Program Name
Run The Burbs
About the Show
Created by comedian, writer and actor Andrew Phung (Kim’s Convenience) and his best friend and collaborator, filmmaker Scott Townend (The Secret Marathon), Run the Burbs follows the Phams, a young, bold Vietnamese-South Asian-Canadian family taking a different approach to living life to the fullest, while changing the way we think about contemporary family values and life in the burbs.
A CBC original comedy, RUN THE BURBS is produced by Pier 21 Films. For season 2, Executive Producers are Laszlo Barna, Nicole Butler, Karen Tsang and Vanessa Steinmetz (for Pier 21 Films), Andrew Phung, Scott Townend, and Aleysa Young. Anthony Q Farrell serves as Executive Producer, writer and showrunner. Co-executive producers are Nelu Handa and Courtney J. Walker. Season 2 writers include Andrew Phung, Scott Townend, Nelu Handa, Courney J. Walker, Cathryn Naiker and Sara Peters.
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Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC
Genre
Scripted
Schedule
Season 2 of Run The Burbs premiered on January 4, 2023, with new episodes airing Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET (9 p.m. NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. Season 1 is available to stream now on CBC Gem.
Website
Bios
Andrew Phung
Kimchee in Kim's Convenience | Co-creator/Actor in Run The Burbs
Rakhee Morzaria
Camille Pham | Run the Burbs
Roman Pesino
Leo Pham | Run the Burbs
Zoriah Wong
Khia Pham | Run the Burbs
Press Releases
CBC RENEWS ORIGINAL COMEDIES RUN THE BURBS, SON OF A CRITCH AND THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES
Reinforcing its status as Canada’s go-to destination for Canadian comedy, CBC today announced the renewal of popular original series RUN THE BURBS and SON OF A CRITCH for their third seasons, and long-running sketch comedy series THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES for its 31st season. Read More »
CBC UNVEILS WINTER 2023 SLATE ACROSS NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURING NEW ORIGINAL STORYTELLING REF
Today at the industry event CBC Live at Massey Hall, CBC previewed its winter programming and made a series of announcements focused on reaching new audiences in Canada with more relevant and engaging news and entertainment on all platforms, including the launch of free streaming channel CBC NEWS EXPLORE. CBC’s winter storytelling includes over 40 original series, podcasts, specials and documentaries from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres, reflecting more people, perspectives and lived experiences across the country. Read More »
PRODUCTION UNDERWAY ON SEASON 2 OF CBC ORIGINAL HIT COMEDY ‘RUN THE BURBS’
CBC and Pier 21 Films today announced that production is underway in and around Toronto on the second season of the popular original comedy series RUN THE BURBS (13x30). Created by Andrew Phung and Scott Townend, RUN THE BURBS stars an exciting ensemble of Canadian comic talents lead by Andrew Phung as Andrew Pham, Rakhee Morzaria as Camille Pham, and Zoriah Wong, and Roman Pesino as Khia and Leo Pham. The series regulars include Ali Hassan (CBC’s Laugh Out Loud), Julie Nolke (Explaining the Pandemic to my Past Self), Jonathan Langdon (Utopia Falls), Chris Locke (Workin’ Moms, Mr. D), Samantha Wan (Second Jen), and Aurora Browne (Baroness von Sketch Show). The second season will premiere on CBC and CBC Gem in Winter 2023. Read More »
CBC UNVEILS 2022-23 PROGRAMMING SLATE FEATURING OVER 40 ORIGINAL SERIES AND SPECIALS FROM CANADIAN S
CBC today announced its 2022-23 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 40 new and returning original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres. Read More »
CBC RENEWS NEW ORIGINAL COMEDIES RUN THE BURBS, SON OF A CRITCH AND STRAYS
Continuing its commitment to nurturing world-class Canadian comedic talent, CBC today announced the renewal of new original series RUN THE BURBS, SON OF A CRITCH and STRAYS for their second seasons on CBC and CBC Gem Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES WINTER 2022 PREMIERE DATES
CBC today announced broadcast and streaming premiere dates for its winter 2022 slate of programming, including over 20 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres. The new winter primetime schedule launches Sunday, January 2 on CBC TV and the free CBC Gem streaming service. Read More »
CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR CBC’S NEW ORIGINAL COMEDY RUN THE BURBS
With production underway in and around Toronto and Hamilton, CBC and Pier 21 Films are confirming casting for new, original comedy series RUN THE BURBS, from award-winning comedian, writer, and actor Andrew Phung and his best friend and collaborator filmmaker Scott Townend (The Secret Marathon) Read More »
CBC SETS FALL SCHEDULE AND UNVEILS 2021-22 PROGRAMMING SLATE, INCLUDING OVER 35 ORIGINAL SERIES FROM
CBC today announced its fall television and streaming schedule and 2021-22 programming slate for CBC TV and CBC Gem, featuring over 35 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers across all genres Read More »
CBC ANNOUNCES TWO NEW ORIGINAL COMEDIES
CBC is announcing initial details for two new original half-hour comedy series featuring Kim’s Convenience stars Andrew Phung and Nicole Power - RUN THE BURBS and STRAYS - with both shows set to launch during the upcoming 2021-22 broadcast season. Read More »
Program Name
Run The Burbs
Program Type
Television Show
Appears On
CBC
Genre
Scripted
Schedule
Season 2 of Run The Burbs premiered on January 4, 2023, with new episodes airing Wednesdays at 8:30 p.m. ET (9 p.m. NT) on CBC and CBC Gem. Season 1 is available to stream now on CBC Gem.
Website
Bios
Andrew Phung
Kimchee in Kim's Convenience | Co-creator/Actor in Run The Burbs
Rakhee Morzaria
Camille Pham | Run the Burbs
Roman Pesino
Leo Pham | Run the Burbs
Zoriah Wong
Khia Pham | Run the Burbs