CBC Gem Heats Up August with Portlandia, Lady Bird, and More
Alright, if you're trying to beat the summer heat, I’ve got the perfect distraction for you—CBC Gem just dropped its August 2025 lineup, and it’s packed with everything from laugh-out-loud comedies to iconic dramas and fresh Canadian originals.
So first off, fans of quirky sketch comedy are in for a treat. Starting August 1, Portlandia returns to the spotlight in Canada, with Seasons 5 through 8 rolling out week by week throughout the month. Yes, the dream of the '90s is back—this time streaming right into your living room.
Also making a major comeback is the critically acclaimed series Friday Night Lights . If high school football and deep emotional arcs are your thing, Seasons 3 through 5 are being released in stages: Season 3 drops August 1, Season 4 on the 15th, and Season 5 arrives on the 29th.
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For something a little darker, the medical drama Mary Kills People brings Seasons 2 and 3 on August 15 and 29. If you haven’t caught up with this one yet, now’s your chance to binge a story that dives into assisted death with some serious emotional weight.
And then there are the films. Two standouts are making their CBC Gem debut this month. Lady Bird , Greta Gerwig’s beloved coming-of-age tale, starts streaming August 22. A week later, on August 29, The Royal Hotel starring Julia Garner joins the platform—perfect for fans of slow-burn thrillers with a psychological twist.
Of course, CBC Gem isn’t just about the imports—it’s spotlighting Canadian content too. FreeUp! Emancipation Day 2025: Jokes, Jokes, Jokes kicked things off on July 30, and throughout August we’re getting a new season of The New Wave of Standup , plus Short Film Face Off Season 18. Not to mention three fresh installments of Absolutely Canadian , diving into everything from cultural identities to local legends.
Whether you're into sharp satire, heartfelt drama, or proudly Canadian storytelling, CBC Gem has made sure there’s something worth watching every single week in August. So, crank the A/C, grab your favorite snacks, and settle in—this lineup's one of the summer’s best excuses to stay inside.
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