
Out with Dad (2010)
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Episodes 22
Rose’s Video Diary #1 “My First Video Diary”
Rose has decided it’s time to get back into an old habit: keeping a diary. Only this time she’s going do it by video!
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In Rose’s second personal video diary, she discusses the dilemma of school dances. To go or not to go? It’s not always a simple question.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #3 “Changing Relationships”
Rose reacts to the school semi-formal, and how relationships change over time.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #4 “My Pen-Pal Penny”
We first heard Rose mention her pen-pal in the second season finale. She’s a little behind writing back, because she’s stuck on a few things. Maybe you can give her advice?
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #5 “Inspiring Bravery”
Rose is feeling quite inspired! She and Claire just walked home from school and all they talked about was amazing out and proud women. They spoke of Kathleen Wynne(Ontario’s first female premier), Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir the prime minister of Iceland, andJulie d’Aubigny – a 17th-century swordswoman, actor, singer and out bisexual.
It’s super cute how Rose is engaged, but she is still trying to find her bravery. “The bravery will come”, said David at Rose’s first PFLAG meeting. His words still stand out to her.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #7 “Being LGBT in Catholic Schools”
Rose responds with fear and anger to news article she recently read online “Bullied Catholic student speaks out”; about an out lesbian student in Windsor, Ontario who is being bullied by her religion teacher and is threatened with a lawsuit for speaking out.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #6 "My dad is seeing someone!!!!!!"
Rose may have discovered something her dad has been keeping from her for some reason.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #8 “Perfect Moment”
It’s the middle of the night, and an old memory must have resurfaced in Rose’s dream. She’s awake just enough to grab her camera and record her memories, of a time when she and Vanessa could still be friends.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #9 “First Memory”
Rose’s dad has just finished having “a talk” with her. She initially anticipated finally hearing about this new mystery woman in his life. However, it turns out they now have to sell Rose’s childhood home and move into an apartment. The idea of apartment hunting is foreign to her, as she feels like they’ve lived in their current home forever. She begins to reminisce and is surprised to discover what her first memory actually is.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #10 “Body Issues”
Like so many girls her age, Rose is not happy with her appearance.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #11 “Chai Latte”
For the first time ever, Rose records one of her personal video diaries in a public place! Maybe a little too public, as she gets an interruption by the barista who works at the coffee shop Rose visits.
Read MoreRose’s Video Diary #12 “The Spaghetti Scoop Conspiracy”
For the first time ever, Rose records one of her personal video diaries in a public place! Maybe a little too public, as she gets an interruption by the barista who works at the coffee shop Rose visits.
Read MoreStarting Out
New beginnings for Rose & Nathan as they are finished moving into a new place, and Rose receives a meaningful new present from dad. Later, Claire invites her to dinner. Now she just has to figure out one thing: Is this a date?
Read MoreDining In & Out
All families are strange in their own way. Now, it’s time for Rose to meet Claire’s.
Meanwhile, Angela has been understanding until now with Nathan’s dating failures but how will she deal with his latest, most serious, misstep?
Both Rose and Nathan explore the challenges of dating in “Dining In & Out”
Read MoreStorming In & Out
Picking up right when we left off in "Dining In & Out", is "Storming In & Out". Rose and Claire's evening has turned out to be a bit more dramatic than they bargained for. Surprisingly for Rose, the drama doesn't stop when she gets home.
Read MoreSwashbuckling Adventures of Making Out
Rose and Claire decide to escape the messy real world by going to the movies. Nothing says escape like the swashbuckling adventures of Pete Winning and the Pirates.
Read MoreOuted
Days since the events of the previous episodes, and something is different at school... soon Rose is mortified to discover she has become suddenly famous.
But it's Vanessa's life that is really falling apart. No best friend, no girlfriend and parents who refuse to let her be herself.
Read MoreOut with (Song and) Dance
Your mid-season finale is our proudest achievement. It's Out With Dad as you've never seen it before. Rose may be down but Claire has a cure for that.
Read MoreVanessa Alone
When we last saw Vanessa, all the colour in her life has drained away and she chose to leave home. She hits the streets without a plan. Toronto is a big place, a place big enough to disappear, and be alone – if that’s what she chooses.
Read MoreCatching up with Dad
Rose and Dad are catching up while play catch on Toronto’s Centre Island. While dropping ball on some secrets, the biggest shock comes to them when they get home and someone is waiting for them.
Read MoreVanessa Lost
Despite having found a place to take refuge, Vanessa is still very lost. She’s scared, and the people she encounters aren’t making her situation any better. Meanwhile, her parents are feeling lost too – doing all they can to find her, despite the pain it causes.
Read MoreDouble-Date with Dad
We pick up right where we left off... Rose is about to meet Angela! This is a big (and weird) moment for her. Rose first learned about Angela during the summer, she even recorded a video diary about it. But now what? Awkwardness ensues...
Read MoreVanessa's Pain
Vanessa is still lost. She has no phone. She has no hope. She has no idea what to do next. And so, she wanders. She winds up back at the flop house, only to encounter more trouble.
Read MoreVanessa Runs
Vanessa runs for her life. With no place to go and no one to turn to, she spends her first night on the street. This might be the longest night of her life. Will she ever find a little light in her darkness?
Read MorePushed Out
Your next mid-season finale. Rose and Kenny discuss Vanessa's runaway some more, but are interrupted by Claire who's furious about homophobic Brittany Robinson. Unfortunately, Rose has an encounter with Brittany too - and it goes far beyond harsh words.
Read MoreVanessa’s Calm
Vanessa finds some stability while staying at her brother’s as her and Matthew re-connect over breakfast.
Read MoreStressing Out
Nathan senses something is really upsetting Rose, but she won’t tell him what. Later in the day, Nathan receives an upsetting phone call from her gym teacher. Rose’s anxiety about the bullying at school increases.
Read MoreOut with PFLAG, Part III
Rose and Nathan attend another PFLAG sharing meeting. They hear real life stories submitted by the audience. The stories are sad, horrifying, hilarious and encouraging. Nathan clues in that Rose is keeping something from him.
Read MoreOut with PFLAG, Part IV
Picking up where we left off, Nathan’s worst fear comes true when he learns that Rose has been victimized at school. Meanwhile, Claire, Alicia and Nomee discuss the possibility of forming a Gay Straight Alliance at their school. Back home, Rose and Nathan discuss Rose being bullied, but also a lighter subject: her up coming birthday!
Read MoreVanessa Meets Sera
Vanessa meets Matthew’s friend Sera who tries to show Vanessa that change is possible.
Read MoreGetting it Out
Rose deals with the bullying by going to her principal and to her friends, while Nathan consults Johnny for help. Johnny also gives Angela an insight into the death of Rose’s mother.
Read MoreVanessa Goes Home
Vanessa reluctantly returns home, surprises await her.
Read MoreWith Family and Friends
In this season finale episode, Nathan follows through on his promise to Rose to come out of his parents, as a father of a gay child. After that, there is only one thing left to do: party!
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