From BBM Canada:
- Top programs – Total Canada
#19 Dragons’ Den – 1.212 million
#26 Rick Mercer Report – 1.075 million
Ratings: Top 30, week of January 21
Everything about Dragons’ Den, eh?
Sunday: Mansbridge, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle, Lost Girl
Mansbridge One on One, CBC
Peter talks to Chris Hadfield, astronaut on the International Space Station, from space.
Dragons’ Den, CBC
A bright young duo tries to charm with their trinkets; a children’s software schools the Den; and a paper packing company makes the Dragons think outside of the box. Plus an office compost service needs a Dragon investment to grow.
Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Carlotta’s Way”
After a ransom drop goes bad, Jake and Mal fight against the clock and an unpredictable man to find the location of a kidnapped girl; Tinny shares some shocking news; Leslie slips deeper into her risky assignment. Guest Stars: Paul Gross, Joel Thomas Hynes, Noam Jenkins, Lina Roessler, Christopher Bolton, Robert Joy, Steve Boyle, Rachel May Power
Lost Girl, Showcase – “Fae-ed To Black”
Self-delusion meets illusion when Bo and Dyson take on a case in the world of new age psychology, and Bo suffers the consequences of denying her ravenous hunger.
Ratings: Top 30, week of January 7
From BBM Canada:
- Top Programs – Total Canada
#19 Dragons’ Den – 1.256 million
#22 Murdoch Mysteries – 1.184 million
#24 Marketplace – 1.047 million
Sunday: Lost Girl, Heartland, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle
Lost Girl, Showcase – “Confaegion”
Bo’s houseguest Vex unwittingly brings “greetings” from a vengeful Morrigan – sparking a chaotic role-reversal that demands Kenzi and Lauren work together to save their fae friends.
Heartland, CBC – “Playing With Fire”
When a local horse show is cancelled Lou saves the day for Georgie and Mallory by stepping up to host it at Heartland.
Dragons’ Den, CBC
A highly entertaining performance is served up to the Dragons; things get up close and personal in the Den; and a multimillion dollar valuation has the Dragons spinning their wheels. Plus; a food topping that needs a boost from the Dragons.
Republic of Doyle, CBC – “Identity Crisis”
Jake and Mal are hired by a man to find his wife, who he claims is alive and well despite being reported dead for years; Tinny takes her investigation into Crocker a step further; Leslie embraces Jake as a confidante.
Dragons enjoy swimming in a bigger pond
From Tony Wong of the Toronto Star:
- Stars of CBC’s Dragons’ Den grow up to be Sharks
Are the Dragons in danger of being swallowed by the Sharks? Shark Tank, the ABC version of CBC’s Dragons’ Den, has been renewed for a fourth season in the U.S. And its two Canadian judges, Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec, have enjoyed greater popularity as the show about entrepreneurship reaches a tipping point with U.S. audiences. Read more.
