The Fifth Estate, CBC – “Fearless”
“Citius, Altius, Fortius” is the Olympic motto – “Faster, Higher, Stronger.” But for today’s athletes, when does pushing the envelope cross the line into recklessness and the very real risk of serious injury or death? That’s the question to be explored Friday (February 24) at 9 p.m. (9:30 NT), as CBC’s the fifth estate presents “Fearless.” Family and friends – and fellow freestyle skiers – share personal stories and video footage of Sarah Burke, the champion skier who died last month from injuries sustained during a manoeuvre that she had done many times before but was nevertheless tricky. Danger goes hand-in-hand with sports like freestyle skiing – and the combination of thrilling action and potential peril generates huge TV ratings. But are participants being pushed too far?

Marketplace, CBC – “Framed”
The materials they are made of are downright cheap. Even crafting the lenses is hardly labour-intensive. So why are prescription eyeglasses so darned expensive? In an eye-opening report, Tom Harrington focuses in on the outrageously high price of spectacles. In Framed, Friday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC Television, MARKETPLACE compares a pair of eyeglasses ordered online with a comparable pair purchased in an eyewear store. We send a hidden camera into a number of stores to reveal the pressure to purchase a wide range of extras, all of which further add to the price of a pair of glasses. And we document the huge disparity of choice between what’s available to people in need of glasses in British Columbia compared to other provinces – and meet the Ontario optician who ended up in jail because he tried to give people the same kind of choice.

King, Global – Season 1 finale “Scout Winter”
When an anti-racist activist is assaulted, Jess discovers her prime suspect, a skinhead leader, is actually an undercover federal agent. When new evidence emerges, Jess discovers the true criminal has a more personal motive against the activist and his family.

Doc Zone, CBC – “Sext Up Kids”
The powder keg that is porn culture has exploded in the lives of North American children. The often-devastating consequences are explored in the new film Sext up KIDS, premiering Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 9 pm on CBC’s main network documentary showcase, “Doc Zone”. Directed by award winning documentary filmmaker, Maureen Palmer (Leaving Bountiful, How to Divorce & Not Wreck the Kids), Sext up KIDS is produced by Rick LeGuerrier and Timothy M. Hogan of Dream Street Pictures (Canada Russia ’72, Sticks and Stones).

The Nature of Things, CBC – “Journey to the Disaster Zone”
One year later, as Japan grapples with the aftermath of the triple disaster—earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown—David Suzuki travels to the country to learn how the people most affected are responding. Featuring dramatic footage of the tsunami never seen outside Japan, Journey to the Disaster Zone: Japan 3/11 airs on CBC-TV’s THE NATURE OF THINGS WITH DAVID SUZUKI, Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT).

The Firm, Global – “Chapter Nine”
Mitch and Ray probe the death of a sergeant’s son when the case becomes a national security matter. Meanwhile, Tammy lands a new job with the hope of breaking new ground in the Sarah Holt case.

Undercover Boss, W Network – Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT- JUNK?
Brian goes undercover as a driver and junk collector, hauling loads of unwanted clutter in the world’s largest junk removal franchise, 1-800 –GOT-JUNK?, which was founded in Vancouver. During the episode, he works alongside Calgary franchise office manager, Dani, who not only runs the day-to- day in the office, but actually gets out there to haul junk when they are short staffed on truck crews.