The Assembly
Program Name :
The Assembly
Program type :
Television Show
Genre :
Factual Entertainment
Schedule :
Season 1 of The Assembly is available to stream on CBC Gem. Season 2 premieres Sunday, November 1 at 9:30 p.m. on CBC and CBC Gem. Episodes with ASL and special extended “Producer’s Cuts” will be available exclusively on CBC Gem the same day at 9 a.m. ET.
Website :
https://gem.cbc.ca/the-assembly
The most popular celebrities and public figures from around Canada and the world face a group of atypical interviewers, all on the autism spectrum. THE ASSEMBLY is a Canadian Screen Award-winning global sensation that delivers profound revelations, authentic conversations, and a lot of laughs. Featured guests in Season 2 include Jay Baruchel, Marie-Philip Poulin, Lights, Ashley Callingbull, Zach Galifianakis and Hudson Williams.
The show's format is an adaptation of French series Les Rencontres du Papotin, which launched in 2022 on France 2. The inaugural season of the Canadian adaptation became a breakout success when it debuted on CBC in 2025, featuring comedic legends Howie Mandel and Russell Peters, Canadian music icon Jann Arden, actors Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Allan Hawco, as well as business mogul Arlene Dickinson.
The series also highlights the unique dynamics that emerge when neurodivergent voices lead the conversation, creating moments that are heartfelt, surprising, and deeply human. Viewers gain a richer understanding of autism through candid exchanges that celebrate individuality and sincerity. Behind the scenes, the production team works closely with the interviewers to ensure an environment where their personalities and strengths can shine authentically for audiences around the world.
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The Assembly S2 - Cast & Hudson Williams
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The Assembly S2 - Cast & Marie-Philip Poulin
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The Assembly S2 - Cast & Jay Baruchel
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The Assembly S2 - Cast & Ashley Callingbull
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The Assembly S2 - Cast & Lights
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Announcements
October 23rd at 12:06
CBC Preview Screener: The Assembly S2 (Hudson Williams, Marie-Philip Poulin & Jay Baruchel)
Preview screeners for the first episodes of The Assembly Season 2, the ground-breaking unscripted series from CBC where the most popular celebrities and public figures from around Canada and the world face a group of atypical interviewers, all on the autism spectrum.
October 15th at 11:55
The Assembly Returns for Season Two on November 1 With More Interviewers, Celebrities and Unforgettable Moments
CBC announced the six celebrities who will be in the hot seat in season two of the groundbreaking, award-winning unscripted series THE ASSEMBLY: actor Hudson Williams (Heated Rivalry), three-time Olympic gold medalist Marie-Philip Poulin, actor Jay Baruchel (This Is the End), Miss Universe Canada Ashley Callingbull (North of North), singer-songwriter Lights and actor Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover). THE ASSEMBLY premieres on CBC Gem and CBC TV beginning Sunday, November 1 at 9:30 p.m. Episod...
August 5th at 9:50
CBC sets Fall 2026 premiere dates
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2026 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV, including more than 20 original series and specials from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country.
May 31st at 22:15
CBC celebrates 48 wins at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards
CBC and its creative and production partners were recognized with 48 Canadian Screen Awards from the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television over four days of award shows, including CBC, APTN and Netflix series North of North leading all comedies with nine wins.
May 26th at 5:50
CBC Unveils New Slate Showcasing Canadian Storytelling and Stars including Samantha Bee, Sarah Podemski and P.K. Subban
From hockey and hospitals to the Wild West and the world of international diplomacy and espionage, CBC’s new original Canadian greenlights include drama series Junior inspired by P.K. Subban's junior hockey experience and comedy The Ambassador starring Samantha Bee.
April 2nd at 12:00
CBC renews unscripted series The Assembly for a second season
On World Autism Awareness Day, CBC is announcing the renewal of the groundbreaking unscripted series The Assembly for a second season, featuring an expanded cast of more than 30 neurodivergent and autistic adults interviewing celebrities.
October 27th 2025 at 9:00
New to CBC Gem in November 2025
CBC’s fall premieres continue with THE ASSEMBLY (Nov. 6, also on CBC TV), featuring authentic conversations between autistic interviewers and Canadian celebrities, and Season 2 of POV documentary series FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Nov. 28 on CBC Gem)
October 23rd 2025 at 11:59
Nothing Is Off the Table in CBC’s New Unscripted Series The Assembly, Premiering November 6 on CBC and CBC Gem
CBC today announced the six celebrities who will be in the hot seat in the new unscripted series THE ASSEMBLY.
August 20th 2025 at 13:48
CBC Sets Fall 2025 Premiere Dates for More Than 30 New and Returning Original Canadian Series on CBC Gem and CBC TV
CBC today announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its fall 2025 slate of new and returning programming on CBC Gem and CBC TV.
June 3rd 2025 at 22:46
CBC Announces 2025-26 Programming Slate, Offering Canada's Most Extensive Lineup of Original Canadian Storytelling
CBC today announced its 2025-26 programming slate, featuring over 50 new and returning original series from Canadian creators, producers and storytellers.