This April on MUCH: The Season Premieres of COMEDY BANG! BANG!, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL and its Spinoff NEWSREADERS, the Season 5 Finale of WORKAHOLICS, and the Series Finale of FUNNIEST WINS

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• It’s all play and no work for Adam, Blake, and Ders in the Season 5 finale of WORKAHOLICS, Wednesday, April 8 at 10 p.m. ET
• The funniest comedian is crowned in the series finale of FUNNIEST WINS Monday, April 20 at 10 p.m. ET
• Ty Burrell (MODERN FAMILY) joins comedian Scott Aukerman in the Season 4 premiere of COMEDY BANG! BANG!, Monday, April 27 at 10 p.m. ET
• Season 6 of CHILDRENS HOSPITAL Monday, April 27 at 10:30 p.m. ET, followed by the second season of the 15-minute comedic spinoff NEWSREADERS at 10:45 p.m. ET

 

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  Below is a chronological listing of Much’s programming highlights for April. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit Much.ca to confirm local broadcast times)   Wednesday, April 8 10 p.m. – WORKAHOLICS – *Season 5 Finale* After returning to work and creating more chaos than ever, Adam, Blake, and Ders, take a look back and reminisce about their first day at TelAmeriCorp.   Monday, April 20 10 p.m. – FUNNIEST WINS – *Series Finale* In their last challenge, the three finalists must create their own comedy show before host Marlon Wayans (White Chicks) crowns the funniest multi-talented comedian.   Saturday, April 25 10 p.m. – 50/50 – *Movie Premiere* Adam Lerner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, The Dark Knight Rises) has always tried to take good care of his health, so it comes as a cruel surprise when he learns that he has malignant tumors along his spine. His doctor gives him a 50/50 chance of survival, but Adam tries to remain upbeat though his mother (Anjelica Huston, Prizzi’s Honor), and his friend Kyle (Seth Rogen, Knocked Up), react badly to the news. Adam starts seeing a therapist (Anna Kendrick, Pitch Perfect) but their relationship threatens to cross the boundary between doctor and patient.   Monday, April 27 10 p.m. – COMEDY BANG! BANG! – *Season 4 Premiere* The series that throws the normal late night talk show format out the window premieres with a 40 episode season that includes an epic roster of celebrity guest stars. In the premiere episode, Ty Burrell (MODERN FAMILY) stops by and craft-services worker Fabrice Fabrice performs spoken-word poetry. Other appearances this season include, Mark Duplass (TOGETHERNESS), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (MODERN FAMILY), Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), former NFLer Eddie George, Simon Helberg (THE BIG BANG THEORY), Maya Rudolph (Bridesmaids), and Dax Shepard (When in Rome). Musical guests include Schoolboy Q, Jack Antonoff, Twin Shadow, and Tears for Fears. 10:30 p.m. – CHILDRENS HOSPITAL – *Season 6 Premiere* Synopsis currently unavailable. Please check back for updates at: http://www.bellmediapr.ca   10:45 p.m. – NEWSREADERS – *Season 2 Premiere* In the Season 2 premiere, Amir LaRussa (Kumail Nanjiani, SILICON VALLEY) looks at a new dance trend that has school officials threatening to cancel prom. Plus, Clavis Kim (Randall Park, VEEP) answers the question of who’s a racist. The series is hosted by Reagan Biscayne (series star ALAN TUDYK), with journalists Xandra Dent (series star ALISON BECKER), Sadee Denus (series star BETH DOVER), Narge Hemingway (series star DANNAH PHIRMAN) and Skip Reming (series star RAY WISE) reporting. Additional guest stars in Season 2 include: David Hasselhoff (BAYWATCH), Thomas Lennon (THE ODD COUPLE), Harold Perrineau (LOST), Noah Centineo (How to Build a Better Boy), Alexander Walsh (AUSTIN AND ALLY), Richard Wharton (Seven Psychopaths), Aurora Perrineau (A House if not a Home), Amanda Serra (Pittsburgh), Ross Mackenzie (MAD MEN), and Suzanne Altfeld (Most Wanted).  

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