“A frothy dramedy with a bit of a sassy edge in which a young woman gets a cosmic opportunity to rework her past…” – Variety

“Comfort viewing: Why I love Being Erica. In chasing the past, Erica stumbles into the future, and this wrinkle is what hooked me. ” – New York Times

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) About Being Erica TV Show

What is Being Erica?

Being Erica is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that aired on CBC from January 5, 2009, to December 12, 2011. Created by Jana Sinyor, the show stars Erin Karpluk as Erica Strange, a woman who begins seeing a therapist to deal with regrets in her life. The therapist, Dr. Tom (played by Michael Riley), has the ability to send her back in time to relive and even change these events.

Who created Being Erica?

The series was created by Jana Sinyor and is produced by Temple Street Productions. It is distributed internationally by BBC Worldwide.

What is the premise of Being Erica?

The show follows Erica Strange, a woman who regrets many decisions in her past. Through her therapy sessions with Dr. Tom, she revisits key moments in her life to learn from them and improve her present and future. Each session revolves around a specific regret and the lessons Erica gains from addressing it.

How many seasons and episodes are there?

Being Erica consists of four seasons with a total of 49 episodes. The seasons aired as follows:

• Season 1: January 5, 2009 – April 1, 2009 (13 episodes)
• Season 2: September 22, 2009 – December 8, 2009 (12 episodes)
• Season 3: September 21, 2010 – December 15, 2010 (13 episodes)
• Season 4: September 26, 2011 – December 12, 2011 (11 episodes)

What is unique about the therapy in the show?

Dr. Tom uses a time-travel-based therapy method, allowing Erica to revisit and sometimes alter her past regrets. However, the therapy’s primary purpose is not to change the past but to help Erica gain insight and grow as a person by learning from her experiences.

Was the show officially canceled?

No, Being Erica was not officially canceled. Creator Jana Sinyor stated that the fourth season brought the series to a natural conclusion, and there were no plans to produce a fifth season.

Who are the main characters in the series?

• Erica Strange (Erin Karpluk): The protagonist, a smart but underachieving woman who undergoes therapy with Dr. Tom.
• Dr. Tom Wexlar (Michael Riley): Erica’s insightful and enigmatic therapist who guides her through her time-travel sessions.
• Julianne Giacomelli (Reagan Pasternak): Erica’s boss and eventual business partner at their publishing company, 50/50 Press.
• Adam Fitzpatrick (Adam Fergus): Another therapy patient and Erica’s romantic interest in later seasons.

Where can I watch Being Erica?

The series is available on various streaming platforms such as Dove Channel