New series:

The Foundation
Sundays at 10:40 p.m. ET/PT beginning September 13, 2009 (repeats Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning September 16)
From director Mike Dowes comes a brand new Showcase original comedy series that takes on the elite world of philanthropy, where sincerity, sentimentality and immense altruism are intertwined with petty egos and greed. The series tells the story of Michael Valmont-Selkirk (Mike Wilmot), an irresponsible, corrupt man holding the reins of a powerful non-profit organization. Starring Mike Wilmot, Rebecca Northan and Martin Sims.

Crash & Burn
Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET/PT beginning November (repeats Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/PT)
Crash & Burn is the story of Jimmy Burns, a young claims adjuster for a cut-throat corporation. Jimmy maneuvers his way around insurance scams and the criminal underworld all while trying to escape his past and make a better life for himself on the gritty streets of Hamilton. Starring Luke Kirby, Clark Johnson, Caroline Cave and Leela Savasta.

Continuing series:

Kenny vs. Spenny, Season Six
Sundays at 11 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning October 4 (repeats Fridays at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning October 9)
Viewer favourite Kenny vs. Spenny is a provocative reality/comedy series in which two childhood friends battle each other in outrageous competitions. Season six delivers even more extreme antics, more intense rivalries and more pain-staking dares from two of television’s craziest and most dysfunctional roommates. The boys are back to their unusual tricks, stopping at nothing to humiliate, sabotage and one-up each other in their never-ending quest for juvenile supremacy. Starring Kenny Hotz, Spencer Rice.

Paradise Falls, Season Three
Wednesdays at 9:30 pm ET/PT beginning September 2, 2009
The campy dramatic series Paradise Falls is back for a another season that chronicles the ever-twisting tales of murder, mystery and steamy love affairs in a seemingly quaint little vacation spot nestled in the woods of the Canadian North. However, this year what’s going on behind cottage doors will knock viewers’ socks off: gay weddings gone awry at the local B&B, mysterious sightings in the woods, creepy cults, missing bodies, racy couples, love triangles – and for those interested in above-the-sheets politics, a local election filled with dirty tricks.

The Best Years, Season Two
Thursday at 9 p.m. ET/PT beginning September 3, 2009
This year at Charles University, it’s going to get a little wild, a little sexy, and a lot of fun. Sam returns from an eight-month detour to South America to find some familiar faces and a few new ones. She’s feistier and more determined than ever to reinvent herself, have fun and find happiness. Sam will take on her difficult relationships with family members, renew old friendships, new romantic interests and find a variety of ways to bond with new characters. If freshman year is about breaking free of the shackles of adolescence, then sophomore year is about redefining who you are as an adult. Starring Charity Shea, Randal Edwards, Jennifer Miller and Tommy Lioutas.

“DELUTH, MINNESOTA”

Sam assists Poppi in handing out condoms and safe sex pamphlets to the student body, which leads to an unexpected connection with Jake, Alicia’s ex. Meanwhile, Noah, Kat and Robyn struggle to make sense of their feelings for each other, while Rich realizes he wants to get back together with Sam.

Monday, May 25

THE BEST YEARS, E!, 10pm ET/PT
“Deluth, Minnesota”: Sam assists Poppi in handing out condoms and safe sex pamphlets to the student body, which leads to an unexpected connection with Jake, Alicia’s ex. Meanwhile, Noah, Kat and Robyn struggle to make sense of their feelings for each other, while Rich realizes he wants to get back together with Sam.

Tuesday, May 26

CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL, CTV, 8 pm
“Ice Baby Ice” – SEASON PREMIERE: After scouring the country from Vancouver to Halifax, CANADA’S NEXT TOP MODEL has un-earthed 11, all-Canadian beauties bound for the big-time. Join Host/Executive Producer Jay Manuel as he coaches the girls on their way to modeling stardom.

Friday, May 29

SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…, CTV, 10 p.m.
“Jenny Lewis, Jakob Dylan and She & Him”: Elvis brings together some of the next generation of singers and songwriters catching his ear – all of whom come from musical/show business families.

Sunday, May 31

BOB & DOUG, Global, 8:30pm ET/PT (NEW TIME)
“Bob Falls in Love”: Doug vows revenge after suffering a hockey injury at the hands of the rival LeDoux Brothers. Meanwhile, Bob finds romance with Juliet, the LeDoux’s sister, an extremely gifted hockey player. When Doug sees this as an opportunity to get back at his enemies, will he jeopardize Bob’s one shot at love?

“DIFFERENT HEARTS”

Sam’s relationship with Rich begins to fall apart amid the prank war started by Alicia, who seems hell-bent on severing her family ties to Dorothy. Noah asks Robyn to join him in catching the prank war on video, but when she turns him down and Kat takes him up on the offer, Noah struggles with his growing feelings for Kat.

Monday, May 11

THE BEST YEARS, E!, 10pm ET/PT
“Different Hearts”: Sam’s relationship with Rich begins to fall apart amid the prank war started by Alicia, who seems hell-bent on severing her family ties to Dorothy. Noah asks Robyn to join him in catching the prank war on video, but when she turns him down and Kat takes him up on the offer, Noah struggles with his growing feelings for Kat.

Tuesday, May 12

FAMILY BIZ, YTV, 9 pm
“Damage Control”: Dad’s in the house. And that means big changes for the Keller kids. Ronnie gets an actual bedtime. Avalon loses her cell phone and unlimited calling privileges. And no more killer Keller-Casa parties. Desperate to save her plummeting social stock, Avalon maneuvers Eli into booking the EMO band Yellow Stayne to play a concert Chez Keller. This will be the house party to end all house parties. And Eli will get to hook up with the super hot Tracey Dupont-Roymont. Now all Eli has to do is keep Dad out of the house. Just for six hours. How hard can that be?

Wednesday, May 13

MURDOCH MYSTERIES, Citytv, 10 pm
“Let Us Ask The Maiden”: Murdoch’s investigation into the death of a young Jewish man leads to Toronto’s small Jewish ghetto – the Ward. There he finds a tale of forbidden romance and himself again being drawn to Dr. Ogden.

Thursday, May 14

DA KINK IN MY HAIR, Global, 9:30pm ET/PT
“Oil’s Well That Ends Well”: Letty has to find a serious amount of dough, if she wants to save her salon from falling into competitor’s hands.

Friday, May 15

FLASHPOINT, CTV, 9 pm
“Exit Wounds”: Derek (KC Collins, Doomstown) has been taking care of his little brother Matt (Jahmil French) since their mother was killed years ago. When Matt witnesses a gangland slaying by drug dealer Shane (Cle Bennett, INSTANT STAR), Shane turns the gun on a fleeing Matt. Matt manages to escape, but is badly wounded. Shane and his crew follow Derek and Matt to a downtown hospital for a deadly ambush, but find Derek is a surprisingly resourceful adversary. Team One responds to the shootout and have their hands full chasing multiple shooters through a busy downtown hospital.

SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…, CTV, 10 pm
“Rufus Wainwright”: The brutally honest Canadian musician Rufus Wainwright talks about his influences and inspirations as a musician, from his family to the heavyweights of pop and opera, and throws in a passionate performance while he’s at it.

“DERMABRASION”

Sam juggles putting on a play and her duties taking care of Alicia while trying to bond with Robyn, who sees the play as an opportunity to send a message to her father. Meanwhile, Del and Kat are partnered up for a project that has them psychoanalyzing everyone around them.

Monday, May 4

PRODUCING PARKER, TVtropolis, 8:30 p.m. ET/PT
Series Premiere: This animated series follows the outrageous adventures of Parker Kovak (Kristin Booth), an overworked and underpaid television producer, as she manages her boss’s delicate ego, the quirky production crew and all the hilarious behind-the-scenes antics of “The Dee Show.” The Dee Show’s colourful cast of characters includes self-absorbed, high-maintenance host, Dee (Kim Cattrall); the resident copywriter, Simon (Aaron Abrams); the sexy, under-qualified intern, Chicago (Sarah Cornell); and the charismatic station owner, Bake Bellamy (Peter Keleghan).

THE BEST YEARS, E!, 10pm ET/PT
Dermabrasion: Sam juggles putting on a play and her duties taking care of Alicia while trying to bond with Robyn, who sees the play as an opportunity to send a message to her father. Meanwhile, Del and Kat are partnered up for a project that has them psychoanalyzing everyone around them.

COLD BLOOD, Global, 10pm ET/PT
Double Jeopardy: On June 16th 2001, police rush to a gas station after a man is shot in the face in broad daylight. The victim is Jeff Zack, a 40-year-old with a criminal record and a long list of enemies. His killer’s identity and motive remain a mystery, but key evidence leads police to the home of one of Akron’s most powerful families. A tangled web of secrecy, adultery, and murder begins to unravel.

Wednesday, May 6

MURDOCH MYSTERIES, Citytv, 10pm ET/8pm MT/8pm CT
Murdoch.com: The discovery of a decomposed body leads Murdoch into the fascinating world of telegraphy- the 1895 equivalent of the internet. When Murdoch calls on Enid to assist in the investigation, she finds herself in peril. Meanwhile, Inspector Brackenreid’s erratic behaviour has Dr. Ogden questioning the Gold Cure the Inspector is taking to help him stop drinking.

Friday, May 8

FLASHPOINT, CTV, 9 pm
Last Dance: Team One is called to intercept a volatile young couple (guest stars Kathleen Munroe, WITHOUT A TRACE and Luke Kirby, TELL ME YOU LOVE ME) on what appears to be a drug-fuelled crime spree. But as ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ hold a roomful of terrified wedding guests hostage, the team discovers the tragic secret behind this unforgettable night. And Parker (Enrico Colantoni) must make a wrenching ethical decision that threatens Team One’s unity.

SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH …, CTV, 10 pm
President Bill Clinton: Clinton joins Elvis Costello in an unprecedented and revealing chat about his early career aspirations and the astonishing degree to which music shaped him as a man, a politician and a president.

Sunday, May 10

BOB & DOUG, Global, 7:30pm ET/PT
Ice Road Truckers: After a trip to the Maple Lake Ice Carnival resurrects memories from Dwight’s past as an ice road trucker, he is sent into a state of shock. Bob and Doug take it upon themselves to help Dwight overcome his demons, only to get all three of them stranded in the middle of the Arctic.

“DOCUMENTARY”

Sam’s English Lit teacher becomes a mentor who helps her re-examine her childhood and shake up her new relationship with Rich. Meanwhile, Noah’s documentary about the fast pace of life puts stress on his relationship with Robyn, and Kat reveals the promise she had to make to her parents in order to return to Charles U.

Photo: Tommy Lioutas as Rich and Charity Shea as Samantha Best

Monday, April 20 – 10pm ET/PT

This year at Charles University, it’s going to get a little wild, a little sexy, and a lot of fun. Sam returns from an eight-month detour to South America to find some familiar faces and a few new ones. Sam will take on her difficult relationships with family members Dorothy and Alicia, renew old friendships with Noah and Kat, and find a variety of ways to bond with new characters Del, Poppi and Robyn. Sam will also have two romantic interests: Rich, a charming one-night-stand in Panama who unexpectedly resurfaces at Charles U, and Jake, an edgy bad boy who brings out Sam’s wild side. If freshman year is about breaking free of the shackles of adolescence, then sophomore year is about redefining who you are as an adult.

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