On the network front, the new season kicks off the week of September 19 with the premiere of 3 new series (Monarch, Quantum Leap & The North Water) and the return of over 30 fan favourites. Also, Dynasty concludes its run after 5 seasons. On the reality and game show front, America’s Got Talent, Celebrity Family Feud, Don’t Forget The Lyrics, Generation Gap, Masterchef, Password, Press Your Luck, Race Against the Tide, The Amazing Race Canada, The Bachelorette, The Challenge USA & The Final Straw conclude their current season while The Amazing Race, Dancing with the Stars, Lego Masters and Survivor return with an all-new season.
On the specialty and streaming front, the next 2 weeks see the premiere of 8 new series, the return of Atlanta, Backstrom, The Handmaid’s Tale & War of the Worlds and the series finale of Five Days at Memorial. New series premiering in the next two weeks include Disney+’s new sci-fi drama prequel series Andor, Hulu’s new comedy Reboot (airing on Disney+ Canada), Netflix’s new Spanish language thriller Santo, Peacock’s new dark comedy mystery The Resort, (airing on Showcase) & fantasy horror series Vampire Academy (airing on W Network), Showtime’s new drama American Gigolo, and The Serpent Queen, a new period drama from Starz. In addition, Grown-ish, Industry & Tales of the Walking Dead conclude their current season.
Other highlights include the premiere of new documentaries: Summit ’72, which tells the definitive story of the legendary 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series of Hockey and Menudo: Forever Young, which looks at the rise and fall of 80’s boy band Menudo.
On the reality front, 3 new series premiere: Iron Chef Mexico on Netflix, Good Bones: Risky Business & Love It or List It on HGTV. Also, Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Showdown (National Geographic) and Alex vs America (Food Network) conclude their current season.
Also, the 2022 Canadian Country Music Association Awards air September 11 and the 2022 Emmy Awards air on September 12.
Happy Viewing!
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11
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Tales of the Walking Dead – SEASON 1 FINALE (AMC+)
The Great British Baking Show – SEASON 12 FINALE (CBC @ 8pm ET)
MONARCH – SERIES PREMIERE (FOX @ 8pm ET)
Reigning King of Country Music Albie Roman, along with his insanely talented — and tough as nails — wife, Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman, have created a country music dynasty, but even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. When their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom, alongside her brother Luke and sister Gigi.
2022 Canadian Country Music Association Awards – 2hr Special (Global @ 8pm ET)
The 2022 Canadian Country Music Awards, honouring achievements in Canadian country music,
Race Against the Tide – SEASON 2 FINALE (CBC @ 8:30pm ET)
THE RESORT – SERIES PREMIERE (Showcase @ 9pm ET)
A multi-generational, coming-of-age love story disguised as a fast-paced mystery about the disappointment of time. An anniversary trip puts a marriage to the test when the couple finds themselves embroiled in one of the Yucatan’s most bizarre unsolved mysteries that took place fifteen years prior.
Alex vs America – SEASON 2 FINALE (Food Network Canada @ 9pm ET)
GOOD BONES: RISKY BUSINESS – SERIES PREMIERE (HGTV Canada @ 9pm ET)
Mina Starsiak Hawk takes on the biggest and riskiest renovation of her career as she transforms an 1800s Victorian home in Fountain Square into a bed and breakfast and event center that can be a legacy for her business, her children and the community.
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AMERICAN GIGOLO – SERIES PREMIERE (Crave 1 @ 9pm ET)
American Gigolo, a present-day re-imagining of the iconic 1980 film, follows Julian Kaye (Jon Bernthal) after his wrongful conviction release from 15 years in prison as he navigates his complicated relationships with his former lover Michelle (Gretchen Mol), his troubled mother, and the people who betrayed him.
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THE SERPENT QUEEN – SERIES PREMIERE (Starz Canada @ 9pm ET)
The series follows Catherine de’ Medici, who marries into the French court as an orphaned teenager expected to bring in a fortune in dowry and produce heirs, only to discover that her husband is in love with an older woman and that she cannot conceive children. She manages to keep her marriage going, and rule France for thirty years.
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DEADMAN’S CURSE – SERIES PREMIERE (History Canada @ 10pm ET)
Taylor Starr, Adam Palmer, Kru Williams, and Don Froese band together to solve the legend of Slumach’s lost gold mine.
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 12
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Murdoch Mysteries – SEASON 16 PREMIERE (CBC @ 8pm ET)
Don’t Forget the Lyrics – SEASON 1 FINALE (Citytv and FOX @ 8pm ET)
74th Emmy Awards – 3hr Special (CTV and NBC @ 8pm ET)
Live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Kenan Thompson of “Saturday Night Live” hosts television’s biggest and most glamorous night as the stars come out to honor the year’s greatest achievements on the small screen.
THE NORTH WATER – SERIES PREMIERE (CBC @ 9pm ET)
A disgraced ex-army surgeon signs up as ship’s doctor on a whaling expedition to the Arctic; on board he meets a harpooner, a brutish killer whose amorality has been shaped to fit the harshness of his world
LOVE IT OR LIST IT – SERIES PREMIERE (HGTV Canada @ 10pm ET)
Interior designer Hilary Farr and real estate agent David Visentin compete for the affections of fed-up homeowners looking to either renovate or sell, as Farr transforms their worn-out space into a welcoming one while Visentin works to find them a new home. At the end of each hourlong episode, the homeowners decide if the changes designed by Farr are enough for them to stay in their current home, or if the new property Visentin has found better suits their needs. So whether they love it or list it, the homeowners come out on top.
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 13
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This Hour Has 22 Minutes – SEASON 30 PREMIERE (CBC @ 8pm ET)
Academy of Country Music Honors – 2hr Special (FOX @ 8pm ET)
Celebrating special honorees Miranda Lambert, Chris Stapleton, Shania Twain, Morgan Wallen and “Yellowstone”; Carly Pearce hosts; scheduled performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, The Warren Brothers and Trace Adkins.
TOM SWIFT – SERIES PREMIERE (Showcase @ 8pm ET)
As an exceptionally brilliant inventor with unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth, the devilishly charming Tom Swift is a man whom many men would kill to be, or be with — a man with the world in the palm of his hand. That world gets shaken to its core after the shocking disappearance of his father, thrusting Tom into an adventure full of mysterious conspiracies and unexplained phenomena.
Mary Makes it Easy – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CTV Life Channel @ 8pm ET)
Strays – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CBC @ 8:30pm ET)
COMEDY NIGHT WITH RICK MERCER – SERIES PREMIERE (CBC @ 9pm ET)
Featuring standup specials presented by legendary comedy icon and TV personality, Rick Mercer.
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 14
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SUMMIT ’72 – DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE (CBC @ 8pm ET) *4-Part Docu-Series*
Telling the definitive story of the legendary 1972 Canada-USSR Summit Series of Hockey with never-before-seen 16mm archival footage exclusive interviews with key players.
Masterchef – SEASON 12 FINALE (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
Password – SEASON 1 FINALE (NBC @ 8pm ET)
War of the Worlds – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (CBC @ 9pm ET)
MONARCH – SERIES PREMIERE (Global @ 9pm ET)
Reigning King of Country Music Albie Roman, along with his insanely talented — and tough as nails — wife, Queen of Country Music Dottie Cantrell Roman, have created a country music dynasty, but even though the Roman name is synonymous with authenticity, the very foundation of their success is a lie. When their reign as country royalty is put in jeopardy, heir to the crown Nicolette “Nicky” Roman will stop at nothing to protect her family’s legacy, while ensuring her own quest for stardom, alongside her brother Luke and sister Gigi.
America’s Got Talent – SEASON 17 FINALE (Citytv and NBC @ 9pm ET)
The Challenge USA – SEASON 1 FINALE (CTV and CBS @ 9pm ET)
The Handmaid’s Tale – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (CTV Drama Channel @ 9pm ET)
Grown-ish – SEASON 5 FINALE (ABC Spark @ 10pm ET)
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 15
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THE LIGHT IN THE HALL – SERIES PREMIERE (Sundance Now)
The parole of a convicted murderer forces the victim’s community to readdress the past.
Dragon’s Den – SEASON 17 PREMIERE (CBC @ 8pm ET)
Press Your Luck – SEASON 4 FINALE (Citytv and ABC @ 8pm ET)
Generation Gap – SEASON 1 FINALE (CTV and ABC @ 9pm ET)
MENUDO: FOREVER YOUNG – DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE (Crave 1 @ 9pm ET) *4-Part Docu-series*
A deep dive into the rise and fall of the boy band Menudo, including allegations against its manager Edgardo Diaz.
Atlanta – SEASON 4 PREMIERE (FX Canada @ 10pm ET)
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 16
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Five Days at Memorial – SERIES FINALE (Apple TV+)
The Grand Tour – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Amazon Prime Video)
SANTO – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
Two cops on opposite sides of the Atlantic engage in a desperate hunt for a vicious international drug dealer whose face has never been revealed.
Dynasty – SERIES FINALE (The CW @ 9pm ET)
That Damn Michael Che – SEASON 2 FINALE (CTV Comedy Channel @ 10:30pm ET)
Los Espookys – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (HBO Canada @ 11pm ET)
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18
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Seal Team – SEASON 6 PREMIERE (Paramount+)
60 Minutes – SEASON 55 PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 7:30pm ET)
GIRL IN ROOM 13 – MOVIE PREMIERE (Lifetime Canada @ 8pm ET) *Anne Heche’s Final Role*
A drug dealer holds young Grace captive in a hotel room so he can abuse her and sell her into human trafficking. Meanwhile, Grace’s mother uncovers the shocking truth about trafficking as she stops at nothing to find her beloved daughter.
Tales of the Walking Dead – SEASON 1 FINALE (AMC @ 9pm ET)
VAMPIRE ACADEMY – SERIES PREMIERE (W Network @ 9pm ET)
In a world of privilege and glamour, two young women’s friendship transcends their strikingly different classes as they prepare to complete their education and enter vampire society.
Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted Showdown – SEASON 1 FINALE (National Geographic Canada @ 9pm ET)
The Final Straw – SEASON 1 FINALE (Citytv and ABC @ 10pm ET)
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19
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Bäckström – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Acorn TV)
Dancing with the Stars – SEASON 31 PREMIERE (Disney+)
Children Ruin Everything – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CTV @ 8pm ET)
9-1-1 – SEASON 6 PREMIERE (Global and FOX @ 8pm ET)
The Neighborhood – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (CBS @ 8pm ET)
The Voice – SEASON 22 PREMIERE (CTV2 and NBC @ 8pm ET)
Bob Hearts Abishola – SEASON 4 PREMIERE (CTV and CBS @ 8:30pm ET)
Industry – SEASON 2 FINALE (HBO Canada @ 9pm ET)
NCIS – SEASON 20 PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 9pm ET)
The Cleaning Lady – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 9:02pm ET)
NCIS: Hawai’i – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 10pm ET)
QUANTUM LEAP – SERIES PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 10pm ET)
Thirty years after Dr. Sam Beckett vanished into the Quantum Leap Accelerator, Dr. Ben Seong and a revamped team begin a thrilling journey of their own.
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20
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REBOOT – SERIES PREMIERE (Disney+ Canada)
Reboot is about the dysfunctional cast of an early 2000’s hit sitcom, Step Right Up, who must face their unresolved issues and navigate social media cancel culture when a young writer pitches a reboot of their show.
FBI: Most Wanted – SEASON 4 PREMIERE (Global @ 7pm ET and CBS @ 10pm ET)
The Bachelorette – SEASON 19 FINALE (Citytv and ABC @ 8pm ET)
FBI – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 8pm ET)
The Resident – SEASON 6 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
FBI: International – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 9pm ET)
The Amazing Race Canada – SEASON 8 FINALE (CTV @ 9pm ET)
New Amsterdam – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Global and NBC @ 10pm ET) *Final Season*
OUR FLAG MEANS DEATH – SERIES PREMIERE (Much @ 10pm ET)
Stede Bonnet, a pampered aristocrat, abandons his life of privilege to become a pirate in the early 18th century
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21
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ANDOR – SERIES PREMIERE (Disney+)
Beginning five years before the events of the film Rogue One (2016), the series follows an ensemble cast of characters during the time that a Rebel Alliance is forming in opposition to the Galactic Empire. One of these characters is Cassian Andor, a thief who becomes a revolutionary and eventually joins the Rebellion
FORTUNE SELLER: A TV SCAM – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
Savvy saleswomen or devious scammers? Wanna Marchi and Stefania Nobile became the undisputed queens of Italian TV shopping — until they went too far.
IRON CHEF MEXICO – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
Seasoned pros participate in this cooking competition against three of Mexico’s finest chefs to win the mythical katana and become the Legendary Chef.
The Conners – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (CTV @ 7:30pm ET and ABC @ 8pm ET)
Chicago Med – SEASON 8 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 8pm ET)
The Masked Singer – SEASON 8 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
Survivor – SEASON 43 PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 8pm ET) *2hr Premiere*
The Goldbergs – SEASON 10 PREMIERE (CTV2 and ABC @ 8:30pm ET)
Abbott Elementary – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (ABC @ 9pm ET and Global @ 10pm ET)
Chicago Fire – SEASON 11 PREMIERE (Citytv and ABC @ 9pm ET)
Lego Masters – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 9pm ET)
Home Economics – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (ABC @ 9:30pm ET and Global @ 10:30pm ET)
The Amazing Race – SEASON 34 PREMIERE (CTV and CBS @ 10pm ET)
Big Sky – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (CTV2 and ABC @ 10pm ET)
Chicago P.D. – SEASON 10 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 10pm ET)
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22
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Celebrity Family Feud – SEASON 8 FINALE (ABC @ 8pm ET)
Law & Order: Organized Crime – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 8pm ET)
The Neighborhood – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Global @ 8pm ET)
NORMAN LEAR: 100 YEARS OF MUSIC AND LAUGHTER – 2hr Special (ABC @ 9pm ET)
Honoring the life and legacy of the remarkable storyteller, activist and philanthropist Norman Lear; featuring an impressive lineup of celebrity guests and musical performances to celebrate his 100th birthday.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – SEASON 24 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 9pm ET)
Law & Order – SEASON 22 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 10pm ET)
Alone: Frozen – SEASON 1 FINALE (History Canada @ 10pm ET)
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23
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Killer Camp – SEASON 2 FINALE (The CW @ 8pm ET)
Shark Tank – SEASON 14 PREMIERE (CTV and ABC @ 8pm ET)
Transplant – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (CTV @ 9pm ET)
20/20 – SEASON 45 PREMIERE (CHCH @ 9pm ET and ABC @ 9:05pm ET)