Toronto, Ontario, May 28, 2026 – TVO Media Education Group (TVO) brings audiences a fun summer schedule across TVO.org, TVOkids.com and broadcast. This season’s documentary lineup features powerful and thought-provoking stories, from Get Hooked, a docuseries following LGBTQ+ anglers across Ontario, to the return of Tiny Islands S2. Audiences can dive into the mysteries of the ocean in How Deep Is Your Love? or experience the breathtaking migration journeys in Wings Over Water, narrated by Michael Keaton.
Families can enjoy joyful discoveries with travelling guinea pigs in Happy Travels, relatable family moments with Nikhil and Jay, and a brand-new TVOkids Original, Mr. Hugo’s Little Library, where fabulous fables take centre stage.
TVO Docs
Far From Home *Documentary* (76 min) Premieres Sunday, June 28. Far From Home documents a family’s effort to preserve a father’s fading memories as his Alzheimer’s progresses, revealing how former deputy to the Dali Lama TC Tethong and his Canadian wife helped establish a refugee settlement in South India and safeguard a nation in exile. Broadcast info: Sunday, June 28 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, June 26 at 9 a.m. ET
Get Hooked *Docuseries* (6 x 30 min) Premieres Sunday, June 7. This 6-part documentary series explores how six Canadian anglers from the LGBTQ+ community use fishing to benefit their mental health. Set to stunning Ontario landscapes, a comedic group of queer outsiders share their stories. Broadcast info: Sundays at 8:30 p.m. ET on June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5 and 12 Digital Release: Fridays from June 5 to July 10 at 9 a.m. ET
Fanny: The Right to Rock *Documentary* (96 min) Premieres Thursday, June 11. Meet Fanny, a 1960s California garage band co-founded by Filipina American and queer musicians who became the first all‑woman rock group to release an LP on a major label. Self‑taught and fiercely independent, the band wrote their own Top 40 hits and played their own instruments. Blending rare archival footage with illuminating celebrity interviews, the film builds toward an intimate present‑day reunion of three original members. Broadcast info: Thursday, June 11 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Thursday, June 11 at 9 a.m. ET
Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man *Documentary* (78 min) Premieres Sunday, June 14. In this intimate documentary, Siksika filmmaker, Sinakson, Trevor Solway explores the lives of Blackfoot men as they navigate identity, kinship, and the layered expectations of manhood, offering a rare, self‑determined portrait of contemporary Indigenous masculinity. Broadcast info: Sunday, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, June 12 at 9 a.m. ET
My Dad’s Tapes *Documentary* (83 min) Premieres Sunday, June 21. Audience discretion is advised (suicide). After the death of his father, a filmmaker turns to a trove of home video tapes to investigate repressed parts of his past and come to terms with his own identity. His search for the cause of his father’s sudden suicide turns into a cathartic journey of reconnection and healing. Broadcast info: Sunday, June 21 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, June 19 at 9 a.m. ET
Tiny Islands S2 *Docuseries* (8 x 45 min) Premieres Tuesday, July 7. In celebration of summer and island hopping, the second season of Tiny Islands uncovers Britain’s secret places, standout characters, unusual jobs, and gripping local history that make these tiny islands truly extraordinary. Broadcast info: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET on July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug 4, 11, 18, and 25 Digital Release: Tuesday, July 7 at 9 a.m. ET
Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore *Documentary* (90 min) Premieres Saturday, July 11. In 1987, Marlee Matlin became the first Deaf actor to win an Academy Award, thrusting her into the spotlight at just 21 years old. Reflecting on her life in her primary language of American Sign Language, Marlee explores the complexities of what it means to be a trailblazer. Broadcast info: Saturday, July 11 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, July 10 at 9 a.m. ET
Tish *Documentary* (90 min) Premieres Saturday, July 18. Tish Murtha – a mother, fighter, and visionary photographer – used her camera to celebrate overlooked working-class lives and fight for social change in Thatcher’s Britain. In this artistic film, her daughter uncovers her poignant story, unveiling the artist behind the lens. Broadcast info: Saturday, July 18 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, July 17 at 9 a.m. ET
Agatha’s Almanac *Documentary* (90 min) Premieres Sunday, July 26. This award winner for Best Canadian Documentary at Hot Docs ’25, features 90-year-old Agatha Bock who maintains a solitary life on her ancestral farm in rural Manitoba, preserving heirloom seeds and working with tools and habits shaped long before modern technology. Broadcast info: Sunday, July 26 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, July 24 at 9 a.m. ET
How Deep is Your Love? *Documentary* (100 min) Premieres Saturday, August 1. As deep-sea mining looms, this doc follows biologists as they explore the deep sea, where 70% of our planet lies hidden. Broadcast info: Saturday, August 1 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, July 31 at 9 a.m. ET
First We Eat *Documentary* (100 min) Premieres Sunday, August 9. Putting food security to the test in the far North of Canada, filmmaker Suzanne Crocker, living just 300 km from the Arctic Circle, removes absolutely all grocery store food from her house. For one year, she feeds her family only with food that can be hunted, fished, gathered, grown or raised around Dawson City, Yukon. Broadcast info: Sunday, August 9 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, August 7 at 9 a.m. ET
Folktales *Documentary* (100 min) Premieres Saturday, August 15. On the precipice of adulthood, Norwegian teenagers converge at a traditional folk high school in Arctic Norway. Dropped at the edge of the world, they must rely on only themselves, one another, and a loyal pack of sled dogs as they navigate the challenges and changes of this important life journey. Broadcast info: Saturday, August 15 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, August 14 at 9 a.m. ET
Wings Over Water *Documentary* (60 min) Premieres Saturday, August 22. Narrated by Michael Keaton, Wings Over Water tells the compelling story of three amazing bird species—the Sandhill Crane, the Yellow Warbler, and the Mallard Duck—with extraordinary footage of their fascinating behaviors. Broadcast info: Saturday, August 22 at 8 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, August 21 at 9 a.m. ET
TVOkids Originals
Mr. Hugo’s Little Library *New series* (8 x 11 min) Premieres Wednesday, June 3. Three young friends befriend enthusiastic librarian Mr. Hugo and discover a magic library where the stories come to life – literally! Join a glittering cast of characters as they present fabulous fables and scintillating songs in this playful, joyful and downright delightful new series. Broadcast info: Wednesday, June 3 at 6:40 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Wednesday, June 3 at 11 a.m. ET
Trading Skills S2 *New season* (13 x 11 min) Premieres Sunday, June 21. Akeylah and Brody are back for another deep dive into the world of skilled trades, turning to passionate, skillful people to help them solve problems in their headquarters. Their journey shines a light on interesting, rewarding jobs available, inspiring the next generation of tradespeople. Broadcast info: Sunday, June 21 at 12:10 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Friday, June 19 at 11 a.m. ET
Happy Travels S1 *New series* (30 x 5 min) Premieres Wednesday, July 1. A lovable group of adventurous guinea pigs lead the first-ever guinea pig hot air balloon trip across Canada. Join the cutest group of brave little travelers as they soar from coast to coast, discovering amazing animals, landscapes, and cultures that make each destination special. Broadcast info: Wednesday, July 1 at 3:15 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Monday, June 29 at 11 a.m. ET
TVOkids
Nikhil and Jay *New episodes* (26 x 11 min) Premieres Saturday, July 4. This animated family sitcom follows two brothers and their multicultural family. With mum, Amma, who is Indian Tamil by heritage, dad, Appa, who is English, plus their Indian and English grandparents, Nikhil and Jay experience a rich blend of customs, traditions, festivals, food and music. Broadcast info: Saturday, July 4 at 7:10 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Friday, July 3 at 11 a.m. ET
Quentin Blake’s Box of Treasures *New series* (6 x 26 min) Premieres Saturday, August 1. Experience a unique collection of six animated stories from Roald Dahl, world-famous illustrator and master storyteller. Set on a tropical island, it features tales of two friends, a magical creature’s personal growth, and a clever inventor’s zany contraptions. Broadcast info: Saturday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. ET
Caillou *New series* (52 x 11 min) Premieres Tuesday, August 18. Caillou is a sensitive four‑year‑old with powerful feelings and a family who helps him understand those emotions. When he faces an especially tricky problem, Caillou imagines himself, his family, his friends and his toys as characters in make‑believe adventures—whether as a pirate captain, a space explorer on a distant planet, or a clever detective solving mysteries with his sidekick, Teddy. Broadcast info: Tuesday, August 18 at 12:45 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Tuesday, August 18 at 11 a.m. ET
Stream TVO programming across Canada:
- YouTube: TVO Docs, TVO Today, TVOkids (Preschool, School-Age, PAW Patrol), TVO Learn
- Smart TV app: TVO Today, TVOkids
- Websites: TVO.org, TVOkids.com
- Podcasts: TVO.org, Apple Podcasts, Spotify
For broadcast details, check the TVO schedule page.
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