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Best Episodes of Life with Derek
Futuritis
S4 Ep18
8.5
25th Mar 2009
A worrisome Casey is having difficulty writing her valedictorian speech for graduation. Meanwhile, Edwin is concerned that he won't be able to live up to Derek's reputation at J.S. Thompson High when he goes there in the fall.
The Bet
S2 Ep10
8.3
9th Nov 2006
Casey decides to get rid of her goody-goody image in an attempt to get Trevor to go out with her---and win a bet with Derek.
Date With Derek
S2 Ep1
8.0
1st Jul 2006
Casey wonders whether Derek has an ulterior motive when he asks her best friend Emily (Shadia Simmons) out on a date.
Male Code Blue
S1 Ep13
8.0
22nd Jan 2006
A budding romance between Casey and Sam seems to have little chance of growing after Derek informs Sam of the “male code,” which prevents friends from dating their best friend's siblings. Elsewhere, Nora and George take a quiz to determine how well they know their kids.
He Shoots, She Scores
S2 Ep2
7.7
29th Jul 2006
Derek is forced to spend time with Lizzie, teaching her hockey; Casey offers Edwin romance tips.
Truman's Last Chance
S4 Ep16
7.5
18th Mar 2009
Derek serves as a chaperone for Casey who is going to a party in Toronto with Truman. Meanwhile, Lizzie goes out on a date with a boy that the family has never met.
Rude Awakenings
S4 Ep15
7.5
4th Mar 2009
To be eligible for college athletic scholarships, a "D" average Derek seeks George and Edwin's help in passing all of his final exams. Meanwhile, Nora and the girls try to get a stressed out Casey to stop over-studying and relax.
Tuesday Afternoon Fever
S4 Ep13
7.5
30th Dec 2008
After entering a tv dance contest, Casey must find a new dance partner when the previous one pairs up with her rival. Meanwhile, Lizzie dares George and Edwin to eat only healthy food for a week.
Casey & Ralph?!
S4 Ep12
7.5
16th Dec 2008
While his parents are away for the weekend, Ralph stays at Derek's home where he begins to develop a crush on Casey.
How I Met Your Stepbro
S4 Ep11
7.5
2nd Dec 2008
As George prepares a Mexican fiesta for their second wedding anniversary, Nora gets a reluctant Casey to tell the story of how she and Derek first met.
6 1/2
S4 Ep5
7.5
4th Nov 2008
Casey is hurt by the six and a half out of 10 that she receives from a new guy at school who starts ratings girls, and whose ratings Kendra plans to use in selecting models for an upcoming fashion show.
Adios Derek
S3 Ep12
7.5
25th Sep 2007
Derek's mom tries to get him to live with her in Spain for six months.
Show-Off-Tune
S3 Ep9
7.5
11th Aug 2007
Derek lands a leading role in a school musical, and Casey gives him acting advice.
Worst Episodes of Life with Derek
Teddy's Back
S4 Ep14
5.5
18th Nov 2008
A surprise visit from Edwin's friend Teddy turns into a frequent occurrence that makes the entire McDonald-Venturi household uncomfortable. Despite warnings from Emily, Casey decides to go out on a date with Truman.
The Room
S1 Ep1
5.9
18th Sep 2005
Fifteen-year-old Derek (Michael Seater) is unhappy about his dad's remarriage, mostly because it means he now has to deal with two stepsisters, the older of whom has her heart set on taking over Derek's bedroom. Casey: Ashley Leggat. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Lizzie: Jordan Todosey.
Surprise!
S4 Ep17
6.0
25th Mar 2009
As the prom approaches, Casey and Derek both find themselves without a date. Meanwhile, George and Nora have something to tell the family.
Grade A Cheater
S3 Ep11
6.5
8th Sep 2007
Derek swaps test papers with Casey and then devises a plan to keep from getting caught.
Rumor Mill
S3 Ep18
6.5
11th Feb 2008
Derek breaks up with Kendra to get out of buying her a Valentine's Day gift, so she asks Max to the school dance.
Allergy Season
S3 Ep24
6.5
16th Jun 2008
Max gives Casey his football jacket, which apparently causes her to develop allergies.
Take A Stepkid to Work Day
S4 Ep9
6.5
11th Mar 2009
Casey spends the day with George at his law office where her need to organize things doesn't mesh well with the way he usually does things. Meanwhile, Derek tries to help Nora land a business deal with a client.
The Wedding
S1 Ep6
6.7
30th Oct 2005
As Aunt Fiona's wedding planner, Casey strives to make the ceremony and reception absolutely perfect and hitch-free, but things start to go wrong when Casey's cousin---and archrival---Vicky (Sarah Gadon) interferes. Meanwhile, Derek gets his first directing job: He's been asked to film the nuptial celebration. Fiona: Tara Manuel Rigal. Nora: Joy Tonner.
House of Games
S1 Ep8
6.8
13th Nov 2005
Casey engages in a high-stakes game of chance against the master of cheating siblings, Derek; and George finds himself in hot water for mentioning his ex's name during a heated argument with Nora.
The Fall
S1 Ep2
6.8
25th Sep 2005
Casey meets resistance from her siblings and parents when she tries to create order amid the chaos that is their home life. Meanwhile, George needs help from the kids if he's going to pull off an important book club meeting that's taking place at their house while Nora is away on a retreat. Mr. Davis: James Codrington. Linda Davis: Catherine Burdon. Amy: Kayla Mills.
Mice & Men
S2 Ep11
7.0
1st Dec 2006
A popular girl named Kendra (Lauren Collins) has an ulterior motive---involving Derek---when she chooses Casey as her partner for an English project.
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
S2 Ep12
7.0
8th Dec 2006
Casey goes against her mother's wishes when she invites her birth father to the house for dinner on what turns out to be an evening filled with surprises---most of them bad.
Dating Game
S2 Ep13
7.0
15th Dec 2006
Kendra (Lauren Collins) sets Casey up on a date, which doesn't go well; Derek plans a party, with unsolicited help from George and Nora.
Life with Derek Episode Guide
The Room
S1 Ep1
5.9
18th Sep 2005
Fifteen-year-old Derek (Michael Seater) is unhappy about his dad's remarriage, mostly because it means he now has to deal with two stepsisters, the older of whom has her heart set on taking over Derek's bedroom. Casey: Ashley Leggat. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Lizzie: Jordan Todosey.
The Fall
S1 Ep2
6.8
25th Sep 2005
Casey meets resistance from her siblings and parents when she tries to create order amid the chaos that is their home life. Meanwhile, George needs help from the kids if he's going to pull off an important book club meeting that's taking place at their house while Nora is away on a retreat. Mr. Davis: James Codrington. Linda Davis: Catherine Burdon. Amy: Kayla Mills.
The Party
S1 Ep3
7.4
2nd Oct 2005
A budding romance between Casey and Sam seems to have little chance of growing after Derek informs Sam of the “male code,” which prevents friends from dating their best friend's siblings. Elsewhere, Nora and George take a quiz to determine how well they know their kids.
Puppy Dog Tails
S1 Ep4
7.2
16th Oct 2005
Casey gets more than she bargained for when she attempts to add a feminine touch to the living room and, in the process, starts a decorating feud between her parents. Derek: Michael Seater. Edwin: Daniel Magder. Nora: Joy Tonner. George: John Ralston. Casey: Ashley Leggat.
Grade-Point: Average
S1 Ep5
7.5
23rd Oct 2005
Casey is enraged to learn that she has been labeled a “grade grubber” by her fellow classmates. To rid herself of this unflattering rep, she decides to team up on a school project with the biggest slacker she knows: Derek. Michael Seater. Marti: Ariel Waller. George: John Ralston. Nora: Joy Tonner.
The Wedding
S1 Ep6
6.7
30th Oct 2005
As Aunt Fiona's wedding planner, Casey strives to make the ceremony and reception absolutely perfect and hitch-free, but things start to go wrong when Casey's cousin---and archrival---Vicky (Sarah Gadon) interferes. Meanwhile, Derek gets his first directing job: He's been asked to film the nuptial celebration. Fiona: Tara Manuel Rigal. Nora: Joy Tonner.
The Poxfather
S1 Ep7
7.3
6th Nov 2005
Derek makes Casey an offer she can't refuse. She agrees to run his highly profitable school-based business in exchange for a new cell phone and a more desirable locker location while he's at home recovering from chicken pox.
House of Games
S1 Ep8
6.8
13th Nov 2005
Casey engages in a high-stakes game of chance against the master of cheating siblings, Derek; and George finds himself in hot water for mentioning his ex's name during a heated argument with Nora.
Male Code Blue
S1 Ep13
8.0
22nd Jan 2006
A budding romance between Casey and Sam seems to have little chance of growing after Derek informs Sam of the “male code,” which prevents friends from dating their best friend's siblings. Elsewhere, Nora and George take a quiz to determine how well they know their kids.
Life with Derek is a Canadian television sitcom that aired on Family and VRAK.TV in Canada and on Disney Channel in the United States. The series premiered on Family on September 18, 2005, and ran for four seasons, ending its run on March 25, 2009. The series starred Michael Seater and Ashley Leggat as the two oldest children in a stepfamily. It ended with 70 episodes and one spin-off television film, entitled Vacation with Derek.
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The best rated episodes of Life with Derek are:
Futuritis S4E18 rated 8.5
The Bet S2E10 rated 8.3
Date With Derek S2E1 rated 8.0
Male Code Blue S1E13 rated 8.0
He Shoots, She Scores S2E2 rated 7.7
Truman's Last Chance S4E16 rated 7.5
Rude Awakenings S4E15 rated 7.5
Tuesday Afternoon Fever S4E13 rated 7.5
Casey & Ralph?! S4E12 rated 7.5
How I Met Your Stepbro S4E11 rated 7.5
The lowest rated episodes of Life with Derek are:
Teddy's Back S4E14 rated 5.5
The Room S1E1 rated 5.9
Surprise! S4E17 rated 6.0
Grade A Cheater S3E11 rated 6.5
Rumor Mill S3E18 rated 6.5
Allergy Season S3E24 rated 6.5
Take A Stepkid to Work Day S4E9 rated 6.5
The Wedding S1E6 rated 6.7
House of Games S1E8 rated 6.8
The Fall S1E2 rated 6.8
The first episode of Life with Derek aired on September 18, 2005.
The last episode of Life with Derek aired on March 25, 2009.
