The Fifth Estate (1976) is a documentary, news web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Fifth Estate online in HD.
The Fifth Estate — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Bob McKeown, Gillian Findlay, Mark Kelley
The Fifth Estate — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1976-01-02 |
| Seasons | 17 |
| Episodes | 186 |
| Genre | Documentary, News |
| Language | English |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 6.8/10 (11 votes) |
The Fifth Estate — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1976-01-02)
Season 2
- E1: Tracking the sasquatch (1976-12-21) — Rene Dahinden is searching for sasquatch.
Season 25
- E2: Montreal Massacre – Legacy of Pain (1999-12-01) — On December 6, 1989, 14 women were shot dead at a university in Montreal. The gunman Marc Lepine's hate crime left behind a profound and painful human tragedy. The real mystery of
Season 34
- E1: Disappearing Act (2008-10-01) — He was just an ordinary guy who stole almost a million dollars.
- E2: Inside Room 22 (2008-10-08) — The latest episode in the long, strange and troubling story of ex-NHL player agent David Frost.
- E3: Shadows of Doubt (2008-10-15) — On a rainy night in Kingston in October 2003, third-year Royal Military College cadet Joe Grozelle simply vanished.
- E4: The Girl in Saskatoon (Update) (2008-10-22) — An old cold case is warming up.
- E5: After the Storm (2008-10-29) — A story of love and murder in post-Katrina New Orleans.
- E6: Overboard (Update) (2008-11-05) — Bob Gainey's long fight to reveal the truth about his daughter's death at sea.
- E7: The Gospel of Green (2008-11-12) — Giving power to the people. Germany's green revolution and the man who's leading it.
- E9: Where the Women Went (2008-11-19) — When faced with economic hardship, they turned to their most valuable export — themselves.
- E10: The Chess Master (2008-12-03) — Your backstage pass to political theatre.
- E11: A Death in the Family (2009-01-07) — The price an entire family pays when one member is wrongfully convicted of murder.
- E12: Someone Got Away With Murder (2009-01-21)
- E13: Strangers in Paradise (2009-01-28) — What happens when someone's virtual fantasy takes over their real life.
- E14: Collateral Damage (2009-02-04) — He was sentenced in the killing of four Mounties. But, his story has never been heard. Until now.
- E15: Powerless (2009-02-13) — An Alberta teen addiction rehab centre and its controversial treatment methods.
- E16: Black Widow (2009-02-20) — She preyed on the lonely, then married and buried them.
- E17: The Code (2009-02-27) — Hockey's unwritten law of fighting and the men who live by it.
- E19: Staying Alive (2009-03-13) — It's been called a "community centre for junkies".
- E20: The Elephant in the Room (2009-04-10)
Season 35
- E1: Riding on Risk (2009-09-25) — Disturbing allegations about our safety in the air.
- E2: The Education of Brian Nicholl (2009-10-02) — Learning lessons about the economic downturn, the hard way.
- E3: Death Online (2009-10-09) — A young Ottawa woman's suicide leads to an international hunt for an online predator.
- E4: The Fall and Rise of Theo Fleury (2009-10-16) — He had it all and lost it. Now, Theo Fleury finally may have found himself.
- E5: Broken Heroes (2009-10-30) — They went off to war like heroes and returned with invisible wounds.
- E6: Bus 1170 (2009-11-06) — When a bus ride home turned into a night of terror.
- E7: Over the Edge (2009-11-13) — What happens when a small town thrill-seeker is lured into B.C.
- E8: The Unofficial Story (2009-11-27)
- E9: Out of Control (2010-01-08) — Ashley Smith was a troubled 19-year-old when she choked herself to death with a strip of cloth at Grand Valley Institution in Kitchener, Ontario. Her death made national headlines
- E10: House of Cards (2010-01-15) — The collapse of a financial giant and its Canadian connection.
- E11: Fasten Your Seatbelts (2010-01-29) — Billions have been spent on airport security.
- E12: Earl Jones: In Trust (2010-02-05) — Over two decades he bilked investors of $50 million.
- E13: 21st Century: War and Terrorism (2010-02-12) — Part one of a three-part series: How the fifth estate covered the first decade of the 21st century.
- E14: 21st Century: The People (2010-02-19) — Part two of a three-part series: How the fifth estate covered the first decade of the 21st century.
- E15: 21st Century: Law and Disorder (2010-02-26) — Part three of a three-part series: How the fifth estate covered the first decade of the 21st century.
- E16: The Wrong Man (2010-03-05) — A string of wrongful murder convictions… and the man who prosecuted them.
- E17: Cougar 491 (2010-03-12) — A helicopter ride to an oil rig, a crash and 17 deaths. New details about what may have caused it.
- E18: Hannah's Heart (2010-03-19) — She's 13 and has a failing heart. Hannah Jones said "no" to the transplant that will save her life.
- E19: The Code (2010-03-26) — Hockey's unwritten law of fighting and the men who live by it.
- E20: Larger Than Life (2010-04-09) — He's rich, he's powerful, he's larger than life. But what kind of boss is Peter Nygard?
Season 36
- E1: Above Suspicion (2010-09-24) — The shocking case of Colonel Russell Williams.
- E2: Betrayal (2010-10-01) — Linden 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 way
- E3: 'Til Death Do Us Part (2010-10-08) — A story about love, death and a family searching for truth.
- E4: Enemies of the State (2010-10-15) — The secret plan to detain thousands of Canadians.
- E5: The Confession (2010-10-22) — In 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
- E6: The Fall and Rise of Theo Fleury (Update) (2010-10-29) — 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 o
- E7: The Life and Death of Abdinasir Dirie (2010-11-05) — Who really killed Abdinasir Dirie? One Somali family's story of tragedy and broken hopes.
- E8: Behind the Wall (2010-11-12) — Abuse and cover-up behind our prison walls. Stories from the people who saw it everyday.
- E9: The Girl in the Suitcase (2010-11-19) — More than a decade after the murder of Fatima Kama, a suspect is finally arrested.
- E10: The Legacy of Brendan Burke (2010-11-26) — One hockey family's painful loss and the politics of gays in sports.
- E11: Presumed Dead (2010-12-03) — Were they murdered? Abducted? Or are they living new lives. Tracking the trails of three Canadians who disappeared without a trace.
- E12: After the Earth Shook (2011-01-07) — The personal toll of tragedy: Canadian stories of Haiti's earthquake.
- E13: Justice for Nadia (2011-01-14) — Reporter 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
- E14: Death of the Don (2011-01-28) — Who's killing the Rizzutos? The war against Canada's first crime family.
- E15: WikiRebels (2011-02-04) — Inside the world of WikiLeaks: with unprecedented access.
- E16: Death at the Olympics (2011-02-11) — It'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
- E17: The Devil You Know (2011-02-18) — Hate the crime, love the con.
- E18: You Should Have Stayed at Home (2011-02-25) — The G20 from a different angle. Unforgettable footage, captured by ordinary people. The sights and sounds of powerful personal stories.
- E19: Colonel Gadhafi: Dying Days (2011-03-04) — A dictator's final fight against his own demise.
- E20: Missing (2011-03-11) — Locating the truth about Canadians lost to their families and friends.
- E21: Getting Off Easy (2011-03-18) — White collar criminals waltz away from hard time.
- E22: My Friend the Bank Robber (2011-03-25) — Bob McKeown traces the career of and his friendship with the always fascinating, charismatic and confounding Stephen Reid.
- E23: A Question of Innocence (2011-04-01) — Linden MacIntyre examines how evidence can acquit as well as convict.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Fifth Estate have? 17 season(s) with 186 episodes.
Where can I watch The Fifth Estate? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
