The Fifth Estate
Where the story doesn't end with the headline
NR1976•1h 0m•6.8/10
DocumentaryNews
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6.8/10(11)
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.
Language
EN
Status
Returning Series
First Aired
January 2, 1976
Last Aired
March 20, 2026
Networks
CBC Television
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Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 1976-01-02
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