2007

S1.E1 ∙ Fertility

Tue, Oct 16, 2007

"Everywhere you go nowadays, people are talking about testicles." When he was seven years old, Jon had surgery to correct an undescended testicle. His Aunt Kathy informs Jon that he may not be able to have children because of that early complication. In this heart-warming episode, Jon sets out to discover if he is fertile or not. He visits a urologist, argues with his balls and proves to everyone that he'll be a kick-ass role model for children.

6 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Problem Drinker

Tue, Oct 23, 2007

After peeing in a patio flower pot at his friend Kristine's bar, Jon sets out to prove that he is not a problem drinker. He talks to an addictions councilor, runs an obstacle course and goes head to head with a cop in a deeply moving role playing scene in which Jon is a surly drunk and the cop is a cop. It's quite a stretch for both of them. In the end, Jon learns that if you drink to excess, you could wake up to something very, very disturbing.

6.5 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Fit

Tue, Oct 30, 2007

6.1 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Happiness

Tue, Nov 06, 2007

6.3 /10

S1.E5 ∙ Smoking

Tue, Nov 20, 2007

6.6 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Manly Man

Tue, Nov 27, 2007

Jon isn't one. In this explosive episode, Jon finds out what it really means to be a man when he is seriously assaulted by a ten year old boy. To explore the concept of being a real man, Jon chats with a transsexual, a fire fighter and a boxing coach. Jon learns that being a man isn't about physical strength or simply stuffing your crotch with a rolled up tube sock. In fact, he discovers that being a man isn't about much of anything at all.

6.5 /10

S1.E7 ∙ STD

Tue, Nov 13, 2007

Jon has a horrible nightmare and thinks he has contracted a sexually transmitted disease. In this touching episode, Jon gets tested for various "wang" ailments, tells his partners about his condition and puts on a play in which he portrays a penis. This thought provoking and poignant episode gives us all something to think about and teaches an important lesson about the perils of live theatre.

6.3 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Ready for Love

Tue, Dec 04, 2007

Now that all of his friends have settled down, Jon decides that it's time to find The One. See Jon go on two dates with two real-life, non-inflatable women. Yes, it's a romantic journey of discovery wherein Jon is assisted by a serial killer janitor and a professional love expert. When he finally finds the love of his life, it's just a teeny, tiny bit sickening. Tune in as Jon Dore teaches us all how to love again.

6.7 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Jon Gets Scared

Tue, Dec 11, 2007

Jon's a chicken when it comes to bats. Haunted by the childhood memory of a frightening encounter with one, Jon learns about the nature of fear and how to confront it. See Jon get violated where it counts by a giant bat! Watch in utter horror as Jon sings a song! Scream with interest as Jon comes eye to beady eye with the object of his terrible phobia.

6.7 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Jon Gets Political

Tue, Jan 01, 2008

To honour the memory of his late grandfather, Jon sets out to make a difference in the world. He learns the hard way that getting political is all about wearing a suit, making your hair look like a toupee and talking like a sedated robot. With his fake wife and rented children in tow, Jon takes on city hall and makes a complete ass of himself. Though his heart's in the right place, Jon realizes that he can never have a career in politics because his heart's in the right place.

6.8 /10