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Samantha Bee's New Sitcom Lands on CBC
26 May
Summary
- Samantha Bee stars in new sitcom 'The Ambassador' for CBC.
- Kathleen Robertson leads medical drama 'Blessed Sacrament' on CBC.
- CBC's 2026-27 schedule features returning stars and new Canadian dramas.
Canadian-born Samantha Bee is set to star in a new sitcom titled 'The Ambassador,' scheduled for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.'s winter 2026-27 lineup. The series will feature Bee as an actor-turned-diplomat in Canada's embassy in Bulgaria.
Kathleen Robertson, a familiar face from 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' is also returning to Canadian television. She will star in and showrun the 10-part medical drama 'Blessed Sacrament' for the CBC.
The CBC's upcoming schedule emphasizes bringing Canadian stars back from Hollywood for locally produced series aimed at global export. This includes 'Junior,' a coming-of-age drama inspired by NHL star P.K. Subban's career.
Other notable additions to the 2026-27 schedule are 'Cold Country,' a true crime limited series about two Indigenous men, and 'Snow King,' a documentary series about Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding. These productions underscore the CBC's commitment to diverse Canadian storytelling.
