CTV Programming Highlights: August 19-31

The month of August comes to an end with the season finales of HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT and THE LISTENER. Plus, all-new episodes of SATISFACTION, ANGER MANAGEMENT, MISTRESSES, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, MASTERCHEF, ORPHAN BLACK, HOT IN CLEVELAND, and UNFORGETTABLE. THE AMAZING RACE CANADA also continues with thrilling new adventures, challenges, and eliminations on CTV.

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Programming Highlights for August 19-31 on CTV include:

• Unintentionally wearing a suit causes Mark (Ryan Belleville) to be mistaken for a functioning member of society on SATISFACTION (Aug. 19).
• The remaining five teams race to Quebec City on THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (Aug. 19).
• Erin Karpluk (BEING ERICA) guest stars on SAVING HOPE (Aug. 20).
• With a body in her car and nowhere to turn, Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) is forced to continue her con and earn “Beth” a second chance on the force on ORPHAN BLACK (Aug. 23).
• After shooting and killing a suspect, Toby (Craig Olejnik) struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder on the Season 4 finale of THE LISTENER (Aug. 28).
• Two contestants lead their teams in a series of unique party games in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize on the season finale of HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT (Aug. 29).

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Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for Aug. 19-31. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT, visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Monday, Aug. 19

8 p.m. – SATISFACTION – “Mo Money, Mo Problems” – NEW EPISODE

Unintentionally wearing a suit causes Mark (Ryan Belleville) to be mistaken for a functioning member of society. Meanwhile, Jason (Luke Macfarlane) and Maggie (Leah Renee) decide to take the plunge and get a joint bank account, but first they have to deal with Jason’s banking history.

8:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie Kills His Ex’s Sex Life” – NEW EPISODE

Charlie (Charlie Sheen) goes too far when he gets jealous of Jennifer’s (Shawnee Smith) much younger boyfriend. Meanwhile, Patrick helps Lacey (Noureen DeWulf) look great for her first modelling gig.

9 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA – “Check the Cannons” – NEW EPISODE

The remaining five teams race to Quebec City where the sisters get lost en route. Language skills are lacking, leaving some teams tongue-tied and twisted. At the Roadblock, Vanessa gets crushed by crepes, and at the Detour, the sisters’ choice could prove costly.

10 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “Indecent Proposals” – NEW EPISODE

As single mom-to-be Savi (Alyssa Milano) begins to grasp that Harry (Brett Tucker) may never be coming back, Dom (Jason George) offers her a shoulder to lean on. April (Rochelle Aytes) is furious when Paul (Dondre Whitfield) shows up at Lucy’s (Corinne Massiah) school and shares her frustration with Richard (Cameron Bender), who decides to take matters into his own hands. Karen (Yunjin Kim) and Sam (Erik Stocklin) reconnect about Elizabeth’s (Marin Hinkle) lawsuit, and Joss (Jes Macallan) tries to win over Olivier at work (Mike Dopud) by helping him impress new real estate clients.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE

The remaining eight dancers compete to become America’s favourite dancer.

10 p.m. – SAVING HOPE – “Vamonos” – NEW EPISODE

When Alex (Erica Durance) is forced to put a patient’s gender reassignment surgery on hold, she discovers a secret in his medical history that could save his surgery, but tear his life apart. Meanwhile, Charlie (Michael Shanks) deals with a patient who is healthy and sane – but is convinced she is going to die at midnight. Joel (Daniel Gillies) secretly helps Sonja (guest star Erin Karpluk, BEING ERICA) deal with a patient of hers who’s been admitted to Hope Zion Hospital.

Wednesday, Aug. 21

9 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – “The Restaurant Takeover” – NEW EPISODE

In the next team challenge, home cooks take over WP24, a fine-dining restaurant in downtown Los Angeles, and are tasked to recreate some of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, including appetizers and entrées. With limited time to prep, cook, and serve a discerning group of diners, the pressure is on in the kitchen, leaving the judges and diners with the tough decision of determining the winning team.

10 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “False I.D.” – NEW EPISODE

When Toby (Craig Olejnik) and Michelle (Lauren Lee Smith) go after a suspect in the murder of a Latin crime boss, their case is halted by interference from the police superintendent.

Thursday, Aug. 22

10 p.m. – HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT – “The Office Party” – NEW EPISODE

Two contestants lead their respective teams of three celebrities, which include Minnie Driver (THE RICHES), Max Greenfield (HOT IN CLEVELAND), Ellie Kemper (Bridesmaids), Angela Kinsey (License to Wed), Kal Penn (Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle), and Keenan Thompson (The Smurfs 2), in a series of unique party games in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize.

Friday, Aug. 23

9 p.m. – ORPHAN BLACK – “Instinct” – NEW TO CTV

With a body in her car and nowhere to turn, Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) is forced to continue her con and earn “Beth” a second chance on the force. But with a killer on her tail, her only hope of finding answers lies with another apparent ‘identical’, Alison.

Sunday, Aug. 25

7 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “Cleveland Indians” – NEW EPISODE

Lying to Cleveland’s top pediatrician leads Joy (Jane Leeves) to host a traditional Indian dinner party.

9 p.m. – UNFORGETTABLE – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Monday, Aug. 26

8 p.m. – SATISFACTION – “Confrontations” – NEW EPISODE

Mark (Ryan Belleville) helps Jason (Luke Macfarlane) deal with his confrontation issues while on the search to purchase a video game. Meanwhile, Maggie’s (Leah Renee) best male friend is staying over and she questions his intentions for the first time.

8:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie and the Prison Riot” – NEW EPISODE

Charlie (Charlie Sheen) is held hostage by his prison group during a riot.

9 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “Full Disclosure” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE

The remaining six dancers compete to become America’s favourite dancer.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “Fatal Vision” – SEASON FINALE

After shooting and killing a suspect, Toby (Craig Olejnik) struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as the IIB tries to stop an assassination.

Thursday, Aug. 29

10 p.m. – HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT – “Portrait of a Killer Party” – SEASON FINALE

Two contestants lead their respective teams of three celebrities, which include Tom Arnold (The First Family), Terry Crews (Arrested Development), Emilie de Ravin (ONCE UPON A TIME), Jerry Ferarra (ENTOURAGE), David Giuntoli (GRIMM), and Hoda Kotb (TODAY SHOW), in a series of unique party games in hopes of winning the $25,000 grand prize.

Friday, Aug. 30

9 p.m. – ORPHAN BLACK – “Variation Under Nature” – NEW TO CTV

Rocked by the revelation that she and her fellow “Orphans” are clones, Sarah (Tatiana Maslany) just wants to get her hands on Beth’s money and skip town. But Sarah’s fake detective ruse stretches thin when the cops find the body she buried and assign “Beth” to the case. As Sarah closes in on the killer, the hunter becomes the hunted.

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