The Fifth Estate

Season 36

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.

Where to Watch The Fifth Estate • Season 36

21 Episodes

  • Above Suspicion
    E1
    Above SuspicionThe shocking case of Colonel Russell Williams.
  • Betrayal
    E2
    BetrayalLinden MacIntyre's personal essay on how the cycle of sexual abuse that plagued small communities in Nova Scotia years ago continues to haunt them today - in new and unexpected ways.
  • 'Til Death Do Us Part
    E3
    'Til Death Do Us PartA story about love, death and a family searching for truth.
  • Enemies of the State
    E4
    Enemies of the StateThe secret plan to detain thousands of Canadians.
  • The Confession
    E5
    The ConfessionIn a special edition of the fifth estate, Bob McKeown decodes the shocking confession of Colonel Russell Williams. From his initial interview to the full declaration of guilt, the fifth estate deciphers one of the most compelling confessions in Canadian history.
  • The Fall and Rise of Theo Fleury (Update)
    E6
    The Fall and Rise of Theo Fleury (Update)With news that a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for convicted sex offender and former junior hockey coach Graham James, the fifth estate presents an updated broadcast of The Fall and Rise of Theo Fleury, containing new details and footage. Originally broadcast in October 2009, Theo Fleury's candid and emotional conversation with host Bob McKeown marked the first time the star hockey player and current star of Battle of the Blades went on the record to talk about the dark secrets that haunted him during his glory years in the NHL and the staggering fall from grace that cost him millions of dollars, his family and almost, his life.
  • The Life and Death of Abdinasir Dirie
    E7
    The Life and Death of Abdinasir DirieWho really killed Abdinasir Dirie? One Somali family's story of tragedy and broken hopes.
  • Behind the Wall
    E8
    Behind the WallAbuse and cover-up behind our prison walls. Stories from the people who saw it everyday.
  • The Girl in the Suitcase (Update)
    E9
    The Girl in the Suitcase (Update)More than a decade after the murder of Fatima Kama, a suspect is finally arrested. But is the case really closed?
  • The Legacy of Brendan Burke
    E10
    The Legacy of Brendan BurkeOne hockey family's painful loss and the politics of gays in sports.
  • Presumed Dead
    E11
    Presumed DeadWere they murdered? Abducted? Or are they living new lives. Tracking the trails of three Canadians who disappeared without a trace.
  • After the Earth Shook
    E12
    After the Earth ShookThe personal toll of tragedy: Canadian stories of Haiti's earthquake.
  • Justice for Nadia
    E13
    Justice for NadiaReporter Bob McKeown's investigation into Nadia Kajouji's tragic death led the fifth estate on an international hunt for an Internet predator. McKeown now returns to Nadia's story as an alleged "Cyberpath" is about to face justice in a precedent-setting case.
  • Death of the Don
    E14
    Death of the DonWho's killing the Rizzutos? The war against Canada's first crime family.
  • WikiRebels
    E15
    WikiRebelsInside the world of WikiLeaks: with unprecedented access.
  • Death at the Olympics
    E16
    Death at the OlympicsIt's a moment few Canadians will ever forget: the death of a 21-year-old Georgian luger during a Winter Olympics training run. It was ruled driver error. Now, we have shocking new revelations some don't want you to hear.
  • The Devil You Know
    E17
    The Devil You KnowHate the crime, love the con.
  • You Should Have Stayed at Home
    E18
    You Should Have Stayed at HomeThe G20 from a different angle. Unforgettable footage, captured by ordinary people. The sights and sounds of powerful personal stories.
  • Missing
    E20
    MissingLocating the truth about Canadians lost to their families and friends.
  • Getting Off Easy
    E21
    Getting Off EasyWhite collar criminals waltz away from hard time.
  • My Friend the Bank Robber
    E22
    My Friend the Bank RobberBob McKeown traces the career of and his friendship with the always fascinating, charismatic and confounding Stephen Reid.

 

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