Fall TV Season premieres continue on the network front- the next 2 weeks see the premiere of 5 new series as well as the return of 13 fan favourites and the series finale of All American: Homecoming. On the reality and game show front, 4 new series premiere: CTV docuseries Mark McKinney Needs A Hobby, CBS competition series The Summit and 2 new game shows from The CW- Scrabble & Trivial Pursuit, while Crime Scene Kitchen, Hell’s Kitchen, The Floor, The Masked Singer, The Traitors Canada & The Voice return with an all-new season. In addition, America’s Got Talent & Masterchef conclude their current season. Also, the People’s Choice Country Awards air September 26.
On the specialty & streaming front, the next 2 weeks see the premiere of 8 new series, the return of Everything Calls for Salvation, From, The Bay, The Legend of Vox Machina & The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and the series finale of Power Book II: Ghost. New series premiering in the next two weeks include 2 new series from Apple TV+: German comedy Where’s Wanda? and Mexican medical drama Midnight Family; Crave’s new original drama So Long, Marianne, Disney+’s new spanish drama Ayla & the Mirrors; FX’s new Horror drama Grotesquerie; 2 new series from Netflix: romantic comedy Nobody Wants This and drama Penelope and French action series Paris Has Fallen (airing on CTV Drama Channel). In addition, The Ark & The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power conclude their current season.
On the reality front, 2 new series premiere: Laste Bite Hotel (Food Network) and Don’t Hate Your House with The Property Brothers (HGTV), while MasterChef Australia (CTV Life Channel) and Halloween Wars & Outrageous Pumpkins (Food Network) return with an all-new season. Also, Selena + Chef (CTV Life Channel), The Summit Australia (Discovery) and Bargain Block, Celebrity IOU & Christina on the Coast (HGTV) conclude their current season.
Other highlights include the premiere of 2 new docuseries: Mr. McMahon, 6-part series that chronicles the rise and fall of WWE’s controversial founder and Social Studies, 5-part series features a diverse group of LA teens who offer an intimate glimpse into how social media has reshaped childhood.
Happy Viewing!
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22
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From – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (Paramount+ Canada)
MATLOCK – SERIES PREMIERE (Global and CBS @ 8pm ET)
Brilliant septuagenarian Madeline “Matty” Matlock, who, after achieving success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
RESCUE: HI-SURF – SERIES PREMIERE (FOX @ 8pm ET)
Pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the open-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu, the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
TV ON THE EDGE: MOMENTS THAT SHAPED OUR CULTURE – SERIES PREMIERE (CNN @ 9pm ET)
Examining the most influential television moments and their cultural significance; featuring never-before-heard details from those who were there and commentary from celebrities, TV insiders, politicians, journalists, comedians, and culture critics, the series showcases the power of television, the legacy of these iconic events, and the impact they have had.
Halloween Wars – SEASON 14 PREMIERE (Food Network Canada @ 9pm ET)
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23
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RESCUE: HI-SURF – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV @ 7pm ET)
Pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama that follows the personal and professional lives of the open-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu, the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
9-1-1: Lone Star – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
The Voice – SEASON 26 PREMIERE (CTV2 and NBC @ 8pm ET)
THE GOLDEN BACHELORETTE – SERIES PREMIERE (Citytv @ 8pm ET)
One hopeless romantic is given a second chance at love in the search for a partner with whom to share the sunset years of life.
PARIS HAS FALLEN – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV Drama Channel @ 9pm ET)
A protection officer and an MI6 operative team up after a terrorist attack; they suspect a mole as they race to thwart a larger conspiracy threatening Paris.
The Traitors Canada – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CTV @ 10pm ET)
BRILLIANT MINDS – SERIES PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 10pm ET)
Dr. Oliver Wolf is an eccentric but incredibly gifted neurologist who suffers from a rare condition that gives him a unique perspective on care, fueling his mission to change the way the world sees his patients. After his unusual methods result in his dismissal, he takes his unconventional approach to a new hospital: Bronx General, where he leads a team of bright young interns in tackling some of the world’s most puzzling psychological cases.
Celebrity IOU – SEASON 5 FINALE (HGTV Canada @ 10pm ET)
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 24
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PENELOPE – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
A 16-year-old girl abruptly leaves her family and the comforts of life behind after developing an almost cosmic-like attraction to the wilderness.
MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN – SERIES PREMIERE (Global and FOX @ 8pm ET)
Karl Alberg moves to the idyllic coastal town of Gibsons to become the new police chief and soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. Unfortunately, the gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl needs to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore. Cassandra, a local librarian, becomes Alberg’s muse, foil and romantic interest.
Animal Control – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CBC @ 9pm ET)
America’s Got Talent– SEASON 19 FINALE (Citytv and NBC @ 9pm ET)
The New Wave of Standup – SEASON 4 PREMIERE (CBC @ 9:30pm ET)
THE ICONS THAT BUILT AMERICA – SERIES PREMIERE (History Canada @ 10pm ET)
Follows those in entertainment who took risks, innovated and blazed trails to redefine performing.
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25
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MIDNIGHT FAMILY – SERIES PREMIERE (Apple TV+)
Marigaby is a medical student by day—and by night, she saves lives with her family in Mexico City’s high-stakes business of private ambulances. As pressure from both worlds threatens to drag her down, Marigaby will do whatever it takes to stay afloat.
MR. MCMAHON – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix) *6-Part Limited Series*
WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon’s leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul’s controversial reign.
THE KNOWING – SERIES PREMIERE (CBC @ 8pm ET)
Following journalist Tanya Talaga and her family’s eight-decade long search for family matriarch Annie Carpenter, revealing a story deeply intertwined with Canada’s residential school system.
Chicago Med – SEASON 10 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 8pm ET)
The Masked Singer – SEASON 12 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
Chicago Fire – SEASON 13 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 9pm ET)
The Floor – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (FOX @ 9:02pm ET)
Chicago PD – SEASON 12 PREMIERE (Citytv and FOX @ 10pm ET)
SO LONG, MARIANNE – SERIES PREMIERE (Crave 1 @ 10pm ET)
Debuting days after what would have been the Canadian singer-songwriter and poet Leonard Cohen’s 90th birthday, the eight-part series delves into the legendary love story between Cohen, and Norwegian Marianne Ihlen, that inspired countless Cohen songs.
GROTESQUERIE – SERIES PREMIERE (FX Canada @ 10pm ET)
A series of crimes have unsettled a small community, and Detective Lois Tryon feels they are eerily personal, as if someone or something is taunting her.
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THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26
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Everything Calls for Salvation – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Netflix)
NOBODY WANTS THIS – SERIES PREMIERE (Netflix)
An agnostic sex podcaster and a newly single rabbi fall in love, but can their relationship survive their wildly different lives and meddling families?
Dragon’s Den – SEASON 19 PREMIERE (CBC @ 8pm ET)
9-1-1 – SEASON 8 PREMIERE (Global and ABC @ 8pm ET)
Hell’s Kitchen – SEASON 23 PREMIERE (CTV and FOX @ 8pm ET)
People’s Choice Country Awards – 2hr Special (Citytv and NBC @ 8pm ET)
Celebrating country music with star-studded performances and special guests, live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn.
The Summit Australia – SEASON 2 FINALE (Discovery Canada @ 8pm ET)
DOCTOR ODYSSEY – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV and ABC @ 9pm ET)
Max is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.
LAST BITE HOTEL – SERIES PREMIERE (Food Network Canada @ 9pm ET)
Eight talented chefs from across the country receive a mysterious invitation to stay and cook at a spooky, isolated hotel. Each night, a new VIP guest checks in and challenges the chefs with demanding requests. Each chef may only bring 13 ingredients for their entire stay, and cooking skills won’t be enough to get them to the finish line, as ingenuity and calculated risks are needed to survive and cook another day. The chef who impresses the VIPs the least is eliminated. In the end, only the most talented, strategic and resourceful chef ends their stay at the hotel $25,000 richer.
Christina on the Coast – SEASON 5 FINALE (HGTV Canada @ 9pm ET)
Crime Scene Kitchen – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (FOX @ 9:02pm ET)
Grey’s Anatomy – SEASON 21 PREMIERE (CTV and ABC @ 10pm ET)
MasterChef – SEASON 23 FINALE (CTV Life Channel @ 10pm ET)
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27
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AYLA & THE MIRRORS – SERIES PREMIERE (Disney+) *Spanish*
Ayla, a spoiled rich girl, suffers memory loss after her father’s death. She meets Inés and dance group Los Mirror, discovering an uncanny ability to hear others’ emotions through musical daydreams. Her aunt fears for her inheritance.
Crime Scene Kitchen – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (CTV @ 9:01pm ET)
Dateline NBC – SEASON 33 PREMIERE (NBC @ 10pm ET)
DOCTOR ODYSSEY – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV Drama Channel @ 10pm ET)
Max is the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship where the small but mighty medical team navigate unique medical crises and each other, miles from shore.
SOCIAL STUDIES – SERIES PREMIERE (FX Canada @ 10pm ET) *5-Part Docuseries*
Filmed in Los Angeles over a school year, “Social Studies” is an ambitious social experiment that features a diverse group of LA teenagers. The series follows these adolescents as they open up their lives and phones to offer an intimate glimpse into how social media is reshaping childhood.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28
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Saturday Night Live – SEASON 50 PREMIERE (Global and NBC @ 11:29pm ET)
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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29
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The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (AMC+ and AMC @ 9pm ET)
America’s Funniest Home Videos – SEASON 35 PREMIERE (Citytv and FOX @ 7pm ET)
The Simpsons – SEASON 36 PREMIERE (Cityv and FOX @ 8pm ET)
Bob’s Burgers – SEASON 15 PREMIERE (Citytv and FOX @ 9pm ET)
THE SUMMIT – SERIES PREMIERE (CBS @ 9pm ET)
Sixteen strangers embark on a 14-day trek through the perilous New Zealand Alps to reach a distant peak. Each holds part of a $1 million prize, but only those who survive the harsh terrain, Antarctic winds, and intense challenges will win. They face eliminations and twists from the “Mountain’s Keeper,” testing their morale and unity. Their greatest challenge is to stay together and reach the summit on time—failure means losing the entire prize.
The Floor – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Global @ 9pm ET)
Krapopolis – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Citytv and FOX @ 9:30pm ET)
Outrageous Pumpkins – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Food Network Canada @ 10pm ET)
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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30
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All American: Homecoming – SERIES FINALE (The CW @ 8pm ET)
LITTLE BIRD – SERIES PREMIERE (Crave 1 @ 9pm ET)
Removed from her home in Saskatchewan, Bezhig Little Bird is adopted into a Montréal Jewish family at the age of 5, becoming Esther Rosenblum; now in her 20s, Bezhig longs for the family she lost and is willing to sacrifice everything to find them.
DON’T HATE YOUR HOUSE WITH THE PROPERTY BROTHERS – SERIES PREMIERE (HGTV Canada @ 9pm ET)
The Scott brothers fix problematic homes for frustrated families, who want to love their house.
MasterChef Australia – SEASON 15 PREMIERE (CTV Life Channel @ 10pm ET)
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2
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WHERE’S WANDA? – SERIES PREMIERE (Apple TV+) *German*
Wanda has been missing for months without a trace. As the police get nowhere, her parents take the search into their own hands, using surveillance equipment to spy on the neighborhood.
The Bay – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (BritBox)
Love is Blind – SEASON 7 PREMIERE (Netflix)
Unsolved Mysteries – SEASON 5 PREMIERE (Netflix)
Sullivan’s Crossing – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (CTV2 @ 8pm ET)
Selena + Chef – SEASON 4 FINALE (CTV Life Channel @ 8:40pm ET)
MARK MCKINNEY NEEDS A HOBBY – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV @ 9pm ET)
Actor and writer Mark McKinney travels throughout North America to meet the world’s most audacious hobbyists, and the communities of like-minded obsessives who nurture them; he does it all to find the perfect hobby to claim as his own.
THE SUMMIT – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV @ 9:30pm ET)
Sixteen strangers embark on a 14-day trek through the perilous New Zealand Alps to reach a distant peak. Each holds part of a $1 million prize, but only those who survive the harsh terrain, Antarctic winds, and intense challenges will win. They face eliminations and twists from the “Mountain’s Keeper,” testing their morale and unity. Their greatest challenge is to stay together and reach the summit on time—failure means losing the entire prize.
The Ark – SEASON 2 FINALE (CTV Sci-fi Channel @ 10pm ET)
Bargain Block – SEASON 4 FINALE (HGTV Canada @ 10pm ET)
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THURSDAY OCTOBER 3
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The Legend of Vox Machina – SEASON 3 PREMIERE (Amazon Prime Video)
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – SEASON 2 FINALE (Amazon Prime Video)
The Tailor of Sin City – SERIES FINALE (Sundance Now)
Law & Order – SEASON 24 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 8pm ET)
SCRABBLE – SERIES PREMIERE (The CW @ 8pm ET)
Wordsmiths battle it out playing a series of addictive, word-based games to win points and add words to a giant Scrabble board in the center of the set.
MARK MCKINNEY NEEDS A HOBBY – SERIES PREMIERE (CTV Comedy Channel @ 8:30pm ET)
Actor and writer Mark McKinney travels throughout North America to meet the world’s most audacious hobbyists, and the communities of like-minded obsessives who nurture them; he does it all to find the perfect hobby to claim as his own.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – SEASON 26 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 9pm ET)
TRIVIAL PURSUIT – SERIES PREMIERE (The CW @ 9pm ET)
The iconic game is reimagined on a giant version of the iconic game board, as contestants battle it out over a range of play-along question categories to win wedges and beat each other to the center.
Found – SEASON 2 PREMIERE (Citytv and NBC @ 10pm ET)
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FRIDAY OCTOBER 4
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Power Book II: Ghost – SERIES FINALE (Starz Canada @ 9pm ET)