February concludes with the two-hour Season 8 premiere of
THE VOICE, and the CTV Two premiere of
MILLION DOLLAR BABY. Plus, CTV Two delivers all-new episodes of
MASTERCHEF JUNIOR,
THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA,
HOT IN CLEVELAND,
ANGER MANAGEMENT,
LAW & ORDER: SVU,
THE VAMPIRE DIARIES, and
REIGN.
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Programming Highlights for Feb. 16 – 25 on CTV Two and CTV GO include:
- ETALK presents viewers with a guide to the biggest movies over the past year, and the feted awards season nominees, on ETALK PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE OSCARS 2015 ( 16)
- Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, and Morgan Freeman star in the Academy Award®-winning drama MILLION DOLLAR BABY, in a CTV Two premiere ( 16)
- During the semifinals, the junior chefs must prepare 20 crème brûlées on MASTERCHEF JUNIOR ( 17)
- Alaric (Matt Davis) becomes wary when Kai (Chris Wood), who has begun experiencing unexpected consequences from the merge, desperately turns to Jo (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe) for her help on THE VAMPIRE DIARIES ( 19)
- Amy Brenneman (THE LEFTOVERS) guest stars on REIGN as Mary’s (Adelaide Kane) mother ( 19)
- ETALK presents an exclusive interview with OSCAR® host Neil Patrick Harris on ETALK’S ULTIMATE OSCAR GUIDE ( 21)
- The Blind Auditions begin on the two-hour Season 8 premiere of THE VOICE ( 23)
- WILL AND GRACE alumni reunite as Eric McCormack (PERCEPTION) guest stars as Laura’s (Debra Messing) ex-fiancée on an all-new THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA ( 25)
- In her first television appearance since DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, Marcia Cross guest stars on LAW & ORDER: SVU ( 25)
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Below is a chronological listing of programming highlights for Feb.16 – 25 on CTV Two and CTV GO. All programming is subject to change (All times ET/PT; visit
CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Monday, Feb. 16
7:30 p.m. – ETALK PRESENTS: ROAD TO THE OSCARS 2015 – NEW EPISODE
Leading up to the most anticipated night in Hollywood, ETALK presents viewers with a guide to the biggest movies and the nominees over the past year. Hosted by ETALK Anchor Ben Mulroney and Co-Anchor Danielle Graham, the half-hour special features interviews with Oscar nominees including, Julianne Moore, Michael Keaton, Eddie Redmayne, Bradley Cooper, and Benedict Cumberbatch.
8 p.m. – CTV TWO MOVIE: MILLION DOLLAR BABY – NEW TO CTV TWO
In this Academy Award-winning drama, boxing trainer Frankie Dunn (Clint Eastwood,
American Sniper) has been unwilling to let himself get close to anyone until Maggie Fitzgerald (Hilary Swank,
The Homesman) walks into his gym. Reluctant to take on Maggie as a client, she eventually wins him over by her sheer determination. The two come to discover that they share a common spirit that transcends the pain and loss of their pasts. They find in each other a sense of family they lost long ago, as they both face a battle that demands more heart and courage than any they’ve ever known.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
8 p.m. – MASTERCHEF JUNIOR – “The Crème de la Crème…Brûlée” – NEW TO CTV TWO
The four remaining junior cooks must prepare 20 crème brûlée, and the cook who successfully brûlées the most cremes in the allotted time earns a significant advantage in the next Elimination Challenge. Then, the cooks must make a complex raspberry dessert dish, and the two contestants who impress the judges the most earn their spot in the finale.
9 p.m. – HOT IN CLEVELAND – “Strange Bedfellows” – NEW EPISODE
Things heat up between both Victoria (Wendie Malick) and J.J. (Dan Lauria, THE WONDER YEARS), and Melanie (Valerie Bertinelli) and Donald (Craig Bierko,
Cinderella Man), during Elka’s (Betty White) City Council debate against Councilman Powell (Bill Bellamy,
Any Given Sunday).
9:30 p.m. – ANGER MANAGEMENT – “Charlie and the Curse of the Flying Fist” – NEW EPISODE
Charlie (Charlie Sheen) creates a monster when he helps Nolan (Derek Richardson) unleash his anger.
Wednesday, Feb. 18
8 p.m. – THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA – “The Mystery of the Alluring Au Pair” – NEW EPISODE
A beautiful au pair’s untimely death puts Laura (Debra Messing) and the team on the hunt for a murderer, and into the middle of a female escort ring. Meanwhile, the precinct spirals into a frenzy when a new detective named Frankie Pulaski (Meg Chambers Steedle, BOARDWALK EMPIRE) is sent from headquarters to investigate alleged indiscretions between Jake (Josh Lucas) and Laura.
9 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “Undercover Mother” – NEW EPISODE
Working undercover to bust a sex trafficking ring, Detective Carisi (Peter Scanavino) stumbles upon Martha Thornhill (Lili Taylor,
The Conjuring), a mother who has embedded herself as a madame in the organization for three years in hopes of finding and saving her daughter, Ariel. Martha joins forces with the SVU and they work together to bust the pimp and his cohorts, but Ariel is still missing. Meanwhile, Sgt. Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is confronted with a harsh revelation that will change her life forever.
Thursday, Feb. 19
8 p.m. – THE VAMPIRE DIARIES – “Let Her Go” – NEW EPISODE
Caroline (Candice Accola) attempts to deal with her current situation, but Elena (Nina Dobrev) grows concerned when she starts noticing a strange change in her behaviour. Meanwhile, Alaric (Matt Davis) becomes wary when Kai (Chris Wood), who has begun experiencing unexpected consequences from the merge, turns to Jo (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe), desperate for her help. Damon (Ian Somerhalder) offers Caroline advice on how to cope with everything going on around her, which forces him to revisit painful memories involving his own mother.
9 p.m. – REIGN – “Forbidden” – NEW TO CTV TWO
Mary’s (Adelaide Kane) mother (Amy Brenneman, THE LEFTOVERS) returns to advise her that her throne is in jeopardy. Mary makes a shocking proposition to Condé (Sean Teale), along with a bold move to reclaim her throne. Francis (Toby Regbo) moves closer to Lola (Anna Popplewell) after a setback with Mary, while King Antoine (Ben Aldridge) makes Kenna (Caitlin Stasey) an interesting offer.
Saturday, Feb. 21
7 p.m. – MASTERCHEF CANADA – “Constant Cravings” – NEW TO CTV TWO
The home cooks face their first Mystery Box Challenge in the
MASTERCHEF CANADA kitchen. A classic and highly versatile ingredient sends them in both sweet and savoury directions. The winner of the Mystery Box Challenge must choose which of the judges’ favourite Asian food cravings the other home cooks must tackle, and a shocking elimination reminds everyone that they are only as good as their last dish.
10 p.m. – ETALK’s ULTIMATE OSCAR GUIDE – NEW TO CTV TWO
ETALK presents everything viewers need to know about this year’s hottest Oscar races and the stars to watch at The 87
th Annual Academy Awards. The one-hour special features ETALK’s Ben Mulroney, Danielle Graham, Lainey, Devon Soltendiek, and Executive Producer Morley Nirenberg, as they highlight the Oscar race, and feature interview clips with nominees including Julianne Moore, Reese Witherspoon, the cast of
Boyhood, Michael Keaton, Eddie Redmayne, Bradley Cooper, and more. Plus, the special also includes an exclusive interview with this year’s Oscar host Neil Patrick Harris.
Monday, Feb. 23
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – “The Blind Auditions Premiere” – TWO HOUR SEASON PREMIERE
In the Season 8 premiere of THE VOICE, the Blind Auditions are held in front of the celebrity panel of musician coaches including Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and Pharrell Williams, who each pick vocalists for their individual teams. The strongest vocalists from across the country compete to be selected by one of the coaches, and fight for a chance to win the title of “The Voice.”
Tuesday, Feb. 24
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – “The Blind Auditions, Part 2” – TWO HOURS – NEW EPISODE
The Blind Auditions continue as celebrity coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and Pharrell Williams select vocalists from across the country to compete for their teams and a chance to win the title of “The Voice.”
Wednesday, Feb. 25
8 p.m. – THE MYSTERIES OF LAURA – “The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex” – NEW EPISODE
After the stabbing of a former beauty queen, Laura (Debra Messing) is reunited with her ex-fiancé (Eric McCormack, PERCEPTION). The only problem is that he’s the number one suspect. As Laura takes a trip down memory lane, the team follows a lead into the high price world of holistic healing.
9 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “December Solstice” – NEW EPISODE
Charmaine Briggs (Marcia Cross, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES), the sixth wife of celebrated novelist Walter Briggs (Robert Vaughn, THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E.), is accused by her adult step-daughters of sexually abusing their ailing father. A furious legal battle ensues that ends in tragedy.
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