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Corner Gas

Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt that originally aired on CTV from 2004 to 2009.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom created by Brent Butt that originally aired on CTV from 2004 to 2009. Set in the fictional Saskatchewan town of Dog River, it follows the owner of a small-town gas station and the town’s residents. The series became one of Canada’s most popular scripted comedies and a landmark of Canadian television comedy and Prairie culture.

Premise

Corner Gas is a workplace and ensemble sitcom built around a small-town gas station in Dog River, Saskatchewan. The series uses deadpan humour and local characters to depict everyday life in a rural Prairie community.

Production and broadcast

Created by Brent Butt, the series aired on CTV and became a major Canadian hit during its original run. It completed six seasons and 107 episodes, with the finale airing on April 13, 2009.

Reception and significance

The show is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential Canadian television comedies. It received multiple industry awards and strong audience numbers during its broadcast run.

The Corner Gas franchise continued after the original series with Corner Gas: The Movie in 2014 and Corner Gas Animated from 2018 to 2021. These projects brought back much of the original cast and extended the fictional world of Dog River.

Key facts

  • Corner Gas is a Canadian sitcom set in the fictional town of Dog River, Saskatchewan.
  • The series aired on CTV from 2004 to 2009, running for six seasons and 107 episodes.
  • It centers on Brent Leroy, owner of a small gas station, and the town's residents.
  • The show was followed by a feature film in 2014 and an animated sequel series from 2018 to 2021.
  • Corner Gas is considered a landmark of Canadian television comedy and Prairie culture.
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Canadian context

Corner Gas is a landmark Canadian sitcom, set in Saskatchewan and closely associated with Canadian television comedy and Prairie culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is Corner Gas about?
It is a sitcom about the residents of the fictional town of Dog River, Saskatchewan, centered on a small gas station and nearby café.
Who created Corner Gas?
Corner Gas was created by Canadian comedian Brent Butt.
When did Corner Gas air?
It originally aired from 2004 to 2009.
How many episodes does Corner Gas have?
The original series has 107 episodes.
Was Corner Gas adapted into other media?
Yes. It was followed by Corner Gas: The Movie in 2014 and Corner Gas Animated from 2018 to 2021.

References

  1. Corner Gas — https://www.cornergas.com/sitcom-about/
    Supports: Series premise, setting, creator, run, popularity, awards
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/corner-gas
    Supports: Creation, broadcast run, cultural significance, awards, animated continuation
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corner_Gas
    Supports: Original run dates, episode count, franchise continuation
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0397138/
    Supports: Series identification, format, original release information