Great Canadian TV Shows

Last updated: May 18, 2023

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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Caillou

age 3+

Kids can relate to this sweet, curious explorer.

PBS Kids' Animation (1997)

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The Big Comfy Couch

age 3+

Gentle, low-tech show with a good heart.

PBS Kids Musical TV (1995)

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George Shrinks

age 4+

A tiny boy has some awfully big adventures.

PBS Kids' Animation (2000)

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The Doodlebops

age 4+

Puppets, music, and trippy colors kids will love!

Disney Channel Kids Musical TV (2005)

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Wimzie's House

age 4+

Friendly puppets, excellent interpersonal messages for kids.

PBS , Online Kids' Animation (1997)

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Jacob Two-Two

age 5+

A relatable kid learns to stand up for himself.

ION , NBC , qubo Kids' Animation (2003)

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Odd Squad

age 5+

Lively mixed-media series solves mysteries with math skills.

PBS Kids Comedy (2014)

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Road to Avonlea

age 7+

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

Disney Channel Drama (1990)

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Braceface

age 8+

Unpredictable braces wreak havoc; kids will enjoy

Disney Channel Kids' Animation (2001)

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Ed, Edd n Eddy

age 8+

Wacky cartoon sure to delight youngsters.

Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (1999)

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Heartland

age 10+

Tween-friendly Canadian drama with horses, heartbreak.

UPtv Drama (2007)

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Anne with an E

age 12+

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

Netflix Drama (2017)

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6teen

age 13+

Edgy teen cartoon has some positive messages, too.

Cartoon Network Kids' Animation (2005)

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Burden of Truth

age 13+

Legal drama has strong female lead, solid mystery.

CW Drama (2018)

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Corner Gas

age 13+

Quirky Canadian comedy is fun for teens and up.

WGN Comedy (2007)

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Degrassi

age 13+

Socially conscious teen drama deals with tough issues.

TeenNick Drama (2001)

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Degrassi: Next Class

age 13+

Edgier Degrassi for the digital age still has heart.

Netflix Drama (2016)

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Departure

age 13+

Flat mystery drama features mild violence, sexual content.

Peacock Drama (2020)

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Pretty Hard Cases

age 13+

Buddy-cop series highlights gender, racial privilege.

Freevee Action (2021)

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Schitt's Creek

age 13+

Great cast in fish-out-of-water comedy; drinking, sex.

Pop TV Comedy (2015)

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