CinemaOSSeries · 1976– · 17 Seasons · NR

The Fifth Estate

Where the story doesn't end with the headline

68%(11)IMDbDocumentaryNews

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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Status
Returning Series
Language
EN
First aired
January 2, 1976
Last aired
April 17, 2026
Seasons
17
Episodes
186
Network
CBC Television

Season 1

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring

Bob McKeown

Host

Gillian Findlay

Host

Mark Kelley

Host

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