Punched Up
Season 1
Punched Up is a 13-episode mockumentary series for the Comedy Network. Satirizing makeover programs and reality TV, the series features a crack team of comedy writers who take the average Joe or Jane and make their lives better, or at least funnier.
Where to Watch Punched Up • Season 1
13 Episodes
- ArgosE2
ArgosJohn Avery is a Toronto Argonaut running back who is looking to build a comedy career on TV. He and his manager have developed sit-coms like Avery Day Life and The Running Black but, as Americans, they've been finding it difficult cracking the Canadian market. The team, led by Scott Montgomery, attempts to take Avery to another level with hilarious results. Special guest Michael Landsberg from TSN's Off the Record. - Party BoysE3
Party BoysJustin Holmes is the 21-year old son of ex-Platinum Blondes star Mark Holmes. He works at his dad's nightclub (Toronto's Mod Club) entertaining the VIPs and buying drinks for hot women. His friend Ollie has no job, no girlfriend and no place to live. The team enters into the nightclub lifestyle to help Justin attain fame and help Ollie get to the root of his problems...his failed relationship. Special guests: Ben Mulroney and Tanya Kim, hosts of CTV's eTalk. - Candice and the PFLE4
Candice and the PFLThe Punched Up team "punches up" their intern Candice Allen. Wishing to be more assertive, Candice is convinced to join the PFL (Pillow Fight League) by team member Lauren Ash. Candice enters the PFL's 'Brawl for it All', a smack-down live event in front of 500 people. - Wild Man WeekendE5
Wild Man WeekendBen McLean is a vegan telemarketer whose girlfriend Sara thinks is too conservative. They approach the team to punch up their relationship and to get Ben to loosen up a little. The team enlists a facilitator and sets out on a 'wild man weekend' to help Ben get in touch with his inner male strength. - Punched Up CharlieE6
Punched Up CharlieEver since he was five years old, Charlie Smith dreamed of becoming a professional wrestler. He approaches the team with the hopes of getting some help with his 'bad guy' persona and fighting a match. The team brings in Rowdy Roddy Piper, WWE champion 'Edge' and gets Charlie in the ring! - Hot Box CafeE8
Hot Box CafeThe Hot Box Café is a marijuana friendly restaurant in Toronto's Kensington Market. After a negative review in a local paper, the owner seeks the help of the Punched Up team. The mission: to turn the restaurant around. The team tackles the food, the design (with the help of special guest Glen Peloso of HGTV's Restaurant Makeover) and puts on an original musical to re-launch the restaurant. - Rock SchoolE10
Rock SchoolSunlit Ambush is a hard-core rock band made up of four average-looking small town lads. The Punched Up team along with makeover artist and rock star Robin Black attempt to transform them from rock zeroes to rock heroes and hook them up with legendary manager of Sum 41, Greg Nori.