CTV Programming Highlights: Nov. 1 – 16

November begins with new episodes of CTV’s compelling new undercover cop drama PLAYED and the season finale of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. Plus, CTV has all-new episodes of MARVEL’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D., THE GOLDBERGS, TROPHY WIFE, GRIMM, BLUE BLOODS, W5, ONCE UPON A TIME, THE AMAZING RACE, CASTLE, THE MENTALIST, THE VOICE, HOSTAGES, PERSON OF INTEREST, THE TOMORROW PEOPLE, ARROW, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI, THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, and GREY’S ANATOMY. November also has exclusive interviews and a first look at fall’s biggest blockbuster film with ETALK PRESENTS: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE.

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Programming Highlights for Nov. 1 – 16 on CTV include:

• The Top 20 artists perform in front of the coaches as the Live Playoffs begin on THE VOICE (Nov. 4)
• Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the Agents must hunt down an elusive killer on MARVEL’s AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. (Nov. 5)
• #AmellWednesdays continue with cousins Robbie and Stephen Amell in new episodes of THE TOMORROW PEOPLE and ARROW (Nov. 6)
• An exclusive look at one of fall’s biggest movies and the return of Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) on ETALK PRESENTS: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE (Nov. 8)
• The Top 2 finalists compete head-to-head and prepare a three-course menu on the season finale of MASTERCHEF JUNIOR (Nov. 8)
• COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV continues with gut-busting laughs, featuring episodes of THE BIG BANG THEORY,  ANGER MANAGEMENT, THE NEIGHBORS, and HOT IN CLEVELAND (Nov. 9)

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Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for Nov. 1 – 16. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT, visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).

Friday, Nov. 1

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF JUNIOR – “Junior Edition: Finale – Part 1” – NEW EPISODE

In Part 1 of the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR season finale, the Top 4 junior home cooks prepare one amazing dish highlighting chicken. The two contestants with the most impressive dish earn a coveted spot as a finalist in the competition for the MASTERCHEF trophy and the $100,000 prize.

9 p.m. – GRIMM – “PTZD” – NEW EPISODE

Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell), Hank (Russell Hornsby), Rosalee (Bree Turner), and Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) track down a manic Nick (David Giuntoli) before he causes any more damage. Meanwhile, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) does his best to clean up the zombie fallout.

10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “Growing Boys” – NEW EPISODE

Baez (Marisa Ramirez) goes undercover to get information on Danny’s (Donnie Wahlberg) ex-girlfriend’s fiancé who is dealing drugs at Danny’s gym.

Saturday, Nov. 2

7 p.m. – W5 – NEW EPISODE

W5 explores the link between a flu vaccine and childhood narcolepsy.

COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV continues with gut-busting comedies beginning at 8 p.m. ET.  

8:00 p.m. – MIKE AND MOLLY – “Party Planners” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

Mike’s (Billy Gardell) birthday wish is to have his wife and mother get along, but Molly (Melissa McCarthy) and Peggy (Rondi Reed) butt heads more than ever when they try to plan his birthday party together.

8:30 p.m. – MIKE AND MOLLY – “Molly’s Birthday” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

Mike (Billy Gardell) prepares to spoil Molly (Melissa McCarthy) for her birthday, but his plans go awry after he eats psychedelic gelato made by Victoria’s (Katy Mixon) friend Tom (David ‘Gruber’ Allen, HOT IN CLEVELAND).

10 p.m. – PLAYED – “Guns” – ENCORE BROADCAST

An explosive gang hit sends rookie officer Jesse Calvert (Adam Butcher) back to his roots to find the supplier of deadly assault rifles. Jesse reconnects with an old friend, gang member Isaac Tibbs (Chad Rook, CULT), whose sister Heather (Michelle Alexander, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST) was killed in the shooting. As Jesse works to re-establish his credibility with the gang’s leader Monk (Shamier Anderson, THE NEXT STEP), he learns the toughest lesson about being undercover..

Sunday, Nov. 3

7 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – “Ariel” – NEW EPISODE

Back in Fairy Tale Land, when Ariel (JoAnna Garcia Swisher) saves Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) from drowning in the ocean’s depths, Snow returns the favour by helping her new friend get acquainted with Prince Eric (Gil McKinney), whom she has fallen madly in love with.

8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – “Choir Boy At Heart” – NEW EPISODE

Racers struggle to stay in tune with the world famous Vienna Boys Choir, and an intense dispute breaks out at the mat.

9 p.m. – CASTLE – “Like Father, Like Daughter” – NEW EPISODE

Alexis (Molly Quinn) enlists Castle’s (Nathan Fillion) help on an Innocence Review case to prove that a death row inmate, Frank Henson (James Carpinello, THE GOOD WIFE), was wrongly convicted.

10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – “Fire and Brimstone” – NEW EPISODE

With the final clue in hand, Jane (Simon Baker) attempts to gather the remaining Red John suspects in one place in hopes of finally revealing his identity.

Monday, Nov. 4

8 p.m. – THE VOICE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE

THE VOICE kicks off the live performance shows as the Top 20 artists perform live in front of coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green, and Christina Aguilera.

10 p.m. – HOSTAGES – “Hail Mary” – NEW EPISODE

Ellen (Toni Collette) and Brian (Tate Donovan) agree that they need to take down Duncan (Dylan McDermott) to have any chance of escaping. Ellen sneaks away to see a man who has previously helped her solve problems. Meanwhile, Archer’s (Billy Brown) accomplice plans to reveal information about a murder Archer committed to the Assistant District Attorney.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

8 p.m. – MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – “F.Z.Z.T.” – NEW EPISODE

When floating bodies turn up in the town water, Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D must hunt down an elusive killer. No one is safe – not even the team.

9 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – “Call Me When You Get There” – NEW EPISODE

When Barry (Troy Gentile) gets his driver’s licence, Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) lays out the rules for using the car. After Barry disobeys his mother and gets in trouble, he takes Erica’s (Hayley Orrantia) advice to not tell the truth about his whereabouts.

9:30 p.m. – TROPHY WIFE – “The Date” – NEW EPISODE

When Kate (Malin Akerman) and Pete (Bradley Whitford) host a party, Jackie (Michaela Watkins) crashes and hooks up with Pete’s co-worker Sad Steve (Nat Faxon, Bad Teacher). However, when Sad Steve decides to pursue a relationship with Jackie, both Kate and Pete jump on the bandwagon to give young love a boost.

10 p.m. – PERSON OF INTEREST – “The Perfect Mark” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

7 p.m. – THE TOMORROW PEOPLE – “All Tomorrow’s Parties” – NEW EPISODE

After Stephen (Robbie Amell) breaks Ultra protocol during a training exercise, Jedikiah’s (Mark Pellegrino) mysterious boss insists on meeting him. Stephen grows concerned when he learns Jedikiah is unable to protect him, so he turns to John (Luke Mitchell), who is only interested for selfish reasons.

8 p.m. – ARROW – “League of Assassins” – NEW EPISODE

While Oliver (Stephen Amell) tends to the Canary’s (Caity Lotz) wounds, he tries to get her to talk about where she came from but she refuses. However, after Oliver and the Canary are attacked at the Queen mansion by a trained killer from the League of Assassins, she confesses to her connection with the nefarious group.

9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “Gatekeeper” – NEW EPISODE

After a series of strangulations in Boston, the BAU looks for a perpetrator who likes to keep mementos of the victims, and the team wonders if a common link to the casualties could lead them to the culprit. Meanwhile, the BAU rallies around Rossi (Joe Mantegna) when his favourite bar is on the verge of closing.

10 p.m. – CSI – “Under a Cloud” – NEW EPISODE

The CSI team investigates a John Doe found during torrential rains in Vegas. Meanwhile, Greg Sanders (Eric Szmanda) is investigated and accused of framing a man for murder seven years ago.

Thursday, Nov. 7

8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Proton Displacement” – NEW EPISODE

Sheldon (Jim Parsons) feels slighted when Professor Proton (Bob Newhart) seeks advice from Leonard (Johnny Galecki) instead of him, and he seeks revenge by befriending a rival science TV host, Bill Nye (DANCING WITH THE STARS).

8:30 p.m. – TWO AND A HALF MEN – “Justice in Star-Spangled Hot Pants” – NEW EPISODE

When Alan (Jon Cryer) learns Walden (Ashton Kutcher) knows Lynda Carter (WONDER WOMAN), he asks him to set him up on a date with her. Against his better judgment, Walden agrees to invite her to the house for dinner.

9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “Two Against One” – NEW EPISODE

The issues between Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and Cristina (Sandra Oh) hit a boiling point when one of them ultimately betrays the other at the hospital. Derek (Patrick Dempsey) tells Jackson (Jesse Williams) that he needs to let go and allow the second year doctors to work on his patients, and April (Sarah Drew) and Matthew (Justin Bruening) make a bold decision about their relationship.

10 p.m. – PLAYED – “Fights” – NEW EPISODE

Rebecca’s (Chandra West) ex-colleague Marcus Jakes (Aaron Abrams, HANNIBAL) is embedded with Ali Raman’s (Carlos Gonzales) gang of racketeers, whose interests include a vicious underground fight club. Rebecca still trusts him, but Moreland (Vincent Walsh) thinks Jakes has turned into a dirty cop. In an attempt to bust the extortionists and expose Jakes, Jesse (Adam Butcher) gets into the ring and Moreland plays a guy looking to hire a contract killer.

Friday, Nov. 8

7 p.m. – ETALK PRESENTS THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

ETALK’s Ben Mulroney sits down for an exclusive interview with Academy Award^®-winner Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, and director Francis Lawrence, to discuss the highly anticipated new film, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. From Lawrence’s meteoric rise to fame, to Hutcherson landing this career-changing role, and how Claflin and Malone felt joining the cast, nothing is off limits as ETALK prepares viewers for Katniss Everdeen’s return to Panem.

8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF JUNIOR – “Junior Edition: Finale – Part 2” – SEASON FINALE

In Part 2 of the MASTERCHEF JUNIOR season finale, the Top 2 finalists compete head-to-head and prepare a three-course menu for a chance to win the MASTERCHEF trophy and the $100,000 prize.

9 p.m. – GRIMM – “A Dish Best Served Cold” – NEW EPISODE

A series of disturbing crime scenes leads Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) to the resurrection of an old feud that’s all too familiar for Nick and Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell). With the news of a royal family member’s demise, several key players start to make their move. Meanwhile, despite his recent trauma, Nick finds himself healthier than normal and Monroe and Rosalee (Bree Turner) talk about moving their relationship forward.

10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “Drawing Dead”

When an officer is accused of using excessive force on a suspect, Frank (Tom Selleck) finds his department under scrutiny from the community and the mayor. Meanwhile, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) and Baez (Marisa Ramirez) investigate the murder of a Wall Street securities trader whose gambling addiction put him deep in debt.

Saturday, Nov. 9

5 p.m. – ETALK PRESENTS: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

Catch an encore presentation of this ETALK special about the fall’s most anticipated film. See Friday, Nov. 8 for synopsis. 

7 p.m. – W5 – NEW EPISODE

W5 examines the case of wrongly accused Canadian Pavel Kulisek, who survived a Mexican prison.

COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV continues with gut-busting comedies beginning at 8 p.m. ET. This week features episodes of THE BIG BANG THEORY, ANGER MANAGEMENT, THE NEIGHBORS, and HOT IN CLEVELAND:

8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Closure Alternative” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

Sheldon (Jim Parsons) feels lost after one of his favourite TV shows gets cancelled too soon and Amy (Mayim Bialik) tries to help him get over his compulsive need for closure. Meanwhile, Raj discovers a secret about his new love interest, Lucy (Kate Micucci, GHOST GHIRLS).

8:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie & the Ex-Patient” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

Charlie (Charlie Sheen) begins a questionable romantic relationship with an ex-patient.

9 p.m. – THE NEIGHBORS – “We Jumped the Shark (Tank)” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV – NEW EPISODE

Debbie (Jami Gertz) creates and designs a unique purse and Jackie (Toks Olagundoye) gets them booked onto SHARK TANK to find an investor. When Larry (Simon Templeman) joins them on the show, the outcome from their presentation is not what any of them – including the Sharks – expected.

9:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “Sisterhood of the Travelling Spanx” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

A pair of Spanx reported by a fortune teller to provide good luck comes at the cost of some embarrassment to the girls. Meanwhile, Elka (Betty White) frets over the Cleveland Indians and drools over Grady Sizemore.

10 p.m. – PLAYED – “Fights” – ENCORE BROADCAST

Catch an encore presentation of this week’s episode of the new CTV original drama PLAYED. See Thursday, Nov. 7 for synopsis.

Sunday, Nov. 10

7 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – “Dark Hollow” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – “Speed Dating is the Worst” – NEW EPISODE

The race continues in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

9 p.m. – CASTLE – “A Murder is Forever” – NEW EPISODE

When a famed relationship therapist is murdered, it appears that her access to the secrets of her elite and powerful clients led to her death.

10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – “The Great Red Dragon” – NEW EPISODE

Following the shocking events at Jane’s (Simon Baker) house, the Red John list is narrowed down further and the CBI’s priority is the remaining suspects.

Monday, Nov. 11

8 p.m. – THE VOICE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE

The Top 12 artists perform live in front of coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, CeeLo Green, and Christina Aguilera for America’s vote.

10 p.m. – HOSTAGES – “The Good Reason” – NEW EPISODE

Ellen (Toni Collette) must decide whether to save Duncan’s life (Dylan McDermott), and later decides to confront his wife. Meanwhile, Creasy (Jeremy Bobb) meets with Vanessa (Joanne Kelly) and Colonel Blair (Brian White) after the President informs them that he wants to expose the details of Operation Total Information, a government surveillance program that allowed intelligence agencies to spy on U.S. citizens.

Tuesday, Nov. 12

8 p.m. – MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – “The Hub” – NEW EPISODE

Dangerous secrets are being kept from Coulson’s (Clark Gregg) team and he works the system to save Ward (Brett Dalton) and Fitz (Iain De Caestecker) when they are sent on a Level 8 classified mission that may end in tragedy.

9 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS – “The Kremps” – NEW EPISODE

Beverly (Wendi McLendon-Covey) invites the new neighbours over for a BBQ but doesn’t get a response. Nobody says no to Beverly Goldberg! When the new neighbours eventually come over as a result of Beverly’s insistent urging, the afternoon turns into a frenzy, resulting in an outcome no one saw coming.

9:30 p.m. – TROPHY WIFE – “Lice and Beary White” – NEW EPISODE

When the Harrison household is infected with lice, Diane (Marcia Gay Harden) tries to take charge leaving Kate (Malin Akerman) feeling bulldozed. Jackie (Michaela Watkins) and Kate work together to try to prove a point to Diane, but their plan back fires and the lice problem worsens.

10 p.m. – PERSON OF INTEREST – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Wednesday, Nov. 13

7 p.m. – THE TOMORROW PEOPLE – “Sorry For Your Loss” – NEW EPISODE

When Stephen (Robbie Amell) and Russell (Aaron Yoo) head out for a night of fun, they run into a potential new break-out. Stephen and Russell report back to John (Luke Mitchell) and Cara (Peyton List) about the new person, but they want to keep a low profile from Ultra.

8 p.m. – ARROW – “Keep Your Enemies Closer” – NEW EPISODE

Diggle (David Ramsey) is informed that Lyla (Audrey Marie Anderson, THE WALKING DEAD) has gone missing after following a lead on Deadshot (Michael Rowe, Sleepy Stories) in Moscow. When Diggle tells the team he’s headed to Russia to rescue Lyla, Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) decide to join, but things get messy when Isabel (Summer Glau) shows up on the tarmac and insists on joining Oliver’s “work trip.”

9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

10 p.m. – CSI – “Helpless” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Thursday, Nov. 14

8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

8:30 p.m. – TWO AND A HALF MEN – “Some Kind of Lesbian Zombie” – NEW EPISODE

Walden (Ashton Kutcher) and Alan (Jon Cryer) find themselves on dates with two ideal women until Lindsey’s (Courtney Thorne-Smith) jealousy throws a wrench in their evening.

9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word” – NEW EPISODE

When an unexpected malpractice suit turns Callie’s (Sara Ramirez) world upside down, her supportive father (Hector Elizondo, LAST MAN STANDING) arrives and shares an interesting secret with her.

10 p.m. – PLAYED – “Cars” – NEW EPISODE

Maria (Lisa Marcos) shows nerves of steel edging her way into an auto-theft ring that specializes in brutality and luxury cars. However, she’s not nearly as brave in her private romantic life. On the play, she risks her safety and that of her colleagues by trusting one of the gang members (Jake Croker, THE KILLING) with her true identity.

Friday, Nov. 15

8:30 p.m. – THE NEIGHBORS – “Good Debbie Hunting” – NEW EPISODE – NEW DAY AND TIME

Debbie (Jami Gertz) decides to attend a Business School, but before she can apply she must pass a qualifying exam. Thus, Marty (Lenny Venito) steps up to help more around the house, while Dick (Ian Patrick) becomes her tutor.

9 p.m. – GRIMM – “One Night Stand” – NEW EPISODE

Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) investigate a drowning death with mysterious marks on the victim’s ankles.

10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “Justice Served” – NEW EPISODE

Synopsis currently unavailable.

Saturday, Nov. 16

7 p.m. – W5

Synopsis currently unavailable.

COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV continues with gut-busting comedies beginning at 8 p.m. ET. This week features episodes of THE BIG BANG THEORY, ANGER MANAGEMENT, THE NEIGHBORS, and HOT IN CLEVELAND:

8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Bon Voyage Reaction” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

A new success for Leonard (Johnny Galecki) makes Sheldon (Jim Parsons) very jealous and throws Penny (Kaley Cuoco) for a loop. Meanwhile, Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar) pushes Lucy (Kate Micucci, GHOST GHIRLS) too far in their relationship.

8:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie Loses it at a Baby Shower” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

Charlie (Charlie Sheen) blows up at his sister’s baby shower.

9 p.m. – THE NEIGHBORS– “Cold War” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

When the entire Weaver family gets sick, it forces the Bird-Kersees to confront something new and terrifying – the common cold. The Bird-Kersees can’t understand why Debbie (Jami Gertz) takes care of her family even though she is exposing herself to their cold.

9:30 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “HOT FOR LAWYER” – COMEDY NIGHT ON CTV

Elka (Betty White) hires a lawyer to help her with her criminal case but the girls’ attraction to his striking good looks prove troublesome.

10 p.m. – PLAYED – “Cars” – ENCORE

Catch an encore presentation of this week’s episode of the new CTV original drama PLAYED. See Thursday, Nov. 14 for synopsis.

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