The Zack Files

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The Zack Files
Format Science fiction
Starring Robert Clark
Jake Epstein
Michael Seater
Katie Boland
Noah Giffin
Jeff Clarke
Country of origin Canada
No. of episodes 52
Production
Running time 25 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel YTV
Fox Family/ABC Family
Original run September 17, 2000 – May 5, 2002

The Zack Files was a science fiction television program that revolves around a young boy, played by Robert Clark, who is a magnet for paranormal activity and attends Horace White High School for Boys along with his three friends Cam, Gwen, and Spencer. Zack manages to get himself into trouble with his paranormal adventures and it is up to his friends to help him set things straight. The series was based on a series of books with the same name, written by Dan Greenburg. Season One is currently available on DVD.

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[edit] Main characters

  • Zack Greenburg (played by Robert Clark): A relatively normal kid he becomes a magnet for the paranormal for no apparent reason.
  • Cameron Dunleavy (played by Jake Epstein): One of Zack's best friends, will do anything to make a quick buck
  • Spencer Sharpe (played by Michael Seater): Keeper of the Zack files, loves paranormal activity, attempting to win the Nobel Prize by proving the paranormal exists
  • Gwendolyn Killerby (played by Katie Boland): Doesn't believe in paranormal activity, dad is headmaster of their school (which allows her to be the only girl at an all-boy's school)
  • Vernon Mantuelfel (played by Noah Giffin): Zack's enemy, very rich, in love with Gwen
  • Daniel Greenburg (played by Jeff Clarke): Zack's father, divorced, kind of clueless
  • The Woman in 302 (played by Collette Micks): Downstairs neighbour and sometimes girlfriend of Zack's Dad.

[edit] Episode guide

[edit] Season One

  1. The Library of No Return: Zack gets in trouble for returning a late library book. (9/17/00)
  2. You Don't Say: Zack loses his voice (9/18/00)Writted by James Nadler.
  3. It's a Wonderful School: Zack goes back in time with the help of a voting machine (9/25/00)
  4. Quiet Please, I'm Reading Your Mind: Zack is given the power to read minds.Based on the Zack Files book ZAP!I'm A Mind-Reader. (10/2/00)
  5. Sockworld: Zack tries to discover his missing sock inside the dryer. Based on Through The Medicine Cabinet.(10/9/00)Written by James Nadler.
  6. Total Rewind: Zack, Cam, and Spencer meet aliens for outer-space. Based on the Zack Files book Take A Left Of Venus. (10/16/00)
  7. Loose Lips, A Dog's Story: A dog warns Zack of danger (10/23/00)Written by Steve Westren. This script was nominated for a Writers Guild of Canada Top Ten award.
  8. Crpyt Seeker: Zack becomes part of a computer game (10/30/00)
  9. Misfortune Cookie: Everything that Zack wishes for comes true. Inspired by the title of the Zack Files book The Misfortune Cookie. (11/13/00) Written by James Nadler.
  10. Run Zack Run: Zack puts on a pair of shoes and can't stop running (11/20/00)
  11. Déjà Vudoo: Zack keeps reliving the same date over and over again (11/27/00)
  12. One Bad Seed: Zack swallows a seed and starts to grow into a tree (12/4/00)
  13. Fiber: Zack grows older. (1/1/01)Written by Sheila Vessey.
  14. Photo Double: Zack is trapped inside his school ID (1/8/01)
  15. But I'm Too Young to Be My Dad: Zack's son travels to the past and meets his father. Based on the Zack Files book My Son,The Time Traveler.(1/15/01)
  16. Anchovy of Doom: Zack shrinks his friends (1/22/01)Written by James Nadler.
  17. Exit, Stage Fright: Zack pants disappear because of stage fright (1/29/01)
  18. The Talented Mr. Tailsman: Zack gets help for his father (2/5/01)
  19. Sparkin': Zack can create love between two people (2/12/01)
  20. This Is Your Conscience Calling: Zack runs wild with an ATM account his father sets up for him (2/19/01)
  21. The Switch: Zack and Vernon's butler switch places (2/26/01)
  22. The Bottom Line: Zack discovers that he can predict the future (3/5/01)
  23. Gone: Zack becomes invisible (3/12/01)Written by James Nadler.
  24. It's a Jungle in There: Zack turns his neighbors apartment into a jungle (3/19/01)
  25. A Place of My Own: Zack receives his own apartment (3/26/02)
  26. Dinner with Grandpa: Zack's grandfather returns from the dead. Based on the Zack Files book Great-Grandpa's In The Litter Box. (4/2/01)
Robert Clark in a scene from The Zack Files.
Robert Clark in a scene from The Zack Files.

[edit] Season Two

  1. Blast from the Past: Zack travels back in time with the help of a clock (9/17/01)
  2. Searching for Zack Greenburg: Zack receives the worst grade on record (9/24/01)
  3. The Terrible Truth: Zack is forced to tell the truth (10/1/01)
  4. Groovin': Zack becomes a hip DJ (10/8/01)
  5. What's Eating Zack Greenburg?: Zack travels to another world (10/15/01)
  6. In Your Dreams: Zack can enter other peoples dreams (10/22/01)
  7. Captain Sonic: Zack creates a comic book (11/5/01)
  8. Zack Zero: Zack becomes the owner of anything he touches (11/12/01)
  9. Zack Girl: Zack becomes a girl (11/19/01)
  10. Dead Men Do Wear Plaid: A soccer coach from the past takes over Zack's dad (11/26/01)
  11. The Frog Prince: Cam turns into a frog (12/3/01)
  12. Things to Do at Horace Hyde When You Are Dead: A student from the school's past returns (1/7/02)
  13. Bionic Zack: Zack develops super strength (1/14/02)
  14. Attack of the Zack-uum: Zack and Spence get sucked in a vacuum (1/21/02)
  15. Once and Future Zack: Zack is able to see Merlin (1/28/02)
  16. Kleptomanizack: Zack becomes a target for stolen items (2/10/02)
  17. Zack Times Two: Zack is visited by clone (2/17/02)
  18. Pop!: Zack is able to teleport places (2/24/02)
  19. Zack and White: Zack enters his dreams (3/3/02)
  20. Little Big Zack: Zack becomes a child again (3/10/02)
  21. The Eyes of Gwen Killerby: Zack becomes able to see the world like Gwen (3/17/02)
  22. Zack Greenburg's Day Off: Zack gets trapped in the headmaster's body (3/24/02)
  23. Almost Famous Almost: Zack becomes a famous guitar player (3/31/02)
  24. The Zack Show: Zack's life is seen on television on another planet (4/7/02)
  25. Who Did You Say I Was?: Zack loses his memory (4/14/02)
  26. Zackeo and Juliet: Zack becomes Romeo in the school play (5/5/02)

[edit] Memorable Quotes

  • Zack Greenburg: Why do I always have to be the one with a conscience?
  • Cam Dunleavey: You can leave this to a man of vision.
  • Cam Dunleavey: It's time for some Cam Dunleavey magic.
  • Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Killerby: How many girls has Cam dated simultaneously?
    Zack Greenburg: ..Six. In one afternoon!
    Cam Dunleavey: Not six, more like half a dozen… it was a total freak scheduling accident, okay?

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