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About Wind at My Back

Wind at My Back is a drama and family TV series that premiered on CBC Television on December 1, 1996. It has 5 seasons and 67 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 5 Episode 15 "A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 2", aired on December 23, 2001.

A recently widowed mother loses her children to a cold mother-in-law in Ontario during the Great Depression of the 1930s.  Based loosely on the books "Never Sleep Three in a Bed" and "The Night We Stole the Mounties’ Car" by Max Braithwaite

  • Drama
  • Family

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Episodes

67 episodes · 5 seasons

Season 1

1996 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 29 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Back In My Arms Again

    Finale

    With Honey away at a hairdressing course, Fat learns that Matilda and Hugh plan to leave the country with Violet.

  2. E12

    12. Moving Mountains

    Hub has trouble with school and gets involved with a bad crowd.

  3. E11

    11. Chasing Rainbows

    The boys concoct some hair-brained schemes to raise money for Honey's birthday present; May gets into hot water when fundraising proceeds go missing.

  4. E10

    10. No Place Like Home

    Trouble ensues when Uncle Joe makes a surprise visit to New Bedford; Honey and the boys continue their battle to bring baby Violet home.

  5. E9

    9. Aunt Grace's Wedding

    Complications and a disapproving May threaten Grace's secret plans to attend an out-of-town wedding with Judd.

  6. E8

    8. Train To Nowhere

    Honey and Grace help Max adapt one of his unsold radio plays for the local drama society, only to see it consume Aunt Toppy's life.

  7. E7

    7. Moonshine Struck

    While adapting to life with her mother-in-law and coping with her new job, Honey becomes attracted to a charming, but self-centred, local policeman.

  8. E6

    6. Something From Nothing

    Uncle Bob gets Hub a job on weekends at a local farm and Fat manages to win a small part in a local Chautaugua show. Meanwhile, when Honey loses everything and is forced inot a charity mission, Aunt Grace intervenes and May Bailey finally agrees that her duaghter-in-law may return.

  9. E5

    5. My Dog Pal

    Hub and Fat earn money taking care of a dog.

  10. E4

    4. A Family of Independent Means

    Honey is fired and cannot find another job. Meanwhile, Hub and Fat try to earn money.

  11. E3

    3. No Way of Telling

    Honey's brother disappears with her savings. Meanwhile, the boys search for clues to a bank robbery.

  12. E2

    2. Four Walls and a Roof (2)

    May struggles to handle the boys, especially a defiant Hub, who resolves to get he and his brother back to their mother. In North Bridge, Honey looks for work.

  13. E1

    1. Four Walls and a Roof (1)

    Financial hardships of the Great Depression hit Honey Bailey and her family, changing the life they had known.

Season 2

1997 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 28 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Smiling Through

    Finale

    May watches as the mine falls out of her reach, and finally realizes the importance of family.

  2. E12

    12. Of All That Human Hearts Endure

    May's heart pains worsen as she works more and more hours at the mine office.

  3. E11

    11. A Meeting of the Clan

    May's cousin Jesse arrives from Nova Scotia.

  4. E10

    10. A Ghost of a Chance

    The kids try to find a ghost at the New Bedford Hotel.

  5. E9

    9. Radio Waves

    Grace faces a protest over the cancellation of a radio show.

  6. E8

    8. Careers

    The school holds a Career Day.

  7. E7

    7. By Gosh Or By Golly

    The workers refuse to return to the mine until it is deemed to be safe.

  8. E6

    6. The Champ

    Joe arrives in New Bedford to promote a group of wrestlers.

  9. E5

    5. Summer Dreams, Summer Nightmares

    Financial straits at the mine cause marital problems for Bob.

  10. E4

    4. Triple Trouble

    A rebellious tomboy arrives in New Bedford with his grandfather.

  11. E3

    3. The Agony Column

    Grace's on-air advice column becomes popular.

  12. E2

    2. Never Sleep Three In A Bed

    Max faces resistance from Hub and Fat.

  13. E1

    1. Many Happy Returns

    Max's brother Del arrives for Honey and Max's wedding.

Season 3

1999 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 27 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. Life On Mars

    Finale

    Fat tries to make sense of his world. Grace plays a role in Ollie and Marjorie's wedding. Lorna confronts May about the relationship between Hub and Alice. Bob returns to New Bedford with someone new.

  2. E12

    12. A Mission For Honey

    Honey nurses a family stricken with influenza.

  3. Wind at My Back S3 E11 still E11

    11. Marathon

    The New Bedford radio station hosts a dance marathon.

  4. E10

    10. Grace of Hollywood

    When film director Nathan Sparks arrives in town, Graces's dreams of stardom suddenly seem in reach. Ignored by Hub and his friends, Fat decides to enter the local public speaking contest.

  5. E9

    9. The Strap

    Max disagrees with Principal Whitney's disciplinary measures. Grace is obsessed with the Dionne Quintuplets. Jim, a new teacher, arrives in New Bedford with his son Pritchard.

  6. E8

    8. New Directions

    May boycotts the Royal Dominion Bank when Mr. Sainsbury refuses to reinstate her line of credit. Del takes a new direction in his life.

  7. E7

    7. Public Enemies

    A local crime gang, dubbed the Burlesque Bandits, is terrifying the citizens of New Bedford; a mysterious newcomer is curious about Maisey.

  8. E6

    6. The Crystal Skull

    May inherits a mysterious crystal skull that seems to posess extraordinary powers; Maisy faces the truth about her father.

  9. E5

    5. The Fever

    Hub is attracted to Alice. The Cramps seek a partner for a new bus line venture. Fat and Maisey sees an overturned truck.

  10. E4

    4. My Beautiful Mom

    Photographer Tucker Findlay arrives in town for the New Bedford Fall Fair, which Grace is organizing for the first time. Toppy's daughter Doris comes to visit.

  11. E3

    3. The Forever Leap

    Hub's irresponsible behaviour causes Honey concern.

  12. E2

    2. The Long Weekend

    Hub, Fat and Maisey enter the New Bedford Bed Race; Grace resigns herself to life as a spinster; Max and Honey's 'romantic' weekend at the cabin is more than they expected.

  13. E1

    1. The Resurrection of May

    May is pained to see New Bedford suffering from the bankrupcy of Silver Dome Mine. Luke Gerrard returns to New Bedford, provoking May to fight to win back her beloved Silver Dome Mine and put the people of New Bedford back to work.

Season 4

2000 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 26 years ago

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  1. E13

    13. The Foolish Heart

    Finale

    Alice is faced a difficult situation. A visit from Pritchard's grandparents affects Jim and Grace's relationship.

  2. E12

    12. A Formal Affair

    Laura invites Hub to a ball in Toronto. Doris comes to New Bedford for a visit.

  3. E11

    11. A Family Again

    Honey returns from the sanitarium, and worries about Hub's involvement in Alice's situation.

  4. E10

    10. The Wild Blue Yonder

    As his high-school reunion nears, Ollie ponders his dream.

  5. E9

    9. Murmur Most Foul

    Max decides to write a murder mystery to earn some money.

  6. E8

    8. The Shadow Boxer

    Del Sutton returns to New Bedford. Fat becomes obsessed with boxing.

  7. E7

    7. Remembrance Day

    Remembrance Day stirs up memories in the townfolk.

  8. E6

    6. Faith Healer

    A faith healer wanders into New Bedford.

  9. E5

    5. After Leo

    When Leo McGuinty dies, Maisey finds out that she is to live with May.

  10. E4

    4. A River Rages

    A famous novelist comes to New Bedford.

  11. E3

    3. A Girl In Trouble

    Alice returns to New Bedford. Grace thinks about buying a car.

  12. E2

    2. It Don't Mean A Thing

    Toppy pursues her dream of opening an Academy for the Arts. Hub meets Laura Bridgeman

  13. E1

    1. All This And Heaven Too

    Grace Bailey plans a quiet vacation at the family cabin, but bumps into the Fletts and an old family enemy. Toppy moves into her new home. The Sutton family visits Honey at the sanitarium (offscreen).

Season 5

2000 · 15 episodes · Last episode: 24 years ago

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  1. E15

    15. A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 2

    Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.

  2. E14

    14. A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 1

    Wartime tensions find their way into New Bedford and divide the Bailey and Sutton families.

  3. E13

    13. Pay Back

    Finale

    Grace decides how she will deal with Van. Honey and Max talk to Hub about his future.

  4. E12

    12. Secrets and Lies

    Grace confronts Van about his identity.

  5. E11

    11. Crack In The Mirror

    The Masked Rider comes to town. Grace receives a strange letter.

  6. E10

    10. Reconciliation

    A man who worked with Hub at the lumber mill takes up a temporary position at the mine. The Bell Award is to be presented in New Bedford, and Honey, as the mayor's wife, must make a speech introducing the recipient of the award. Toppy struggles to find entertainment for the awards ceremony.

  7. E9

    9. The Summer Plague

    New Bedford readies itself for the annual Silver Dome fishing tournament and Bank picnic at Bass Lake.

  8. E8

    8. Enter Eddie Jackson

    Hub gets to know a young man who is passing through town. Fat seeks a chess master to coach him in the game. Someone special pays May a visit.

  9. E7

    7. For God and Country

    The town council seeks a new mayor for New Bedford.

  10. E6

    6. Marriage of True Minds

    Max looks forward to his anniversary with Honey. Someone is sending Rebecca secret admirer letters. Hub receives a letter for athletics.

  11. E5

    5. The Spanish Prisoner

    Grace and Van arrive at Lakeview Estate.

  12. E4

    4. New Girls In Town

    May's nurse arrives in New Bedford. A new girl enters Fat and Pritchard's class.

  13. E3

    3. The Trick Cyclist

    Members of the family struggle with how to take care of May while maintaining their own lives. Maisey worries that she will be shipped off as May is unable to look after her.

  14. E2

    2. Oh Happy Day

    The situation with Grace causes stress for May. Grace and Van's thoughts turn to wedding plans. Honey's salon reopens, but she has trouble attracting business. Hub meets a young girl who needs help.

  15. E1

    1. Coming of Age

    A mysterious stranger arrives in New Bedford and expresses interest in Grace. Fat tries to prove to himself that he is no longer a little kid. Honey is unable to reopen her salon as Callie refuses to rent her the space.

Cast & crew

  • Stefan Brogren

    Stefan Brogren

  • Lisa Ryder

    Lisa Ryder

  • Alison Hope

  • Booth Savage

    Booth Savage

  • Bob Bainborough

    Bob Bainborough

    Ben Molloy

  • Debra McGrath

    Debra McGrath

    Reenie Bigelow

Wind at My Back FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Wind at My Back?

Wind at My Back has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 23, 2001.

When did the latest episode of Wind at My Back come out?

The most recent episode of Wind at My Back, Season 5 Episode 15 "A Wind at My Back Christmas Part 2", aired on December 23, 2001.

How many seasons of Wind at My Back are there?

Wind at My Back has 5 seasons with 67 episodes in total.

When did Wind at My Back first air?

Wind at My Back first aired on CBC Television on December 1, 1996.

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