S1 E1 • Emergence (1982 - 1983)

In 1982, two families, the Sanders and the Landrys, are badly shaken when they learn that a mysterious deadly disease called AIDS is threatening the blood system. Each has boys with hemophilia, a genetic condition that means they depend on blood products to live. The medical community struggles to understand the growing epidemic while others deny the urgency.

Première diffusion : 9 janvier 2019

S1 E2 • Contraction (1983 - 1984)

With his son's life hanging in the balance, Will Sanders desperately fights to get those in charge of blood safety to heed the danger. The Landry's struggle to keep their family together after their son, Peter, distraught that he is likely infected with AIDS, leaves home. Dr. Christos Tsoukas publishes results of a study that suggests fifty percent of all hemophiliacs in Canada are HIV positive.

Première diffusion : 16 janvier 2019

S1 E3 • Heat-Treatment (1984 - 1985)

In 1985 Will Sanders questions why the Red Cross may still be distributing tainted blood when safe, heat-treated product is available. Margaret Sanders battles the prejudice surrounding AIDS.

Première diffusion : 23 janvier 2019

S1 E4 • Unsafe (1985 - 1988)

In 1987, hemophiliacs untouched by AIDS believe blood products are safe. But one company's heat-treating process proves flawed and seven more people, five of them children, are infected. Brash and outspoken hemophiliac, Jim Krepke joins the fight. Will has a victory while Ben seeks direction. Alice and Peter try to pull themselves together.

Première diffusion : 30 janvier 2019

S1 E5 • Compensation (1988 - 1993)

The Hemophilia Society works toward compensation for victims of tainted blood. Ryan suffers the side effects of hepatitis C treatment. Peter and Darby fall in love. Ben starts working on a more personal book.

Première diffusion : 6 février 2019

S1 E6 • Krever (1993 - 1996)

Justice Horace leads an inquiry into the tainted blood scandal. Ben's quest for revenge intensifies. The people Krever intends to accuse, take him to court.

Première diffusion : 13 février 2019

S1 E7 • Intent (1997 - 2005)

The supreme court rules in favour of Krever and his report finally comes out. It names many for wrongdoing and aims to rebuild the flawed blood system in Canada. While victims still suffer and loved ones mourn the dead, at least many feel that their voices were heard and those responsible were held accountable. But Ben is not satisfied and pushes for criminal charges.

Première diffusion : 20 février 2019

S1 E8 • Apologies (2005 - 2015)

As the criminal trial falls apart, Ben considers taking matters into his own hands. Peter and Ryan both struggle with illness while forging families of their own. In 2015, both of their lives hang in the balance as the tragedy finally threatens to catch up to them.

Première diffusion : 27 février 2019