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The Fifth Estate

1976 – 2026 · 45m per ep · NR · English · Canada

Each week the fifth estate brings in-depth investigations that matter to Canadians – delivering a dazzling parade of political leaders, controversial characters and ordinary people whose lives were touched by triumph or tragedy.

6.8(103 reviews)

6.8524% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 2, 1976
Last air date: Mar 20, 2026
Status: Returning
Seasons: 17
Episodes: 183
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: Canada
Network / platform: CBC Television
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: NR
Production companies: —

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Keywords

current affairsinvestigative journalismaccountabilityuncover the truth

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1976 · 1 episodes

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Cast

Bob McKeown

Host

Gillian Findlay

Host

Mark Kelley

Host

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.8

103 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.8/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim6.8/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel7.800000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee5.8/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong6.8/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful