TVO Original TRIPPING Lake Superior, premiering December 6, 2026. Photo credit: Courtesy of TVO
Toronto, Ontario, October 29, 2026 – TVO Media Education Group (TVO) today announced its November and December programming slate, available across TVO.org, TVOkids.com and broadcast. Highlights include the world premiere of TVO Original TRIPPING Lake Superior, the Steve Paikin-narrated Forgotten War documentary compilation, featuring Canadian veterans’ perspectives on post-World War II conflicts, and Be With Zee, a new mindfulness-inspired series that gives young viewers calm-down tools and coping skills.
TVO’s November and December slate offers purposeful viewing for every generation, pairing compelling stories with opportunities to learn, reflect and connect.
*Images from TVO’s November/December 2026 titles are available upon request. Please credit “Courtesy of TVO.”
TVO Original Documentaries
Forgotten War *Documentary compilation* (50 min) Premieres Wednesday, November 11. Narrated by Steve Paikin, Forgotten War explores post-World War II conflicts through the eyes of Canadian veterans. This is an existing TVO-produced series, edited into an hour-long program and includes conflicts in Korea, Afghanistan, Cyprus, and the former Yugoslavia. Broadcast info: Wednesday, November 11 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Tuesday, November 3 at 9 a.m. ET
TRIPPING Lake Superior *Documentary* (180 min) World Premiere Sunday, December 6. Take a 3-hour kayak paddle on a lake whose stories are as striking as its size. Filled with tales of shipwrecks and sinister lighthouses, of grand ventures, ancient Indigenous lore, broken dreams and a genuine hippie republic, there are few places on the planet more captivating than Lake Superior’s north shore. Broadcast info: Sunday, December 6 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Sunday, December 6 at 9 a.m. ET
TVOkids Originals
Be With Zee *New series* (26 x 5 min) Premieres Monday, November 9. Be With Zee is a gentle viewing series that follows Zee, a curious forest creature embarking on lighthearted adventures. From finding balance on a windy day by planting one’s feet into the earth, to drawing feelings with crayons when feeling overwhelmed, each episode explores mindfulness and wellbeing tools. Broadcast info: Monday, November 9 at 10:15 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Monday, November 9 at 11 a.m. ET
Happy Travels *New episodes* (18 x 5 min) Premieres Saturday, November 28. A lovable group of adventurous guinea pigs journey across Canada, discovering the wildlife, landscapes, and cultures that make each part of our country special. Broadcast info: Saturday, November 28 at 9 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Friday, November 27 at 11 a.m. ET
TVO Docs
Crip Trip Season 2 *Docuseries* (6 x 45 min) Premieres Thursday, November 5. A year after the first season of Crip Trip, Daniel still faces life in a long-term care facility and continues to think of creative and inventive ways to stave off this inevitable ‘jail sentence’. This year, Daniel and his friend Fred head to Las Vegas to film a one-of-a-kind disability-focused talk show that he can potentially sell to a major broadcaster. Broadcast info: Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET on November 5, 12, 19, 26, December 3, and 10. Digital Release: Thursday, November 5 at 9 a.m. ET
Spreadsheet Champions *Documentary* (90 min) Premieres Saturday, November 7. This documentary follows six students as they put their Excel-lent skills to the ultimate test in Microsoft’s most prestigious and difficult category. A heartwarming tale of formulas and friendship, Spreadsheet Champions reveals the far-reaching influence of spreadsheets in today’s world and the power of young minds to shape our future. Broadcast info: Saturday, November 7 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, November 6 at 9 a.m. ET
Earth Cycle *Docuseries* (5 x 30 min) Premieres Monday, November 16. This series charts the 3,000 km journey of presenter and journalist Simon Parker as he cycles from Norway’s North Cape, the northernmost point of Europe, to Smygehuk, Sweden, the southernmost point of the Scandinavian Peninsula. Broadcast info: Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET on November 16, 23, 30, December 7, and 14. Digital Release: Monday, November 16 at 9 a.m. ET
Fake or Fortune *Docuseries* (4 x 60 min) Premieres Tuesday, November 17. Journalist Fiona Bruce teams up with art dealer Philip Mould to investigate mysteries behind intriguing works of art. From disputed Renoirs to a potential Churchill, the team uses cutting-edge research and forensic analysis to determine whether overlooked finds are priceless masterpieces or clever fakes. Broadcast info: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET on November 17 and 24, December 1 and 8. Digital Release: Tuesday, November 17 at 9 a.m. ET
Linda’s Last Trip *Documentary* (45 min) Premieres Wednesday, November 25. An intimate documentary portrait of Linda Patchett, a 64-year-old woman facing an incurable cancer diagnosis. Once active, independent, and deeply connected to the natural world, Linda now finds herself confronting the physical losses of illness. Broadcast info: Wednesday, November 25 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Wednesday, November 25 at 9 a.m. ET
Inside Our Autistic Minds *Two-Part Documentary* (2 x 50 min) Premieres Wednesday, December 2. Chris Packham harnesses the technology of CGI, animation and pioneering virtual reality projects to transform the lives of four autistic people who are fed up with being misunderstood. Using these tools, autistic people illustrate how their minds work, helping them connect with their friends and family in new, more authentic ways. Broadcast info: Wednesday, December 2 at 9 p.m. ET Digital Release: Wednesday, December 2 at 9 a.m. ET
Joanna Lumley’s Danube: Europe’s Mightiest River *Documentary series* (4 x 45 min) Premieres Friday, December 4. Joanna Lumley makes an epic journey along the Danube, a 2,000-mile river spanning 10 countries and symbolizing Europe’s history of division and unity. Her journey takes her to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. Broadcast info: Friday, December 4 at 7 p.m. ET Digital Release: Friday, December 4 at 9 a.m. ET
Nordic Train at Christmas *Documentary* (45 min) Premieres Wednesday, December 9. Narrated by Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville, this seasonal journey on the magnificent Bergen Line crosses Norway’s incredible landscapes, taking in famous fjords, majestic glaciers and frosty river valleys. Spanning 290 miles between Bergen and Oslo, the train travels through 182 tunnels. Broadcast info: Wednesday, December 9 at 7 p.m. ET. Digital Release: Tuesday, December 1 at 9 a.m. ET
TVOkids
Caillou *Holiday special* (45 min) Premieres Saturday, December 5. Caillou is a sensitive four‑year‑old with powerful feelings and a family who helps him understand those emotions. In this Christmas episode, a snowstorm and power outage threaten Caillou’s plans for Santa’s visit. Through an imaginative adventure to the North Pole, Caillou learns that things don’t have to be perfect to be good. Broadcast info: Saturday, December 5 at 6 p.m. ET Digital premiere: Tuesday, December 1 at 11 a.m. ET
Paw Patrol S14 *New season* (13 x 22 min) Premieres Saturday, December 12. A new season means new adventures as the pups take on more action-packed rescues in Adventure Bay and Dino Island. Broadcast info: Saturday, December 12 at 8 a.m. ET Digital premiere: Friday, December 11 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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