CTV Programming Highlights: July 1 – 31

July marks the Season 2 premiere of the hottest series of the summer, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, followed a few days later by a half-hour ETALK original special, ETALK & THE AMAZING RACE CANADA: ON THE ROAD AGAIN. ETALK also commemorates Canada Day with ETALK PRESENTS: PROUDLY CANADIAN, a 30-minute original special celebrating the year’s top Canadian entertainers making headlines on home soil and around the world. This month also sees MASTERCHEF CANADA judges Alvin Leung and Claudio Aprile, and Canadian Special Olympics athletes, guest star on episodes of THE LISTENER. Plus, CTV delivers the series finale of THE NEIGHBORS, new episodes of specialty series 19-2 and BITTEN, and all-new episodes of RISING STAR, UNFORGETTABLE, MASTERCHEF, MISTRESSES, HOT IN CLEVELAND, SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, and GANG RELATED.

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Programming Highlights for July 1 – 31 on CTV and CTV GO include:

• ETALK rings in Canada Day with a new original special celebrating this year’s top Canadian entertainers making headlines in ETALK PRESENTS: PROUDLY CANADIAN (July 1)
• The Top 20 finalists perform live for the first time on SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (July 2)
• George Takei (HEROES) and Candace Cameron (FULL HOUSE) guest star on the series finale of THE NEIGHBORS (July 5)
• Among the guests at a fake funeral held by Elka (Betty White) is her old nemesis, guest star Susan Lucci (ALL MY CHILDREN) on HOT IN CLEVELAND (July 6)
• MASTERCHEF CANADA judges Alvin Leung and Claudio Aprile, and Canadian Special Olympics basketball players, guest star as themselves on THE LISTENER (July 7)
• The most-watched Canadian series on record kicks-off with more twists and turns in the Season 2 premiere of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA (July 8), airing in a new Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT timeslot
• Viewers get an exclusive look into the second season of THE AMAZING RACE CANADA on ETALK & THE AMAZING RACE CANADA: ON THE ROAD AGAIN (July 11)

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Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for July 1 – 31. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT, visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Tuesday, July 1

7 p.m. – ETALK PRESENTS: PROUDLY CANADIAN – SPECIAL

ETALK shines the spotlight on the year’s top Canadian entertainers making headlines here at home and around the world. The new, original, half-hour special, hosted by Ben Mulroney and Tanya Kim, features exclusive one-on-one interviews with Jon Montgomery (THE AMAZING RACE CANADA), Tatiana Maslany (ORPHAN BLACK), the casts from CTV’s hit original crime drama MOTIVE and Space’s sexy, high-octane thriller BITTEN, and more.

Wednesday, July 2

8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – “First Live Performance Show & Meet the Top 20 Performers” – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS

The Top 20 finalists (10 guys and 10 girls) perform live for the first time to win America’s vote.

Thursday, July 3

9 p.m. – GANG RELATED – “Regreso del Infierno” – NEW EPISODE

With Daniel (Jay Hernandez) held hostage and the clock ticking, Ryan (Ramon Rodriguez) engages in a dangerous heist to steal back the confiscated drugs. Amaury Nolasco (CSI) guest stars as Mariano, a ruthless sociopath who heads up the cartel.

10 p.m. – 19-2 – “Home” – NEW TO CTV

Nick (Adrian Holmes) butts heads with J.M (Dan Petronijevic) when they are assigned patrol together. Meanwhile, Beatrice (Mylène Dinh-Robic) embarks on a new romance.

Saturday, July 5

8 p.m. – THE NEIGHBORS – “There Goes the Neighbors’ Hood” – SERIES FINALE

In the series finale of THE NEIGHBORS, Larry (Simon Templeman) learns that he is pregnant and makes a decision about returning home or staying with the rest of the Zabvronians. Meanwhile, Reggie (Tim Jo) must also decide if he wants to stay alien or turn human, and the families see two new visitors arriving at the neighbourhood. Candace Cameron (FULL HOUSE) and Scott Weinger (MISTRESSES) who played couple DJ Tanner and Steve Hale on FULL HOUSE reunite as guest stars, and Joshua Sasse (ROGUE), and George Takei (HEROES) also guest star.

10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Bitten” – NEW TO CTV

As Elena (Laura Vandervoort) struggles to defend Clay (Greyston Holt) against suspicions of murder, old memories of their past are stirred up. Former Pack member Daniel Santos (Michael Luckett) arrives at Stonehaven with information about the Mutt uprising.

Sunday, July 6

7:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “The Undead” – NEW EPISODE

Elka (Betty White) throws a fake funeral for Victoria (Wendie Malick). Among the guests is her nemesis Susan Lucci (ALL MY CHILDREN). Elsewhere, Simon (Craig Ferguson, THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON) and Joy (Jane Leeves) face a kink in their relationship.

8 p.m. – UNFORGETTABLE – “The Combination” – NEW EPISODE

Carrie (Poppy Montgomery) and Al (Dylan Walsh) must uncover the pieces of a championship boxer’s past to figure out who was able to beat him to death without any indication that he defended himself or fought back.

9 p.m. – RISING STAR – “Qualifiers #3” – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS

The Qualifying Rounds continue on RISING STAR, as the next group of aspiring singers audition live, while viewers vote via an app in real time to determine if the singer will “raise the wall” and advance in the competition. Josh Groban serves as host with Ludacris, Kesha, and Brad Paisley rounding out the expert panel. Canadian viewers can vote by downloading the free app at CTV.ca/RisingStar.

Monday, July 7

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – “Top 15 Compete” – NEW EPISODE

In the latest challenge, the remaining contestants must put aside their differences and work in pairs to create a restaurant-quality surf and turf dish. The teams who impress the judges are safe from elimination, while the teams who fall short face an intense pressure test featuring classic spring rolls.

9 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “Amuse Bouche” – NEW EPISODE

The semi-final live broadcast of competitive cooking show FIVE STAR CHEF turns deadly when the show’s front-running contestant is murdered. As the IIB team investigates, their suspects include the program’s celebrity judges, Gustav Main (Dylan Taylor, COVERT AFFAIRS), and MASTERCHEF CANADA’s Alvin Leung and Claudio Aprile, guest-starring as themselves. An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, July 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

10 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “What Do You Really Want” – NEW EPISODE

Karen’s (Yunjin Kim) secret life gets the best of her when she meets a guy she likes. Joss (Jes Macallan) gets shocking news from Harry (Brett Tucker) that could impact both of their lives. With Daniel (Ricky Whittle, THE 100) out of town, April (Rochelle Ayte) has her reasons to decline a dinner invitation with the wealthy parents of her daughter’s best friend. Before Savi (Alyssa Milano) and Harry sign their divorce papers, she has an epiphany that challenges her future with Dom (Jason George).

Tuesday, July 8

8 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie and the Mother of All Sessions” – NEW EPISODE

Charlie (Charlie Sheen) creates chaos when he surprises his therapy group by bringing their dysfunctional parents to a session.

9 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE CANADA – SEASON 2 PREMIERE

The most-watched Canadian television series on record, THE AMAZING RACE CANADA, kicks-off its heart-pounding second season in a new timeslot. In the Season 2 Premiere, host Jon Montgomery launches the most amazing race this country has ever seen, as 11 all-new teams compete for the biggest grand prize in Canadian television history. An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

Wednesday, July 9

8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – “Top 20 Perform, 2 Eliminated” – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS

The season’s Top 20 finalists perform for the nation, before viewers find out which dancers make the cut and who is sent home.

Thursday, July 10

9 p.m. – GANG RELATED – “El Zorro y el Gallinero” – NEW EPISODE

A change to California’s “Three Strikes” law causes additional trouble for the Gang Task Force. Meanwhile, Jessica (Shantel VanSanten) sees Silvia (Lela Loren) pay Ryan (Ramon Rodriguez) a visit, and Carlos (Rey Gallegos) sets forth on his path toward usurping Javier’s (Cliff Curtis) seat as head of Los Angelicos.

10 p.m. – 19-2 – “Turf” – NEW TO CTV

A cover-up comes back to haunt Nick (Adrian Holmes) and Ben (Jared Keeso), pitting them against Gendron (Jean Petitclerc). Nick’s frustrations mount when Ben encroaches on his personal life.

Friday, July 11

7 p.m. – ETALK & THE AMAZING RACE CANADA: ON THE ROAD AGAIN – NEW SPECIAL

ETALK hits the road to join THE AMAZING RACE CANADA in a new half-hour special! Viewers get an exclusive look into the second season of the most-watched Canadian television series on record. ETALK host Devon Soltendieck talks winning strategies and alliances with the racers, and joins host Jon Montgomery to compete in the challenges of the first leg of the race.

9 p.m. – FINDING CARTER – SERIES PREMIERE – SPECIAL PRESENTATION

In the series premiere, Carter (Kathryn Prescott) has the perfect life with her single mother Lori (Milena Govich), until a police bust at a party reveals that Lori had abducted Carter as a child. Now, Carter returns to her biological parents (Cynthia Watros, GREY’S ANATOMY and Alexis Denisof, GRIMM) and must navigate through her new life whilst vowing to be reunited with Lori.

Saturday, July 12

10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Committed” – NEW TO CTV

Back in Toronto, Elena’s (Laura Vandervoort) commitment to Philip (Paul Greene) is tested and her life interrupted when Santos (Michael Luckett, THE FIRM) makes an unwelcome appearance. At Stonehaven, Jeremy’s (Greg Bryk) title is challenged forcing him to fight to maintain his status as the Alpha.

Sunday, July 13

7:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “Elka Takes a Lover” – NEW EPISODE

On the eve of Victoria’s big movie premiere, Emmy (Jennifer Love Hewitt, THE CLIENT LIST) visits with some surprising news while Elka (Betty White) announces she’s taken a younger lover (Chris Elliott, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER).

9:00 p.m. RISING STAR – “Duels #1” – NEW EPISODE – LIVE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – UNFORGETTABLE – “The Haircut” – NEW EPISODE

Carrie (Poppy Montgomery) and Al (Dylan Walsh) delve into the murky waters of office politics and government scandals when a reporter who broke a salacious story about the director of the NSA is found murdered. Meanwhile, Agent Simms (Boris Kodjoe, Resident Evil: Retribution) returns to assist Carrie, and Al reconnects with an old girlfriend who may be able to help on the case.

Monday, July 14

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – “Top 14 Compete”

Synopsis currently unavailable.

9 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “White Whale” – NEW EPISODE

Though it’s a relief for the IIB team members to now have Becker (Anthony Lemke) onside with Toby’s (Craig Olejnik) unique abilities as a crucial tool in their arsenal, it appears he might be a bit too invested in the concept. When mayoral candidate Greg Turner’s (Gabriel Hogan) campaign begins to gather momentum, Becker decides to reopen an investigation into the disappearance of one of his campaign workers three years earlier, by exploiting Toby’s gift. An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, July 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

10 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “Why Do Fools Fall in Love?” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Tuesday, July 15

8 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie & Kate Start a Sex Study” – NEW EPISODE

Recently broken up, Charlie (Charlie Sheen) and Kate (Selma Blair) try to control their sexual urges as they begin work together on their sex study. Also, Lacey (Noureen DeWulf) starts a new job as a pharmaceutical rep.

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

Synopsis currently unavailable.

An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, July 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

Wednesday, July 16

8 p.m. – SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE – “Live Performance Show and Elimination Show” – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Thursday, July 17

9 p.m. – GANG RELATED – “Dia de Todos los Santos” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – 19-2 – “Lovers” – NEW TO CTV

Squad 19 is pulled into a big raid. Nick (Adrian Holmes) and Ben (Jared Keeso) clash over a politically explosive DUI, while Isabelle (Maxim Roy) and Nick find common ground when Theo (Robert Naylor) starts to act out.

Saturday, July 19

10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Stalking” – NEW TO CTV

The Pack accepts the Mutts’ offer to discuss a truce. But the meeting proves to be anything but what they were expecting. In Toronto, Philip (Paul Greene) reconnects with a former flame.

Sunday, July 20

7:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “Rusty Banks Rides Again” – NEW EPISODE

Victoria (Wendie Malick) wants to be nominated for an Oscar^® and gets her friends to convince Academy members to nominate her. Jason Priestley (CALL ME FITZ) and Sarah Hyland (MODERN FAMILY) guest star.

10 p.m. – UNFORGETTABLE – “Cashing Out” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Monday, July 21

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – “Top 13 Compete” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

9 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “The Fugitive” – NEW EPISODE

When Oz’s (Ennis Esmer) neighbour and customer, Buddy Carlyle (Shawn Lawrence, FLASHPOINT), is shot and killed during an apparent home invasion, Toby (Craig Olejnik) and Michelle (Lauren Lee Smith) discover he had a major secret. Buddy was actually Harvey Watson, one in a trio responsible for a brazen cargo plane hijacking that netted millions in antique bullion two decades earlier. His newly-revealed wealth means that his daughter Emma (Rayisa Kondracki, REIGN), a Special Olympics basketball coach, is in imminent danger, and the team decides the best course of action is to stake out her father’s wake. Canadian Special Olympics athletes guest star. An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, July 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

10 p.m. – MISTRESSES – “An Affair to Surrender” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Tuesday, July 22

8 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie and His New Friend with Benefits” – NEW EPISODE

After his breakup with Kate (Selma Blair), Charlie (Charlie Sheen) finds a woman who is satisfied with just being “friends with benefits.”

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

An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

Wednesday, July 23

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

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Thursday, July 24

9 p.m. – GANG RELATED – ““El Buey Y el Alacran” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – 19-2 – “Medals” – NEW TO CTV

An amber alert ripples through station 19. After realizing he’s been shutting Audrey (Laurence Leboeuf) out, Nick (Adrian Holmes) makes a strong commitment to her. Ben (Jared Kesso) continues to date Amelie (Magalie Lépine Blondeau) without telling Nick, adding another stress to their partnership.

Saturday, July 26

10 p.m. – BITTEN – “Prisoner” – NEW TO CTV

Jeremy (Greg Bryk) has difficulty recovering from his injuries, forcing Clay (Greyston Holt) to viciously interrogate a Mutt in the War Room, while Elena (Laura Vandervoort) confronts a woman who wants nothing more than to be just like her.

Sunday, July 27

7:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “The One with George Clooney” – NEW EPISODE

When the women try to adopt a puppy, the Rescue Center’s volunteer, Doug (Max Greenfield, NEW GIRL), determines if they are dog-worthy. Elka’s (Betty White) relationships with Mamie (Georgia Engel, TWO AND A HALF MEN) and Roy (John Mahoney, IN TREATMENT) take an interesting turn.

9:00 p.m. RISING STAR – “Duels #3” – NEW EPISODE – LIVE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – UNFORGETTABLE – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Monday, July 28

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF – “Top 12 Compete” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

9 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “Family Secrets” – NEW EPISODE

Toby (Craig Olejnik), Michelle (Lauren Lee Smith), Dev (Rainbow Sun Francks), and Becker (Anthony Lemke) investigate the murder of wealthy playboy Finn Nightingale (Damon Runyan, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION), with possible suspects including long-time family butler, Grant Evan (Michael Fawkes, EARTH FINAL CONFLICT) and Finn’s younger brother, Topher Nightingale (Riley Gilchrist, DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION), who is poised to inherit the family fortune. The emphasis on family rivalries gone awry takes an emotional toll on Toby, and he begins to wonder about his own missing family. An encore presentation of this episode airs Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV.

Tuesday, July 29

8 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie and the Devil” – NEW EPISODE

A new patient in Charlie’s (Charlie Sheen) group claims to be the Devil, and Nolan (Derek Richardson) sells his soul to him to get Lacey (Noureen DeWulf) to love him. Jennifer (Shawnee Smith) and Sam (Daniela Bobadilla) take an interest in their new neighbours, and Martin (Martin Sheen) tries to get Charlie back to church.

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

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Wednesday, July 30

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

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Thursday, July 31

9 p.m. – GANG RELATED – “La Luz Verde” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – 19-2 – “Islands” – NEW TO CTV

The squad is devastated when one of their own is brutally assaulted and left clinging to life, causing personal vendettas to collide with protocol in the aftermath.

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