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| CTV Programming Highlights, November 15 - 30 |
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on Monday, November 16, 2009 - 06:50 PM |
CTV keeps November pumping with the season finales of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL and DANCING WITH THE STARS, the 100th episode of CRIMINAL MINDS and the television premiere of Shrek the Third. At the end of the month, get an early dose of the holidays with A COLBERT CHRISTMAS, CORNER GAS’ “Merry Gasmas” and SHREK THE HALLS.
Programming highlights for November 15 – 30 on CTV include:
* KC (Sam Earle) is put in a compromising position on back-to-back episodes of DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION (Nov. 15)
* Anna (Morena Baccarin) is the first Visitor to receive a diplomatic visa on V (Nov. 17)
* Tyra Banks crowns a new winner on the finale of AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (Nov. 18)
* Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) come to a new understanding on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES (Nov. 19)
* Dr. Bailey (Chandra Wilson) is visited by her father (Frankie Faison, Silence of the Lambs) on GREY’S ANATOMY (Nov. 19)
* Mike Myers (Austin Powers) stars in the television premiere of Shrek the Third (Nov. 20)
* Sam (David Paetkau) is haunted by the ghosts of his military past on FLASHPOINT (Nov. 20)
* Peter (Jamie Johnston) opens a club and hot band Fritz Helder and the Phantoms perform on DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION (Nov. 22)
* The remaining two couples take the stage (Nov. 23) before one is named the winner in the finale of DANCING WITH THE STARS (Nov. 24)
* CRIMINAL MINDS celebrates its 100th episode by trying to catch ‘The Reaper’ (guest star C. Thomas Howell, The Outsiders) (Nov. 25)
* Get into the holiday spirit with Stephen Colbert in an encore of A COLBERT CHRISTMAS – THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL (Nov. 27)
* Discover who reigns victorious on the ice with the Olympic special SID THE KID V. ALEXANDER THE GREAT (Nov. 28)
* Stockings get stuffed with CORNER GAS’ classic “Merry Gasmas” episode and SHREK THE HALLS on Nov. 30
* Owen Wilson (Zoolander), Vince Vaughn (Couples Retreat) and Bradley Cooper (The Hangover) star in Wedding Crashers (Nov. 30)
Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for November 15 – 30. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times):
Sunday, November 15
7 p.m. – DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – “Heart Like Mine, Part 1” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
KC’s (Sam Earle) living the high school dream as the basketball team made it to the provincial finals and he finally has a mentor who gets him – Coach Carson (Damon Runyan, Cheaper by the Dozen 2). The only person raining on his parade is Clare (Aislynn Paul), and since they’ve been growing apart, KC’s really confused. Meanwhile, Marco’s (Adamo Ruggiero) back at Degrassi completing a teacher’s placement. When Holly J (Charlotte Arnold) begins to walk all over the “buddy teacher”, Marco struggles to be seen as the ultimate cool teacher – only to learn something about teacher-student boundaries.
7:30 p.m. – DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – “Heart Like Mine, Part 2” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
With the final basketball game approaching, pressure is at an all-time high and Coach Carson has really taken KC (Sam Earle) under his wing. After spending some one-on-one time with Carson going over plays, KC begins to question if their relationship is inappropriate. Meanwhile, Declan (Landon Liboiron) has become Mr. High School – producing the musical, dating student council president Holly J (Charlotte Arnold) – and Fiona (Annie Clarke) can’t help but make fun of him. To Declan’s surprise, Fiona takes his advice to get involved and auditions for the musical. Sav (Raymond Ablack) and Anya (Samantha Munro) don’t think Fiona has the chops for it, but Declan won’t hear it. Will protecting Fiona only hurt her more in the long run?
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – “You’re Not Meant for the Swamp” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The racers end up knee-deep in Estonian bogs, and two teams are neck and neck in their race to the pit stop.
9 p.m. – DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES – “The Coffee Cup” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Susan (Teri Hatcher) discovers a surprising connection between Mike (James Denton) and Katherine (Dana Delany), which leads her to question her relationship with Mike. Meanwhile, Gaby (Eva Longoria Parker) will stop at nothing to get Juanita (Madison De La Garza) into Catholic school and Lynette’s (Felicity Huffman) pregnancy becomes hysterically impossible to hide. Meanwhile, as Bree (Marcia Cross) tries to hide her infidelity, Angie (Drea de Matteo) uncovers the truth about Orson (Kyle MacLachlan) and Bree’s imperfect marriage.
10 p.m. – COLD CASE – “Read Between the Lines” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The team explores the 1991 case of a 14-year-old girl, who was killed before she could establish herself as a gifted rapper within the local gang-infused Hip Hop community.
Monday, November 16
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – ALL-NEW TWO-HOUR PERFORMANCE EPISODE
The last three couples dance for a spot in the finals, hoping to avoid elimination.
10 p.m. – CSI: MIAMI – “Point of Impact” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
When the CSIs investigate who or what caused a horrific car accident, both drivers’ darkest secrets are revealed.
Tuesday, November 17
8 p.m. – V – “A Bright New Day” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Chad (Scott Wolf) reports from the Peace Ambassador Center as 100 diplomatic visas are being issued to the first wave of American Visitors, with Anna (Morena Baccarin) getting the first, but not everyone agrees with the decision. Meanwhile Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) has started tracking a death threat while paired with a V officer and Ryan (Morris Chestnut) starts reaching out to his old friends to build up opposition forces and help fight-off the V’s.
9 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – ALL-NEW RESULTS EPISODE
One couple will be voted off, leaving two couples to battle it out on the dance floor.
10 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “Perverted” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
While in the park, a family stumbles upon the sexually mutilated body of a member of a biker gang, known for prostitution and contract killing. To everyone’s surprise, incriminating DNA evidence points to Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay) as the prime suspect. Munch (Richard Belzer) and Fin (Ice-T) investigate the murder, while Stabler (Christopher Meloni) fights to prove his partner’s innocence.
Wednesday, November 18
8 p.m. – AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL – “America’s Next Top Model is…” – SEASON FINALE
It all boils down to the moment when Tyra reveals who will become America’s Next Top Model. The final two girls must pull out all the stops to impress the judges and nail their final CoverGirl commercial in Hawaii.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “Outfoxed” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
While tracking a family annihilator, the BAU must seek advice from “The Fox,” (guest star Neal Jones, GENERATION KILL) one of the most horrific killers from the team’s past who has an ominous message for Agent Hotchner (Thomas Gibson).
10 p.m. – CSI: NY – “Cuckoo’s Nest” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
After a body falls from the 59th Street Bridge, the CSI team finds a compass near the body pointing east, and realizes it’s the third victim of the “Compass Killer” (Skeet Ulrich, Scream).
Thursday, November 19
7 p.m. – THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – “The Turning Point” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
When Sheriff Forbes (guest star Marguerite MacIntyre, KYLE XY) tells Damon (Ian Somerhalder) there has been another attack in Mystic Falls, he offers to track down the killer and learns a startling piece of information about the town’s founding families. Alaric (guest star Matt Davis, Legally Blonde) steps in to help during an awkward scene with Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen), Tyler (Michael Trevino) and Mayor Lockwood (guest star Rob Pralgo, HIGH RISE). Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Elena (Nina Dobrev) come to a new understanding, but everything changes when Elena accidentally makes a devastating discovery.
8 p.m. – CSI – “Lover’s Lanes” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The CSIs investigate a murder at a bowling alley after a critical piece of evidence is revealed during a bowling tournament.
9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “Holidaze” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
As Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s pass, Miranda (Chandra Wilson) is visited by her father, William (Frankie Faison, Silence of the Lambs), who disapproves of her choices in life. Meanwhile, Mark (Eric Dane) and Lexie (Chyler Leigh) must cope with the shocking arrival of a woman from his past, and Thatcher Grey (Jeff Perry) questions the Chief’s (James Pickens Jr.) recent behavior as Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) comes to his defense.
10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – “His Red Right Hand” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The CBI team is faced with a violent and shocking crime in their own office, but must work the case in spite of who may be behind it. Meanwhile, Rigsby (Owain Yeoman) and Van Pelt (Amanda Righetti) are definitely an ‘item.’
Friday, November 20
8 p.m. – Shrek the Third
When Princess Fiona’s (Cameron Diaz, My Sister’s Keeper) father, the King of Far Far Away passes away, her husband Shrek (Mike Myers, Austin Powers trilogy) becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir, Artie (Justin Timberlake, The Love Guru), in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey (Eddie Murphy, Dreamgirls) and Puss in Boots (Antonio Bandares, The Legend of Zorro) to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming (Rupert Everett, My Best Friend’s Wedding) joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d’état to become the new king. Shrek the Third encores Monday, December 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.
10 p.m. – FLASHPOINT – “Behind the Blue Line” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The Godwin Coliseum’s the pride of a city – an arena rich with the memories and dreams of millions of people. But when it’s slated for demolition, Darren Kovacs (guest star Shawn Roberts, WILD ROSES) decides to fight back. As Ed (Hugh Dillon) contains the vast arena, riddled with booby traps and occupied by an active shooter, Parker (Enrico Colantoni) and Jules (Amy Jo Johnson) discover that Darren is doing more than defending a stadium. He’s a soldier, recently returned from war and fighting the guilt of losing his best friend in combat. Sam (David Paetkau), haunted by his own ghosts of a military past, reaches out to Darren. Will the connection between the two men lead to a safe resolution or will Darren turn the tables on the team and gain the upper hand?
Saturday, November 21
7 p.m. – W5 – “The Liberation Treatment” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
CTV’s medical reporter Avis Favaro investigates a radical new theory of what causes Multiple Sclerosis and discovers a novel way to treat the symptoms that may provide relief for millions of suffers – a medical discovery made through love.
Sunday, November 22
7 p.m. – DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – “Holiday Road” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Emma (Miriam MacDonald) and Kelly (Evan Williams) make a pit stop at Degrassi while on their Cross Country Bike Adventure raising awareness for their Re-Cycle project. Combining the great outdoors with her sexy boyfriend, Emma’s convinced she’s destined for the best summer ever. Meanwhile, Chantay (Jajube Mandiela) and Danny (Dalmar Abuzeid) have the best first date ever. But the next day, Chantay posts a “Date Ethics” blind item on her blog, and word spreads fast that Danny’s cheap. Ouch!
7:30 p.m. – DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION – “Start Me Up” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
It’s been a tough year for Peter (Jamie Johnston). He has a severe need for some good news and, lo and behold, Peter’s been accepted to Toronto University. In need of a summer job, Peter opens a club above The Dot and gets hot new band Fritz Helder and the Phantoms to perform live! Meanwhile, the students are assigned to present autobiographical short stories and Clare (Aislynn Paul) thinks she has nothing interesting to share. Desperate, she appropriates a story she overhears from Declan (Landon Liboiron) in order to be considered cool by her classmates.
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – “We’re Not Working with Anybody, Ever, Anymore!” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The teams travel through the Czech Republic hoping to make it to the next pit stop safely and avoid elimination.
10 p.m. – COLD CASE – “Chinatown” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
The team reopens a 1983 case of a Chinese-American teenager who was slain before he could obtain justice for his girlfriend, who was killed by one of many bullets unleashed at a festival by Chinese gang members.
Monday, November 23
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – ALL-NEW 90-MINUTE PERFORMANCE EPISODE
The pressure is on as the final two couples dance-off for the win.
10 p.m. – CSI: MIAMI – “Kill Clause” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Deadly jellyfish are used as a murder weapon, and a mysterious woman from Jesse’s (Eddie Cibrian) past returns.
Tuesday, November 24
8 p.m. – V – “It’s Only the Beginning” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) works with newly-formed allies to uncover a biological threat they suspect the Visitors have been plotting. Aboard the Mothership, Anna (Morena Baccarin) meets with a special guest while managing the investigation into the murder of a V. Meanwhile, Chad (Scott Wolf) does a segment on the V Healing Centers, demonstrating their amazing medical abilities, but then finds himself conflicted by some of his findings.
9 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – ALL-NEW TWO-HOUR SEASON FINALE
Weeks of grueling competition come to a close, and after tallying the judges’ and viewers’ votes, one couple will emerge victorious and claim the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
Wednesday, November 25
8 p.m. – MEDIUM – “The Future’s So Bright” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
When Allison (Patricia Arquette) develops a strange sensitivity to light, the sunglasses she wears reveal mysterious numbers which could tie into people’s life expectancies.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “100” – ALL-NEW 100TH EPISODE
The BAU team races to help Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) find ‘The Reaper’ (guest star C. Thomas Howell, The Outsiders) and save his family before it’s too late.
10 p.m. – CSI: NY – “Manhattanhenge” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
In the culmination of a multi-episode mystery, Mac (Gary Sinise) and his team uncover the dark lair of murderous madman, the “Compass Killer” (Skeet Ulrich, Scream). But as they race to save his fourth victim, the sunrise presents one final surprise that no one ever expected.
Friday, November 27
8 p.m. – The 40 Year Old Virgin
At the age of 40, Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell, THE OFFICE) has done quite a few things in his life. He’s got a cushy job at an electronics superstore, a nice apartment with a proud collection of action figures and good friends. But there’s just one little thing he hasn’t quite gotten around to doing yet – Andy hasn’t had sex. When he lets this information slip at a poker game with his buddies, they go to great lengths to help him. But nothing proves effective enough to lure their friend out of lifelong chastity until he meets Trish (Catherine Keener, Where the Wild Things Are), a 40-year-old mother of three. Andy’s friends are excited that “it” may finally happen, until they hear that Andy and Trish have begun their relationship based on a mutual no-sex policy.
10 p.m. – A COLBERT CHRISTMAS: THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL – ENCORE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
In the one-hour musical comedy special, Stephen Colbert is on his way to meet with Elvis Costello in New York City but is snowed-in at his cabin in upstate New York (bear country). He weathers the storm with help from his friends Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and Jon Stewart.
Saturday, November 28
7 p.m. – SID THE KID V. ALEXANDER THE GREAT – ALL-NEW OLYMPIC GAMES SPECIAL
Canadian Sidney Crosby and Russian Alexander Ovechkin are arguably the two best hockey players in the world. But who is No. 1 – Sid The Kid or Alexander The Great? This two-part, two-hour special, with the second installment airing in February 2010, engages viewers in what is quickly becoming one of the hottest hockey debates of all time. From pop culture superstardom to skills and in-depth stats, SID THE KID V. ALEXANDER THE GREAT offers insight into what makes these two players special on and off the ice. Crosby and Ovechkin – both brilliant within his own game, both eventually headed for the Hall of Fame. Which one is better? Which player can lead their nation to Olympic gold? No one knows. But everyone has an opinion.
Sunday, November 29
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – ALL-NEW EPISODE
All new episode. Synopsis currently unavailable.
9 p.m. – DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES – “Why Would I Think of Suicide?” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
In the wake of another attack, Angie (Drea de Matteo) decides the time has come for her and her family to leave Wisteria Lane, while Bree (Marcia Cross) and Susan (Teri Hatcher) are literally up in arms with one another as Bree’s affair with Karl (Richard Burgi) becomes increasingly difficult to hide. Lynette’s (Felicity Huffman) pregnancy causes a rift with Gaby (Eva Longoria Parker) and a confrontation between Mike (James Denton) and Katherine (Dana Delany) leads to a harmful and unexpected blow.
Monday, November 30
8 p.m. – CORNER GAS – “Merry Gasmas” – ENCORE HOLIDAY EPISODE
In the classic CORNER GAS episode “Merry Gasmas”, Lacey (Gabrielle Miller) decides to head home to Toronto for the holidays. Along the way, she crosses paths with characters played by Gavin Crawford (THE GAVIN CRAWFORD SHOW, THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES), Roman Danylo (COMEDY INC.) and Dan Redican (PUPPETS WHO KILL, THE FRANTICS). Meanwhile, although Brent (Brent Butt) sticks in Dog River for the holidays, he must find a way to cope when he finds out that his mother (Janet Wright, The Perfect Storm) wants a conventional Christmas, ditching years of unconventional LeRoy family tradition.
8:30 p.m. – SHREK THE HALLS – ENCORE HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Shrek, everyone’s favourite ogre, brings his lovable charm to the small screen in the half-hour holiday special SHREK THE HALLS, starring Mike Myers (Austin Powers trilogy), Eddie Murphy (Dreamgirls), Cameron Diaz (My Sister’s Keeper) and Antonio Banderas (The Legend of Zorro). In this holiday classic, Shrek is ready to sit back, relax and enjoy his “happily ever after” life with his new family, when the most joyous of all holidays arrives. It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone is filled with holiday cheer, except for Shrek. He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can. Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about. So when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingerbread Man and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration ends up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas. SHREK THE HALLS encores Monday, December 14 at 8 p.m. ET on CTV.
9 p.m. – Wedding Crashers
John Beckwith (Owen Wilson, Zoolander) and Jeremy Grey (Vince Vaughn, Couples Retreat) are business partners and lifelong buddies. They are divorce mediators with a recreational hobby of crashing weddings to pickup chicks. They’ve been given a secret set of wedding crashing rules by Chaz (Will Ferrell, Blades of Glory) the guru of wedding crashing. When the daughter of Treasury Secretary William Cleary (Christopher Walken, Hairspray) sets her wedding date, they decide it will be their greatest crash yet. After attending the wedding, John and Jeremy set their target on the bride’s sisters, Claire (Rachel McAdams, The Time Traveler’s Wife) and Gloria (Isla Fisher, Confessions of a Shopaholic). Jeremy is able to get close to Gloria, but John has Claire’s boyfriend (Bradley Cooper, The Hangover) to contend with. John and Jeremy are able to get invited to a weekend party at the Cleary family estate, where they learn a few lessons about love.
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