Less Than Kind

Season 1

15-year-old Sheldon Blecher is overweight, with a self-destructive driving instructor father and pyromaniac mother who never quite seem to fit into their community. His egotistical failed-actor brother has just returned home and taken up residence in his bedroom after marking the territory. His family business is on its way down the toilet, and under investigation for tax evasion. AND, on top of all this, he lives in Winnipeg.

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13 Episodes

To Be a Man
E1
To Be a ManAfter a two year delay, Sheldon's finally celebrating his Bar Mitzvah. His brother Josh returns home from Toronto to borrow money, restart his acting career, and go to L.A. Of course there is no money because the Blechers have blown it all trying to impress the community with the Bar Mitzvah celebration.
Top of the Class
E2
Top of the ClassSheldon battles to become team captain of his school's "Top of the Class" squad. Meanwhile, Josh runs into some old high school chums who plan to teach him a lesson in humility.
French is My Kryptonite
E3
French is My KryptoniteSheldon struggles to learn French while his crush on Imelda takes centre stage. Meanwhile, Sam and Anne have to contend with a tax audit.
The Shel Game
E4
The Shel GameThe family has to work hard to keep the driving school cars out of the hands of the repo man.
Note Perfect
E5
Note PerfectSheldon gets a note from the family doctor in order to get out of gym class. However, he has to get the doctor to give him another note when he wants to go on a school ski trip to be close to the girl he has a crush on.
Insomnia
E6
InsomniaSheldon's insomnia causes him to be lethargic right before the "Top of the Class" competition, until his friends give him several energy drinks. Unfortunately the energy drinks are far more effective than his friends planned for.
Pakikisama
E7
PakikisamaSheldon's caffeine induced grope of Imelda has him feeling guilty and depressed, so Josh tries to cheer him up. Sam scrambles to find any way, other than taking a loan from his sister-in-law, to get the driving school running again.
Balls
E8
BallsSheldon senses that Imelda might break up with her boyfriend so he plots to help the process along. Meanwhile, Sam has to welch on a payoff because Clara now controls the company money. Ben auditions for a community theatre version of "Taming of the Shrew" and gets to connect with an old acquaintance.
The Daters
E9
The DatersTo make an entrance into the dating world, Sheldon and Miriam agree to go out together. Unfortunately Sheldon's family is featured in the date. Meanwhile, Sheldon's teacher Mr. Lubbe takes driving lessons.
Husky Boy
E10
Husky BoySheldon is dismayed to discover that he is forced to buy new jeans at the "Husky Boy" store. Meanwhile, Josh meets with his agent who tells him to lose weight. Sam is the victim of a hit and run from one of his prior driving school pupils who probably shouldn't be on the road.
Fun
E11
FunSheldon ropes Sam into participating in Careers Night at school. Miriam exhibits some strange behaviour. Josh gets a job “acting” as a standardized patient.
Careers Day
E12
Careers DayJosh and Shandra reluctantly sacrifice a day of LARP-ing to supervise Sheldon and his TOP OF THE CLASS team mates. Clara invites Sam and Anne to an art gallery opening for their 27th wedding anniversary.
Happy Birthday Sheldon
E13
Happy Birthday SheldonAs Sheldon plans to celebrate his 16th birthday he is dismayed to discover that Imelda won't be attending his party. Meanwhile, Josh takes a menial job on a movie set and Anne puts Sam on a strict diet.