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CTV Channel Group Programming Highlights: Nov. 2-8

MUST-WATCH FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2

CTV: New comedy series B POSITIVE, from award-winning executive producer, creator, and writer Chuck Lorre, (THE BIG BANG THEORY) premieres on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT. Faced with finding a kidney donor, newly divorced dad Drew (Thomas Middleditch, SILICON VALLEY) is at the end of his rope when he runs into Gina (Annaleigh Ashford, MASTERS OF SEX), a rough-around-the edges woman from his past who volunteers one of her own. Together, they form an unlikely bond and begin a journey that will change both of their lives.

CTV Comedy Channel: As the 2020 U.S. presidential election day dawns, Canadians can rely on THE DAILY SOCIAL DISTANCING SHOW WITH TREVOR NOAH to provide them with critical yet comedic political coverage, Monday to Thursday at 11 p.m. ET/PT, including a live, one-hour election night special on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Additionally, correspondent Desi Lydic explores the legacy of late Justice #RuthBaderGinsburg as host of REMEMBERING RBG: A NATION UGLY CRIES, a half-hour special debuting Monday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 pm ET/PT.

CTV Drama Channel’s horror anthology series MONSTERLAND continues to send chills down viewers’ spines with an all-new episode on Friday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. ET. “Iron River, MI” focuses on protagonist Lauren (Kelly Marie Tran, Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi), a have-not who longs for a good family, a good home, and a good life. When her privileged best friend Elena (Sarah Catherine Hook, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) disappears in the deadly White Woods, she’s given just that – a chance to inherit her privileged best friend Elena’s bright future.

CTV Life Channel: It’s a family affair as Mike Holmes, alongside his daughter, Sherry, and son, Mike Jr., rescue homeowners from shady contractors and disastrous DIY projects in the series debut of HOLMES NEXT GENERATION on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. ET. Mike Jr. developed a fast friendship with neighbourhood “good Samaritan” Al after catching him in the act of cleaning a Holmes worksite. Now, following Al’s passing, the “Make It Right” crew step up to help his widow, Lorraine, complete many of the DIY projects had he on the go.

CTV Sci-Fi Channel: With the fate of SUPERNATURAL’s world still at stake, its 15th and final season continues with an all-new episode, Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. ET. Sam (Jared Padalecki, Friday the 13th), Dean (Jensen Ackles, DAYS OF OUR LIVES), Castiel (Misha Collins, Karla) and Jack (Alexander Calvert, The Edge of Seventeen) fight for the good of their common goal, having set their final plan in full motion.

CTV Movies: The docudrama Menendez: A Killing In Beverly Hills joins CTV Movies on Thursday, Nov. 5. The critically acclaimed film is based on the sensational and chilling story of the Menendez brothers, Lyle (Damian Chapa, Under Siege) and Eric (Travis Fine, Girl, Interrupted), who murdered their wealthy parents, Kitty (Beverly D’Angelo, INSATIABLE) and Jose (Edward James Olmos, BATTLE STAR GALACTICA) in their Beverly Hills home, and the highly publicized trial that followed.

TOP PICKS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2

Monday, Nov. 2
JANN – All-new episode at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV
CORNER GAS ANIMATED – All-new episode at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Comedy Channel
STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS – Season 1 encore – New episode at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Comedy Channel
THE GOOD DOCTOR – Season Premiere at 10 p.m. ET/PT on CTV
CONANWeeknights at 11:45 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Comedy Channel

Tuesday, Nov. 3
BRIDEZILLAS – All-New episode at 9 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel

Wednesday, Nov. 4
THE AMAZING RACE – All-new episode at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV
THE CONNERS – All new episode at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV
THOR 9 p.m. ET on CTV Drama Channel
SUPERMARKET SWEEP UK – All-new, back to-back episodes beginning at 9 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel
FULL FRONTAL WITH SAMANTHA BEE – All-New episode at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Comedy Channel

Thursday, Nov. 5
YOUNG SHELDON – Season Premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV
HOLMES NEXT GENERATION – Series premiere at 9 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel
STAR TREK: DISCOVERY– All-New episode at 9 p.m. ET on CTV Sci-Fi Channel
TACOMA FD – New episode at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Comedy Channel
The Company (2007) – Now Streaming on CTV Movies
POLICE STORY (Seasons 1-5) – Now streaming on CTV Throwback

Friday, Nov. 6
LET’S BRUNCH – New episode at 8 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel
COOK LIKE A CHEF – New episode at 8:30 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel

Saturday, Nov. 7
DEEP BLUE SEA MARATHON
(DEEP BLUE SEA, DEEP BLUE SEA 2) – Beginning at 4 p.m. ET on CTV Sci-Fi Channel
SNATCHED
7 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel
THE MATRIX MARATHON (THE MATRIX, THE MATRIX RELOADED, THE MATRIX REVOLUTIONS) – Beginning at 8 p.m. ET on CTV Sci-Fi Channel
GONE GIRL 9 p.m. ET on CTV Life Channel
THELMA & LOUISE 12:15 a.m. ET on CTV Life Channel

Sunday, Nov. 8
SUPERMARKET SWEEP – All-new episode at 8 p.m. ET/PT on CTV
PANDORA – All-new episode at 8 p.m. ET on CTV Sci-Fi Channel
THE WEDDING SINGER 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV Comedy Channel
THE BOURNE MARATHON (THE BOURNE IDENTITY, THE BOURNE SUPREMACY, THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM) – Beginning at 9 p.m. ET on CTV Sci-Fi Channel

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