---
title: "The Red Green Show"
year: 1991
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-green-show-1991"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2400
imdb_id: "tt0101177"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 15
episodes_count: 304
runtime_minutes: 21
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 28
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# The Red Green Show (1991) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-red-green-show-1991

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Red Green Show is a Canadian television comedy series that originally aired from April 4, 1991, until its series finale on April 7, 2006. Created by comedians Steve Smith and Rick Green, the program functioned as a hybrid of a sitcom and a sketch comedy series. The show served as a parody of various genres, including do-it-yourself, home improvement, fishing, and other outdoor-themed television programs. Throughout its run, the series aired on various channels in Canada, eventually finding its primary home on CBC Television, while also being broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service stations in the United States. Steve Smith starred in the title role of Red Green, a character who hosted a handyman show from Possum Lodge, Canada. In addition to his on-screen performance, Smith served as a member of the writing staff alongside Rick Green for the duration of the series. The show featured other performers including Patrick McKenna and Bob Bainborough, documenting the zany adventures experienced by the characters in their real lives.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Canadian comedy series parodying home improvement and outdoor lifestyle programs through a unique sketch-sitcom hybrid format."

### Why Watch
- unique blend of sketch and sitcom
- parodies popular DIY and fishing genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- follows a specific Canadian cultural style
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a comedy program featuring humorous takes on do-it-yourself and outdoor activities.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedic, satirical, informal, lighthearted

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1: The Infantile Years: One (24 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 120
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 15 (13%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 105 (88%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Steve Smith, Rick Green
- **Networks / Studios**: CBC Television, YTV, Global TV, CHCH-DT, CFPL-TV

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Steve Smith** as *Red Green*
- **Patrick McKenna** as *Harold Green*
- **Rick Green** as *Bill Smith*
- **Albert Schultz** as *Arnie Dogan*
- **Bob Bainborough** as *Dalton Humphrey*
- **Derek McGrath**
- **Gavin Crawford**
- **George Buza** as *Dwight Cardiff*
- **Graham Greene** as *Edgar K. B. Montrose*
- **Ian Thomas** as *Dougie Franklin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is The Red Green Show?
It is a Canadian television comedy that functions as a hybrid of a sitcom and a sketch comedy series.

### Q: When did the show air?
The series aired from 1991 until its final episode on April 7, 2006.

### Q: Who created the show?
The program was created by Canadian comedians Steve Smith and Rick Green.

### Q: What is the show a parody of?
It parodies home improvement, do-it-yourself, fishing, and other outdoor-themed television shows.

### Q: Where did the show air?
It aired on various Canadian channels, including CBC Television, and on Public Broadcasting Service stations in the United States.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Red - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red)
- [The Red Green Show - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_Green_Show)
- [reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/reddit/wiki/index/)
- [The Red Green Show (TV Series 1991-2006) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101177)
- [RED (2010) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1245526/)
- [The Red Green Show - Complete Series - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw99DfVWCn8WcPc6cvNqw5-8FE8u4Gum0)

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