Life with Derek: Season 4
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Life with Derek Season 3.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Two Kisses One Party
Jul 19, 2008
Derek refuses to help out with Marti's birthday party despite being asked by Sally. Casey wants to get back together with Max, but he is hesitant about the whole idea.
Open Mic Plight
Jul 27, 2008
After Derek has trouble expressing his feelings for Sally, she recommends that he write a love song for her. Meanwhile, Edwin tries out his talent show comedy routine on George and
Just Friends
Aug 12, 2008
Even though Sally had one friendly dinner with her ex-boyfriend, an irritated Derek decides to spend time with Kendra to make a point that girls and guys can't be just friends. Cas
March Break
Aug 26, 2008
While the rest of the family heads off to Quebec for spring break, Casey and Derek decide to stay home to meet their previously planned engagements. However, the two discover that
6 1/2
Nov 4, 2008
Casey is hurt by the six and a half out of 10 that she receives from a new guy at school who starts ratings girls, and whose ratings Kendra plans to use in selecting models for an
Derek Denies Denial
Sep 12, 2008
Derek breaks up with Sally after she reveals her plans to attend a university in another province. Believing that he is hurt over what happened and is bottling up his feelings, a c
Happy New Schoolyear
Oct 7, 2008
Derek plans to drop of out of school to be with Sally in Vancouver.
No Secrets
Oct 28, 2008
Casey is in panic mode after the diary that details her unsettling romantic dreams about Truman goes missing. Believing that Derek and Edwin took it, Lizzie and Marti attempt to ge
Take A Stepkid to Work Day
Mar 11, 2009
Casey spends the day with George at his law office where her need to organize things doesn't mesh well with the way he usually does things. Meanwhile, Derek tries to help Nora land
No More Games
Dec 2, 2008
Casey gets stuck with Truman as her fencing partner in gym. Meanwhile, what starts out as a friendly game of table-tennis between Derek and Edwin turns into an ongoing competition
How I Met Your Stepbro
Dec 2, 2008
As George prepares a Mexican fiesta for their second wedding anniversary, Nora gets a reluctant Casey to tell the story of how she and Derek first met.
Casey & Ralph?!
Dec 16, 2008
While his parents are away for the weekend, Ralph stays at Derek's home where he begins to develop a crush on Casey.
Tuesday Afternoon Fever
Dec 30, 2008
After entering a tv dance contest, Casey must find a new dance partner when the previous one pairs up with her rival. Meanwhile, Lizzie dares George and Edwin to eat only healthy f
Teddy's Back
Nov 18, 2008
A surprise visit from Edwin's friend Teddy turns into a frequent occurrence that makes the entire McDonald-Venturi household uncomfortable. Despite warnings from Emily, Casey decid
Rude Awakenings
Mar 4, 2009
To be eligible for college athletic scholarships, a "D" average Derek seeks George and Edwin's help in passing all of his final exams. Meanwhile, Nora and the girls try to get a st
Truman's Last Chance
Mar 18, 2009
Derek serves as a chaperone for Casey who is going to a party in Toronto with Truman. Meanwhile, Lizzie goes out on a date with a boy that the family has never met.
Surprise!
Mar 25, 2009
As the prom approaches, Casey and Derek both find themselves without a date. Meanwhile, George and Nora have something to tell the family.
Futuritis
Mar 25, 2009
A worrisome Casey is having difficulty writing her valedictorian speech for graduation. Meanwhile, Edwin is concerned that he won't be able to live up to Derek's reputation at J.S.