The Big Decision is a Canadian reality television / documentary series based on the British series Gerry's Big Decision. Broadcast on CBC Television, the series features struggling Canadian businesses which are seeking advice and funding to stay afloat. Each episode features either Arlene Dickinson or Jim Treliving evaluating two businesses and deciding whether to fund one, both, or neither business. The series debuted with a four-episode first season on March 12, 2012. A second season for the 2012–13 broadcast year was announced in May 2012.