7 Bell Media shows to watch in 2026

Bell Media’s 2026 slate mixes reality revivals, scripted remakes, and returning hits.

Bell Media’s 2026/2027 lineup puts seven notable titles in view, including a revived Big Brother Canada, a Seth Rogen-backed The Littlest Hobo, and fresh Crave originals. One detail that frames the strategy: 12 seasons of Big Brother Canada are heading to Crave as part of the new franchise deal.

1. Big Brother Canada

The biggest headline is the return of Big Brother Canada, which Bell Media is bringing back after Corus cancelled it in 2024. Andrea Bain, best known from The Social, will host, and filming is set to begin next spring in Montreal.

Bell is also folding the show into a wider franchise plan. The U.S. version will air on CTV and Crave in 2027, and the Canadian back catalogue will live on Crave, giving viewers a full archive to catch up on or revisit.

• Former home: Global TV
• Original run: 12 seasons
• New production location: Montreal
• New host: Andrea Bain

2. The Littlest Hobo

Point Grey Pictures, the company run by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, is behind a new live-action take on The Littlest Hobo. The project is Bell’s first scripted Canadian-market series with the duo, and it pairs them with Lionsgate Canada and Crave.

The original series ran on CTV from 1979 to 1985 and followed a German shepherd who wandered the country helping people in need. Rogen and Goldberg said it was a formative show for them growing up, which makes this remake feel less like a random nostalgia play and more like a personal one.

• Format: live-action scripted remake
• Original run: 1979 to 1985
• Setting: cross-country Canadian travel
• Core premise: a helpful German shepherd

3. Meatballs

Crave is also promoting Meatballs, a TV reimagining of Ivan Reitman’s 1979 comedy film. Bell describes it as part of a raunchier comedy push, which suggests the network wants a sharper, more adult tone for some of its scripted originals.

This one matters because it extends Bell’s strategy beyond simple revivals. Instead of only dusting off familiar titles, it is trying to turn older Canadian and North American IP into new series with a different audience in mind.

• Source material: 1979 film by Ivan Reitman
• Format: TV adaptation
• Tone: raunchy comedy
• Platform: Crave

4. Bizzare ER

Bizzare ER is one of Bell’s new unscripted Canadian entries. The Crave series will feature real stories from Canadian health-care workers, then reenact and discuss those stories with a panel of experts.

That setup gives the show a built-in mix of human drama and commentary. If you want something less glossy than a competition show and more rooted in everyday Canadian life, this is the title to watch.

• Genre: unscripted
• Source material: real health-care stories
• Format: reenactments plus expert discussion
• Focus: Canadian workers and cases

5. Balls Deep

Balls Deep is another unscripted docuseries on the slate, aimed at the world of elite sports and “perfect bodies” in Miami. Bell’s description makes it sound like a mix of sports culture, image obsession, and behind-the-scenes access.

It is also a sign that the broadcaster wants a wider unscripted range than just competition or doc formats. This title is more stylized and more tabloid-friendly, which may help it cut through a crowded streaming menu.

• Genre: unscripted docuseries
• Setting: Miami
• Theme: elite sports culture
• Angle: body image and status

6. Heated Rivalry season 2

Heated Rivalry is back for a second season, making it one of the returning scripted titles Bell is highlighting. The company did not give many plot details in the lineup announcement, but its inclusion signals confidence in the series’ audience.

For viewers, this is the safest bet on the list if they want something already established. New seasons usually come with less guesswork than remakes, and Bell is clearly treating this one as part of its core drama offering.

• Status: returning season
• Season count: 2
• Category: scripted drama
• Platform: Crave

7. The Traitors Canada

The Traitors Canada remains part of Bell’s reality lineup, and that matters because executive Justin Stockman specifically pointed to competition shows as strong performers on both linear TV and streaming. The company sees this kind of format as a fit for CTV and Crave at the same time.

If you are tracking Bell’s programming strategy, this is the clearest proof point. The broadcaster is not just reviving old titles; it is betting that reality franchises can pull audiences across platforms and keep them there.

• Genre: competition reality
• Platform mix: CTV and Crave strategy
• Performance claim: strong on streaming and live viewing
• Role: anchor for Bell’s unscripted slate

How to decide

If you want nostalgia and broad audience appeal, start with Big Brother Canada and The Littlest Hobo. If you prefer newer comedy and docuseries ideas, Meatballs, Bizzare ER, and Balls Deep give Bell’s slate a more playful edge.

For viewers who mainly want what is already working, Heated Rivalry season 2 and The Traitors Canada are the easiest picks. They are the titles Bell is treating as repeatable bets, while the revivals and remakes show where the company wants to grow next.