Jim Belushi, best known for his comedic roles on Saturday Night Live and other silver screen movies, is now engaged in cannabis farming. His oddball enterprise can be found in southern Oregon’s “banana belt” which boasts ideal growing conditions for growing fruit such as grapes and pears – in addition to cannabis!
Season 3 of Growing Belushi sees Jim’s business flourishing, yet he must contend with new obstacles that test his will – such as an accidental fire which destroys $500,000 worth of his product and barn.
What is the show about?
This show follows actor Jim Belushi as he ventures into the marijuana business by opening up a farm and brand in Oregon. Additionally, it details Belushi’s personal development alongside that of his employees as they attempt to grow the company from local to global success.
Belushi and his gang must pick up the pieces after an unexpected fire ripped through their facility, burning $500,000 worth of product and leaving their drying barn in ruins. They must investigate its cause while scrambling to revive operations before their next harvest begins.
Dan Aykroyd and Guy Fieri of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives lend a helping hand as the crew battles elements like insects and mold to grow a successful crop. Jim Karakosta attempts to open up a cannabis restaurant with their friends from Larry Joe Campbell (from ABC sitcom According to Jim). But regardless of these challenges, Belushi remains unwavering on his business journey.
Who is Jim Belushi?
From 1977 to 1980, Jim Belushi worked with Chicago theater group The Second City. He made his television debut in 1978’s Who’s Watching the Kids and regularly made appearances as Hank Rippy from Hello Trudy!, Man on the Street Jesse Donnelly and That White Guy on Saturday Night Live. Additionally he voiced Krumm in Aaah!!! Real Monsters on Nickelodeon as well as being a guest host on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Jim Belushi began growing marijuana in Southern Oregon in 2015 and since has expanded and diversified his growing operation to meet increasing demand. The show chronicles him and his family as they work together to expand their operation and spread legal cannabis’ benefits – from smoking skinny dips in ponds to visiting Colombia in search of strains recommended by Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd himself, it all makes for compelling viewing – with quick edits, soundbites with music/sound effects effects embedded, interviews soundbites accompanied by music/sound effects etc – just like classic reality TV!
What are the main characters in the show?
Since its 2020 premiere, this series has provided audiences with an entertaining yet educational look into actor Jim Belushi’s cannabis farm in Southern Oregon. Now in its third season, viewers can look forward to an addition: Chris Karakosta has taken over as general manager – former Florida restaurant chain entrepreneur turned passionate cannabis enthusiast!
In the debut episode of Season 5, Jim and Chris find their company reeling after a suspicious fire has destroyed $500,000 worth of cannabis and destroyed their beloved barn. While their investigation unfolds, Jim must make an unforeseen decision that causes chaos among their staff members.
Dan Aykroyd presents Jim and Chris with a bizarre plan, leading them on an exhaustive search for legendary marijuana seeds. Larry Joe Campbell from According to Jim is on hand as moral support, providing moral assistance as well as his expert joint rolling techniques.
What are the main challenges in the show?
Growing Belushi returns with new episodes featuring Jim and his ragtag team of cannabis farmers honing their skills as cannabis cultivators. A common thread focuses on clashing personalities within the farm environment; Larry Joe Campbell from According to Jim appears at times and attempts to lend his expertise in order to aid Jim’s crew.
The new episodes of this Discovery channel show follow an actor as he expands his cannabis farm business in southern Oregon’s banana belt region. As his customer base has expanded, so has his desire to spread legal cannabis’s benefits further afield.
Jim must also investigate who or what caused the fire that destroyed his barn last season, while at the same time Chris Karakosta must work quickly on building up a replacement facility as harvest season is fast approaching. It’s also an exciting time for them as they expand their Blues Brothers brand further by expanding it in Oregon.