Some TV moments weren’t just programs, they were events.
The kind where everyone seemed to be watching at the same time.
The Hockey Night in Canada Theme
Before a single puck dropped, that music meant something. Saturday night plans revolved around it. Living rooms across the country sounded exactly the same for a few minutes.
The Final Episode of Degrassi (Original Era)
Degrassi wasn’t just a teen show — it tackled things other shows avoided. When big episodes aired, conversations carried into school the next day.
CBC’s Olympic Coverage
Whether it was figure skating, speed skating, or hockey, Olympic broadcasts had entire households glued to the screen. Especially during medal events.
The 2010 Vancouver Olympic Gold Medal Game
That Sidney Crosby overtime goal? It felt like the entire country held its breath at once — then exploded.
The Tragically Hip’s Final Concert Broadcast
It wasn’t just a concert. Streets emptied. Bars filled. Millions watched together, knowing it was more than music.
The First Season of Corner Gas
A quiet prairie sitcom becoming a national hit wasn’t something anyone predicted — but suddenly everyone was quoting it.
YTV’s “The Zone” After School
For a generation, this was the signal that homework could wait. Bright colors, chaotic energy, and hosts who felt like friends.
The Canadian Idol Finale
It wasn’t just a talent show — it felt like the country picking one of its own. Voting lines jammed, and workplaces debated the results the next day.
There was something different about those broadcasts.
No rewinds. No streaming later.
If it was on, you watched — or you missed it.
And for a few hours, everyone was in the same place at the same time.