Jake and the Kid
Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake.
- 1995-1999
- 2 seasons
- Drama
- TV-PG
Life in Crocus as seen through the eyes of a young lad, Ben, and his friend Jake.
Season 2 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1998 - 1999
Episode 1
The Fire
48 mins
The town of Crocus is threatened by a prairie grass fire. Trying to impress his older friends, Ben winds up rolling a tractor.
Episode 2
The Difference Between Corn and People
48 mins
A production of "Romeo and Juliet" sets off a feud between Jake and the new schoolteacher. Ben gets a broken arm trying to show off.
Episode 3
The Sky's the Limit
48 mins
The Sanitary Cafe is purchased by the Melnyk family, setting tongues wagging over the strange food Sophia Melnyk is serving and Bogie Melnyk's junk yard behind the cafe.
Episode 4
Rituals
48 mins
After being humiliated by two older boys, Ben and his friend Jackie Whitbread are determined to beat them at the Dominion Day Horse-Pulling Contest.
Episode 5
The Great Uranium Caper
48 mins
Inspired by news of a big find in North Saskatchewan Ben, Katya and Bogie are convinced they've discovered uranium on a farmer's field.
Episode 6
What's Real
48 mins
Julia's glamorous actress sister Donna Davey returns to Crocus with her Hollywood director friend Cole Donner.
Episode 7
Special Delivery
48 mins
Ben is excited about his new horse until Jake is injured while trying to break it. Ben must get over his fear to ride for help for Sophia's difficult birth.
Episode 8
The Runaways
48 mins
Julia's sudden engagement to Paul Krause sends Ben running away from home with Jackie and Katya. Jack is more upset than he lets on as well. Gate moves to Florida.
Episode 9
Crossroads
48 mins
The ongoing feud between Jake and Paul heats up after Paul begins taking over farm duties, prompting Jake to consider leaving Crocus.
Episode 10
The Boxer
48 mins
Clarence "Big Cat" Jacobson and his sleazy manager Ted Templeton are on their way to a big comeback match when their car breaks down in Crocus.
Episode 11
The Circus
48 mins
The sight of a circus cheetah being abused by its trainer sends Ben, Katya and Jackie into action. A young man turns up claiming to be Jake's son.
Episode 12
The Ship
48 mins
Otto, a local hermit, begins building a giant ship, in the belief that the next apocalyptic flood is coming.
Episode 13
The Wedding
48 mins
Julia gets cold feet on the eve of her second wedding, prompted in part by her discovery of strange feelings for Jake and her jealousy of his former flame, Emily Henchbaw.