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Marketplace - Episode Guide

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

Season 4

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12

Season 13

Season 14

Season 15

Season 16

Season 17

Season 18

Season 19

Season 20

Season 21

Season 23

Season 24

Season 25

Season 26

Season 27

Season 28

Season 29

Season 30

Season 31

Season 32

Break-In

Episode: 32x01 | Airdate: Oct 3, 2004

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Season 33

Scammed

Episode: 33x01 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2005

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Underdogs

Episode: 33x04 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2006

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Flu's Gold

Episode: 33x07 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2006

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Faking It

Episode: 33x10 | Airdate: Apr 9, 2006

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Season 34

Season 35

Get a Grip

Episode: 35x14 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2008

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In Denial

Episode: 35x15 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2008

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Penny Pain

Episode: 35x16 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2008

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Season 36

Easy Money

Episode: 36x05 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2009

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Season 37

Season 38

Season 39

What FX?

Episode: 39x02 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2012

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Framed

Episode: 39x08 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2012

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Tripped Up

Episode: 39x10 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2012

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Season 40

Burned

Episode: 40x12 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2012

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Season 41

Price Wars

Episode: 41x08 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2013

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Season 42

Faking It

Episode: 42x04 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2014

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Fuel Proof

Episode: 42x05 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2014

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Gene Genie

Episode: 42x20 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2015

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Mind Games

Episode: 42x21 | Airdate: Apr 10, 2015

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Season 43

Flight Safety

Episode: 43x11 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2016

Flight Safety

Are you prepared for an emergency?

Tired Doctors

Episode: 43x13 | Airdate: Feb 19, 2016

Tired Doctors

How your doctor's schedule could harm your health

Season 44

Reward or Ripoff?

Episode: 44x07 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2016

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Air Miles is the biggest loyalty program in the country. 17 million subscribers. With everyone rushing to cash in their points, Marketplace puts their customer service to the test. We want to find out if Air Miles is blocking your chances of scoring the best deal.

Season 45

Season 46

Home Hack

Episode: 46x02 | Airdate: Sep 28, 2018

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Season 47

Tracking Your Trash: Exposing Recycling Myths

Episode: 47x01 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2019

Tracking Your Trash: Exposing Recycling Myths

Marketplace producers go undercover overseas and pose as recycling brokers to expose the lucrative plastic waste business. We reveal that companies are willing to break the law to buy Canadian plastic and show how some of it is dumped and burned in illegal landfills, where the toxic fumes and run-off is making people sick. Back in Canada, we buy nine tonnes of plastic and secretly track where big companies are taking it. Will it actually get recycled?

Busting tech support scammers

Episode: 47x02 | Airdate: Oct 4, 2019

Busting tech support scammers

Marketplace tackles one of the largest scams targeting Canadians: Fake technicians claiming your home computer or smartphone is compromised — and demanding hundreds or thousands of dollars to fix it. We discover that much of the scamming activity emanates from call centres in India, and after months of cultivating sources on the ground, we get inside. Plus, we ask: What is the RCMP doing to stop this scam for good?

Should you trust your credit score?

Episode: 47x03 | Airdate: Oct 11, 2019

Should you trust your credit score?

It's easier than ever to check your credit score online but is there a catch? We ask three people to check their scores on Credit Karma, TransUnion, Equifax, and Borrowell. The results might surprise you. Plus, Livia sells a cute device promising to reduce your period pain. But with a hefty price tag, does it work any better than what's currently on the market, for less than half the price? Find out on an all-new Buzzkill.

School Violence: How to Fight for Safer Schools

Episode: 47x04 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2019

School Violence: How to Fight for Safer Schools

We test school boards across the country by asking one question: How many students have attacked other students? The majority of schools refused to answer, so we decided to just ask students themselves. We commissioned a national survey asking youth about their experiences with physical and sexual violence, homophobia and racism — from kindergarten to grade 12. This months-long CBC News and Marketplace investigation reveals student-on-student violence in schools is all too common, and drastically underreported.

Locksmith Ripoffs: Fake Listings, Fake Reviews

Episode: 47x09 | Airdate: Jan 3, 2020

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We rig up a house with hidden cameras to test locksmiths and expose how some companies use unbelievably low prices and fake names, fake addresses, and fake reviews to lure you in. It all plays out on Google maps. What's the tech giant doing to crackdown?

Anti-vaccination movement: Hidden camera investigation

Episode: 47x10 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2020

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We dive into one of the world's most harmful misinformation campaigns: the anti-vaccination movement. We go undercover to expose the movement's inner workings and discover the business behind the message. We also reveal how the spread of anti-vaxx misinformation impacts us on a subconscious level, and has led to a crisis of outbreaks around the world.

How to Avoid a Car Rental Rip-off

Episode: 47x11 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2020

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Three cars, three teams wearing hidden cameras, and one car rental company with a long history of complaints and overcharging. Find out how to fight back against extra fees.

Shady Business

Episode: 47x12 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2020

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Marketplace tests popular skin creams sold in Canada to find out if the ingredients are as toxic as the marketing.

To Catch a Scammer

Episode: 47x13 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2020

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Exposing the Canadian connections behind a global criminal network involved in the biggest cyber-scams: CRA scam, Tech Support scam, SIN scam.

Counterfeit Crackdown

Episode: 47x14 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2020

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Testing Walmart, Amazon, eBay, AliExpress, and Wish. We buy 100 products - electronics, cosmetics, sports jerseys, and handbags. And we send some products to a lab to test for toxins.

Broken Appliances: Why you need repairs more often

Episode: 47x15 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2020

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Are your major appliances breaking down faster and more frequently than ever? We investigate why it's so tough for many of us to find an affordable fix. Plus more!

Shopping Secrets | How to Fly Safe

Episode: 47x16 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2020

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Revealing the dirtiest surfaces on airplanes, and exposing whether 100% compostable labels on your plastic products are really as green as advertised.

Are you prepared for the pandemic?

Episode: 47x17 | Airdate: Mar 13, 2020

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How should you be living your life during a pandemic? Infection control expert Dr. Susy Hota told us how to stay safe amid the coronavirus outbreak. We've all heard of stocking up during times of crisis and many of us are doing just that. But are we grabbing the right supplies? We also went shopping with Dr. Samir Sinha, an emergency preparedness expert who volunteers with the American Red Cross.

Is Canada Doing Enough?

Episode: 47x18 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2020

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Inside Taiwan, we see how fast action ensured kids were back in school and businesses stayed open. Plus Asha Tomlinson investigates whether the big grocery chains are doing enough to stop the panic?

How to fight COVID-19 in Canada

Episode: 47x20 | Airdate: Apr 3, 2020

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A 15 minute blood test could reveal if you're immune to COVID-19. Should it be available for sale online? Homecare workers lack proper equipment to keep themselves and their clients safe.

Season 48

Are Nursing Homes Above the Law?

Episode: 48x03 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2020

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This week on Marketplace we uncover new details on serious safety violations, abuse and neglect in Ontario long-term care homes before the coronavirus pandemic. Homes broke the law thousands of times with almost no consequences, according to inspection reports. And hidden camera footage from one resident's room documents just how dire the situation is inside some nursing homes.

Danger in Your Salad | Bank Investigator Scam

Episode: 48x17 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2021

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Investigating why leafy green outbreaks are on the rise; Indian police shut down scam centres but now they're back and a whistleblower reveals how the latest phone fraud works.

Covid-19 Conspiracies | Sugar Shock

Episode: 48x18 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2021

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Inside one of the world's most dangerous Covid-19 conspiracy movements; Canada's food labels fail to disclose added sugar content which makes some packaged foods appear healthier than they are.

Egg Crackdown / Could Your Mask Be Fake?

Episode: 48x19 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2021

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We're testing over 300 eggs from 14 different brands to find out which ones are more nutritious. Plus, KN95 and KF94 masks offer greater protection, but we find some potentially counterfeit and dangerous masks for sale. Find out how to spot a fake

Season 49

Toxic Clothing

Episode: 49x01 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2021

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Lab tests expose toxic chemicals found on new clothes. And how to fight back against overseas fraudsters.

Real Estate Secrets

Episode: 49x03 | Airdate: Oct 15, 2021

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Investigation catches real estate agents breaking the law to keep commissions high, hamper competition and block private sellers.

The Truth About CBD

Episode: 49x04 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2021

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CBD is found everywhere, from chocolate bars to pet treats, from face masks to moisturizers and bath bombs; and while CBD itself holds real medicinal promise, a Marketplace investigation has found hundreds of illegal CBD products for sale in a thriving Canadian black market. Going undercover, we found products are easily available and salespeople willing to make extravagant and illicit health claims that often ignore or avoid mention of negative interactions. While we look to CBD for its promise as a health remedy, Marketplace has found there's no control over what goes into the illegal black market products - and no legal way to test them.

The Hidden Price of your Clothes

Episode: 49x06 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2021

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Secret video exposes where some of your favourite clothing is made, and the truth behind some of those "Made in the USA" labels.

Are you protected? Investigating home insurance

Episode: 49x09 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2021

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Find out how to get the flood coverage you deserve from insurance companies. And posing as homebuyers and sellers to test what real estate agents reveal about homes in flood zones.

Delivery deal or real rip-off?

Episode: 49x10 | Airdate: Jan 7, 2022

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Investigating hidden mark-ups and missed sales on Instacart, plus testing HelloFresh, Chefs Plate, and Goodfood.

Hidden cameras catch HVAC scam in action

Episode: 49x11 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2022

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Exposing deceptive sales tactics used to suck people into unfair and overpriced HVAC contracts. And insiders reveal the new ways they get you to sign up for other home equipment too.

Season 50

Getting Schooled

Episode: 50x08 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2022

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We investigate CDI College and uncover a pattern of using misleading information to enroll students. We document the questionable claims about accreditation and reveal the real cost of dropping out.

What the Fee?

Episode: 50x13 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2023

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Investigating the sneaky fees added to bills at Canada's biggest tourist spot, gift cards that lose value when you don't use them, and a restaurant with a charge many find distasteful.

The Real Deal on Diamonds

Episode: 50x14 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2023

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We send diamonds to a lab to find out if we're getting a deal, and go undercover to see how far retailers will go to sell you the sparkle.

Behind Closed Doors: Canada's Rental Crisis

Episode: 50x15 | Airdate: Feb 24, 2023

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We investigate the impact the current housing crisis is having on low-income Canadians. Who is getting richer, and who is being shut out with no safe place to call home? Canada's National Housing Agency (CMHC) guidelines state that shelter should not cost more than 30 percent of our incomes. So we put that to the test to find out if we can find safe and affordable housing in some of Canada's biggest cities.

The Ultimate Price Check / Pool Scam Exposed

Episode: 50x17 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2023

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We put prices to the test, revealing which products cost more for women and ask companies why; Winnipeg man accused of scamming customers by taking deposits for pools he never delivers.

Season 51

Exposing the Secrets of Sustainable Fashion

Episode: 51x03 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2023

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We investigate the sustainability claims by some of fashion's biggest brands and revealing why some of your clothing is far from the 'green' solution you've been sold.

The People vs The Ticket Giant

Episode: 51x07 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2023

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Fans tell us they're fed up with the high cost of tickets. The former Ticketmaster CEO says stop complaining. And one insider gives us the inside scoop on how much he makes from reselling.

Germy Gyms

Episode: 51x08 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2024

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Marketplace swabs popular surfaces at the gym to reveal how germy they can be, and how to protect yourself.  Plus, after you work out, do you really need to shell out for protein powders?

The Big Gamble

Episode: 51x09 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2024

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In the first test of its kind, we reveal the high number of gambling advertisements that come with watching sports and whether current regulations go far enough.

Bad Romance: Who's Conning Canadians?

Episode: 51x11 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2024

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Investigating a long-term con that combines investment schemes, romance scams and crypto fraud.  We meet those who've lost their life savings and reveal many of the perpetrators are forced to scam.

What's in our food?; The real deal with Value Village.

Episode: 51x12 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2024

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They require warning labels in Europe, so why does Health Canada allow certain additives in our food?  And, we go shopping to find out whether you're getting a good deal at a popular thrift store.

The Big Bank Upsell

Episode: 51x14 | Airdate: Mar 15, 2024

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Employees at Canada's big banks reveal immense pressure to push products and services that customers may not need in order to meet sales targets, or risk losing their jobs.

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