Trailer Park Boys

Trailer Park Boys is a Canadian mockumentary television sitcom created by Mike Clattenburg.

Trailer Park Boys is a Canadian mockumentary television sitcom created by Mike Clattenburg. Set in the fictional Sunnyvale Trailer Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, it follows the misadventures of residents Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles as they pursue schemes that often end in trouble. The series began in 2001 and became a long-running franchise including films and spin-offs.

Premise

Trailer Park Boys is a mockumentary television sitcom that depicts the lives of residents in the fictional Sunnyvale Trailer Park in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The show focuses on the criminal schemes, friendship, and repeated conflicts with authority figures of the main characters. The series began as a continuation of Mike Clattenburg’s earlier short films and premiered on Showcase in 2001.

Cast and characters

The core trio of the series consists of Ricky, Julian, and Bubbles, portrayed by Robb Wells, John Paul Tremblay, and Mike Smith respectively. Other recurring characters include Jim Lahey and Randy, who serve as major antagonists throughout the series.

Seasons and release history

The original series premiered on Showcase in 2001 and ran for seven seasons, concluding with a one-hour special in 2008. Although the original run ended, the series was later revived and made available on streaming platforms. Netflix lists the series with 12 seasons available on its service.

Film and franchise

Trailer Park Boys expanded into a film franchise with the release of Trailer Park Boys: The Movie in 2006, a Canadian comedy crime film based on the television series. The franchise also includes additional films and an animated series.