New Schoolyear |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|10|7}} |ProdCode= 411 |ShortSummary= Derek plans to drop out of school to be with Sally in Vancouver. All five kids stress about the upcoming school year. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 60 |EpisodeNumber2= 8 |Title= No Secrets |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|10|21}} |ProdCode= 408 |ShortSummary= Casey is in panic mode after the diary that details her unsettling romantic dreams about Truman goes missing. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 61 |EpisodeNumber2= 9 |Title= Take a Stepkid to Work Day |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Graham Seater & Michael Seater |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|11|4}} |ProdCode= 405 |ShortSummary= Casey spends the day with George at his law office and takes the initiative to reorganize his filing system. Derek tries to help Nora land a business deal with a wealthy client, despite them both being stuck at home due to the other kids being sick. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 62 |EpisodeNumber2= 10 |Title= No More Games |DirectedBy= Craig Pryce |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon & Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|11|18}} |ProdCode= 414 |ShortSummary= Casey gets stuck with Truman as her fencing partner in gym; what starts out as a friendly game of table tennis between Derek and Edwin turns into an ongoing competition to figure out who is the better player. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 63 |EpisodeNumber2= 11 |Title= How I Met Your Stepbrother |DirectedBy= Moze Mossanen |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|12|2}} |ProdCode= 410 |ShortSummary= As George prepares a Mexican fiesta for their second wedding anniversary, Nora gets a reluctant Casey to tell the story of how she and Derek first met. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 64 |EpisodeNumber2= 12 |Title= Casey & Ralph?! |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|12|16}} |ProdCode= 412 |ShortSummary= Ralph stays at Derek's house while his parents are away for the weekend. While there, he develops a crush on Casey. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 65 |EpisodeNumber2= 13 |Title= Tuesday Afternoon Fever |DirectedBy= Paul Fox |WrittenBy= Matt MacLennan |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2008|12|30}} |ProdCode= 413 |ShortSummary= After entering a TV dance contest, Casey must find a new dance partner when the previous one pairs up with her rival. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Nora try to get George and Edwin to eat healthier. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 66 |EpisodeNumber2= 14 |Title= Teddy's Back |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Alex Pugsley |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2009|3|4}} |ProdCode= 415 |ShortSummary= A surprise visit from Edwin's friend, Teddy, turns into a frequent occurrence that makes the entire household uncomfortable. Despite warnings from Emily, Casey goes on a date with Truman. ''Absent'': John Ralston as George Venturi |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 67 |EpisodeNumber2= 15 |Title= Rude Awakenings |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Bernice Vanderlaan |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|3|11}} |ProdCode=409 |ShortSummary= To be eligible for college athletic scholarships, a "D average" Derek seeks help in passing his final exams. Meanwhile, Casey, stressed over finals, tries to relax. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 68 |EpisodeNumber2= 16 |Title= Truman's Last Chance |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2009|3|18}} |ProdCode= 416 |ShortSummary= Derek serves as a chaperone for Casey, who is going to a party in Toronto with Truman. Lizzie goes out on a date with a new boy. ''Absent'': John Ralston as George Venturi |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 69 |EpisodeNumber2= 17 |Title= Surprise |DirectedBy= Benjamin Weinstein |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon & Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2009|3|25}} |ProdCode= 417 |ShortSummary= As the prom approaches, Casey and Derek both find themselves without a date; meanwhile, George and Nora have something to tell the family. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber= 70 |EpisodeNumber2= 18 |Title= Futuritis |DirectedBy= Steve Wright |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon & Jeff Biederman |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2009|3|25}} |ProdCode= 418 |ShortSummary= Casey is having difficulty writing her valedictorian speech for graduation; Edwin is concerned that he won't be able to live up to Derek's reputation at JS Thompson High when he goes there in the autumn. |LineColor= 3C2E74 }} }}
==Series finale (2010)== {{Episode table |background=#A69482|title=33 |director=19 |writer=22 |airdate=26 |episodes=
{{Episode list |RTitle= ''Vacation with Derek'' |DirectedBy= Michael McGowan |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2010|6|25}} |ShortSummary= Casey and Derek are back and continue their rivalry during a family vacation to visit their grandmother, Felicia at her beautiful lakefront lodge. Things heat up with Casey when she meets Jesse, a young dancer who happens to be a waiter at the lodge. Meanwhile, as Derek is "chilling" on his vacation, he falls for Roxy, the rich girl who lives across the lake. But when Roxy’s father, a greedy land developer, threatens to destroy the natural beauty around them, the McDonald-Venturi kids bond together to save the lake and the lodge, with a little legal help from George and Nora who are having a baby too. |LineColor= A69482 }} }}
==Spin-off film (2023)== {{Episode table |background=#1A34FF|title=33 |director=19 |writer=22 |airdate=26 |episodes= {{Episode list |RTitle= ''Life with Luca''<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2020/05/12/shaftesbury-kids-expands-development-and-production-slate-and-commences-virtual-writing-rooms-for-four-new-series/|title=Shaftesbury Kids Expands Development and Production Slate and Commences Virtual Writing Rooms for Four New Series|publisher=Shaftesbury Kids|via=TV, Eh?|date=May 12, 2020|access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref> |DirectedBy= Ron Murphy<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1058840/life-with-derek-spinoff-movie-photos/ |title='Life With Derek' Cast Reunites on Set of Spinoff Movie|work=TV Insider|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022}}</ref> |WrittenBy= Daphne Ballon & Jeff Biederman<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1058840/life-with-derek-spinoff-movie-photos/ |title='Life With Derek' Spin-off Movie 'Life With Luca'|work=TV Insider|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022}}</ref> |OriginalAirDate= {{Start date|2023|2|20}}<ref>{{cite press release|url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2022/08/31/wildbrain-television-announces-three-more-original-greenlights-from-canadian-producers-exclusive-to-family-channel/ |title=Wildbrain Television Announces Three More Original Greenlights From Canadian Producers Exclusive to Family Channel |publisher=Wildbrain Television |via=TV, Eh? |date=August 31, 2022 |access-date=September 2, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tvinsider.com/1058840/life-with-derek-spinoff-movie-photos/ |title='Life With Derek' Cast Reunites on Set of Spinoff Movie|work=TV Insider|date=August 31, 2022|access-date=September 3, 2022}}</ref> |ShortSummary= Fifteen to sixteen years after the end of ''Vacation with Derek'', Derek is a rock star with his own band, and single father to teenage Skyler, living in Paris. Meanwhile, Casey is a lawyer, married to a hockey player currently away competing, with three children, teenage Luca and younger Kai and Molly, living in Canada. The family is invited to George and Nora's new home for their twentieth wedding anniversary housewarming party, but due to a miscommunication, only Derek and Casey's families arrive, later joined by Simon, who is on academic probation at university. The family hijinks resume as Skyler and Luca do not get along, Casey and Derek struggle to get the house decorated for their parents' arrival, Simon attempts to write an essay to get off academic probation, and impress a girl in town, and George and Nora, returning from New Jersey, are pursued by a jewel thief due to a mix up when renting a car. It comes to a head when Skyler and Luca hitch a ride to a concert with Simon and get lost, and the family has to pull together to find them, as well as ensure the party goes off without a hitch. |LineColor= 1A34FF }} }}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{IMDb episodes|0438719|Life with Derek}}
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