Season 35 (2007-2008)
Hosted by Wendy Mesley (pictured left) and Erica Johnson. Eighteen episodes aired October 3, 2007 to February 27, 2008
Getting Gouged by Geeks
Originally aired on October 3, 2007
Do the people who make computer house calls actually know what they're doing?
Lawn and Order
Originally aired on October 10, 2007
If you're not allowed to spray chemical pesticides on your lawn, why are they so easy to buy?
Grey, Black and Blue
Originally aired on October 17, 2007
The greatest danger old people face in nursing homes? Other residents.
Product of Canada, Eh?
Originally aired on October 24, 2007
Why you're not really eating local, even when you think you are.
Batteries Not Included
Originally aired on October 31, 2007
They're recyclable, yes. Everybody still just throws them in the garbage.
Batteries Not Included
Originally aired on November 7, 2007
You'll never guess how high-calorie the foods are at the popular sit-down chains.
Batteries Not Included
Originally aired on November 14, 2007
What is the Q-Ray and what does it do?
Batteries Not Included
Originally aired on November 21, 2007
Are you getting the high-speed internet you're paying for?
Cat Got Your Wallet
Originally aired on November 28, 2007
You have choices when your pet needs meds.
Who's Your Great Granddaddy?
Originally aired on December 5, 2007
What can home DNA testing really tell you about your family?
Funny Money
Originally aired on December 5, 2007
Do you love Canadian Tire "money"? Hate it?
Condo Crunch
Originally aired on January 9, 2008
Contracts that protect developers and not you.
Digging Deep
Originally aired on January 16, 2008
Calling before you dig: a great idea that hasn't caught on.
Hyping Health
Originally aired on January 23, 2008
Does the Health Check logo mean a food is the healthiest choice?
Get a Grip
Originally aired on January 30, 2008
Why "all season" doesn't include winter.
In Denial
Originally aired on February 6, 2008
Having a cuff inflated on your bicep counts as being tested for high blood pressure. What does that mean for your mortgage insurance?
Can't Buy Me Love
Can't Buy Me Love
Originally aired on February 13, 2008
Using a dating service? Expect to pay between $1 and $10,000.
Penny Pain
Originally aired on February 13, 2008
Using the GST cut as a way to quietly boost prices.
Sole Patrol
Originally aired on February 20, 2008
Is that thing in your shoe worth the money you paid?
Packing the Deal
Originally aired on February 20, 2008
The $260 HDMI cable vs. the $12 one.
Packing the Deal
Originally aired on February 27, 2008
How does a stadium concert sell out in mere minutes?
Ticket to Ride
Originally aired on February 27, 2008
If the sum you have to pay to fly to England is close to $800, why does the ad say the price is $199?
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When to Watch
Fridays 8:30 p.m.
(9 p.m. Newfoundland & Labrador)
Saturdays at 5:30 p.m.
Sundays at 2:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m.
TV IconRecent Episodes
Rate Hike Outrage Rate Hike Outrage: Has your home insurance rate gone up? Wendy Mesley reveals it could be connected to your credit score.  Comments 150
Something's Fishy Something's Fishy: It's labelled halibut, but can you count on it? When you buy fish are you getting what you pay for? Erica Johnson goes fishing for answers.  Comments 25
Stretching the Truth? Stretching the Truth?: Erica Johnson investigates the widely advertised decompression therapy for back pain.  Comments 98
Burning Question Burning Question: Firefighters know there's one thing that can help save lives in a fire, so you'll be surprised to learn this one thing is still missing in thousands of buildings across Canada.  Comments 31
The Debt Trap The Debt Trap: Erica Johnson investigates a new wave of so-called American-style non-profit charities offering debt advice to Canadians.  Comments 10
Who's Minding the Store? Who's Minding the Store?: Erica Johnson reveals the newest way thieves are stealing your credit and debit card numbers.   Comments 30
Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill Canada's Worst Cellphone Bill: Wendy Mesley investigates the story behind huge bills many Canadians rack up from using their cellphones.   Comments 155
Magic in a Bottle? Magic in a Bottle?: Erica Johnson puts Herbal Magic to the test and raises questions about its products, how they’re sold, and what evidence there is to back up some of its claims.  Comments 144
Road to Rich Dad Road to Rich Dad: The pitch is how to get rich, or is it how to get ripped off? Erica Johnson investigates who's getting rich off Rich Dad.  Comments 183
GPS Distraction GPS Distraction: Convenience over safety? Marketplace conducts a first of its kind test in Erica Johnson's investigation into GPSs.   Comments 48
Grow Op Cover Up Grow Op Cover Up: Erica Johnson and contractor Mike Holmes reveal a new twist on home inspectors: more Canadians are buying houses that were formerly used as marijuana grow-ops. How could home inspectors miss the obvious signs?  Comments 134
Busted
Who gets Busted?
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BulletWhen you buy from Bloomex, do you get your money's worth?  12
BulletWhat's the real story behind the prices at easyhome?  37
BulletDo Canadian pediatricians really endorse Lysol?  5
BulletWhen it comes to cord blood banks, is the marketing misleading?  14
BulletIf your roof wears out early, how well are you covered?  40