Free Agents
Overview
Free Agents blends romance with dark humor, featuring a talented cast that includes Stephen Mangan, Sharon Horgan, and Anthony Head. Premiering on February 13, 2009, the show originated as a pilot for Channel 4 back in November 2007. Despite its unique charm, the series saw a brief adaptation in the US, which was cut short after airing only four episodes, though an additional four were eventually made available on Hulu. The show captures the complexities of love and relationships with a comedic twist, making it a memorable, albeit short-lived, endeavor.
Episodes
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1
Separation Anxiety
A long-standing rivalry splits the town of Chilly Beach, creating two separate factions based on their hockey loyalties. As the threat of Chilly Beach...
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Episode 1
Alex (Mangan), a talent agent grappling with the aftermath of his divorce, finds himself in a precarious emotional state. Next door, his colleague He...
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Pucked in the Head
Title: Pucked in the Head Plot: Following a severe slap shot to the head, Frank suffers from amnesia and vanishes without a trace. He alone possesses...
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Episode 2
As Valentine's Day approaches, Helen takes a bold step by sharing Alex's private information on a dating site. This unexpected move rekindles an old f...
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Love Potion Undermined
Determined to understand the dating habits of Canadians, Abby embarks on a pheromone experiment. Unfortunately, things take an unexpected turn, leavin...
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Episode 3
In Episode 3, Alex continues to navigate life without a home. His situation worsens when Helen discovers him sleeping in his car. The day takes a dark...
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4
Shut your Space Hole
A massive black hole looms over Earth, and American scientists are scrambling for innovative solutions to counter it. However, they dismiss the insigh...
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Episode 4
In Episode 4, Alex steps in to assist Helen with her goddaughter, taking on a nurturing role. Meanwhile, he discovers from his kids that his ex-partne...
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5
Invasion of the Beer Snatchers
Frank is taken by aliens who subject him to their typical examinations, ultimately gaining control over his mind. Meanwhile, Dale finds himself in a d...
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5
Episode 5
As Helen's birthday nears, Alex plans to surprise her with a celebration. However, Sophie, Helen's ex-sister-in-law, steps in and takes charge of the ...
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6
Power Pray
Title: Power Pray Plot: After Coach Jacques suffers an injury, he is unable to lead the kids’ peewee hockey team, prompting Dale to step in for a f...
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Episode 6
In Episode 6, Alex is upset after discovering that Helen has been intimate with Doctor Two Scenes. Following a heated confrontation, Helen decides to ...
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7
Fever Tale
Katherine receives a promotion that would require her and Abby to move back to the United States, but Abby is reluctant to go. To avoid the move, she ...
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8
Pity Slickers
Determined to strengthen her newfound mission to protect the seals, April turns to a well-known celebrity for assistance in amplifying her message. Ye...
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9
Polar Opposites
Chilly Beach is turned into a dumping ground for Toronto's waste, but along with the trash, an ominous polar bear arrives.
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10
Angus Rex
When a perfectly preserved dinosaur is discovered frozen beneath Dale's house, it thaws and begins wreaking havoc throughout Chilly Beach. The only pe...
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11
The Chilly Beachcombers
Title: The Frosty Treasure Hunters Plot: After Dale realizes he’s skipped out on an exclusive episode of his beloved series, "The Beachcombers," he...
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12
Lord of the Ringettes
Dale and Frank's hockey squad faces off against April's team in an exciting ringette match.
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13
The Beer Hunters
Dale tries to assist Frank at the Beer Mart but accidentally sends the beer truck, loaded with supplies, off into the wild. As word spreads, the towns...
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14
Natural Born Curlers
Title: Curling Kings Plot: Seeking a steady job, Angus lends a hand to Dale with the rink's ice maintenance. Driven by an intense passion, Angus craf...
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15
Hollywood Far North
While shooting on-site in Chilly Beach, the director of an extravagant Hollywood blockbuster plans to detonate the entire island for a stunning visual...
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16
Secret Santa
In the midst of searching for a gift for the dreaded Secret Santa exchange, Dale unexpectedly encounters Santa Claus, portrayed by Leslie Nielsen. Fee...
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17
Go Figure
Title: Go Figure Plot: Episode 5 - Go Figure An ice performance troupe arrives in Chilly Beach, spearheaded by the renowned Elvis Stojko. The locals...
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18
Country Cooking
Title: Culinary Diplomacy Plot: Dale and Frank head to Ottawa to rally support for their petition advocating for street hockey on every street in Can...
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19
Dale to the chief
Title: Dale to the Chief Plot: Episode 21 - Dale to the Chief (featuring William Shatner as the President) During a brief refueling stop at Chilly B...
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20
Cold War
When a pair of Russian soldiers make their way to Chilly Beach from a drifting iceberg, Dale and Frank must use their sharp negotiation tactics to eas...
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21
The Song Remains So Lame
Title: The Tune That Still Falls Flat Plot: Dale and Frank decide to revive their former high school garage band, igniting their passion for music on...
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22
My Big Fat Creep Wedding
At the Father/Daughter picnic, Dale takes on the role of Abby's dad during the three-legged race. However, he soon realizes that winning the race coul...
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23
Brother's Day
Dale is feeling down on his birthday, convinced that no one has remembered the special day. But his spirits lift when his older, more accomplished bro...
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24
Slush Fund
The tourist industry in Chilly Beach is on the decline, prompting Dale and Frank to uncover a new natural resource that they can capitalize on for pro...
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25
Super Zeroes
Dale and Frank stumble upon the advantages of living as "superheroes," enjoying the perks that come with their newfound roles. However, they quickly l...
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26
Slushbucklers
Title: Slushbucklers Plot: When the antiques fair arrives in Chilly Beach, Jacques stumbles upon a shocking revelation: he is a descendant of the inf...
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Aurora Beerealis
Title: Aurora Beerealis Plot: When Dale inadvertently interferes with the stunning display of the northern lights, the entire town falls under a mesm...
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Polargeist
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Full Moon Wiener
Title: Full Moon Wiener Plot: In the quaint town of Chilly Beach, a mysterious incident occurs when a resident is bitten by a seemingly innocent dach...
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4
The Nature Of Wings
Title: The Essence of Feathers Plot: In this Halloween special, Dale and Frank are at Dale's place, decorating with "wrapping paper" when they stumbl...
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Bitter Grounds
Title: Bitter Grounds Plot: An extraterrestrial object crashes in Chilly Beach, prompting residents to scavenge its contents. Frank seizes the pluton...
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Aurora Beerialis
The US Government is desperate to divert media attention after a scandal involving a nose-picking incident. Katherine suggests staging a fake Pluto la...
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Not Without My Yeti
A unique bird has arrived at Chilly Beach, taking up residence in the Hockey Rink. In response, David Suzuki designates the rink as an Ecological Site...
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Full Moon Weiner
Title: Full Moon Weiner Plot: Frank has exciting news—his team, the Toronto Ptarmigans, is practicing at the Chilly Beach rink. However, trouble ar...
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Winning Freak
Title: Energy Overload Plot: Dale becomes obsessed with energy bars, relishing the boost they provide for his athletic performance. However, his in...
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10
Canada Joy Land
Dale and Frank spring into action when the xenophobic Angus snatches a Yeti, prompting the Yeti's family to search for him. Determined to help, the du...
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Tower of Babble
Title: Tower of Babble Plot: Frank becomes Santa's financial advisor, transforming the North Pole into a profit-driven enterprise. As he implements a...
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12
The Souse That Roared
Title: The Syrup Scandal Plot: The gang is dismayed when the sale of maple syrup is banned at Chilly Beach. However, their spirits lift when Mr. Bigg...
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13
Chilly Beach We Have A Problem
A Japanese entrepreneur plans to create a Canada-themed amusement park and brings on Dale and Frank as technical advisors for the project.
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14
Fortune Kooky
Title: Quirky Destiny Plot: When a traveling spiritual guru unexpectedly declares Dale to be the "ultimate guru," chaos ensues in the town. The unusu...
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Spiritual Matters
Title: Divine Insights Plot: After an unexpected surge of electricity, Jacques discovers he has gained the extraordinary ability to glimpse future ev...
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16
Christmas Inc.
In Chilly Beach, the surge in cell phone usage prompts the phone company to set up a new cell tower. Unfortunately, this tower ends up attracting a sw...
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17
Hard Time in Chilly Beach
Constable Al locks up a rowdy group of hockey enthusiasts, but Frank realizes that Team Canada might struggle to win without their support. Determined...
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18
You've Got Meat
Title: Love Cuts Deep Plot: In a whirlwind of romance, Jacques finds himself captivated by the charming new butcher, who, unbeknownst to him, has her...
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19
Bearly Vegan
The Bear makes the choice to stop eating meat, and at first, everything seems to be going smoothly. However, he soon begins to experience withdrawal s...
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20
Dr. Dale
Title: Dr. Dale Plot: With the arrival of a new television station in Chilly Beach, Dale lands his own advice show reminiscent of "Dr. Phil." As he t...
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21
Driving Mr. Biggs
Title: Campaigning with Mr. Biggs Plot: As Mr. Biggs gears up for his election campaign, he enlists the help of Dale to counter a slick-tongued riv...
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22
Whats Yours is Mined
Angus, Dale, Frank, and the Bear find themselves stuck in a remote cabin in the mountains, surrounded by a stash of diamonds. Tensions rise as they gr...
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23
Employee of the Beer
Frank finally achieves his dream of working at a brewery in Moose Jaw, but soon discovers that reality doesn't quite match his expectations.
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24
Lumberjackpalooza
Dale thinks he can wow April by showcasing his talent for chainsaw carving trees.
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25
Love Conquers Al
When Constable Al encounters the woman of his dreams, he becomes completely enamored, ignoring her shady activities.
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Yank My Doodle
Title: Yank My Doodle Plot: Dale embraces his new lifestyle after being awarded honorary American citizenship, diving headfirst into the pleasures ...
