

The Fifth Estate
“Where the story doesn't end with the headline”
Overview
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.
Seasons (17)
Season 1
1 Episode
1976
Season 2
1 Episode
1976
Season 25
1 Episode
1999
Season 34
18 Episodes
2008
Season 35
20 Episodes
2009
Season 36
23 Episodes
2010
Season 37
25 Episodes
2011
Season 38
23 Episodes
2012
Season 39
19 Episodes
2013
Season 40
2 Episodes
2015
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