1Ruby Reborn
Big city girl Lacey Burrows moves from the bustling metropolis of Toronto, Ontario to the small farming community of Dog River, Saskatchewan when she inherits her late aunts' coffee shop. A coffee shop connected to the local gas station called Corner Gas, run by Brent Leroy. Lacey also meets several of the locals including Brent's parents, Emma. His sensible and calm mother. Oscar, his cantankerous old father. Davis Quinton, the senior officer of Dog River's two-person police force. Karen Pelly, the gung-ho rookie officer. Wanda Dollard, the intelligent but sarcastic employee of Corner Gas. And Hank Yarbo, the local idiot and Brent's best friend. When Lacey begins renovations on the coffee shop, she's met with much disapproval, mostly from Hank, who soon begins protesting the changing of the shop. Until, Brent intervenes.
2The Taxman
His name is Marvin Drey and he's come to Dog River to check up on a few things concerning Corner Gas after a rather heated phone conversation with Oscar. Thinking that his only way out of jail, (which no one said he was going to in the first place), is a zany ploy, Oscar enlists the help of, of all people, Hank. Kevin McDonald of "The Kids in the Hall" guest stars as Marvin Drey, the Tax Man. (Or is it A Tax Man?)
3Pilates Twist
Lacey feels sluggish since moving to Dog River, seeing as she's not done Pilates lately. So, she offers a free class to anyone willing to attend. But, the only one who shows up is Davis, (because it's free). After all, why would anyone want to do exercises named after the guy who killed Jesus? (At least that's what some people in Dog River think.) Meanwhile, Oscar takes rather morbid steps in order to avoid being buried in a cheap-looking coffin, he decides to build his own.
4Oh Baby!
When Wanda's tooth hurts and nobody's willing to kick her in the jaw, she makes an appointment for the dentist in Saskatoon. But somebody must babysit her hell-raising six-year-old son Tanner, and nobody in town is willing to, as many have incurred the boy's wrath. Finally, trying to impress Lacey, Brent agrees to watch Tanner, and the town places bets on how and when he'll be injured. Lacey soon joins Brent in trying to tame the little nightmare. In a moment of sheer desperation, Brent phones the only person who can possibly save the day: Emma.
5Grad '68
With nothing better to do, Karen begins going through cold cases and soon attempts to find out who spray-painted "Grad '68" on the town's water tower. A mystery of Dog River that has remained unsolved for many years. Meanwhile, Lacey's idea of putting the ancient Roman symbols for male and female up on the bathroom doors is a bust, as many are confused and going into the wrong doors. Many of the men who see how beautiful the women's bathroom is, are later upset when Brent puts the old signs on the doors and the men's room is once again the men's room. Unfazed by the bathroom fiasco, Lacey hopes to write for the town's newspaper, "The Dog River Howler". But, she finds that writing for them is not as easy as Hank, Davis, Emma, Wanda and basically everyone else in town makes it seem.
6World's Biggest Thing
Dog River's Mayor Fitzy tries to figure out a way to attract more tourists, and soon settles on Hank's idea of building the World's Biggest... Thing. Unsure of what to build, Fitzy's grandmother suggests, that because of Dog River's farming heritage, the town build the World's Biggest Hoe! It could be coming out of the ground, covered in soil and be the World's Biggest Dirtiest Hoe. Brent completely disagrees, but can't bring himself to tell Fitzy's grandmother why Dog River can't build a great big dirty hoe. Oscar has his own problems though, he thinks that the lovely Lacey has a crush on him.
7All My Ex's
Lacey's ex-fiancé, Stephen visits from Toronto, prompting Hank to think that she's being stalked by an obsessed lunatic. So, he tries to pose as Lacey's boyfriend to protect her. Meanwhile, Davis and Karen try to track down this maniacal stalker, who's reputation in town is getting out of hand. Emma tries, with little success, to get Oscar to go and see a doctor for his annual check up.
8Cousin Carl
Brent's cousin Carl visits, pushing every one of Brent's buttons in the process. So, Brent tries to prove to everyone just how big of a jerk his cousin is. Oscar attempts to boycott the local liquor store because Wes won't take his old empties and give him $1.20 for them. Meanwhile, Dog River puts on it's annual talent show and Hank finds himself completely unprepared for it.
9Cell Phone
Davis gets a serious case of cell phone envy when he sees that Brent has a smaller one than he does. Soon, the two attempt to outdo one another by buying a smaller one than the other one has, then a smaller one, then a smaller one, and so on. Meanwhile, Oscar becomes addicted to the thrill of winning little stuffed animals on the new claw game in the bar and soon decides to seek help for it.
10Comedy Night
A comedian that once visited Dog River, is seen on TV saying a joke that Brent told him while he was there. Needless to say, Brent is a little upset by this. But, Brent feels he will have the last laugh, when he finds out that the comedian is returning to do a show in Dog River. The ladies decide to have a book club, which Brent joins and soon makes it into a movie club. Hank, meanwhile, wants to do a set for comedy night as well, but can't of any material.
11Hook, Line and Sinker
Karen learns that Hank is a very different person when he fishes, so she doesn't sleep with him while the two go on a fishing trip together. Brent and Lacey engage in a battle of wits with one another, with the help of the new roadside sign outside. And Oscar tries to prove that his memory is as good as it ever was, prompting Brent and pretty much the whole town to have a bit of fun at his expense.
12Face Off
The Dog River hockey team, The River Dogs, find out that their goalie, Brent feels unappreciated and is considering playing for a rival team, The Stonewood Saints. With no coach either, Lacey steps up and helps The River Dogs to play one of their best games ever. They tie! Emma pressures Oscar to get rid of his clunker of a car, but Oscar insists that the car's fine and the only clunker around is Emma.
13I Love Lacey
Everyone is excited when they all take a trip to the Grey Cup in Regina, but since they all have to go with only one other person rather than as a group, problems arise. Emma is accused of stealing while at a dollar store with Wanda. Oscar with Hank, finds that a friend of his, who owed him money has passed on. And so, decides to steal his belt just as the paramedics and police arrive. Davis and Karen lose their tickets, so Davis tries to buy from a scalper only to find out that she's actually an undercover police officer posing as a prostitute and he gets himself arrested. And finally, Brent and Lacey run out of gas in the middle of nowhere, despite the fact that Brent owns a gas station. Thus, no one gets to see the Grey Cup at all.
11Hurry Hard
When a local senior has hip problems, a spot opens up on the Leroy curling team, but family problems lead to Brent and Oscar skipping separate teams. Lacey becomes the centre of attention, with both teams vying for her curling skills. Karen is left to take care of the trophy for the Bon Spiel, the Clavet Cup; this turns out to be a more difficult task than she thought it would be.
12An American in Saskatchewan
Mayor Fitzy's plan to promote Dog River seems to be working, as an American tourist shows up by accident. Hank is made the goodwill ambassador to Bill, the tourist, but feels that he's nothing more than a typical ignorant American. Meanwhile, Wes' liquor store becomes the new hip place to be as the brand new ATM machine he has put in, seems to be attracting crowds.
15Rock On!
Civic-minded Lacey uncovers the dark secret behind Dog River's name. Brent, Hank and Wanda resurrect their old high school rock band Thunderface. The local bar owner is thrilled but not for the reasons the band thinks. Meanwhile Davis takes an unusual interest in Oscar's claim that a famous country and western singer stole his song.
16Air Show
A big air show is on nearby and the people of Dog River are very excited but Lacey's breach of airshow protocol has many in town upset. Thankfully with the help of the Snowbirds, Lacey almost manages to make things right. Meanwhile, business at Brent's gas station hits an unexpected snag while Hank's new corn stand scheme exceeds all expectations. And after a rash of vandalism, Karen and Davis take to the streets on bikes to do some face-to-face community policing. But Karen is oddly reluctant.
1Dress for Success
Wanda thinks Brent is putty in her hands after she wears a skirt to Corner Gas.
2Key to the Future
Hank's premonitions freak Wanda out while Lacey learns how not to fix a pothole.
3Dog River Vice
Brent quits coffee and Emma quits knitting in a battle of vice-kicking wills.
4Will and Brent
Brent's inheritance takes a turn for the non-existent when he tries talking Oscar and Emma into writing a will.
6Mail Fraud
Brent's annual trip to exotic locales stirs jealousy and resentment back in Dog River.
7Fun Run
Lacey has trouble keeping up when she, Lacey and Karen start a running group to train for the upcoming fun run. Oscar gets a handicap license tag, and gets "special" treatment while Emma goes shopping.
8Trees a Crowd
Brent and Hank want their old treehouse back from the kids currently occupying it, and Oscar may be spending too much time with an old girlfriend.
9Picture Perfect
Brent is razzed about his new camera while Dog River crowns an unlikely trivia champ. Emma mistakes a lawn gnome for Oscar.
10Safety First
Brent and Karen battle out creative differences while writing a kid's book on bike safety. Davis and Oscar try to fix a roof.
11Hair Loss
Brent tries to keep his balding head from becoming the town joke and Wanda buys an ugly lamp at an auction with a hidden past.
12Ruby Newsday
Lacey starts a coffee shop newsletter and asks Brent to draw the cartoons. Davis and Karen see Brent's cartoons as personal attacks. Hank comes up with a way for Lacey to make more tips, but soon he gets cut out, Oscar's childhood dream of being a paperboy turns to a nightmare for Emma.
13Merry Gasmas
Cartoons and trivia divide Dog River when Lacy gets into the newspaper business.
14Friend of a Friend
Hank stages a sting operation to show Lacey that an old friend of hers from college is rude.
15Block Party
As Dog River celebrates its centennial, Hank decides to build a scale model of the town out of Lego; meanwhile, Karen reveals a hidden talent.
16Physical Credit
Davis shapes up for a rural police physical, with Oscar as his coach; Brent and Lacey compete to get a secret from Karen.
1Hair Comes the Judge
Brent accepts the offer of a haircut from Karen, only to raise the ire of his regular "barber" Emma, who proves territorial about the task. Hank tests Lacey's patience after promising to stain her deck. Davis tries to convince Oscar to replace the muffler on his car, which is as loud as it is old.
2Dog River Dave
When a morning radio DJ starts impersonating Brent on his show, Brent tries to prove to the people of Dog River - and especially Oscar - that it's not actually him. Lacey's upset when her new delivery service proves more popular than she'd like. And Davis and Karen find out that their work-to-rule campaign is a lot more work than they thought.
3Two Degrees of Separation
Hank installs a new digital thermostat for Oscar and Emma. Karen makes Lacey regret disobeying a local yield sign. Davis puts up a security height sticker by the door of Corner Gas.
4Just Brent and His Shadow
5Demolition
Hank is hired to tear down a Local's barn when he's interrupted by Oscar who thinks the act could earn him Newsmaker of the Year. Davis, in his own attempt to become Newsmaker of the Year, hires Wanda to take some action photos of him. A foolproof plan if it wasn't for Karen who keeps weaseling her way into the pictures. Meanwhile Lacey is frustrated at Emma for having to continually re-do her nails.
6Jailhouse
Karen decides a "Jail and Bail" with Davis is a great idea for a fund raiser. Hanks help makes Davis desperate for freedom. Brent is not impressed with Lacey's makeover of Corner Gas. Wanda ends up worse for wear when she attempts a plumbing repair for Oscar and Emma and in the end has to call in her ex, Mike, to save the day.
7I, Witness
Hank has an epiphany and decides to live out his life-long dream of becoming a "professional" rodeo clown. Meanwhile, Davis tricks Karen into giving a speech about the unreliability of eyewitness testimony, something she's not keen to do; and Oscar gives up on being Emma's bridge partner, leaving an unsuspecting Lacey in his place.
8Blog River
Tired of hearing Hank's day-to-day ramblings Brent convinces him to write a blog. The only problem is that people care for this about as much as they did listening to him carry on about nothing. Lacey, in an effort to prove she's not spinning her wheels, takes Oscar on as the defending horseshoe champ and Wanda has gives Davis a hand with his taxes trying to prove to him that tax time is actually fun time.
10One Piano, Four Hands
When Emma hauls her old piano out of the basement and decides to start giving lessons again, Davis and Wanda are quick to take her up on her offer. Meanwhile at Corner Gas Brent and Oscar are in disagreement over whether they should buy a new air-pump or just fix the old one . And after Lacey breaks her arm everyone is more than willing to sign it, except for Karen who's reasons are somewhat peculiar.
11Kids Stuff
Brent becomes irritated when his mom (Emma) gives his old toys to Hank. Emma tries her hand at sewing. Oscar and Karen sell cookies door to door. Davis fixates on the kids menu at the Ruby. And Wanda's attempt at being "folksy" ends when people are put in harms way.
12Mother's Day
After neglecting to buy Emma a Mother's Day present, Brent finds himself trying to get back into her good books by crushing Hank's efforts to be a better son than him. This is nothing but good news to Oscar who realizes that he can now get away with pretty much anything. Over at the Ruby Lacey and Davis try to see who can embarrass the other more by bringing up each other's inabilities. Meanwhile Karen and Wanda buy a hutch from a Swedish super store and have some problems putting it together.
13Census Sensibility
When Oscar must find a way to pay for Emma's damaged bushes he takes the census-taker job. The problem is, he's partnered with Hank, who would prefer to work alone. Meanwhile, Wanda and Brent try to make extra cash by selling meal-replacement bars; and a misunderstanding leads Lacey to believe that two of Dog River's finest are involved in a scandalous affair.
14The Good Old Table Hockey Game
When Davis buys a table hockey game for the police station Brent and Karen show down to see who is the ultimate champion. Hank, in seeing how Brent is preparing for the big game decides that maybe Karen is a better role model to follow. Meanwhile, Lacey, thinking Emma is quite deserving of the award, decides to nominate her as a Woman of Distinction.
15Lacey Borrows
When Karen thinks that she and Lacey are past the point of asking to borrow things it becomes open season on each other's possessions. Meanwhile Oscar, Emma and Wanda are aghast that Brent has never seen a horror movie and set out to scare the crap out of him. Hank, in an effort to save time getting stuff from his truck, starts wearing cargo pants that can hold everything you could ever need...ever.
16Potato Bowl
Wanda accidentally breaks Emma's famous Potato Bowl and feels mounting pressure to amend the situation. Meanwhile, Hank tries to become a better storyteller by making fun of Brent and Lacey; and Oscar, Karen, and Davis start their own secret club.
17Seeing Things
Brent decides to try different alternatives to glasses after his break, something Wanda doesn't quite believe he's man enough to do. Karen and Davis take advantage of Hanks newfound talent for writing slogans by putting an original on the Cop Car. The nature of the slogan causes Oscar to take the law into his own hands.
18Happy Campers
Brent and Oscar have to take Davis on one their annual camping trip which makes things more complicated than they would have liked. Hank finds himself with a once-in-a-lifetime good hair day and does his best to hold on to it. And in an effort to prove to each other how difficult their jobs are, Lacey and Wanda decide to switch jobs for a while.
19Gopher It
Hank has an idea to increase tourism to Dog River which causes consequences nobody could have foreseen. Oscar also has an idea but is afraid to bring it forward for fear of being labeled a crazy old man. The new found popularity of Dog River causes a business boom at Corner Gas and the Ruby as well as Wanda getting a weekly guest spot on popular Canadian news program. Davis tries to work as Fitzy's personal body guard during the transition while Karen thinks loyal, honest police work is best.
1Cable Excess
A cable excess van comes to Dog River. Lacey, Wanda and Emma compete with Karen and Davis for a show. But the decision falls into first Oscar's, then Brent's, hands.
2Spin Cycle
Wanda gets a new phone for Corner Gas that must fully charge before she'll let anyone use it. Lacey is tricked into being Miss April by Emma for the "Ladies of Dog River" nude calendar. Oscar mistakes the new gas station phone for a cell phone and steals it for his own personal use. Karen begins to worry about her weight and health and joins a spin class led by Hank. Karen is ridiculed for being a teachers pet at spin class and tries to disprove the accusation by rebelling against Hank. Wanda chases Oscar all over town to get the station's phone back. Lacey tries to enlist others to be nude for the calendar and manages to interest everyone including Davis. Hank learns about himself 80's movie cliche style and quits the spin class to be replaced by a more difficult teacher. Lacey tries to prove she's not a prude by posing for the calendar and ends up in a compromising situation.
3Whiner Takes All
Hank, Lacey, and Brent have their own golf tournament. Brent makes Lacey throw the game so Hank will win and Lacey can avoid the agonizing consequences. Emma is tired of her and Oscars bed and goes shopping for a new one. Davis gives Wanda a ticket and lets her bribe her way out of it. Emma falls for the bed salesman's slick sales tactics and buys an adjustable bed. Karen tries to teach Davis why bribes are bad and Davis tries to get Karen to start accepting them. Emma starts to feel guilty when she has a dream about the salesman, but Oscar is oblivious as he plays with all the bed's "doodads". Karen teaches Wanda a lesson about bribing, and Brent tries to prove to Lacey that he's good at golf in a rematch. Emma and Oscar return the bed after Oscar has a dream about the salesman. Brent loses the rematch, and throws a third game to Lacey so she has to deal with Hank's horrid whiny aftermath.
12The J-Word
Brent tricks Oscar into not using the J-word -- and finds out it might not have been so bad after all.
13Outside the Box
Wanda and Oscar crash funerals for the food. Fitzy tries to bring a call centre to Dog River and hires Emma to build support. Hank and Davis try to stop the call centre. Karen and Brent try to find the contents of a box which Lacey owns but is keeping closed.
15No Time Like the Presents
17The Accidental Cleanist
19Final Countdown
Brent's 40th Birthday party, and hilarity ensues.Wanda has organized a fireworks display to celebrate Brent's 40th birthday. Because of Davis's phobia of fireworks, he tries to organize a "tactical team" to take care of the large shipment of "consumer-grade explosives". Brent's main objective of the evening is to retrieve the 40-year old scotch (or its mathematic equivalent) that he put away on his 20th birthday.
