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Bouscotte

Bouscotte is a Quebec television drama series created by Victor-Lévy Beaulieu and broadcast on Radio-Canada from 1997 to 2001.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bouscotte is a Quebec television drama series created by Victor-Lévy Beaulieu and broadcast on Radio-Canada from 1997 to 2001. The series follows two rival families in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region whose lives are disrupted by marriage, betrayal, and a long-running family conflict.

Premise

Bouscotte dramatizes the conflict between two feuding families, the Beauchemin and the Bérubé, whose fragile peace is upset by marriage and hidden motives. The narrative is set in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec.

Broadcast history

The series first aired on Radio-Canada on 14 January 1997 and concluded on 10 April 2001. Sources describe it as a five-season production with 121 episodes.

Creation and authorship

Bouscotte was created by Victor-Lévy Beaulieu, a major Quebec novelist and television writer. The series is part of his broader body of dramatic and literary work.

Title origin

Radio-Canada states that the title Bouscotte comes from a nickname given to the grandson of Antoine, the Beauchemin clan leader. This nickname is also associated with Charles Beauchemin’s son in the series materials.

Key facts

  • The series was created by Quebec writer Victor-Lévy Beaulieu.
  • It aired on Radio-Canada from 14 January 1997 to 10 April 2001.
  • The story centres on the Beauchemin and Bérubé families in Bas-Saint-Laurent.
  • The title comes from a nickname for Charles Beauchemin’s son, Bouscotte.
  • It had 5 seasons and 121 episodes.
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Canadian context

Bouscotte is a distinctly Quebec television production, originally broadcast on Radio-Canada and rooted in French-language Canadian popular culture.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bouscotte?
Bouscotte is a Quebec television drama series created by Victor-Lévy Beaulieu and broadcast on Radio-Canada from 1997 to 2001.
Who created Bouscotte?
It was created by Quebec writer Victor-Lévy Beaulieu.
How many episodes does Bouscotte have?
The series has 121 episodes.
What is Bouscotte about?
It follows two rival families, the Beauchemin and the Bérubé, in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region of Quebec.
When did Bouscotte air?
It premiered on 14 January 1997 and ended on 10 April 2001.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouscotte
    Supports: Series title, creator, genre, country, network, seasons, episodes, runtime, and premise.
  2. Radio-Canada — https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1853439/bouscotte-television-radio-canada-archives
    Supports: Premiere date, final episode date, creator, family premise, and title origin.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/es/title/tt0218749/
    Supports: Country of origin, filming location, and plot synopsis.
  4. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/victor-levy-beaulieu
    Supports: Victor-Lévy Beaulieu's significance and his television work including Bouscotte.