Rick Mercer Report 7
2009-09-29 | Documentary,News,Comedy | 19 episodes16 Seasons
Episode
September 29, 2009 (2009)
Rick starts the season with a trip to Whistler, BC where he bungee jumps with Rick Hansen. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hansen's 'Man in Motion' marathon wheelchair tour. Also, CHarmony - the online dating site for Conservatives, outtakes from Michael Ignatieff's ads and Rick Rants about the bloodsport of Canadian elections. Plus, Rick kicks off this year's Spread the Net Challenge.
October 6, 2009 (2009)
Rick joins the crew of the legendary Bluenose II and then races three cars chained together.
October 13, 2009 (2009)
Rick trains with a Sea King Squadron and participates in a naval boarding party; War of 1812 re-enactment.
October 20, 2009 (2009)
Rick trains with the competitors of ``Battle of the Blades''; annual Giant Pumpkin Weight-Off and Boat Race.
October 27th, 2009 (2009)
Rick is in Niagara Falls indoor skydiving with Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson, and then they hang out at Lifeson’s Toronto bar where Rick gets a guitar lesson. Rick also goes behind the scenes on Parliament Hill to find out what makes the place tick— he changes the Peace Tower flag, conducts a tour, among other tasks.
