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Celebrate the beauty and messiness of human connection. From the nuances of grief to chaotic dating fails, each episode of Love Me challenges the way we think about belonging. Award-winning documentary storytelling that cuts right to the heart. Season 4 coming in 2025.


Love Me is currently accepting story pitches for its upcoming season.


Hosted by Lu Olkowski. Produced by Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime.

Have feedback or questions about the show? Reach us at: loveme@cbc.ca

31 Episodes
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Outside Looking In

Outside Looking In

2019-01-0822:4915

A man falls in love with a mysterious woman... in a painting. And a note slipped into the back pocket of someone's jeans leads to a surprising late-night encounter. Plus, Lu's grandparents document their lives in very unique Polaroids.
Capsized

Capsized

2019-01-0123:265

A woman goes to an ornamental shrimp society meet-up on a one-of-a-kind first date. Plus, the former president of Kiribati worries for his island nation's future as sea waters rise. And a poem about finding the courage to move deeper into a relationship.
Ritual

Ritual

2018-12-2415:471

A mini episode where Lu shares her feelings about the holidays... and the movie Groundhog Day. And a daughter navigates grieving in public.
The Cat and the Whippet

The Cat and the Whippet

2018-12-1825:555

A man obsessed with meet-cutes falls for all the wrong men and winds up in one mind-boggling situation after another. Will his dream of a fairy-tale romance come true? Plus, a poetic reflection on home, distance, and being your lover's pet whippet by Phil Smith.
The Detonator

The Detonator

2018-12-1127:514

A woman tries to live her life while a stalker pursues her for over a decade; and a former U.S. Navy sailor is haunted by the memory of a woman he killed when he discovers a song has been written about her death.
Take Me Home

Take Me Home

2018-12-0427:516

A woman with Alzheimer's dreams of returning to her childhood home as she lies in bed, staring at the ceiling; two adult siblings find themselves sharing their old room again after years apart; and a daughter navigates the loss of her childhood house after her father's death.
Telling You Stories

Telling You Stories

2018-11-2732:531

Have you heard the tale of the little girl who lost her leg while horsing around at the fair? A safety-obsessed father tells his daughter bedtime stories about freak accidents from around the world. Plus, one grandson remembers the tall tales his grandfather used to tell him, while another grandson searches for the truth about a grandmother he never new.
What Can You Hear?

What Can You Hear?

2018-11-2028:267

Hotline volunteers at the world's oldest suicide prevention network share how they respond to crisis callers through the practice of active listening. How can you empty your mind and be fully present during someone's call for help? Music and voice intertwine in this documentary about bridging the gap between strangers who will never meet face to face.
In The Distance

In The Distance

2018-11-1321:222

Sara collects sounds of her son, her second child, during the first year of his life. Laughter, cries, shrieks of joy... Her first child never made much sound and died three days after she was born. The story explores Sara's connection to both children as she listens to the sounds of her family and grieves for the sounds that are missing.
Mansoor Adayfi remembers the romance classes he and fellow prisoners held while at Guantanamo Bay detention camp. How do you imagine falling in love when you know you might never get the chance to? (A story we almost couldn't bring you as the audio was temporarily confiscated by authorities.)
I'm On Your Scent

I'm On Your Scent

2017-08-2832:196

Teenage punster Tracy talks to Lu about meeting girls through wordplay. Then, a young woman obsessively reads her boyfriend's diary to find out what kind of person to be. Plus, an artist charts the scents of her disintegrating relationship.
The Way We Were

The Way We Were

2017-08-2124:021

Host Lu shares the story of an Icelandic sweat lodge experience that catches her off guard. Plus, a woman navigates the waters of a devastating betrayal.
Undercover

Undercover

2017-08-1424:142

A family of four examines their sleep habits, vying for the spare bedroom. And a 90s teenager's dreams come true when she visits the set of "Beverly Hills 90210" and meets her crush: Luke Perry.
The Island and The Sea

The Island and The Sea

2017-08-0726:172

An ex-inmate is haunted by a man he knew in prison. And a pathway at the bottom of the sea reveals secrets of childhood.
Old Wounds

Old Wounds

2017-07-3118:51

A murky relationship between a man, a woman and the fungus that lives in the woman's knee. Plus, a recipe for heartbreak. Featuring Seth Morris and a story by Tim Kreider.
The Return

The Return

2017-07-2423:261

A man fields an unusual request from his father-in-law, and the story of a very special cherry tree.
Howl

Howl

2017-07-1721:07

A man reminisces about a transformative nocturnal encounter, and the story of a lifesaving friendship with an overweight, toothless chihuahua.
The Other Side

The Other Side

2017-07-1024:462

Mo and Tamim find themselves in the Jungle for very different reasons. When their paths cross, they develop an unexpected connection.
Season 2 Preview

Season 2 Preview

2017-06-2703:051

Season 2 of Love Me launches July 10! Love Me explores the messiness of human connection with stories that will punch you right in the heart... in the very best way. Check out this sneak preview of the new season!
A little boy looks for love in all the wrong places. An introvert gets trapped in a room with 11 strangers. And a nurse works a night shift that turns her world upside down.
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Comments (6)

April All Year

BBC you mean British Brainwash Company? No thank you.

Nov 19th
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DB 'patrick-jolicoeur' LeConte-Spink

Formally, there's no such thing as "very unique" as unique is a unitary category and thus is not amenable to scaling distinctions. A thing is either unique - the only member of its class - or not. h/t DFW (RIP)

Jul 17th
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Mmm Taylor

interesting. should be made a modern play or YouTube skits. lol

Jun 18th
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Alicia Kuiken

proud of you both!!!!

Feb 17th
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Lyne Joseph

my heart😭😭😭

Oct 9th
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Alex Gumieniak

Lo

Jun 2nd
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