New year, new lineup. CTV confirmed today initial midseason premiere dates, providing a consistently strong lineup every night of the week, with a primetime schedule brimming with gripping new series, celebrated CTV Originals, marquee live events, and fan favourite returning shows.
New Shows Incoming
CTV 2023 Winter schedule is further strengthened by nine highly anticipated new scripted and unscripted series including:
Will Trent
New crime drama WILL TRENT (Jan. 3) starring Ramón Rodríguez is based on Karin Slaughter’s wildly popular bestselling book series, and follows Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The Parent Test
Based on a hit Australian TV format, THE PARENT TEST (Jan. 5) explores the many distinctively different parenting styles. From helicopter to child-led parents, 12 families are put under the microscope in the ultimate parenting stress test, and share learnings about hot-button topics that compare multiple styles of parenting. Host Ali Wentworth and parenting expert Dr. Adolph Brown moderate.
Alert
From executive producers Jamie Foxx and John Eisendrath (THE BLACKLIST), new missing persons drama ALERT debuts Jan. 8, before moving to its regular Monday timeslot on Jan. 9. The series is focused on the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit, and stars Scott Caan (HAWAII FIVE-0) and Dania Ramirez (DEVIOUS MAIDS).
Lingo
One of the biggest game shows in recent U.K. history comes across the pond. Hosted by Emmy® winner RuPaul Charles (RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE), LINGO (Jan. 11) is a high-stakes solve-the-puzzle competition that pits teams of two against each other in multiple fast-paced rounds of guessing letters that in turn reveal seemingly simple words.
Night Court
NIGHT COURT (Jan. 22), a follow-up to the beloved 1980s sitcom, stars THE BIG BANG THEORY’s Melissa Rauch and comedy legend John Larroquette, reprising his role as Dan Fielding.
Not Dead Yet
From creators David Windsor and Casey Johnson (THIS IS US, THE REAL O’NEALS) and starring Gina Rodriguez, NOT DEAD YET (Feb. 8) follows Nell Serrano (Rodriguez), a broke and newly single self-described disaster, working to restart the life and career she left behind five years ago. When she lands the only job she can find – writing obituaries – Nell starts getting life advice from an unlikely source. The series is adapted from the book “Confessions of a 40-something F**k Up” by Alexandra Potter.
The Company You Keep
Starring, and executive produced by, Milo Ventimiglia (THIS IS US), new thrilling drama THE COMPANY YOU KEEP (Feb. 19) is based on the Korean Broadcasting System series MY FELLOW CITIZENS. Full scheduling details for THE COMPANY YOU KEEP are to be announced.
Found
Shanola Hampton (SHAMELESS) stars in all-new drama FOUND (Feb. 19), from executive producer/writer Nkechi Okoro Carroll (ALL AMERICAN) and Greg Berlanti (THE FLASH). Full scheduling details for FOUND are to be announced.
True Lies
Inspired by James Cameron’s fan-favourite international spy blockbuster, TRUE LIES (March 1) stars Steve Howey (Bride Wars) and Ginger Gonzaga (TOGETHERNESS).
Returning Shows
Returning in midseason are can’t-miss longstanding hits and returning fan-favourites, including:
America’s Got Talent
AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: ALL-STARS (Jan. 2) features winners, finalists, fan favorites, and viral sensations from previous seasons of the AMERICA’S GOT TALENT and GOT TALENT franchises from around the world, as they compete for the ultimate All-Star title. Hosted by Terry Crews, Simon Cowell executive produces and judges along with AGT‘s Howie Mandel and Heidi Klum.
9-1-1: Lone Star
Hit drama series 9-1-1: LONE STAR (Jan. 17), starring Rob Lowe and Gina Torres, is back for a fourth season with all-new rescues.
Next Level Chef
Gordon Ramsay’s NEXT LEVEL CHEF (Feb. 12) returns for a second season and lands the coveted post-SUPER BOWL timeslot.
The Voice
THE VOICE (March 6) is back with new judges Chance the Rapper and Niall Horan, who join returning judges Kelly Clarkson and Blake Shelton for Season 23.
CTV is also home to the biggest live events this winter, including SUPER BOWL LVII (Feb. 12) and THE OSCARS (March 12).
Hit CTV Original series also return with new episodes in January, with Season 2 of CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING from Emmy® and Golden Globe® Award-winner Kurt Smeaton (SCHITT’S CREEK, KIM’S CONVENIENCE) back on Jan. 9, and Canadian Screen Award-winning best drama series TRANSPLANT returning on Jan. 13.
All midseason series, along with other acclaimed shows, blockbuster movies, and binge-worthy collections are available for streaming on the country’s #1 Canadian AVOD platform, CTV.ca and the CTV app. Viewers can also catch up on unlocked episodes of THE ROOKIE: FEDS, ALASKA DAILY, EAST NEW YORK, GREY’S ANATOMY, and STATION 19 before new episodes return – available on CTV.ca and the CTV app with no subscription or sign-in required.
CTV 2023 Premiere Dates
Below is a chronological listing of CTV’s midseason premiere dates. All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT; visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). New programs are BOLD. * = simulcast.
Schedule
Monday, Jan. 2
8 p.m. – AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: ALL-STARS (CTV2*) – NEW SEASON
Tuesday, Jan. 3
8 p.m. – THE ROOKIE (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES / NEW DAY
9 p.m. – THE ROOKIE: FEDS (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES / NEW TIMESLOT
10 p.m. – WILL TRENT (CTV*) – NEW SERIES
Wednesday, Jan. 4
8 p.m. – CELEBRITY WHEEL OF FORTUNE (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES / NEW TIMESLOT
10 p.m. – THE RESIDENT (CTV) – NEW EPISODES / NEW TIMESLOT
10 p.m. – BIG SKY (CTV2*) – NEW EPISODES
Thursday, Jan. 5
7 p.m. – CALL ME KAT (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
7:30 p.m. – YOUNG SHELDON (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
8 p.m. – CELEBRITY JEOPARDY! (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES/ NEW DAY
9 p.m. – THE PARENT TEST (CTV*) – NEW SERIES
Friday, Jan. 6
8 p.m. – SHARK TANK (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
Sunday, Jan. 8
8 p.m. – ALERT (CTV*) – NEW SERIES
9 p.m. – EAST NEW YORK (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
Monday, Jan. 9
8 p.m. – CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
9 p.m. – ALERT (CTV*) – REGULAR TIMESLOT
Wednesday, Jan. 11
8 p.m. – THE CONNERS (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
8:30 p.m. – THE GOLDBERGS (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
9 p.m. – LINGO (CTV*) – NEW SERIES
Friday, Jan. 13
9 p.m. – TRANSPLANT (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
Saturday, Jan. 14
NFL PLAYOFFS begins (CTV*, check local listings for times)
Tuesday, Jan. 17
7 p.m. – THE ROOKIE (CTV) – NEW EPISODES / NEW TIMESLOT
8 p.m. – 9-1-1: LONE STAR (CTV*) – NEW SEASON
Sunday, Jan. 22
10 p.m. – NIGHT COURT (CTV) – NEW SERIES
10:30 p.m. – NIGHT COURT (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
Monday, Jan. 23
8:30 p.m. – BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
10 p.m. – THE GOOD DOCTOR (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
Wednesday, Jan. 25
8:30 p.m. – NIGHT COURT (CTV*) – NEW SERIES;NEW TIMESLOT
Wednesday, Feb. 1
10 p.m. – LA BREA (CTV) – NEW EPISODES
Wednesday, Feb. 8
8:30 p.m. – NOT DEAD YET (CTV2*) – NEW SERIES
9:30 p.m. – NOT DEAD YET (CTV2*) – NEW EPISODES
10 p.m. – KUNG FU (CTV2*) – NEW EPISODES
Sunday, Feb. 12
6 p.m. – SUPER BOWL LVII (CTV*)
10:30 p.m. – NEXT LEVEL CHEF (CTV*) – NEW SEASON; POST-SUPER BOWL PREMIERE
Thursday, Feb. 16
8 p.m. – NEXT LEVEL CHEF (CTV2) – REGULAR TIMESLOT
Sunday, Feb. 19
9 p.m. – MAGNUM P.I. (CTV*) – NEW SEASON
Thursday, Feb. 23
8 p.m. – STATION 19 (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
10 p.m. – ALASKA DAILY (CTV*) – NEW EPISODES
Wednesday, March 1
10 p.m. – TRUE LIES (CTV*) – NEW SERIES
Monday, March 6
8 p.m. – THE VOICE (CTV2*) – NEW SEASON
SOURCE: bellmedia.ca
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