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The Assistants

TV·2009–present·2 seasons, 14 episodes·The N·Comedy·30m·Created by Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi

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The Assistants is a Canadian sitcom that aired from 10 July 2009 to 11 September 2009. The series is the second original comedy to air on the Nickelodeon channel, The N after the series About a Girl.

Cast

Episodes by season

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  1. S01E01The CarJuly 10, 2009On her first day at “Kinky Bunny Pictures” as a new assistant to producer, Zak Del Toro, Gillian Hughes must sell his broken down old car by
  2. S01E02The StarJuly 10, 2009A popular film actor whisks Gillian away from doing meaningless chores at a press junket, and takes her out on the town. Rigby attempts to p
  3. S01E03RehabJuly 17, 2009Gillian checks into rehab. Another Hollywood tragedy? No, she's just trying to help Zak cast his film.
  4. S01E04The PremierJuly 24, 2009The night of Zak's movie premiere, he asks Gillian to prepare a bizarre good-luck ritual. Christmas lights, sock monkeys, chicken parm... Ha
  5. S01E05The Morning AfterJuly 31, 2009Zak gave his baby blanket away to his nephew, but now he wants it back. Will he really steal a blankie? No -- That's what assistants are for
  6. S01E06The PenAugust 7, 2009Gillian's all set to take notes at an important meeting, until she realizes her pen is out of ink. It's an assistant's worst nightmare... an
  7. S01E07The AddictionAugust 14, 2009Gillian is against the idea of dating a coworker, but she can't seem to stop making out with Danny every chance she gets.
  8. S01E08The Wrap PartyAugust 21, 2009Gillian throws a screening party to celebrate finishing her short film, but the night turns into a total disaster.
  9. S01E09The Break UpAugust 21, 2009A film festival wants to show Gillian's film, but only if she edits Danny out. Meanwhile, Zak has a big job for her breaking up with his gir
  10. S01E10The BullyAfter Gillian hears a rumor that another producer stole Zak's movie idea, the assistants go undercover to find out the truth
  11. S01E11The LoopholeAugust 28, 2009After a Hollywood psychic tells Zak he's about to die, Rigby tries to benefit from his upcoming death, and Gillian plans his funeral.
  12. S01E12The CompetitionsWhen Gillian's ex shows up looking hotter than ever, she wants him back, but Rigby gets to him first.
  13. S01E13The RoomiesSeptember 11, 2009Rigby struggles to be nice when Gillian offers her a place to stay.

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