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The Fifth Estate

1976 to present Documentary, News 17 seasons

TMDB rating 6.8/10 Returning

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.

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  • THE FIFTH ESTATE brings audiences Canada's top investigative stories. From across the country and around the world, Fifth Estate journalists dig deeper to get to the stories that matter

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  • The season features in-depth investigative reports on major Canadian and international issues, including corporate accountability for a massive B.C. data breach, the toxic drug crisis, and an exposé on Canadian charitable donations supporting controversial international settlements.

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Cast and details

  • Bob McKeownHost
  • Gillian FindlayHost
  • Mark KelleyHost
  • Elana McMurtryComplainant
  • Rob FordSelf (archive footage)
  • Doug Ford Sr.Self (archive footage)
  • Doug FordSelf (archive footage)
  • Don CherrySelf (archive footage)
  • Robyn DoolittleSelf (uncredited)
Network
CBC Television
First aired
Jan 2, 1976
Latest episode
Apr 17, 2026

NOVA

1974

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