Street Cents 1989
What is Street Cents?
Street Cents was a teen-centered newsmagazine that aired on CBC Television from 1989 to 2006. Created by producer John Nowlan and inspired by the British series Pocket Money, the program was designed to provide consumer and media awareness for young viewers.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- In Production
- Episodes
- 85
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 18, 1989
- Last aired
- Sep 19, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- CBC Television
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 0.0/10
- Format
- 17 seasons · 85 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- In Production
- Network
- CBC Television
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 85 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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Overview
Street Cents was a teen-centered newsmagazine that aired on CBC Television from 1989 to 2006. Created by producer John Nowlan and inspired by the British series Pocket Money, the program was designed to provide consumer and media awareness for young viewers. The show operated without advertisements, mirroring the approach of the CBC series Marketplace, to ensure an unbiased critique of various products and services. Throughout its run, the series emphasized themes of safety, ethics, and youth empowerment. The production received significant critical recognition, including multiple Gemini Awards and an International Emmy for Best Youth Programming. Known for its commitment to inclusivity, the show remained a fixture of the network for seventeen years. Street Cents concluded its broadcast run in October 2006, a decision attributed to declining viewership among its target teen audience. The series remains noted for its educational focus on navigating the complexities of the consumer landscape from a youthful perspective.
Should you watch it?
“A consumer awareness newsmagazine designed to empower teenage viewers through unbiased product and media critiques.”
- ad-free format
- award-winning production
- focus on consumer ethics
- declining teen viewership led to cancellation
- dated production values
Watch it if you are interested in historical youth-focused media and consumer advocacy programming.
The show maintains a neutral, informative tone suitable for young audiences.
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Season 1 · 18 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Mar 18, 1989
- E2 Episode 02 Core Mar 25, 1989
- E3 Episode 03 Core Apr 1, 1989
- E4 Episdoe 04 Core Apr 8, 1989
- E5 Epiosde 05 Core Apr 15, 1989
- E6 Episode 06 Core Apr 22, 1989
- E7 Episode 07 Core Nov 3, 1990
- E8 Episode 08 Core Nov 10, 1990
- E9 Episode 09 Core Nov 17, 1990
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 14, 2002
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 21, 2002
- E12 Episode 12 Core Feb 4, 2002
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 15, 2002
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 22, 2002
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 29, 2002
- E16 Episode 16 Core May 5, 2002
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc May 13, 2002
- E18 The Best of Street Cents Season 1 (Episode 18) Mytharc May 20, 2002
Season 2 · 18 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Sep 22, 1990
- E2 Episode 02 Core Sep 29, 1990
- E3 Episode 03 Core Nov 4, 2002
- E4 Episode 04 Core Nov 11, 2002
- E5 Episode 05 Core Nov 18, 2002
- E6 Episode 06 Core Nov 28, 2002
- E7 Episode 07 Core Dec 2, 2002
- E8 Episode 08 Core Dec 9, 2002
- E9 Episode 09 Core Dec 13, 2002
- E10 Episode 10 Core Jan 6, 2003
- E11 Episode 11 Core Jan 13, 2003
- E12 Episode 12 Core Jan 20, 2003
- E13 Episode 13 Core Jan 27, 2003
- E14 Episode 14 Core Feb 3, 2003
- E15 Episode 15 Core Feb 24, 2003
- E16 Episode 16 Core Mar 3, 2003
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc Feb 10, 2003
- E18 The Best of Street Cents Season 2 (Episode 18) Mytharc Mar 10, 2003
Season 3 · 17 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Sep 22, 1991
- E2 Episode 02 Core
- E3 Episode 03 Core
- E4 Episode 04 Core
- E5 Episode 05 Core
- E6 Episode 06 Core
- E7 Episode 07 Core
- E8 Episode 08 Core
- E9 Episode 09 Core
- E10 Episode 10 Core
- E11 Episode 11 Core
- E12 Episode 12 Core
- E13 Episode 13 Core
- E14 Episode 14 Core
- E15 Episode 15 Core
- E16 Episode 16 Mytharc
- E17 Episode 17 Mytharc
Season 4 · 19 episodes
- E1 Episode 01 Mytharc Oct 18, 1992
- E2 Episode 02 Core Oct 25, 2004
- E3 Episode 03 Core Nov 1, 2004
- E4 Episode 04 Core Nov 8, 2004
- E5 Episode 05 Core Nov 15, 2004
- E6 Episode 04 Core Nov 15, 2004
- E7 Episode 06 Core Nov 22, 2004
- E8 Episode 07 Core Nov 29, 2004
- E9 Episode 08 Core Dec 6, 2004
- E10 Episode 09 Core Dec 13, 2004
- E11 Episode 10 Core Jan 3, 2005
- E12 Episode 11 Core Jan 10, 2005
- E13 Episode 12 Core Jan 17, 2005
- E14 Episode 13 Core Jan 24, 2005
- E15 Episode 14 Core Jan 30, 2005
- E16 Episode 15 Core Feb 7, 2005
- E17 Episode 16 Core Feb 14, 2005
- E18 Episode 17 Mytharc Feb 21, 2005
- E19 Episode 18 Mytharc Feb 28, 2005
Season 5 · 1 episodes
- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Sep 22, 1993
Frequently asked questions
What is Street Cents about?
It is a teen-centered newsmagazine that provides unbiased critiques of products and services.
Who created the show?
The series was created by producer John Nowlan.
Was the show successful?
Yes, it received critical acclaim including Gemini Awards and an International Emmy.
Why did the show end?
The series concluded in October 2006 due to declining teen viewership.
Is the show commercial-free?
Yes, the program aired without advertisements, similar to the CBC series Marketplace.
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