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CBC sets Fall 2026 premiere dates

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CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2026 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 20 original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country. The first episode of all series will be available to stream on CBC Gem starting at 9 a.m. ET on their premiere dates noted below with a new episode available weekly at the same time, unless otherwise specified. CBC TV local broadcast times are noted in parentheses (for Newfoundland and Labrador, please add half an hour to all times).

Fall 2026 Series

  • Coronation Street – ongoing (weekdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.)
  • Family Feud Canada (64×30) *Season 8* – Premieres Monday, October 5 (7:30 p.m.) airing four nights a week, Monday to Thursday.
  • This Hour Has 22 Minutes (24×30) *Season 34* – Premieres Tuesday, September 8 (8 p.m.)
  • Son of a Critch (12×30) *Final Season* – Premieres Tuesday, September 8 (8:30 p.m.)
  • North of North (8×30) *Season 2* – Premieres with two back-to-back new episodes, Tuesday September 8 (9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)
  • The Passionate Eye (10×60 + 2×120) – Premieres Wednesday, September 16 (8 p.m., 9 p.m. beginning September 30). Feature documentary Everyone is Lying to You for Money opens a new season of thought-provoking documentaries. Actor and filmmaker Ben McKenzie pulls back the curtain on the cryptocurrency industry and the culture of hype, misinformation, and speculation that fuelled its explosive rise. 

The season continues on September 23 with CBC original feature documentary Neil Peart: No One’s Disciple, exploring the artistry and enduring influence of Rush’s enigmatic drummer and lyricist through rare archival footage, intimate reflections and extraordinary live performances. An all-star lineup of acclaimed drummers joins Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson to tackle Peart’s notoriously demanding drum parts, revealing the musicianship behind one of rock’s most original artists. Directed by Scot McFadyen and Sam Dunn and produced by Banger Films and Elevation Pictures. Republic Pictures has acquired the film outside of Canada.

  • Dragons’ Den (16×60) *Season 21* – Premieres Thursday, September 17 (8 p.m.)
  • Heartland *Season 20* (10×60) – Premieres Sunday, October 4 (7 p.m.)
  • The Great Canadian Baking Show *Season 10* (9×60) – Premieres Sunday, October 4 (8 p.m.)
  • Murdoch Mysteries (21×60) *Season 20* – Premieres Monday, October 5 (8 p.m.) 
  • Doula: A True Crime (3×60) – Premieres Wednesday, October 7 (8 p.m.)  

Over the course of nine months in 2022, Kaitlyn Braun—a 24-year-old woman from Brantford, Ontario—reached out to over 40 doulas with the same devastating story: she had been sexually assaulted and was in her third trimester, carrying a stillborn child. The doulas responded with unwavering empathy, stepping in without hesitation, many offering their services pro bono. Over time, the narrative began to fracture, and as the doulas began to question themselves and their experiences, they uncovered something far more complex.  It’s a real-life saga that is hard to believe – one that launched a desperate search for answers, a campaign to get the attention of the authorities, a TikTok counter-offensive, 53 criminal charges, and a complex mental health diagnosis. With unparalleled access to all sides of the story, Doula: A True Crime elevates a sensationalist media story to an uncommon examination of empathy and the controversial question of its limitations. 

  • Halifax Comedy Fest (6×30) *Season 29* – Premieres Tuesday, October 13 (9:30 p.m.) 
  • Lord of the Flies (4×60) – Premieres Thursday, October 22 (9 p.m.) *Exclusive Canadian Premiere*

In the first television adaptation of William Golding’s landmark dystopian classic Lord of the Flies, innocence descends into savagery when a group of English schoolboys become desert island castaways. Written by Emmy-winner Jack Thorne (Adolescence) and directed by Marc Munden (The Mark of Cain) for BBC.

  • The Assembly (6×30) *Season 2* – Premieres Sunday, November 1 (9 p.m.) 
  • Diamonds and Plastic (3×60) – Premieres Thursday, November 19 (9 p.m.)

Diamonds & Plastic plunges inside the secret sisterhood built by Montreal’s Maria Meriano, one of the top Tupperware product sellers in the world, as she fights to keep her women-led empire alive in the wake of the iconic brand’s most uncertain chapter in 80 years: its bankruptcy filing. As Tupperware’s nostalgic promise of female empowerment collides with the new reality of online shopping, social media selling, and a company fighting for its future, Maria must hold onto her people, her relevance, and her legacy. Can the extravagant leadership that made her a celebrity in this subculture keep an empire together when the brand at its centre enters uncertain territory?

CBC News 

  • About That with Andrew Chang – Premieres Friday, September 11 at 8:30 p.m. on CBC TV (Available anytime on the CBC News YouTube channel)
  • Marketplace (16×30) *Season 54*  – Premieres Friday, October 2  (8 p.m.) 

Former CBC News Go Public investigative reporter Rosa Marchitelli joins Asha Tomlinson as co-host of Canada’s award-winning consumer investigative series. 

  • The Fifth Estate (17×60) *Season 52* – Premieres Friday, October 9 (9 p.m.)
  • The National – ongoing (live at 10 p.m. weeknights and Sundays on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
  • CBC Morning Live with David Common (Weekday mornings on CBC News Network) 
  • Power & Politics with David Cochrane (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
  • Hanomansing Live (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
  • Rosemary Barton Live (Sundays on CBC TV and CBC News Network)

CBC Kids Originals

  • Butterfly Academy (26×11) – Premieres Friday, August 28 on CBC Gem; Tuesday, September 8 on CBC TV

Butterfly Academy is in the heart of the milkweed patch where every mistake made by Patrick, Marty, Jennifer and Lily transforms their apprentices’ training into a funny and exciting adventure!

  • On Track with Andre De Grasse (10×5) – Premieres Saturday, September 26 on CBC TV and CBC Gem

In this live-action comedy series for kids, Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse travels back in time to give advice to his 10-year-old self. The sprint star must keep his younger version on track. But Young Andre’s got other ideas, and they don’t necessarily include accepting life coaching from his future self. Hugo Assad makes a delightful comic turn as the scrappy Young Andre, and De Grasse proves he’s got acting chops and charm to spare, ditching his racing gear for a metallic time travel suit. A fun buddy show in short-format, teaching life lessons through sport. 

  • Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures (39×22) – Premieres Wednesday, October 14 on CBC TV and CBC Gem

Super Why’s Comic Book Adventures is a seven-minute show that follows the adventures of Power Paige, the newest member of the Super Readers, who joins Super Why, Wonder Red, Princess Presto, and Alpha Pig, as they protect the comic book world of Reader Valley, a universe where letters, words, and sounds have enormous power, from a group of literacy villains and other strange anomalies with the help of the home viewer – Super YOU! Set in a visually fantastic 2D comic book world, these heroic adventures expand preschool and kindergarten literacy skills through high-stakes, action-packed, fast-paced, comic book-inspired stories.

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Filming underway on Season 3 of CBC original hit drama Saint-Pierre

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CBC and Hawco Productions today announced that production is underway in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, France, on the third season of the hit drama SAINT-PIERRE (12 x 60). The series is produced by Hawco Productions for CBC and CBC Gem, with FIFTH SEASON managing global distribution.

CBC’s most-watched drama series*, SAINT-PIERRE follows Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Inspector Donald Fitzpatrick (Fitz) — exiled to work in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, the French Territory nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean — who is partnered with Deputy Chief Geneviève Archambault (Arch), a Parisian transplant there for her own intriguing reason. Although the islands seem like a quaint tourist destination, the idyllic façade conceals the worst kind of criminal activity. As they solve thrilling crimes and share family secrets, their partnership evolves to friendship — Arch and Fitz know they’ll always be there for each other.

Joining the show for season three are French-Moroccan actor Assaad Bouab (Call My Agent!, Bad Sisters) and Caroline Dhavernas (Mary Kills People, Hannibal). Bouab takes on the role of Pascal Lalonde, a highly-decorated Officer from Mainland France sent to Saint-Pierre because of his stellar record in taking down criminal organizations — skills desperately needed in a post-Gallagher crime world. Dhavernas plays well-educated and forward-thinking businesswoman Victoria Peters, who has plans to put Saint-Pierre on the map as a world-class tourist destination, and who forms a strong and instant connection with Fitz.

Bouad and Dhavernas join series stars Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle, Caught, Jack Ryan) and French star Joséphine Jobert (Death in Paradise), who lead the cast as Arch and Fitz, appearing alongside Benz Antoine (Four Brothers, Get Rich or Die Tryin’), Erika Prevost (The Boys, Dare Me), and Jean-Michel Le Gal (Paris Paris, Accused) who round out the ensemble. Fresh off six Canadian Screen Award nominations for the first season, season three of Saint-Pierre will premiere on CBC and CBC Gem in winter 2027.

“We’re thankful to CBC, FIFTH SEASON, and our global audience for supporting us from the very beginning,” says Hawco. “The opportunity to return for Season 3 gives us the chance to make the most of our experienced production team and bring even more to the show’s visuals. With top talent and the islands’ unique setting, we’re creating a season that is both visually compelling and internationally ambitious.”

A CBC original series, Saint-Pierre is produced by Hawco Productions with FIFTH SEASON managing global distribution. Allan Hawco and Robina Lord-Stafford are Executive Producers and Showrunners. Executive Producers are Janine Squires, Erin Sullivan, and John Vatcher. Season three Directors include Winnifred Jong, Sharon Lewis, Vanessa Matsui, TJ Scott, and John Vatcher.

Image courtesy of Derm Carberry.

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OUTtv renews The Dressing Room  for Season 2 with guest stars Eric McCormack & Andrea Bang

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PM Productions Inc. announced today that The Dressing Room’s second season will debut on August 4, 2026, with additional cast and directing talent. Notable guest stars for season two include Eric McCormack (Will & Grace), Andrea Bang (Kim’s Convenience), Canadian musician and frontman of Marianas Trench, Josh Ramsay and a cameo from Laura Bell Bundy, who played the original ‘Elle’ in Broadway’s “Legally Blonde”. Award-winning actor/directors Nat Boltt (Riverdale) and Milo Shandel (Mr. Young) are new directors this season. The series, which just took home numerous awards at the Leo Awards, was created by Vancouver theatre artists Paul Almeida and Makayla Moore. Audiences can watch the first two episodes of the series starting August 4th with episodes releasing weekly on OUTtv around the globe and on OUTflix in the UK and Ireland. 

The Dressing Room is a workplace comedy that follows a fictional touring musical called ‘Balloon Boy.’ We watch as the cast & crew try to keep the show alive every night with backstage meltdowns, romantic entanglements, and Broadway-sized ambitions. The series offers a hilarious and heartfelt look at the people who dedicate their lives to the stage, drawing inspiration from real experiences within Canada’s theatre community; as a love letter to the performers, stage managers, musicians, technicians and creatives who keep the show going. Returning cast includes Irene Karas Loeper (The L Word), Jason Sakaki (The Audacity, Lucky Hank), Jeffrey Follis (Starwalker), and Alex Gullason (Schmigadoon!).

“With Season 2, we wanted to build on everything audiences loved about the first season while making the show feel more accessible to an even wider audience. Although The Dressing Room is set in the theatre, it’s really about people, and we wanted to place our characters in wilder and wackier situations to see how they’d scramble their way out. Being backstage gives us permission to turn the personalities, relationships, and comedy up to eleven,” says co-creator Paul Almeida. “This season is where we found our stride. Shooting the entire season over ten consecutive days allowed our cast and crew to fully immerse themselves in the world we created, and you can feel that chemistry on screen. We were also thrilled to welcome so many incredible new collaborators this season, both in front of and behind the camera,” continues co-creator Makayla Moore. 

The Dressing Room was created and executive produced by Paul Almeida (Three Wisest Men) and Makayla Moore (Off Campus); directed by multiple directors, including: Nat Boltt (Holy Days, Riverdale), Jennifer Copping (The Masks We Wear), Milo Shandel (Mr. Young), Josh Epstein (Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions), and Paul Almeida (Scenes from an Italian Marriage). The series is written by Paul Almeida, Kelli Ogmundson, and Josh Epstein, with cinematography by Saarthak Taneja (Foreigner). Other guest performers this season include Katie Findlay (How to Get Away with Murder), Eduard Witzke (The Predator) and Jacqueline and Joyce Robbins (A Series of Unfortunate Events, The Wicker Man).

Filmed entirely in Vancouver, BC, The Dressing Room season 2 was made possible with the support of the entire theatre community, most especially the Vancouver Opera.

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Production underway in British Columbia on Season 4 of Allegiance

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CBC and Lark Productions today announced that Season 4 of the international hit ALLEGIANCE (10×60) is currently shooting in-studio and on-location throughout BC’s Lower Mainland. This follows the series’ recent award for Best Dramatic Series at the 2026 LEO Awards.

“With compelling new storylines and fresh character dynamics we have much more to cover in season 4 and beyond which is a testament to our writers and the characters our cast expertly brings to life”, said Erin Haskett, President, Lark Productions.

Season 4 opens with a major victory—ACOC is finally gone. The takedown is complete, the dust is settling, and a new chapter begins. But peace doesn’t last long. This season, Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich) fights harder than ever to protect her community from an ongoing crisis, but it pushes her to the edge—professionally, personally and emotionally. Every battle forces her to confront the limits of her own perspective, especially when her family becomes involved. 

Returning cast members include Supinder Wraich, Enrico Colantoni, Stephen Lobo, Adolyn H. Dar, Samer Salem, David Cubitt, Melanie Papalia and Carmen Moore. Adding to ALLEGIANCE’s growing list of accolades, Salem was awarded the 2026 LEO for Best Supporting Performance – Dramatic Series for his portrayal of Zak Kalaini. 

Nikolijne Troubetzkoy (Sight Unseen, Killjoys) joins Penny Gummerson (Cardinal, Trickster) to serve as co-showrunners for ALLEGIANCE Season 4.

A CBC Original series, Allegiance is produced by Lark Productions in association with Universal Global Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution manage global sales. Penny Gummerson, Nikolijne Troubetzkoy, and series creator Anar Ali serve as Executive Producers alongside Lark Productions’ Erin Haskett, Nicole Mendes, David Valleau and Tex Antonucci.

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Gripping new Crave original, Anna Pigeon premieres August 7 on Crave

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Crave’s suspenseful new crime drama, ANNA PIGEON, debuts in Canada August 7. Filmed in Calgary and starring Canadian actress Tracy Spiridakos (CHICAGO P.D.), the 10-episode hour-long Crave originals series airs Fridays at 10 p.m. ET on USA Network, and streams on Crave.


From director Lea Thompson (Back to the Future) and Canadian showrunner Morwyn Brebner (SAVING HOPE), and based on the New York Times best-selling Anna Pigeon mystery series by Nevada Barr, the mystery series follows Anna Pigeon (Spiridakos), a former urbanite who became a park ranger after a devastating loss changed the trajectory of her life forever. While Anna tries to outrun her demons, her focus turns to solving crimes that have taken place within national park grounds, no matter who or what gets in her way.


The series also stars Ronnie Rowe (STAR TREK: DISCOVERY) as Frederick Stanton, an FBI agent and charismatic wanderer who chases crimes through national parks and keeps his cool, except when it comes to Anna; and Paulina Alexis (RESERVATION DOGS) as Zoey Bear Child, a young ranger coming into her own who looks to Anna as a mentor.  Melanie Scrofano (WYNONNA EARP) joins the series as Bethany Lopez, the wife of park ranger Manny Lopez (Manuel Rodriguez-Saenz, BRIA MACK GETS A LIFE), who is working to find her place within the ranger community. Additional cast members include Tricia Helfer (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA), Kim Coates (SONS OF ANARCHY), Cooper Levy (OVERCOMPENSATING), Jordan Sledz (HEARTLAND), Ryan Northcott (TRIBAL), Crystle Lightning (THREE PINES), and Nikki Hallow (HIGH SCHOOL).


ANNA PIGEON is produced by Cineflix, December Films, and SEVEN24 Films for USA Network in association with Bell Media. Morwyn Brebner serves as showrunner, with Lea Thompson directing. Brebner and Thompson executive produce alongside Todd Berger, Brett Burlock, Sonia Hosko, Julie Di Cresce, Peter Emerson, Gordon Gilbertson, Tom Cox, and Jordy Randall. Leslie Cowan serves as producer. 

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