CTV wraps up the month of August with the mid-season special
AFTER THE RACE, following an all-new episode of Canada’s #1 summer series
THE AMAZING RACE CANADA. CTV also presents all-new episodes of its original comedy
SPUN OUT, as well as
ZOO,
HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT,
HOT IN CLEVELAND,
MASTERCHEF,
MISTRESSES, and
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE. Episodes of Canadian original Space series
BITTEN and
ORPHAN BLACK, and Bravo’s
19-2 also continue.
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Programming Highlights for August 15 – 31 on CTV and CTV GO include:
- Viewers discover who makes the cut and who goes home as the Top 8 dancers are revealed live on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE ( 17)
- When Bryce (J.P. Manoux) puts out a comments and questions box is put out at Manion’s, Abby (Holly Deveaux) decides to turn it into the bar’s newest attraction, ‘Beer Abby’ on SPUN OUT ( 18)
- On HOT IN CLEVELAND, Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli), feeling smothered by her boyfriend Jack (Rhys Darby, Yes Man), enlists Frankie’s (Will Sasso, THE BRITISHES) help to break off their relationship ( 18)
- The team discovers a terrifying rat infestation when a cargo ship carrying the bloodthirsty rodents washes up off the coast of Massachusetts on ZOO ( 18)
- Scott Wolf (PARTY OF FIVE), Mary Lynn Rajskub (24), David Walton (ABOUT A BOY), Mena Suvari (American Pie), Kate Flannery (THE OFFICE), and David Giuntoli (GRIMM) appear on HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT ( 18)
- Teams race to Canada’s heartland, Saskatoon, where a Road Block has some teams bouncing ahead of the pack, and others falling behind on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA ( 19)
- Hosted by TSN’s James Duthie, AFTER THE RACE reunites all of this season’s eliminated teams, and features a look back at the most talked-about moments from the first seven episodes of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA ( 19)
- On MASTERCHEF, the Top Six home cooks face the wildly popular restaurant takeover ( 26)
- Karen (Yunjin Kim) agrees to help Vivian (Sonja Bennett, Preggoland) keep her secret from Alec (Ed Quinn) so he can accept a very important award on MISTRESSES ( 27)
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Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for August 15 – 31. All programming is subject to change (visit
CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Saturday, August 15
9 p.m. – ORPHAN BLACK – “Certain Agony of the Battlefield”– NEW TO CTV
Paul (Dylan Bruce) digs and finds the ugly truth behind the Castor Boys’ logbooks of names, pushing him into action. Meanwhile, Felix (Jordan Gavaris) is desperate for info on Sarah’s (Tatiana Maslany) whereabouts, and presses the still-ailing Rachel (Maslany) for any shred of a lead. In order for Donnie (Kristian Bruun) and Alison (Maslany) to take their money-making endeavor to the “next level” she must introduce Jason Kellerman (Justin Chatwin, SHAMELESS) to her unique business plan.
10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Nine Circles” – NEW TO CTV
Aleister (Sean Rogerson) casts a mind-bending spell on Elena (Laura Vandervoort), forcing her into a battle against her own dark fears and demons. Meanwhile, Rachael (Genelle Williams, WAREHOUSE 13) is locked in a cage with Logan (Michael Xavier), struggling to come to terms with what he is. In a nearby forest, Clay (Greyston Holt) and Paige (Tommie-Amber Pirie) must overcome their personal differences in order to find Aleister’s compound.
Sunday, August 16
8 p.m. – THE MILLERS – “Hero” – NEW EPISODE
When Nathan (Will Arnett) decides he should have a better relationship with his niece Mikayla (Lulu Wilson), he agrees to use his celebrity status to help Debbie (Jayma Mays) and Adam (Nelson Franklin) get her into a popular school. Meanwhile, when Kip (Sean Hayes) develops side effects from his sleeping pills, Carol (Margo Martindale) and Tom (Beau Bridges) agree to help him kick the habit by sleep-training him.
9 p.m. – 19-2 – “Property Lines” – NEW TO CTV
Housing evictions pit the squad against a community in crisis.
Monday, August 17
8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – “Top 10 Perform + Elimination” – LIVE – NEW EPISODE
The Top 10 fight for their spots on Teams Stage and Street. Viewers discover who makes the cut and who goes home as the competition heats up.
Tuesday, August 18
8 p.m. – SPUN OUT – “Sexual Ceiling” – NEW EPISODE
Beckett (Paul Campbell) starts a purely physical relationship with a documentary filmmaker, but finds conversation more stimulating with Stephanie (Rebecca Dalton). Nelson (Al Mukadam) finds himself out of step with the latest trends and goes to great lengths to be hip again. When Bryce (J.P. Manoux) puts out a comments and questions Box at Manion’s, Abby (Holly Deveaux) decides to turn it into the bar’s newest attraction, ‘Beer Abby’.
8:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “Bad Boys” – NEW EPISODE
Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli), feeling smothered by her boyfriend Jack (Rhys Darby,
Yes Man), enlists Frankie’s (Will Sasso, THE BRITISHES) help to break off their relationship. Victoria’s (Wendie Malick) dad, Alex (Stacy Keach, FULL CIRCLE), comes to town with a shocking announcement. Elka (Betty White) tries to fight off Alex’s advances.
9 p.m. – ZOO – “The Cheese Stands Alone” – NEW EPISODE
The team discovers a terrifying rat infestation when a cargo ship carrying the bloodthirsty rodents washes up off the coast of Massachusetts. Also, unbeknownst to the rest of the team, Mitch (Billy Burke) reconnects with his terminally ill daughter in Boston as he prepares to make a trade with Reiden-Global to save her life.
10 p.m. – HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT – “The Scott Wolf Of Wall Street” – NEW EPISODE
Two contestants each lead a team of three celebrities through a series of unique party games in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize. Celebrity guests include David Giuntoli (GRIMM), Scott Wolf (PARTY OF FIVE), Mary Lynn Rajskub (24), David Walton (ABOUT A BOY), Mena Suvari (
American Pie), and Kate Flannery (THE OFFICE).
Wednesday, August 19
8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF –“A Storm’s A Brewing”– NEW EPISODE
In the next Mystery Box challenge, the remaining home cooks must create a dish using coffee as one of the main ingredients. The winner of the challenge receives a significant advantage in the next Pressure Test, and will be safe from elimination. Then, during the Pressure Test, contestants team up in pairs as they replicate an elaborate party platter.
9 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA – “I Dream About Eating Sandwiches” – NEW EPISODE
Teams race to Canada’s heartland, Saskatoon, where the Road Block has some teams bouncing ahead of the pack, and others falling behind. Tensions drive Brian and Cynthia to the edge, and at the Detour, some teams are spinning in circles, while others jump through hoops to stay in the race.
10 p.m. – AFTER THE RACE – NEW SPECIAL
*** Note: airs directly after Episode 7 of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA in most markets (check local listings) ***
As Canada’s #1 summer series THE AMAZING RACE CANADA nears its Season 3 midway point, CTV produces and broadcasts a one-hour, mid-season, after-show special,
AFTER THE RACE, for the second year in a row. Hosted by TSN’s James Duthie (
@tsnjamesduthie), and taped in front of a studio audience from Bell Media Headquarters in Toronto,
AFTER THE RACE reunites all of this season’s eliminated teams, and features a look back at the most talked-about moments from the first seven episodes.
Thursday, August 20
9 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “Guilt By Association” – NEW EPISODE
April’s (Rochelle Aytes) guilt about Daniel (Ricky Whittle,
Austenland) leads to trouble in her relationship with Blair (Brian White,
The Cabin in the Woods) which ultimately brings her closer to Lucy (Corinne Massiah). Karen (Yunjin Kim) tells Alec (Ed Quinn) and Vivian (Sonja Bennett,
Preggoland) about the baby and despite Alec’s initial shock there seems to be some hope that they can form a modern kind of family, until Vivian staggers Karen with news of her own. Daniel’s mysterious tape turns out to be surveillance from the neighbour’s camera which proves to complicate matters for Calista (Jennifer Esposito).
Saturday, August 22
9 p.m. – ORPHAN BLACK – “Community of Dreadful Fear and Hate”– NEW TO CTV
Alison (Tatiana Maslany) must secure a store front in order to take her and Donnie’s (Kristian Bruun) business to the “next level”. But things don’t go according to plan when her mother, Connie (Sheila McCarthy, LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRARIE), proves to be a major hindrance. Cosima (Maslany) is facing familiar health issues and calls upon beleaguered Alison for a favour. But with Alison working to save an imperiled Donnie from the merciless hands of a drug lord, it’s Cosima who ends up doing a favour. An unassuming Scott (Josh Vokey,
OutsideIN) gets closer to the greatest discovery of all, when he sits down with Rachel (Maslany).
10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Bad Dreams” – NEW TO CTV
The Pack has things under control when the Council of Alphas reassembles at Stonehaven until a surprise visit from Savannah (Kiara Glasco, COPPER) upends their plans. Meanwhile, Nick (Steve Lund) and Paige (Tommie-Amber Piri,
Don’t Get Killed in Alaska) inadvertently bring danger to a loved one’s doorstep.
Sunday, August 23
8:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie Gets Tied Up with a Catholic Girl” – NEW EPISODE
Charlie’s father (Martin Sheen) sets him up with a hot, but quiet Catholic girl (Izabella Miko,
Make Your Move) who turns out to be too wild, even for Charlie (Charlie Sheen).
9 p.m. – 19-2 – “Babylon” – NEW TO CTV
After an accidental death, violent protesters occupy an abandoned building and the squad must clear them out.
Monday, August 24
8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – “Top 8 Perform + Elimination” – LIVE – NEW EPISODE
Each dancer is put to the test as the competition gets more intense. Viewers discover which Stage and Street dancers make the cut for Top 6.
Tuesday, August 25
8 p.m. – SPUN OUT – “Copblocker” – NEW EPISODE
As Beckett (Paul Cambell) and Stephanie (Rebecca Dalton) work with clients hoping to start a sexy Christian dating site, Stephanie feels that her relationship with Jasper (Darrin Rose, MR.D) is lacking a little something in the bedroom. Abby (Holly Deveaux), hoping to make some extra cash, rents out Nelson’s (Al Mukadam) room on AirBnB. It’s Bryce’s (J.P. Manoux) 20
th anniversary at DLPR, and Dave (Dave Foley) has planned to give him the perfect gift…or has he?
8:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “We Could Be Royals” – NEW EPISODE
Joy’s (Jane Leeves) younger sister, Jill (Sophie Winkleman,
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe), comes to visit, and Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli) helps Victoria (Wendie Malick) write a children’s book. Meanwhile, Elka (Betty White) and Mamie Sue (Georgia Engel,
Grown Ups 2) welcome British royalty to Cleveland.
9 p.m. – ZOO – “Murmuration” – NEW EPISODE
Jamie (Kristen Connolly) contacts a fellow journalist in an attempt to expose the truth about Reiden’s involvement in the global animal problem. After realizing Delavenne (Carl Lumbly,
Sounder) works for Reiden, Mitch (Billy Burke) escapes with both the Mother Cell and his daughter’s medication. However, on their way to deliver the medication, Mitch and Abraham (Nonso Anozie) come face-to-face with a terrifying army of birds.
10 p.m. – HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT – “Singin’ In the Jane” – NEW EPISODE
Two contestants each lead a team of three celebrities, which include Paul Scheer (THE LEAGUE), Amy Smart (
Bad Country), Randall Park (FRESH OFF THE BOAT), Constance Wu (FRESH OFF THE BOAT), Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb, and Bobby Moynihan (SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE), in hopes of winning a $25,000 grand prize.
Wednesday, August 26
8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – “The Restaurant Takeover” – NEW EPISODE
In the next Team Challenge, the Top 6 home cooks face the wildly popular restaurant takeover. Each team must complete two appetizer and two entree dishes for guests in a downtown Los Angeles restaurant. The winning team will be safe from elimination, while the losing team must face the next Pressure Test, in which all members of the losing team must prep, cook, and plate three different pasta dishes.
9 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA – “All of These Are The Same” – NEW EPISODE
Teams continue their race across Canada and beyond in hopes of winning the biggest grand prize in Canadian television history.
Thursday, August 27
9 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “Reasonable Doubt” – NEW EPISODE
Despondent over her situation, Joss (Jes Macallan) struggles with whether she should take a plea deal and what that would mean for a future with Harry (Brett Tucker). Karen (Yunjin Kim) agrees to help Vivian (Sonja Bennett,
Preggoland) keep her secret from Alec (Ed Quinn) so that he can accept a very important award. April (Rochelle Aytes) and Marc (Rob Mayes) are blindsided by a surprise visit from Marc’s sister Miranda (Kate Beahan, LOVE IS A FOUR-LETTER WORD). After being shut out by Joss in prison, Calista (Jennifer Esposito) sees the pain she’s causing her and makes her next move.
Saturday, August 29
9 p.m. – ORPHAN BLACK – “Ruthless In Purpose, And Insidious In Method” – NEW TO CTV
When Rachel (Tatiana Maslany) makes a promise to Sarah (Maslany), it comes with a hefty price. Meanwhile, Helena (Maslany) and Gracie (Zoé De Grand Maison,
Bad Hair Day) work with the Hendrixes, and Donnie (Kristian Bruun) takes Kellerman (Justin Chatwin, SHAMELESS) to task. Over at Castor, Coady (Kyra Harper, HARD ROCK MEDICAL) and Benchman (Tom Barnett,
Killing Daddy) scheme to track down the Castor Original, and Rudy (Ari Millen) descends on DYAD for a much needed asset.
10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Dark Arts” – NEW TO CTV
Having possessed Clay’s (Greyston Holt) body, Aleister (Sean Rogerson) returns to Stonehaven where he creates ideal conditions to abduct Savannah (Kiara Glasco, COPPER). Meanwhile, Clay finds himself trapped in his unconscious, wrestling with both the occupying Aleister and his own mind in a way that could destroy him.
Sunday, August 30
8:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie and the Sexy Swing Vote” – NEW EPISODE
Charlie (Charlie Sheen) and Jordan (Laura Bell Bundy) hire a hot assistant to work as their associate on the prison clinic program.
9 p.m. – 19-2 – “Orphans” – NEW TO CTV
With the squad in fragments, the true identity of the mole is revealed.
Monday, August 31
8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – LIVE – NEW EPISODE
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