Trio (TV network)'s Slogans & Taglines

Trio (stylized as TR!O) was an American cable and satellite television network launched in 1994 by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) as a fine arts programming channel in the United States. The network underwent multiple ownership changes, becoming a sister station of Bravo before evolving into a "pop culture network" targeting a broader audience. Core offerings encompassed critically acclaimed but short-lived television series, cult films, and original programming blocks such as Brilliant But Cancelled—which celebrated critically acclaimed series that ended prematurely—and Flops, which showcased famously failed shows. The brand was distinguished by its irreverent, self-aware identity and willingness to embrace television's most unconventional and overlooked content. In 2006, NBCUniversal acquired the network and subsequently replaced it with Sleuth—a mystery-focused channel—in 2006, which itself was later rebranded as Cloo before folding completely in 2017. Today, Trio's legacy endures as a cult favourite among television enthusiasts who remember its bold, alternative approach to programming.