The Best TV Shows on Z

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

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.

A filming crew follows Patrice Lemieux, the NHL superstar with colourful language, and his entourage during his last playing season.

Valérie Blais explores the secretive world of those that professionally offer pleasure, comfort or intimacy in Quebec. More than twenty escorts recount their stories, and some of the unusual, a little crazy, or downright troubling client requests.

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.

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.

This parody of renovation shows takes the codes of the genre to create many misunderstandings and entertaining confusion. Synvain proposes to various Quebec personalities to renovate a room in their home. Until the final unveiling, he gives absurd recommendations and follows the recommendations of a crazy designer.

Follow Marie-Lyne Joncas as she meets with car modification enthusiasts. Could their genius allow her to compete with Ferraris, Lamborghinis and all the other supercars of rich businessman Olivier Benloulou? In drag racing, anything can happen!

Babu travels to different Quebec towns, accompanied by well-known personalities, in search of the greatest local daredevils. At each stop, they find three participants willing to go all out to impress them. But only one of them will reach the top of the podium to be crowned “Village Daredevil”.