Dear Aunt Agnes


Created in 1985, Dear Aunt Agnes was a children's show that aired on TV Ontario. The show debuted on Tuesday, Jan 7, 1986. The show's premise was that a divorced mother called her Aunt Agnes to come and take care of her children so that she could take a job in another country. Agnes Peabody was a lovable 65-year-old eccentric who moved in with her pre-teen nephew and teenage niece. Agnes was not fond of, nor understood the seemingly modern amenities of her new home. Agnes was also very fond of Elvis Presley.
The show was designed for eight- to twelve-year-olds with a conscious effort to create a non-traditional family situation in which children are given the responsibility for a lot of their decisions.
Dear Aunt Agnes was canceled after two 13-episode seasons which aired that same year. It aired in reruns for a couple of years before returning in 1989 with a new batch of episodes in which Andrew and Alex were all grown up. In this last season, the problems the kids encountered reflected their age, tending to deal with issues that affect teens.
Another character, a twenty-something single male named Gary, lived in the upstairs apartment.
The exterior of the house was filmed at 121 Crescent Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Cast

Complete list of episodes, in no order. Original airdates are listed where known.
Crossed Signals7 January 1986Debut. Alex and Andrew are resentful when their great-aunt arrives to look after them.
Battlezone25 February 1986Agnes and Gary back opposing candidates in a local election. Their living room is transformed into a battle camp as they engage in a round of childish oneupmanship. It is Alex, the 13-year-old, who finally brings them to their senses. Shelley Peterson is a guest.
The Date4 November 1986Alex's first date causes a household uproar.
Body Beautiful9 December 1986Aunt Agnes receives a beauty salon trip as a birthday present.
The New NeighbourAndrew uses detective powers to solve the stolen bike mysteries.
Trouble With TravinoThe issue of fair and unfair.
Standing on CeremoniesAlex and Andrew's father is married; Gary graduates.
Popularity GameEveryone responds to peer pressure in different ways.
Home, Sweet HomelessSchultz runs away from home and his father's problem.
Tam LinA Vietnamese girl arrives for heart surgery and lives with the gang.
Nobody's FaultAndrew has a serious accident while camping.
Opportunity KnocksAlex and Gary have job interviews.
A Question of VanityA formal dance tries Aunt Agnes' patience.
Wrong RouteAgnes befriends Old Man Taylor, a dying hermit.
Getting EvenA bigger boy challenges Andrew to a fight.
The HomecomingAlex acts snobbish when she returns from France.
The CrushAlex believes her director shares feelings with her.
In a FogAlex and Andrew spend a scary night alone.
BurnoutAlex and Andrew's mother comes home for a visit.
A Matter of HonourGary falls in love with his friend's girlfriend.
Cover-UpAndrew gets into trouble at school and Alex covers it up.
Fair PlayAgnes must face a defiant Alex, Gary's attempt at cheating and a burglar.
Schultz's DadAlex worries about a change in Schultz.
Future PlansAlex, Andrew and Aunt Agnes plan to go separate ways.
Andrew in LoveGary interferes with Andrew's attempts to know Samantha better.
Money MattersAlex and Gary's financial habits cause trouble; Andrew believes Agnes is broke.
Moon MotelChagrined Andrew pairs with a boy from special-education class for a science project.
Doing GoodAlex becomes a candy striper for a school project.
Wrong RouteAndrew gets help to complete his paper route.
Fallen IdolAndrew accepts money for doing his friend's homework.
The VisitAlex and Andrew are dismayed to learn their father may remarry.
Gary's Driving SchoolGary gives Alex driving lessons.
Bazaar SituationAlex hides her employment from Aunt Agnes.
The Best of FriendsMartha's behaviour puts a strain on her and Alex's friendship.
Be RealAlex refuses to participate in planning a birthday party for her father, claiming he won't show up. As the day passes, her hopes rise and she buys him a present. But he doesn't show up, and the children try to deal with their disappointment and love for him.
Job HuntingGary can't find degree-related work and it affects Alex's outlook on school.
Sisters in SpiritAfter colliding with a young girl on the street, Alex finds her wallet is gone.
Dancing on Thin Ice25 October 1989Alex thinks her ballerina friend has bulimia.
Christmas at Loon Lake20 December 1989Aunt Agnes is all revved up over the possibility of spending an old-fashioned Christmas with Alex and Andrew at a cottage in Muskoka. But the teen-agers miss TV and their friends back in civilization and Aunt Agnes herself is deflated because things are no longer as she remembered them as a young girl. But surprises are in store.