Growing Belushi has eight episodes from its three seasons on Discovery Plus. There are two more episodes in the third season airing in April, 2023.
Growing Belushi is an American reality show that focus on cannabis farming by the actor Jim Belushi.
Jim Belushi’s cannabis farm is in the southern region of Oregon. The actor bought the land of 13 acres when he felt at peace with nature when he was diving in the Rogue River.
Since then, the actor has started to work with cannabis not only for a growing purpose but also to use the beneficial properties of cannabis.
The docuseries has been produced by Live Nation and Original Productions and has been executively produced by Larry Joe Campbell, James Orr and Joshua Funk.
How Many Episodes of Growing Belushi Are There?
Growing Belushi has a total of 8 episodes aired to date in three seasons. The show is currently airing its third season.
The docuseries premiered on Discovery Channel since the time of the pandemic on August 19, 2020.
The first episode of the show was titled The Dope of Oregon where he is shown starting a new business that he is not introduced properly. In the episode, he makes many mistakes and he almost lost the support of his family.
The second episode aired on August 26, 2020, titled A Mission From God, which showed him, along with his cousin Chris going to Idaho for a Blue Brothers show with Dan Aykroyd.
There he asks Dan for the right to use the Blues Brothers brand.
In the third episode titled The Weed Brothers, the actor loses two prized Colombian strains and causing both cousins to explore more of Pablo Escobar. Later they celebrate the harvest they have of cannabis with a huge party.
The second season of the show was televised on January 19, 2022, tagged The Buds Are Back in Town. The strain the actor had collected from Dan Aykroyd’s Blues Brothers hash plants was killed and he is trying to save his partnership from sinking.
The second episode of the season saw Guy Fieri enter the farms. He tested out the cannabis-infused ice cream.
In season finale, Jim is trying to celebrate his birthday but some problem crops up that can ruin the future of Belushi’s Farm. But the episode ends with Dan Aykroyd’s arrival with good news.
The third season’s first episode which was labeled as Burning Down the House aired on April 5, 2023. The second episode named On the Road Again, was telecasted on April 12, 2023.
The third season has two episodes remaining to be televised, which will be aired on April 19, 2023.
Growing Belushi Season 3 Episodes
Growing Belushi season 3 has a total of four episodes which is one more than the previous season. Two episodes remain to be televised.
In the season premiere, a dubious fire spreads at Belushi’s farm and his staff are fearing for the safety and future of theirs and the farm.
Jim then goes along with an arrogant decision to expand the farm. He is given an expansion opportunity that could make their entire farm be blown in the air.
The second episode is named On the Road Again, where the actor makes a major decision that creates turmoil among the staff.
And when both cousins are away on a business trip, Larry Joe Campbell thinks of taking over the farm from the two cousins through a scheme.
The third season has two episodes remaining to be televised, both of which will be aired in April.
Episode 3 is named Sweet Home Chicago where Chris convinces his cousin to buy a complete and ready cannabis facility in Illinois, but the situation of the facility turns out to be a growing bunk weed.
The whole facility needs to be rebuilt. While at the same time, Larry continues his terror over the farm, enjoying his time there.
The fourth episode is called Big Sur Holy Weed where Dan Aykroyd gives both the cousin a chance to a new brand of cannabis scheme where the pair needs to go into the deep woods of Big Sur, California.
They are in search of legendary hash seeds deep within the forest. While they are searching for the legendary seed, there is turmoil when there appears to be a murder on the farm, and Larry is investigating the case.
Growing Belushi Cast and Crew
Growing Belushi cast and crew includes Jim Belushi himself, Chris Karakosta and Gregg Steinberg.
Jim Belushi
Jim Belushi is a well-known household named American actor, comedian and musician. He is also the founder of Belushi Farm and the host of the Discovery Channel telecast Growing Belushi.
The comedian was born on June 15, 1954, in Wheaton, Illinois, to Adam Anastos Belushi and Agnes Demetri Belushi. He was raised along with his older brother John, an older sister Marian and a younger brother Billy.
He completed high school graduation from Wheaton Central High School. Later he attended Colle get of DuPage and graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale with a bachelor’s degree in Speech and Theater Arts.
Jim is best known for his role on the ABC sitcom According to Jim. His other roles include Saturday Night Live, Total Security, Twin Peaks, Thief and The Man with One Red Shoe.
Chris Karakosta
Chris from Growing Belushi is the General Manager of Belushi Farm and is the cousin of Jim Belushi. Chris grew up working in a cheeseburger-type restaurant.
Chris Karakosta was born and raised in Chicago along with his cousins. But now, he spends his days in Naples, Florida.
The Discovery star is also the successful owner of 15 restaurant chains. He is a cook by profession and the CEO of Futurama Restaurant Consulting.
Chris is a successful married man and has three children of his own. He also flaunts the achievement of his children on his Instagram profile from time to time.
Before he joined the bandwagon of the comedian Jim on his cannabis farm, he was thinking of retiring from his business.
Gregg Steinberg
Gregg Steinberg is the CEO of Belushi Farm and is working together with the actor. He has been working in the position since July 2019.
Gregg graduated from the University of Arizona with BSBA, majoring in Accounting and Business Management in 1982. Later he completed his Master’s from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Business Administration in International Finance.
He also completed the Harvard Business School Executive Education diploma.
Steinberg has been working in a managerial position for a long time. He worked as a Director and Strategic Advisor for Quantum Innovations for 4 years.
He was also the National Board Member of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science.
Other than Belushi Farm, he is also working as an Executive Leadership & Board Member in GreenWay DNA and a Member of the Board of Advisors of Happi and Hoodie Analytics.