The Quon Dynasty (13 episodes x 30 minutes)

The Quon Dynasty follows Canada’s favourite family of Chinese restaurateurs as they seek to solidify—and expand—their decades-old prominence on Edmonton’s chow mein scene. Inter-generational friction and deep-rooted sibling rivalry cause plenty of sparks (most of them hilarious), but abiding love and loyalty keep the family business moving (or occasionally lurching) forward.

Canada first fell in love with the Quons on Anaïd Production’s award-winning series The Family Restaurant. Now, with a new title and a new broadcaster, excitement is building to see where their story takes us this year. No longer tied to food as an ever-present theme, this new series will expand our view of this amazing family.

The Lingnan is more than a Chinese restaurant—it's an institution. Amy and Kinman Quon are the kind of hosts that greet you at the front door, seat you at your favourite table, and bring you your regular order without even having to ask. To them, “predictable” isn’t a bad word—it denotes comfort and consistency, and, in the case of the Lingnan, it has defined more than sixty years of popularity.

But in recent years, since taking the throne as Lingnan manager, elder son Miles Quon has spiced things up. He’s proud of the Lingnan’s legacy, and loves the restaurant’s faithful regulars, but he’s determined to drag the business into the 21st century. He has introduced some adventurous new menu items, recruited authentic Chinese culinary talent, and updated the Lingnan’s business practices.

This past spring, Miles oversaw a $250,000 renovation of the Lingnan kitchen, dining rooms, and bathrooms. Now that it’s finished, Miles has time and energy for a little empire-building. Where will his ambitions take him?

Younger siblings Mandy Quon and Marty Quon respect their brother’s status as number one son, but they’re never shy about expressing their opinions. Every Quon argument is two-against-one, as the siblings take turns teaming up with—and ganging up on—one another.

Amy and Kinman still expect the final say, even though they are proud of their children, and are eager to keep them involved in the family business.

Where is the Quon Dynasty headed? And who will grasp the reins of power?

The Quon Dynasty airs on Citytv, OMNI, and The Biography Channel beginning Spring 2011.

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X-WEIGHTED season V is following families on a life changing journey as they strive to overcome the obstacles preventing them from living the energized family lifestyle they have always wanted. “Thank you guys so much for all you have done. Sometimes I feel like crying for all the good that this show has brought to my life.  Once again, thank you all so much for helping a family that needed this help so bad…” says Rhonda, a Season IV mother. Leanne, a teenager whose family took part in Season IV, sent an update, “Swim team started this week and I’m happy to say that I’ve joined! I’m really excited about this year, and I definitely won’t be the team photographer, people will be taking pictures of me!  This opportunity really helped my family and I out, so thank you all.”