April comes to a close on CTV with a multi-channel roadblock of the Season 3 premiere of the Space original series ORPHAN BLACK. CTV also broadcasts part one of the two-part season finale of
BLUE BLOODS. Plus, all-new episodes of hit culinary competition
MASTERCHEF CANADA and original crime drama
MOTIVE continue this month, along with new episodes of
THE AMAZING RACE,
ARROW,
AMERICAN CRIME,
THE BIG BANG THEORY,
CASTLE,
CRIMINAL MINDS,
CSI: CYBER,
THE FLASH,
FOREVER,
THE GOLDBERGS,
GOTHAM,
GREY’S ANATOMY,
GRIMM,
MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.,
THE ODD COUPLE,
ONCE UPON A TIME,
PERSON OF INTEREST, and
SECRETS AND LIES.
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Programming Highlights for April 16 – 30 on CTV and CTV GO include:
- A small plane crash in Seattle causes multiple casualties and brings back horrible memories for Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) on GREY’S ANATOMY (April 16)
- Michaela Watkins (TROPHY WIFE) guest stars as Adam’s (Sean Giambrone) Spanish teacher Senora Taraborelli on THE GOLDBERGS (April 16)
- While Carter (Elvis Nolasco) sits in solitary confinement, Aubry (Caitlin Gerard) blindsides her family when asked to testify against him in order to stay out of jail on AMERICAN CRIME (April 16)
- ETALK PRESENTS: ORPHAN BLACK delivers a recap of the previous season, exclusive sneak peeks, and cast interviews before Season 3 of ORPHAN BLACK begins (April 18)
- Season 3 of Space’s original series ORPHAN BLACK premieres simultaneously on Space, CTV, Bravo, and MTV (April 18)
- Three eliminated home cooks return for a single chance to cook their way back into the kitchen by preparing three egg dishes in eight minutes on MASTERCHEF CANADA (April 19)
- Emmy® Award-winner Timothy Busfield (SLEEPY HOLLOW) guest stars as Ben’s (Ryan Phillippe) lawyer on SECRETS AND LIES (April 19)
- Chris Klein (American Pie) and C. Thomas Howell (CRIMINAL MINDS) guest star on MOTIVE (April 19/ April 26)
- CSI: CYBER airs two episodes on back-to-back nights (April 21/ April 22)
- Star Patricia Arquette’s sister Rosanna Arquette (RAY DONOVAN) guest stars as the sister of a former psych patient on CSI: CYBER (April 22)
- The first half of the two-part season finale of BLOOD BLOODS airs (April 24)
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Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for April 16 – 30. All programming is subject to change (visit
CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Thursday, April 16
7 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “One Flight Down” – NEW EPISODE
A small plane crash in Seattle causes multiple casualties and brings back horrible memories for the doctors, especially Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw). Meanwhile, friction between Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) creates an uncomfortable working situation for Stephanie (Jerrika Hinton).
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Communication Deterioration” – NEW EPISODE
When Raj (Kunal Nayyar) is asked to create a message in case a NASA mission discovers alien life, the guys fight over what he should do. Also, Penny (Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting) is torn between auditioning for a movie and keeping her successful pharmaceutical sales job.
8:30 p.m. – THE ODD COUPLE – “Secret Agent Man” – NEW EPISODE
Felix (Thomas Lennon) convinces Oscar (Matthew Perry) to appear on a sports television show against Teddy’s (Wendell Pierce) advice to stick with radio.
9:00 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – “La Biblioteca Es Libros” – NEW EPISODE – SPECIAL TIME
Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) cannot believe Adam (Sean Giambrone) is failing Spanish class and blames his teacher. Beverly speaks with Senora Taraborelli (Michaela Watkins, TROPHY WIFE) and pays her to tutor Adam instead of putting him in remedial Spanish. The situation backfires when Adam gives an oral presentation and totally bombs. Meanwhile, Barry (Troy Gentile) gets a job delivering pizzas to impress Murray (Jeff Garlin), but Erica (Hayley Orrantia) is upset that Murray doesn’t acknowledge she’s had a job and has been responsible throughout her teen years.
10 p.m. – AMERICAN CRIME – “Episode Seven” – NEW EPISODE
While Carter (Elvis Nolasco) sits in solitary confinement, Aubry (Caitlin Gerard) blindsides her family when asked to testify against Carter in order to stay out of jail. Meanwhile, an incriminating video leads to Tony (Johnny Ortiz) being re-arrested and sent back to juvenile detention. Elsewhere, Mark’s (David Hoflin, CROSSBONES) fiancée Richelle (Gwendoline Yeo, STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS) arrives in Modesto and meets Barb (Felicity Huffman), who unashamedly questions her plans to marry Mark. Aliyah (Regina King, THE BIG BANG THEORY) meets with a new investigator who provides her with damaging information that could help Carter. When the prosecution refuses to hear this new evidence, she becomes determined to hold a peaceful demonstration in support of her brother.
Friday, April 17
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – “Back In Business” / “Moment of Truth” – TWO-HOURS – NEW EPISODE
When the race continues in Namibia, a flat tire deflates one team’s hopes of leading the pack and the dreaded Double U-Turn returns.
Saturday, April 18
5:30 p.m. – ETALK PRESENTS: ORPHAN BLACK – NEW SPECIAL TO CTV
Featuring exclusive, new interviews with Tatiana Maslany and Dylan Bruce (Paul),
ETALK PRESENTS: ORPHAN BLACK is a must-watch leading up to the highly-anticipated Season 3 premiere of the hit Space original series. Hosted by ETALK co-anchor Danielle Graham, this 30-minute special and ultimate guide to all things ORPHAN BLACK, also features exclusive sneak peeks of Season 3.
7 p.m. – W5 – “Treating Gordie/Three to Be”– NEW EPISODE
How one family’s struggle – triplets with cerebral palsy – has led to an amazing charity to help many others.
9 p.m. – ORPHAN BLACK – “The Weight of This Combination” – SEASON PREMIERE
Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) fights to locate a disappeared Helena (Maslany), and must repel a lethal investigator from the mysterious shadow corporation Topside, who threatens the Leda sisters’ lives. Meanwhile, Cosima (Maslany) appears to be rebounding from her illness, while Alison (Maslany) and Donnie (Kristian Bruun) face newfound financial woes. When the menace of Project Castor rears its head once more, Sarah and her entire family must come together to survive.
ORPHAN BLACK premieres simultaneously on Space, CTV, Bravo, and MTV. The season will continue to air on Space.
Sunday, April 19
7 p.m. – MASTERCHEF CANADA – “Walking on Eggshells” – NEW EPISODE
In the biggest twist yet, three eliminated home cooks return for a single chance to cook their way back into the kitchen, by preparing three egg dishes in eight minutes. The home cooks then face a demanding Elimination Challenge, replicating the first dish that one of the judges mastered as a professional chef.
8 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – “Sympathy for the De Vil” – NEW EPISODE
In fictional 1920s England, young Cruella’s (Milli Wilkinson, ONCE UPON A TIME IN WONDERLAND) oppressive mother, Madeline (Anna Galvin, SMALLVILLE), uses her Dalmatians to terrorize her daughter. Cruella is confined to her mother’s attic until a mysterious stranger arrives and empowers her to challenge her captor. In Storybrooke, Regina (Lana Parrilla) gains leverage to keep Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle) from interfering with her plan to rescue Robin (Sean Maguire), but her trip to New York takes the backseat when she and Emma (Jennifer Morrison) learn that Cruella (Victoria Smurfit, DRACULA) has kidnapped Henry (Jared S. Gilmore).
9 p.m. – SECRETS AND LIES – “The Son” – NEW EPISODE
All alone on Christmas Eve, Ben (Ryan Phillippe) must face the fact that Detective Cornell (Juliette Lewis) has uncovered damaging video evidence that practically guarantees he will be charged with Tom’s (Aiden Malik) death – unless he can remember what happened that fateful night. Along with Dave (Dan Fogler), Ben retraces his steps, searching for any clue that might jog his memory and clear his name. His lawyer, John Garner (Timothy Busfield, SLEEPY HOLLOW), comes up with an alternative theory of the murder, which leads to a shocking discovery and more secrets and lies from those closest to Ben.
10 p.m. – MOTIVE – “Pilot Error” – NEW EPISODE
After Angie (Kristin Lehman) drops her investigation of Neville Montgomery (Victor Garber,
Titanic), she focuses on the murder of chef Chelsea Richmond (Sonja Bennett,
YPF), murdered by her two-timing lover, Brad Calgrove (Chris Klein,
American Pie). Maria Snow (Luisa D’Oliveira,
50/50), frustrated by Angie’s decision, discovers that Neville is now looking for the person who provided Angie with evidence pertinent to her investigation. Vega’s (Louis Ferreira) decision to keep information about his health issues from Angie creates a growing rift.
Monday, April 20
8 p.m. – GOTHAM – “Under the Knife” – NEW EPISODE
Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bullock (Donal Logue) continue to investigate the Ogre (Milo Ventimiglia,
Wild Card), who begins to make his move on someone close to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce (David Mazouz) and Selina (Carmen Bicondova) team up to expose a corrupt Wayne Enterprises employee, and Nygma (Michael Smith) comes to Kristin Kringle’s (Chelsea Spack) defense.
9 p.m. – FOREVER – “The Night in Question” – NEW EPISODE
Henry (Ioan Gruffudd) tackles the most important case of his career: the disappearance of the love of his life, Abigail (MacKenzie Mauzy), after she left him. Desperate to find out where she might have gone, Abe (Judd Hirsch) secretly contacts Lucas (Joel David Moore) to help find clues to her whereabouts. Already involved in a murder investigation with Jo (Alana de la Garza), Henry involves Lucas and the team of detectives under the guise of searching for “Abe’s mother” – never letting on his own relationship with Abigail. Henry and Abe’s anxiety heightens until Henry uncovers the horrifying details of Abigail’s last secret.
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “Sleeper” – NEW EPISODE
A mysterious recurring dream drives Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) to seek answers about the two-month period when he went missing. But their search for the truth has deadly consequences.
Tuesday, April 21
8 p.m. – THE FLASH – “Who is Harrison Wells” – NEW EPISODE
Joe (Jesse L. Martin) and Cisco (Carlos Valdes) head to Starling City to continue their investigation of Dr. Wells (Tom Cavanagh). While in town, the duo enlists the help of Captain Lance (Paul Blackthorne, ARROW), and Cisco meets the Black Canary (Katie Cassidy, ARROW), who asks him for a favour. Meanwhile, back in Central City, Barry (Grant Gustin) races to catch a meta-human named Hannibal Bates (Martin Novotny,
Moving Malcolm) who can transform himself into every person he touches – which includes Eddie (Rick Cosnett), Iris (Candice Patton), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker), and even The Flash (Gustin).
9 p.m. – MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D – “Frenemy of My Enemy” – NEW EPISODE
A dangerous new alliance forms as Coulson (Clark Gregg) and Hunter (Nick Blood) turn to the last person anyone would expect – Grant Ward (Brett Dalton). As the war between S.H.I.E.L.D. factions continues, Skye (Chloe Bennet) and Lincoln (Luke Mitchell) find themselves drawn into the conflict.
10 p.m. – CSI: CYBER – “URL Interrupted”– NEW EPISODE – SPECIAL DAY
The Cyber team investigates when a high school victim of intense cyberbullying by her classmates pledges to retaliate.
Wednesday, April 22
8 p.m. – ARROW – “The Fallen” – NEW EPISODE
Ra’s al Ghul (Matt Nable,
Riddick) finally makes Oliver (Stephen Amell) an offer he can’t refuse. The team joins Oliver on his journey to Nanda Parbat where a heartbroken Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) decides to take matters into her own hands.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “Mr. Scratch” – NEW EPISODE
When three people implicated in murders claim they were attacked by a “clawed shadow monster” at the moment each crime occurred, the BAU searches for an UnSub who is controlling their minds.
10 p.m. – CSI: CYBER – “Selfie 2.0”– NEW EPISODE
The cyber team investigates the abductions of young women whose social network pages are being kept up-to-date. Also, Avery Ryan (Patricia Arquette) helps Trish McCarthy (Rosanna Arquette, RAY DONOVAN) cope with the death of Trish’s sister, Ryan’s former psych patient.
Thursday, April 23
7 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “How to Save a Life” – NEW EPISODE
Derek (Patrick Dempsey) witnesses a horrible car accident and springs into action to save lives.
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
8:30 p.m. – THE ODD COUPLE – “The Unger Games” – NEW EPISODE
When Oscar (Matthew Perry) feels threatened by Felix’s (Thomas Lennon) surprising performance on the softball field and basketball court, they agree to compete in a decathlon to determine which one of them is the better athlete.
9:30 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – “As You Wish” – NEW EPISODE
Murray (Jeff Garlin) is excited when Adam (Sean Giambrone) tells him he wants to play a sport at school – that is, until he finds out it’s fencing. After quitting his first match, Adam confesses his real intention: to recreate his favourite scene from
The Princess Bride, which makes Murray furious.
10 p.m. – AMERICAN CRIME – “Episode Eight” – NEW EPISODE
As news of Aliyah’s (Regina King) organized march for Carter’s (Elvis Nolasco) cause spreads, tensions within the community rise. The city tries to stifle the demonstration and the DA attempts to offer Carter a plea deal. Demonized and the target of violent threats, Barb (Felicity Huffman) refuses to back down and desperately rallies her own group of supporters to attend the march. Once again placed in juvenile detention, Tony (Johnny Ortiz) could be charged as an adult. Alonzo (Benito Martinez) urges him to testify against Carter to gain some leniency. Hector (Richard Cabral) reconnects with his girlfriend and promises to turn his life around for her and their daughter. Unemployed and out of options, Russ (Timothy Hutton) turns to Mark (David Hoflin, CROSSBONES) for help in allowing him to move into Matt (Grant Merritt, REVOLUTION) and Gwen’s (Kira Pozehl,
American Girls) house.
Friday, April 24
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
9 p.m. – GRIMM – “Iron Hans” – NEW EPISODE
Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) are brought in to investigate a homicide they learn is connected to an age-old Wesen rite of passage. Meanwhile, Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) makes a surprising new ally.
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “New Rules” – SEASON FINALE (PART 1 OF 2)
When NYPD Deputy Chief Donald Kent (Dennis Haysbert, THE UNIT), a commanding officer of the gang division, and his wife are gunned down in an apparent gang hit, Frank (Tom Selleck) orders all hands on deck to catch his friend’s killer. Working the case, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) go see Mario Hunt (Method Man,
The Sitter), a well-known member of a deadly gang. Part two of the season finale will air on May 1.
Saturday, April 25
7 p.m. – W5 – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable
Sunday, April 26
7 p.m. – MASTERCHEF CANADA – “Tea for Two” – NEW EPISODE
The Top 7 home cooks face a Mystery Box Challenge starring a rack of lamb, but they aren’t cooking alone.
MASTERCHEF CANADA judge Claudio Aprile cooks alongside them with the same ingredients, showcasing the skills of a true MasterChef. Then, the winning home cook receives a strategic advantage in a classic Tag Team Elimination Challenge, pairing up their competitors to replicate an elaborate afternoon tea tray.
8 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – “Lily” – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
9 p.m. – SECRETS AND LIES – “The Mother” – NEW EPISODE
Ben’s (Ryan Phillippe) discovery in the attic further exacerbates his tension with Christy (KaDee Strickland), who continues to keep the kids away from him. When Ben finally gets some much-needed father-daughter time with Abby (Belle Shouse) at the Christmas fair, an unwelcome guest changes the course of the evening. Meanwhile, after the leak in the crime lab left most of the forensic evidence in Tom’s (Aiden Malik) case unusable, Det. Cornell (Juliette Lewis) returns to the crime scene, hoping to find something new to drive her towards an arrest.
10 p.m. – MOTIVE – “Reversal of Fortune” – NEW EPISODE
As Detectives Angie Flynn (Kristin Lehman), Oscar Vega (Louis Ferreira), and Brian Lucas (Brendan Penny) hunt for the killer of a free-spirited tarot card reader, Vega gets news from the doctor that he doesn’t want to hear…or share, and Angie receives an unsettling visit from the Internal Investigations Unit. C. Thomas Howell guest stars.
Monday, April 27
8 p.m. – GOTHAM – “The Anvil or the Hammer” – NEW EPISODE
The Ogre (Milo Ventimiglia, HEROES) breaks down Barbara’s (Erin Richards) emotions, while Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bullock (Donal Logue) go to great lengths to track him down. Meanwhile, Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) leads a massacre, beginning an epic war, while Bruce (David Mazouz) learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises, and Nygma (Cory Michael Smith) deals with his recent actions.
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “In Plane Sight” – NEW EPISODE
As Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Alexis (Molly Quinn) travel to London, their routine flight turns deadly when the plane’s Air Marshal is found murdered. With the help of Beckett (Stana Katic) on the ground, Castle and Alexis race against time to find the killer before he carries out his fateful plan.
Tuesday, April 28
8 p.m. – THE FLASH – “The Trap” – NEW EPISODE
Barry (Grant Gustin), Caitlin (Danielle Panabaker), Cisco (Carlos Valdes) and Joe (Jesse L. Martin) set a trap for Wells (Tom Cavanagh). Cisco uses himself as prey, which puts him in grave danger. Meanwhile, Eddie (Rick Cosnett) makes a decision regarding Iris (Candice Patton), which leaves Joe unsettled.
9 p.m. – MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D – “The Dirty Half Dozen” – NEW EPISODE
Gonzales (Edward James Olmos, DEXTER) and Coulson (Clark Gregg) must find a way to put their differences aside and work together against Hydra, even if it means teaming up with someone they don’t trust.
10 p.m. – PERSON OF INTEREST – “Asylum” – NEW EPISODE
Reese (Jim Caviezel) and Fusco (Kevin Chapman) get caught in the war between the two newest POIs, rival crime bosses Elias (Enrico Colantoni) and Dominic (Winston Duke). Also, a tantalizing clue to Shaw’s (Sarah Shahi) whereabouts leads Finch (Michael Emerson) and Root (Amy Acker) into a possible trap, and Control (Camryn Manheim) goes rogue to uncover the true intentions of the Samaritan program.
Wednesday, April 29
8 p.m. – ARROW – “Al Sah-Him” – NEW EPISODE
Oliver (Stephen Amell) goes through a rigorous transformation. The League of Assassins sets their sites on Nyssa (Katrina Law, SPARTACUS: VENGEANCE), who is back in Starling City training Laurel (Katie Cassidy). When Nyssa realizes they are coming, she arms up to face them alone, but Laurel asks Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Diggle (David Ramsey) to help protect her new friend.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
10 p.m. – CSI: CYBER – “L0m1s”– NEW EPISODE
The cyber-crime team investigates when nine planes that departed from the same airport face a coordinated, mid-flight Wi-Fi attack
Thursday, April 30
7 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “She’s Leaving Home” – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
8:30 p.m. – THE ODD COUPLE – “Sleeping Dogs Lie” – NEW EPISODE
When Oscar (Matthew Perry) and Felix (Thomas Lennon) make a trip to Ashley’s (Christine Woods, THE WALKING DEAD) to retrieve Felix’s special pillow, a secret that he has kept from Oscar is revealed.
9:30 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – “Bill/Murray” – NEW EPISODE
As Erica (Hayley Orrantia) works on her application to Julliard, Adam (Sean Giambrone) and Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) think she needs to do something big to stand out, so they decide to create a music video starring Erica. However, the music video does not go as Adam planned. Meanwhile, Murray (Jeff Garlin) ends up bonding with Lainey’s (AJ Michalka, THE GUARDIAN) dad Bill (David Koechner,
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues), and Murray learns what it means to be a real friend.
10 p.m. – AMERICAN CRIME – “Episode Nine” – NEW EPISODE
Following the march in support of Carter (Elvis Nolasco) that erupted in violence, Aliyah (Regina King) and her lawyer use the turn in public opinion to leave the court no choice but to move up Carter’s preliminary examination date. Emotions felt by the families on both sides of the case come to a head when Aubry’s (Caitlin Gerard) mother, Ruth (Jennifer Savidge, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS), sets up a meeting with Aliyah. Meanwhile, Russ (Timothy Hutton) continues to work on Matt (Grant Merritt, REVOLUTION) and Gwen’s (Kira Pozehl,
American Girls) house as a means to fill a void created by his regretful decision to abandon his family years before. Desperate to do everything he can for a now fearful Tony (Johnny Ortiz) in juvenile detention, Alonzo (Benito Martinez) turns to an unlikely source for help. After Aubry receives news from Carter, she is left feeling emotionally distraught and makes the decision to completely change the course of the case by going on record with an incendiary statement.
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