The Debaters

Patrick Ledwell and John Sheehan bring it home when they discuss if a staycation is the best type of vacation. Then, This Hour Has 22 Minutes’s comedy couple Chris Wilson and Stacey McGunnigle are in good company when they go head-to-head on whether it’s okay for one partner to have more success than the other.

Matt Falk and Lara Rae are not on the same page when they discuss if audiobooks are superior to books. Then, DeAnne Smith and Courtney Gilmour are on pointe when they go toe-to-toe on whether nothing beats a night at the ballet.

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Matt Wright and Charlie Demers make waves in St. John’s, Newfoundland when they discuss if the Atlantic Ocean is superior to the Pacific Ocean. Then, Bree Parsons and Nikki Payne bring a wealth of wit when they decide if growing up poor makes you a stronger person.

It’s the premiere of The Debaters' 19th season and this is one for the bever-ages! Dave Hemstad and Lisa Baker are in Newfoundland trying to burst each other’s bubble when they decide if Coke is superior to Pepsi. Then, are family doctors overrated? Clifton Cremo and Martha Chaves checkup on these medical professionals.

The Debaters’ season finale episode is creating a buzz! Charlie Demers and Derek Seguin sweet talk the audience when they debate if maple syrup is superior to honey. Then, Henry Sir and Erica Sigurdson are ready for a pillow fight when they discuss if nothing’s more fun than a sleepover.

Deborah Kimmett and Myles Anderson make waves when they discuss if there’s no better day than a day at the beach. Then, are mosquitoes the most annoying insect? Pete Zedlacher and Rob Bebenek get under each other’s skin when they take on these bothersome bugs.

Bruce Clark and Clare Belford go their separate ways on whether it’s never too late to get divorced. Then, Graham Clark and Julie Kim avoid knee-jerky reactions when they decide if nothing beats a convenience store.

Derek Seguin and Chad Anderson grow the generation gap when they discuss if Gen Xers are the best age group. Then, Hisham Kelati and Kathleen McGee have a spirited debate on whether angels are superior to ghosts.

Elvira Kurt and Graham Chittenden have no time to waist when they discuss if belts are superior to suspenders.  Then, should everyone move to Hamilton? Gavin Stephens and Ron Sparks bring the Hammer down on each other in their debate for this Ontario city.

Joe Pillitteri and Courtney Gilmour’s arguments are anything but uniform when they decide if every kid should have an after-school job. Then, can you have too many cousins? Arthur Simeon and Jackie Pirico decide if it's all relative.

Is Law & Order the greatest TV show of all time? With the recent release of Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, Kate Davis and Sean Cullen are taking this series to court. Then, Hunter Collins and Marito Lopez are sharp-tongued when they debate the current ease of learning a new language.

Is spending superior to saving? Dave Hemstad and Jon Steinberg account for themselves in this budgetary battle. Then, Nour Hadidi and Don Kelly fan the flames when they decide if Taylor Swift has the world’s greatest fans.

Greg Morton and Kyle Brownrigg get reel when they discuss if long movies are a shortcoming. Then, Deborah Kimmett and Ali Hassan follow through on their arguments when they debate if pickleball is the sport of the future.

In this priceless episode from Season 14, Nikki Payne and Patrick Ledwell push each other's buttons when they compare cashiers to self-checkout machines. Then, Sean Cullen and Graham Chittenden deliver waves of laughs in their debate on owning a boat.

Myles Anderson and Jacob Samuel have an instrumental discussion on whether the piano is superior to the guitar. Then, Sean Lecomber and Robby Hoffman show each other who’s Hugo Boss when they decide if brand names matter.

Graham Clark and Katie-Ellen Humphries have a Van-do attitude when they decide if Vancouver is a no fun city. Then, should you always be yourself? Mikey Dubs and Simon King outdo themselves with this personal patter.

Jon Dore and Charlie Demers step up to the plate when they decide if step-parents are the unsung heroes of parenting. Then, is it okay to talk to strangers? Ivan Decker and Julie Kim have the gift of gab when they talk us into this topic.

Lisa Baker and Lara Rae start breaking dread when they discuss if it’s better to be feared or loved. Then, Kathleen McGee and Sean Devlin refuse to sweater the small stuff when they debate dressing up pets.

Gavin Clarkson and Abdul Aziz peak the audience’s interest when they discuss if hiking is superior to riding a gondola. Then, is it okay to break up with a friend? Maddy Kelly and Yumi Nagashima go their separate ways on this topic.

Is nothing more important than a good night’s sleep? Ivan Decker and Jon Steinberg toss and turn this topic on its head. Then, Jan Caruana and Graham Chittenden grill each other when they discuss if sandwiches are superior to wraps.