TV series
The Fifth Estate
1976–, English, on CBC Television.
Where the story doesn't end with the headline
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
- Episodes
- 186
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S51 E16: Corruption, Crime & Cricket Canada
Aired 17 April 2026
Seasons 17
Season 1
1976 · 1 episode
Season 2
1976 · 1 episode · 10.0/10
Season 25
1999 · 1 episode
Season 34
2008 · 18 episodes
Season 35
2009 · 20 episodes
Season 36
2010 · 23 episodes
Season 37
2011 · 25 episodes
Season 38
2012 · 23 episodes
Season 39
2013 · 19 episodes
Season 40
2015 · 2 episodes
Season 41
2015 · 2 episodes
Season 44
2019 · 1 episode
Season 45
TBA · 1 episode
Season 46
2020 · 7 episodes
Season 47
2021 · 12 episodes
Season 50
2024 · 14 episodes
Season 51
2025 · 16 episodes
Cast & crew
- Bob McKeownHost · 186 ep
- Gillian FindlayHost · 186 ep
- Mark KelleyHost · 186 ep
- Elana McMurtryComplainant · 1 ep
- Rob FordSelf (archive footage) · 1 ep
- Doug Ford Sr.Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
- Doug FordSelf (archive footage) · 1 ep
- Don CherrySelf (archive footage) · 1 ep
- Robyn DoolittleSelf (uncredited) · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 2 January 1976
- Network
- CBC Television
- Language
- English
- Country
- Canada
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- U
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The Fifth Estate: quick answers
Is The Fifth Estate worth watching?
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How many seasons of The Fifth Estate are there?
The Fifth Estate has 17 seasons and 186 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The Fifth Estate finished?
The Fifth Estate is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The Fifth Estate on?
The Fifth Estate isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
The Fifth Estate parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Fifth Estate is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Fifth Estate?
If you liked The Fifth Estate, try Frontline, 48 Hours, History's Greatest Mysteries.