The Debaters
Comedy

The Debaters

by CBC

The Debaters is the hit show where comedians go toe-to-toe in a battle of laughs and logic. Hosted by award-winning funnyman Steve Patterson, the program is a combustible combination of sharply crafted comedic rants and hilarious ad libs. The engaging format is part stand-up, part quiz show and part comedy competition, with the live audience picking the winners.

53 episodes
EN-CA language
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1
Are jeans the best pants? And is food delivery easier than ever?
38:15 Mar 12, 2026
2
Should we trust influencers? Are electric vehicles the way to go?
35:13 Mar 5, 2026
3
Does CBC have the best fans? Are coffee dates great?
39:29 Feb 26, 2026
4
Weekend laughs from Because News
34:19 Feb 21, 2026
5
Are tourists the worst? Should people stop comparing themselves to others?
37:07 Feb 19, 2026
6
Should everyone love raisins? And are romantic comedies lovely?
27:35 Feb 12, 2026
7
Should you raise your family in Winnipeg? And is compromise the best solution?
37:42 Feb 5, 2026
8
Is Ottawa more exciting than Montreal? Are sports the best way to meet people?
40:29 Jan 29, 2026
9
Do museums make you smarter? Are rules meant to be broken?
35:57 Jan 22, 2026
10
Is shawarma the best late-night food? Are parent-teacher conferences important?
34:59 Jan 15, 2026
11
Is a mullet better than a perm? Should we all be prepping for doomsday?
35:19 Jan 8, 2026
12
Should we all do pottery? And love lineups?
34:34 Jan 1, 2026
13
Are children smarter than their parents? Does nothing beat a talent show?
34:46 Dec 25, 2025
14
Do candles deserve more appreciation? And is Tom Cruise the greatest movie star?
37:38 Dec 18, 2025
15
Does every home need a landline? Is Saint John superior to St. John’s?
37:51 Dec 11, 2025
16
Should snowball fights be banned? And is 60 the new 40?
27:35 Dec 4, 2025
17
Are night owls superior to early birds? Does dogsledding bring the excitement?
34:57 Nov 27, 2025
18
Is pool superior to darts? Does nothing beat growing up on PEI?
36:32 Nov 20, 2025
19
Are baby showers great? Does nothing beat winter in Alberta?
33:56 Nov 17, 2025
20
Is having a plan superior to winging it? Are small airports a delight?
34:21 Nov 6, 2025
21
Are high school friends the best friends you'll ever have? And are nosy neighbours better than noisy neighbours?
36:06 Oct 30, 2025
22
Should pickup trucks rule the road? Is the customer always right?
37:01 Oct 23, 2025
23
Are podcasts superior to music? Are date nights the key to a good relationship?
32:29 Oct 16, 2025
24
Should curling be Canada’s national sport? Is Canada's Thanksgiving better than America's?
39:38 Oct 9, 2025
25
Is meeting the parents important? And is Victoria, BC cool?
37:36 Oct 2, 2025
26
Does Velcro beat laces? Do dress codes at work matter?
35:02 Sep 25, 2025
27
Is wireless better than wired? And do you actually need a driver’s license?
34:40 Sep 18, 2025
28
Should married couples renew their vows? And is living up North worth it?
34:36 Sep 11, 2025
29
Is 20 Years a long time? And do names need to have meaning?
35:38 Sep 4, 2025
30
20 Years of Debates: An Anniversary Special!
35:21 Sep 2, 2025
31
Should kids be on social media? Are stripes better than polka dots?
34:43 Aug 28, 2025
32
Is it silly to hold a grudge? And does a kitchen party beat a shed party?
35:47 Aug 21, 2025
33
Is listening to an audiobook the best way to read a book? And does nothing beat a night at the ballet?
34:45 Aug 14, 2025
34
Is butter better than margarine? And does Newfoundland have the best time zone?
36:01 Aug 7, 2025
35
Is Boston Pizza what we’re all hungry for? And are long weekends a letdown?
35:41 Jul 31, 2025
36
Is moving for love a good idea? And is it better to be a jack of all trades or a master of one?
37:38 Jul 24, 2025
37
Which ocean wins: Atlantic or Pacific? And does growing up poor make you stronger?
38:09 Jul 17, 2025
38
Are staycations the best? And is it okay for one partner to be more successful?
38:47 Jul 10, 2025
39
Is Coke better than Pepsi? And are family doctors overrated?
36:47 Jul 3, 2025
40
Is Canada’s national anthem the best? And does everything happen for a reason?
35:59 Jun 26, 2025
41
Are shopping carts better than baskets? And is an invitation to the cottage the secret to summer fun?
37:04 Jun 19, 2025
42
Which is better: Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? And do coaches matter?
35:16 Jun 12, 2025
43
Is maple syrup superior to honey? And is nothing more fun than a sleepover?
38:36 May 30, 2025
44
Which is better: Plastic or paper? And are you nobody until somebody hates you?
35:21 May 22, 2025
45
Does nothing beat a day at the ballpark? And is Toronto the worst city in Canada to commute in?
37:06 May 8, 2025
46
Is it never too late to get divorced? Does nothing beat a convenience store?
34:42 May 1, 2025
47
Do butter tarts beat Nanaimo bars? And is there no shame in quitting?
35:10 Apr 24, 2025
48
Shh! Is silence golden? Does a smoothie make a meal?
36:33 Apr 17, 2025
49
Do billionaires have it harder than millionaires? And is there always something happening in Barrie, Ontario?
34:24 Apr 10, 2025
50
Gulp, we're going there - should Canada be the 51st state?
27:46 Apr 3, 2025
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