The Debaterswith Steve Patterson

Simon Rakoff and Rob Pue hop to it when they debate rabbits. Then, Peter Anthony and Chantal Desjardins try to hit one out of the park over whether or not Toronto’s Rogers Centre should be torn down.

Simon Rakoff and Rob Pue are all ears as they question if rabbits and hares are as wonderful as fables and folklore paint them.

Peter Anthony and sportscaster Chantal Desjardins are up to bat on the controversial subject of demolishing Toronto’s Rogers Centre.

In this slugfest from Season 12, Aisha Brown and Arthur Simeon debate if comedians should "punch up" and only make fun of privileged people. Then, Ron Sparks and Pat Thornton get bright eyed and bushy tailed over the idea of a raccoon becoming mayor of Toronto.

Aisha Brown and Arthur Simeon discuss if comedians should only “punch up” and make fun of privileged people like celebrities and politicians or can they "punch down" and make anyone fair game?

Should the next mayor of Toronto be a raccoon? That’s the question Pat Thornton and Ron Sparks try to answer when they debate if these bold and assertive residents should run their city.

Dave Hemstad and Kate Davis deliver a hilarious snack attack when they compare popcorn and chips. Then, Hunter Collins takes a swing at Sean Cullen and Mark Edwards on the subject of jazz.

Get your popcorn (and chips) ready as Dave Hemstad and Kate Davis pit two of the most popular snacks against one another!

Hunter Collins, Sean Cullen, and pianist Mark Edwards try to stay on the upbeat as they question the true superiority of jazz music.

In Season 12's cooked to perfection episode, Derek Seguin turns red when Abdul Butt lobbies against the lobster. Then, Mark Farrell thinks clichés are the cat's pyjamas, but Evany Rosen wants to be a cut above.

Mark Farrell says clichés are the cat’s pyjamas, but Evany Rosen wants to be a cut above.

Derek Seguin turns red when Abdul Butt lobbies against the lobster.

Home is where the laughs are when Andrew Phung and Ron Sparks take on home-cooked meals. Then, Courtney Gilmour and Chris Locke risk it all on the choice between truth or dare.

It's home-cooking vs. takeout when Ron Sparks and Kim’s Convenience's Andrew Phung both fight for a seat at the dinner table in this delicious debate!

Courtney Gilmour and Chris Locke are up to the challenge of answering which is superior: truth or dare.

Derek Seguin and David Pryde have a dust-off over vacuums and brooms. And Elvira Kurt tells Tim Steeves why it’s time to wave goodbye to the handshake… forever!

It’s Derek Seguin and David Pryde taking the floor in this all-duster filibuster!

Has the time come to permanently retire the handshake?

Arthur Simeon and Baroness von Sketch Show’s Caroyln Taylor ring each other’s wedding bells when they compare the maid of honour to the best man. Then, Jon Steinberg and Laurie Elliott get down and dirty on the subject of basements.

Arthur Simeon and Baroness von Sketch Show’s Carolyn Taylor try to follow the rules of engagement when they compare a wedding’s maid of honour to the best man.

Jon Steinberg and Laurie Elliott build a strong foundation of arguments on basements.

In this loveable episode from Season 12, real-life comedy couple Mayce Galoni and Sophie Buddle crack the whip over whether or not a relationship needs a boss. Then, Erica Sigurdson and Dan Quinn make a splash when they debate whales in captivity. (Originally aired Feb. 2018)