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Blackfly

  • 2001 – 2002
  • Ended
  • Comedy
  • ~30m / ep
  • 2 seasons
  • 7.0/10

Who would have thought that Canadian history could be so much fun? Blackfly is set in the 18th century fur-trading post of Fort Simpson-Eaton and is a hysterical romp through the backwoods of Canada when the British ruled, the French explored, and beaver was king.

Latest: Season 2 · 2001

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  1. E1. Surprise

    Nov 25, 2001 · 30m

    Winter is closing in and Dijon won't be back until spring. Blackfly wants to do something nice for him and Lady Hammond suggests a surprise party; they're all the rage in London! Blackfly takes Dijon for a walk in the woods while the others prepare. They soon get lost but the Chief rescues them and takes them to his hut, deep in the woods. Tempers fray and cabin fever takes over when they’re storm-stayed and miss the party.

  2. E2. Gone Native

    Dec 2, 2001 · 30m

    When Dijon discovers Entwhistle's wig and boots abandoned in the wilderness everyone but Blackfly believes he's dead. He and Dijon set out to look for Entwhistle and finally discover him alive and well in a native village. They want to take him back to the fort but now he'll only answer to the name Chief Pale Legs and he's more native than the natives! Dijon and Blackfly are flogged and taken prisoner for making fun of him. They manage to escape and return to the fort only to find it's been taken over by the Americans!

  3. E3. Traitor Trader

    Dec 9, 2001 · 30m

    The commanders of several forts in the region have been murdered and Boyle fears for his life. In a comedy of errors Boyle thinks that a medicinal recipe Blackfly gave Dijon to cure a boil is actually a death threat. Dijon is arrested and while attempting to set things straight Blackfly manages to free Dijon, but finds himself sentenced to hang instead.

  4. E4. Rolling On A River

    Dec 16, 2001 · 30m

    The French and English decide once and for all to settle the question of who is superior by competing in a series of tasks. The final competition is log rolling but Blackfly, once a member of the famous 'Shoutin' Broughton' log rolling family has lost his nerve. Can Lady Hammond help him overcome his fears and save the English from humiliation?

  5. E5. Treaty Terror

    Dec 23, 2001 · 30m

    The inhabitants of the fort must put on a good show during the important annual treaty negotiations with the natives. Good food and entertainment are essential. When Blackfly finds that Misty Moon won't be available to do the cooking he turns to Lady Hammond, unfortunately Lady Hammond’s enthusiasm far outweighs her culinary skills. When Blackfly decides she should make a recipe they find in Misty Moon's old cookbook they have no idea they're dishing up a magical brew.

  6. E6. A Peon's History

    Dec 30, 2001 · 30m

    The truth is revealed in this documentary-style episode when the real facts come to light about an explosive incident in the history of Fort Simpson-Eaton... the night a company of American soldiers paid a less than friendly visit!

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