Mr. D on CBC Returns With Season 4!

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Mr. D Season 4, Episode 1 - Photo Credit: CBC

Today's the day! After Mr. D first premiered on CBC three years ago, the show has grown a strong following across the nation, myself included. And today it returns for what will surely mark another knee-slapping fourth season. If you haven't seen it yet, what are you waiting for? Mr. D is a hilarious weekly comedy that follows the life of an under-qualified private school teacher played by award-winning comedian Gerry Dee. Joining him is a seasoned cast of Canadian talent, many of which have recently received nominations for the Canadian Screen Awards 2015. Returning this season: Booth Savage, Jonathan Torrens, Bette McDonald, Wes Williams, Lauren Hammersley, Naomi Snieckus, Mark Little, Suresh John, and Darrin Rose. Joining the cast this season are Bill Wood who will return as Frank the new guidance counsellor and Kathleen Philips who will play the role of Emma Turdie, the school librarian.

Mr. D Season 4, Episode 1 - Photo Credit: CBC

After turning down a St. Pat's phys. ed. position at the end of season three, Gerry is back at Xavier Academy. While he won't get to teach phys. ed., he will finally be able to show off his athletic coaching abilities when he takes over the senior boys' championship basketball team. No more grade five girls' volleyball!

Gerry's moving up the inter-scholastic athletic competition ladder and he's dangerously motivated. Unfortunately, the team's prior success puts a spotlight on them, and spotlights rarely do Gerry any favours. When the pressure's on, true to character, Gerry will find a way to ruin a good thing. Many of the usual suspects butt heads with Gerry, questioning his "unique" teaching style and questionable choices. But season four also introduces several new students and staff members...some of whom even match Gerry's knack for inappropriate behaviour.

This season, Gerry has his eye on his future and begins striving for more. With a whole world of opportunity, he just might be able to showcase his proficiencies well enough to move beyond the high school level.

Here's hoping you will join me tonight at 9:30 PM ET on CBC and support a hilarious (and really good-looking!) cast of Canadian actors. And just so you know, I had the great fortune of dining with many of them last night at P.F. Chang's and I can vouch for that fact. Plus the fact that they are an incredibly nice and fun bunch of people to hang out with.

Can I just say the whole @mrd_on_cbc cast is even more handsome in person?! #teachhard pic.twitter.com/O5k5Ztpu9H

— Diana M. (@TeacherMomOfTwo) January 19, 2015