Great Canadian TV Shows

O, Canada! The United States' northern neighbors have made some bold strides in the TV industry—and we're not just talking about the iconic, soapy coming-of-age Degrassi franchise. On this list, you'll find relatable stories, environmental adventures, and lots of good humor, all produced in or set against the backdrop of the Great White North. For more great picks, check out our British TV and Environmental TV Shows lists.

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The Big Comfy Couch

age 3+

Gentle, low-tech show with a good heart.

Network: PBS (1995)
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Caillou

age 3+

Kids can relate to this sweet, curious explorer.

Network: PBS (1997)
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George Shrinks

age 4+

A tiny boy has some awfully big adventures.

Network: PBS (2000)
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The Doodlebops

age 4+

Puppets, music, and trippy colors kids will love!

Network: Disney Channel (2005)
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Wimzie's House

age 4+

Friendly puppets, excellent interpersonal messages for kids.

Network: PBS , Online (1997)
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Odd Squad

age 5+

Lively mixed-media series solves mysteries with math skills.

Network: PBS Kids (2014)
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Jacob Two-Two

age 5+

A relatable kid learns to stand up for himself.

Network: ION , NBC , qubo (2003)
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Road to Avonlea

age 7+

Sweet tales of small-town life are uplifting for families.

Network: Disney Channel (1990)
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Braceface

age 8+

Unpredictable braces wreak havoc; kids will enjoy

Network: Disney Channel (2001)
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Ed, Edd n Eddy

age 8+

Wacky cartoon sure to delight youngsters.

Network: Cartoon Network (1999)
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Heartland

age 10+

Tween-friendly Canadian drama with horses, heartbreak.

Network: UPtv (2007)
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Anne with an E

age 12+

Dark, intense Green Gables retelling not for all Anne fans.

Network: Netflix (2017)
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Degrassi: Next Class

age 13+

An edgier Degrassi for the digital age still has heart.

Network: Netflix (2016)
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6teen

age 13+

Edgy teen cartoon has some positive messages, too.

Network: Cartoon Network (2005)
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Three Pines

age 13+

By-the-book murder mystery has cursing, limited violence.

Network: Amazon Prime Video (2022)
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Corner Gas

age 13+

Quirky Canadian comedy is fun for teens and up.

Network: WGN (2007)
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Burden of Truth

age 13+

Legal drama has strong female lead, solid mystery.

Network: CW (2018)
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Pretty Hard Cases

age 13+

Buddy-cop series highlights gender, racial privilege.

Network: Freevee (2021)
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Departure

age 13+

Flat mystery drama features mild violence, sexual content.

Network: Peacock (2020)
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Degrassi

age 14+

Superb, socially conscious drama deals with tough issues.

Network: TeenNick (2001)