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Corner Gas is a Canadian television sitcom that originally aired on CTV from 2004 to 2009. Created by and starring Brent Butt, the show revolves around the small fictional town of Dog River, Saskatchewan and the quirky characters who inhabit it. At the center of the show are Brent Leroy (Butt), the owner of the local gas station and his best friend Hank Yarbo (Fred Ewanuick), who works as the gas station attendant. The town's main gathering place is the Corner Gas station, where many of the show's comedic moments take place. Brent is often the straight man to the eccentric and off-beat Hank, who provides a lot of the show's wackiness.

Along with Brent and Hank, the show features a diverse cast of characters, including Emma Leroy (Janet Wright), Brent's no-nonsense mother who owns the local diner; Oscar and Emma's best friends, Lacey Burrows (Gabrielle Miller) and her husband, Wanda Dollard (Nancy Robertson), who run the town's only coffee shop; and Davis Quinton (Lorne Cardinal), the town's police officer who takes himself very seriously.

The show's humor is often based on the mundane and everyday occurrences in small-town life, and the characters' interactions with each other. The show's creative team found a way to make even the most mundane activities, such as grocery shopping or getting a haircut, amusing with their unique brand of humor. The show's dialogue is witty and oftentimes snappy, with many quick one-liners and running gags that make it highly entertaining to watch.

One of the highlights of the show is the relationship between Brent and Lacey. The two have an undeniable chemistry, yet they never officially become a couple throughout the series. Their flirty banter and witty repartee keep viewers invested in their relationship despite the lack of romantic development.

The show also utilizes the beautiful small-town setting to its advantage. The landscape of rural Saskatchewan is often used to highlight the show's naturalistic tone, providing a picturesque backdrop to the characters' antics. This contrast between the show's low-key setting and the often outlandish behavior of its characters is one of the things that makes it so charming.

In addition to the show's clever writing and talented cast, Corner Gas also features several recurring guest stars. Notably, Eric Peterson appears as Oscar Leroy, Brent's grumpy father who's always complaining about the goings-on in the town. Tom Anniko also appears in multiple episodes as Phil, a dentist who's always trying to one-up Brent.

Overall, Corner Gas is a charming and quirky sitcom that's sure to delight fans of small-town humor. With its clever writing, talented cast, and idyllic Saskatchewan setting, it's no wonder the show gained such a loyal following during its original run.

Corner Gas is a series that is currently running and has 6 seasons (107 episodes). The series first aired on January 22, 2004.