CTV begins November with new episodes of UNDERCOVER BOSS, THE AMAZING RACE, DANCING WITH THE STARS, CASTLE, NO ORDINARY FAMILY, THE DEFENDERS, THE BIG BANG THEORY, GREY’S ANATOMY and BLUE BLOODS among others.
Programming Highlights for Nov. 1 – 14 on CTV include:
• Six former celebrity competitors return as guest judges on the 200th episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS (Nov. 1)
• Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) enter the world of male stripping on CASTLE (Nov. 1)
• CTV/Bravo!’s GILLER PRIZE specials ONE COUNTRY 5 BOOKS kick off (Nov. 2)
• Taylor Swift, Rod Stewart and the cast of the Broadway hit “Mary Poppins” perform, before the SKATING WITH THE STARS celebrities are announced during the DANCING WITH THE STARS results episode (Nov. 2)
• Lana Parrilla (MIAMI MEDICAL) guest stars on THE DEFENDERS (Nov. 3)
• LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES lands in its new time slot at 10 p.m. ET (Nov. 3)
• Wolowitz’s (Simon Helberg) security clearance is in jeopardy on THE BIG BANG THEORY (Nov. 4)
• Vince (Will Sasso) and Bonnie (Nicole Sullivan) have trouble adopting a dog on $#*! MY DAD SAYS (Nov. 4)
• Mandy Moore (License To Wed) returns to Seattle Grace Hospital on GREY’S ANATOMY (Nov. 4)
• Erin (Bridget Moynahan) tries to take down a gang leader on BLUE BLOODS (Nov. 5)
• Canadian songstress Jann Arden gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at her life and career in the new CTV/Bravo! special JANN ARDEN: FREE (Nov. 6)
• One of the owners of the Chicago Cubs is fired the second day on the job as a maintenance worker on UNDERCOVER BOSS (Nov. 7)
• Cybill Shepherd and Jackson Rathbone (Twilight) guest star on NO ORDINARY FAMILY (Nov. 9)
• Celebrate the best in Canadian literature with the CTV premiere of the 2010 Scotiabank GILLER PRIZE (Nov. 10)
• Missi Pyle (Charlie and The Chocolate Factory) guest stars on $#*! MY DAD SAYS (Nov. 11)
• Peter MacNicol (ALLY MCBEAL) joins the cast of GREY’S ANATOMY for a multi-episode arc (Nov. 11)
• Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) must solve a case in order to clear his brother’s name on BLUE BLOODS (Nov. 12)
• Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) and Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira) host the Sanchez’s to a thanksgiving feast on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (Nov. 14)
Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for Nov. 1 – 14. All programming is subject to change (all times ET; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Monday, Nov. 1
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW TWO-HOUR PERFORMANCE EPISODE
The remaining celebrities and their professional dance partners continue to waltz their way closer to the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy on the 200th episode of DANCING WITH THE STARS, featuring six former DWTS celebrities including Helio Castroneves, Kelly Osbourne, Mel B, Drew Lachey, Gilles Marini and Emmitt Smith who return as guest judges. Plus, fan favorites and former Mirror Ball champions Apolo Anton Ono and Kristi Yamaguchi return as team captains.
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “Almost Famous” – NEW EPISODE
Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) investigate a murder that thrusts them into the world of male stripping.
Tuesday, Nov. 2
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – ONE COUNTRY 5 BOOKS – “Sarah Selecky” – NEW SPECIAL
ETALK’s Lainey Lui gossips with GILLER PRIZE shortlisted author Sarah Selecky in this half-hour special.
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW 90-MINUTE RESULTS EPISODE
On Tuesday’s DANCING WITH THE STARS Results Show, multi-platinum music sensation Taylor Swift performs, famed Rock and Roll icon Rod Stewart entertains the crowd and Macy’s Stars of Dance features a performance by the cast of the Broadway hit, “Mary Poppins,” before the seventh couple is eliminated. Plus, the cast of the new reality competition series SKATING WITH THE STARS (premiering Nov. 22 on CTV) is announced.
9:30 p.m. – $#*! MY DAD SAYS – WI-Fight – NEW TO CTV
Henry (Jonathan Sadowski) takes matters into his own hands when Ed (William Shatner) refuses to allow a wireless Internet connection to be installed in the house. Meanwhile, Vince (Will Sasso) convinces Bonnie (Nicole Sullivan) to allow Ed, a retired doctor, to examine her breasts.
10 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “Trophy” – NEW EPISODE
The investigation of a young woman’s rape and murder puts Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Detective Stabler (Christopher Meloni) in danger.
Wednesday, Nov. 3
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – ONE COUNTRY 5 BOOKS – “David Bergen” – NEW SPECIAL
W5’s Paula Todd interviews GILLER PRIZE shortlisted author David Bergen (The Matter with Morris) in this half-hour special.
8 p.m. – THE DEFENDERS – “Las Vegas v. Black Betty” – NEW EPISODE
When an entertainer’s girlfriend is charged with his murder, Nick (Jim Belushi) begrudgingly accepts Pete’s (Jerry O’Connell) request to represent the finicky mistress, Black Betty (guest star Lana Parrilla, MIAMI MEDICAL). Meanwhile, Lisa (Jurnee Smollett) battles a moral dilemma when her newest client reveals information that could be dangerous.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “Middle Man” – NEW EPISODE
When bodies begin turning up in Indiana cornfields, the BAU team must catch a pack of serial killers that target exotic dancers.
10 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES – “Pasadena” – NEW EPISODE
Detective Winters (Skeet Ulrich) and Jaruszalski (Corey Stoll) investigate the hit and run of a pregnant woman that was left for dead.
Thursday, Nov. 4
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – ONE COUNTRY 5 BOOKS – “Kathleen Winter” – NEW SPECIAL
CTV’s Seamus O’Regan chats with GILLER PRIZE shortlisted author Kathleen Winter (Annabel) in this half-hour special.
7 p.m. – CSI – “Bump & Grind” – NEW EPISODE
The CSI team finds the shredded remains of a man, uncovering evidence that point to multiple suspects.
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Apology Insufficiency” – NEW EPISODE
Sheldon’s (Jim Parsons) answers during an FBI interview put Wolowitz’s (Simon Helberg) security clearance in jeopardy.
8:30 p.m. – $#*! MY DAD SAYS – “You Can’t Handle the Truce” – NEW EPISODE
Henry (Jonathan Sadowski) tries to broker a truce between Ed (William Shatner) and his neighbour after discovering they are having a long-standing feud. Meanwhile, Vince (Will Sasso) and Bonnie (Nicole Sullivan) have trouble adopting a dog.
9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “That’s Me Trying” – NEW EPISODE
The residents are pushed to their limits when Owen (Kevin McKidd) puts them through a rigorous trauma certification drill. Meanwhile, Cristina (Sandra Oh) is also tested when left alone to monitor a very ill lung transplant patient. Mandy Moore (License to Wed) and Ryan Devlin (COUGAR TOWN) reprise their guest-starring roles as patient Mary and her husband, Bill.
10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – “Red Hot”– NEW EPISODE
Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) and the CBI team narrowly escape a fiery end when a building explodes while they’re investigating a death threat.
Friday, Nov. 5
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – ONE COUNTRY 5 BOOKS – “Johanna Skibsrub” – NEW SPECIAL
CP24’s Melissa Grelo speaks to GILLER PRIZE shortlisted author Johanna Skibsrub (The Sentimentalists) in this half-hour special.
8 p.m. – MEDIUM – “Native Tongue” – NEW EPISODE
After a dream, Allison (Patricia Arquette) discovers that she can no longer understand anything that is said to her.
9 p.m. – CSI: NY – “Hide Sight” – NEW EPISODE
With a sniper loose in New York City, Mac (Gary Sinise) must relive an abduction case that might have created one of the city’s deadliest foes.
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “Brothers” – NEW EPISODE
The Reagan’s debate Erin’s (Bridget Moynahan) methods when she tries to take down a gang leader using his law-abiding and do-good younger brother as bait.
Saturday, Nov. 6
7 p.m. – JANN ARDEN: FREE – NEW SPECIAL
Canadian songstress Jann Arden gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the mounting of her show, shares raw rehearsal performances, and engages in frank conversation about her career and personal struggles. Through performances of some of her greatest hits, including “Insensitive” and “Unloved”, Arden recounts the years of dive bars, alcohol abuse and bad decisions before finally making her major label debut at age 30. Now with her tenth album, a new band, new producer and new manager (Bruce Allen) and a return to her songwriting roots, Arden is attempting to redefine her role in an evolving pop music industry – and find a little peace along the way.
Sunday, Nov. 7
7 p.m. – UNDERCOVER BOSS – “Chicago Cubs” – NEW EPISODE
Todd Ricketts, one of the owners of the Chicago Cubs, goes undercover inside one of the most storied franchises in all of sports and is fired on his second day after striking out as a maintenance employee.
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – “I Want to be in the Circus, That’s Where I Belong” – NEW EPISODE
The remaining teams continue in the seventh leg of the race.
9 p.m. – DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES – “A Humiliating Business” – NEW EPISODE
Susan (Terri Hatcher) reluctantly accepts Lynette’s (Felicity Huffman) offer to be baby Paige’s Nanny, Bree (Marcia Cross) is embarrassed to tell Keith (guest star Brian Austin Green, BEVERLY HILLS 90210), that she’s beginning to go through menopause, and Renee (Vanessa Williams) makes Lynette a tempting job proposition.
10 p.m. – CSI: MIAMI – “Reality Kills” – NEW EPISODE
When a reality star is murdered, the CSIs investigate the cast, the obsessed fans, and the stars’ hidden pasts to find the killer.
Monday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. and 2 p.m. – ONE COUNTRY 5 BOOKS – “Alexander MacLeod” – NEW SPECIAL
TSN’s Gino Reda converses with GILLER PRIZE shortlisted author Alexander MacLeod (Light Lifting).
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW TWO-HOUR PERFORMANCE EPISODE
The competition intensifies as the final couples put their best foot forward and compete.
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “Murder Most Fowl”– NEW EPISODE
While investigating the murder of a New York City subway worker found shot to death in Central Park, Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) unexpectedly uncover the shocking and violent abduction of a young boy.
Tuesday, Nov. 9
8 p.m. – NO ORDINARY FAMILY – “No Ordinary Visitors” – NEW EPISODE
Stephanie’s (Julie Benz) parents pay an unexpected visit and begin to suspect something is awry with the Powell family. Meanwhile, Daphne (Kay Panabaker) tries to use her abilities to help Jim (Michael Chiklis) track down the thugs responsible for harming her friend Trent (guest star Jackson Rathbone, Twilight). Cybill Shepherd (THE L WORD) also guest stars as Stephanie’s mother, Barbara Crane.
9 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW RESULTS EPISODE
The curtain closes on another celebrity and their professional dance partner.
10 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently unavailable.
Wednesday, Nov. 10
10 a.m. – 2010 Scotiabank GILLER PRIZE – CTV PREMIERE
Hosted by CTV’s Seamus O’Regan, the 2010 Scotiabank GILLER PRIZE gala honours its 17th winner of Canada’s richest literary award. The Scotiabank GILLER PRIZE awards $50,000 annually to the winning author of the best Canadian novel or short story collection and $5,000 to each of the finalists.
8 p.m. – THE DEFENDERS – “Whitten v. Fenlee” – NEW EPISODE
When a woman’s husband dies from a fall on a construction site, Nick (Jim Belushi) and Pete (Jerry O’Connell) look to prove wrongful death against the company. Meanwhile, Pete tries to help an online blogger avoid jail after exposing an illusionist’s magic trick
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “Reflection of Desire” – NEW EPISODE
When a woman is found murdered in Georgetown, the BAU team must find the killer before he strikes again.
10 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: LOS ANGELES – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently not available.
Thursday, Nov. 11
7 p.m. – CSI – “Fracked” – NEW EPISODE
The CSI team investigates the murders of two men about to accuse a large company of poisoning the water in a farming town.
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The 21 Second Excitation” – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently not available.
8:30 p.m. – $#*! MY DAD SAYS – “Dog Ed Pursuit” – NEW EPISODE
Vince (Will Sasso) is jealous when Ed (William Shatner) bonds with his dog. Meanwhile, Henry (Jonathan Sadowski) agrees to go on a date with Katie (guest star Missi Pyle, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory).
9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “Something’s Gotta Give” – NEW EPISODE
Top security measures go into place as a team of doctors, led by the Chief, try to save the life of a major political figure from the Middle East. Meanwhile Alex shows up late from a weekend getaway to his first day of rounds with the new pediatrics attending, Dr. Phil Stark (guest star Peter MacNicol, ALLY MCBEAL).
10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – “Ball of Fire”– NEW EPISODE
When Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) is kidnapped, the CBI team realizes there are many suspects who wish him harm.
Friday, Nov. 12
8 p.m. – MEDIUM – “Smoke Damage” – NEW EPISODE
Allison’s (Patricia Arquette) dreams of a blaze could help solve mysterious fire-related deaths. Meanwhile, Devalos (guest star Roxanne Hart, HUNG) ponders the next step in his career.
9 p.m. – CSI: NY – “Scared Stiff” – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently not available.
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “Chinatown” – NEW EPISODE
When a suspect is killed while Jamie (Will Estes) is in pursuit of him, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) must solve the case in order to clear his brother’s name.
Saturday, Nov. 13
7 p.m. – W5 – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently not available.
Sunday, Nov. 14
7 p.m. – UNDERCOVER BOSS – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently not available.
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – NEW EPISODE
Synopsis currently not available.
9 p.m. – DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES – “Sorry Grateful” – NEW EPISODE
Gabrielle (Eva Longoria) and Carlos (Ricardo Antonio Chavira) host the Sanchez’s to a Thanksgiving feast and learn some surprising news about them. Meanwhile Bree (Marcia Cross) discovers some family secrets of her own when she invites Keith (guest star Brian Austin Green, Beverly Hills 90210) and his parents to her home for Thanksgiving.
10 p.m. – CSI: MIAMI – “Blood Sugar” – NEW EPISODE
When a sugar refinery explodes, the CSI’s make a shocking discovery about one of the factory’s employees.
