The Best TV Shows on Z

Maripier Morin and her sidekick Martin Perizzolo welcome guests on the set on Z’s first talk show.

Each week, host Christine Morency welcomes three comedians who perform a potentially controversial routine on a sensitive subject. After each number, the comedian discusses the performance with our jury, analyzing what they liked, what made them cringe, and what (if anything) went too far. At the end of the show, the judges choose their favourite.

Whether Farm Equipment Mechanics, teamsters dog or bush pilots, those who make "dirty work" are always happy to initiate Patrick Groulx to the basics of their job. And the facilitator returns the favor! Many workers recognize themselves in this series; that's probably why it is the most popular original production airing on Ztélé.

With supply chain shortages, prices skyrocketing and more shoplifting than ever before, positive customer relations are nearly impossible. “Customer Wars” spotlights the conflicts that arise when disgruntled and irrational customers come face-to-face with the employees doing their best to take care of their needs. From fiery exchanges at the fast-food drive thru to loss-prevention brawls, this series proves once and for all that “The customer is always right” is the exception rather than the rule.

Patrice Bélanger and Étienne Boulay attempt a series of wild and wacky tests.

Richard Turcotte welcomes dangerous drivers and tries to salvage them before it’s too late! Accompanied by a loved one worried about their driving, the drivers go to a rehabilitation centre to take classes with instructors. At the end of each episode, the least worst one goes back home. The last remaining gets the title of “Worst Driver in Quebec!”

Master hypnotist and mentalist Messmer spellbinds people on the streets of Quebec City and other cities around the world, and leads them into hilarious and mysterious adventures.

This documentary series makes us discover little-known worlds from the inside. With hidden cameras, the hosts and their crew do everything they can to get into these underworlds that wish to remain closed off, and show what really happens behind the curtains.

Peter MacLeod tries to bring out the “coureur des bois” in his guests. In each episode, MacLeod hosts two Quebec artists in his isolated cabin, deep in the forest. The challenge for guests is to maintain their composure in spite of the surprises in store for them, including intense initiations to the so-called joys of nature and other unusual pranks and activities.

Three personalities compete to win the title of best guest of the evening. Antoine Vézina is the judge responsible for awarding players points that will designate a winner. The competitors make fun of the codes behind conventional talk shows during interviews, and take part in various challenges.

In front of an audience, comedians face off in all-out comedy duels. Three Judges decide the fates of the 16 comedians, until only one is left. In this arena, every blow is allowed … especially the low ones!

Jean-François Mercier humorously busts the boundaries of society. Over a period of three days, he gets to learn more about people who are too often rejected and victims of prejudice. Thanks to their stories, the comedian creates a performance about their differences, and hopes to touch the general public and destroy taboos once and for all.

Car enthusiast José Gaudet travels the Cuban streets and roads looking for the car of his dreams. He is accompanied by Gildor Roy, who is fluent in Spanish.

Patrick Groulx and his sidekicks come up with pranks to draw reactions from everyday people or expose them to offbeat behavior, as they capture the results on hidden camera.

The 12 most promising contestants from Season 1 of Le prochain stand-up continue their apprenticeship under the watchful eye of P-A Méthot. Each comedian has to appear in two shows, performing original routines based on a specific request from their mentor.

Every week, Quebec’s top improv artists compete in an epic battle where anything goes. Punch Club features supercharged one-on-one face-offs between the province’s brightest comedy talents.