From John Doyle of the Globe and Mail:
It’s no mystery why this CBC series is so popular
In recent years a lot of people have told me how much they enjoy Murdoch Mysteries (CBC, 9 p.m.). For a time, the remarks tended to be about the mysterious disappearance of the show from the CITY-TV schedule and the even deeper mystery of when it might return. Now the show is a CBC property, airs every Monday and boy, is it going strong. What’s the continuing allure? Let’s investigate. Read more.
Seed, City – “The Ultrasound and the Furyâ€
It’s fashion week and Harry’s (Adam Korson) scheduled annual hookup with a hot fashion model falls on the same afternoon as Rose’s (Carrie-Lynn Neales) ultrasound – a milestone that Harry doesn’t want to miss. Meanwhile, Jonathan (Matt Baram) discovers that Anastasia (Abby Ross) has revealed her sperm-donor roots to her entire school; and Harry inadvertently teaches Billy (William Ainscough) how to judge people based on appearance.
Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “The Ghost of Queen’s Park”
While investigating the death of a politician, rumoured to have been killed by a vengeful ghost, Crabtree’s theories of the paranormal conflict with Murdoch’s scientific beliefs. Guest star: The Honourable David Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Being Human, Space – “One is Silver and the Other Paganâ€
Josh reconnects with Emily (Alison Louder, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor) while he and Nora care for Erin. Aidan’s clean blood supply is jeopardized when a sexy vampire makes Kenny an offer he can’t refuse. Sally gets in touch with a friend from her past who has changed drastically since their last meeting.
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan, OLN – “Ecuador – Army Antsâ€
Dominic Monaghan (Lost) travels to the heart of the Ecuadorian rainforest to face off with a four million-strong colony of flesh-eating, venom-injecting Army Ants.
From BBM Canada:
Top Programs – Total Canada
#20 Motive – 1.229 million
#23 Murdoch Mysteries – 1.151 million
Seed, City – “Zygote Problems”
Harry (Adam Korson) helps Billy’s (William Ainscough) moms – Zoey (Stephanie Anne Mills) and Michelle (Amanda Brugel) – encourage him to be cooler at school. Meanwhile, Jonathan (Matt Baram) and Janet (Laura De Carteret) fear their daughter Anastasia (Abby Ross) may be failing French, and administer an I.Q. test for Harry, fearing she got the “dumb gene†from him. Plus, Harry and Rose (Carrie-Lynn Neales) square off about the future of Rose’s potential child.
Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “Murdoch and the Cloud of Doom”
When an anonymous madman threatens the citizens of Toronto with a deadly toxic gas, Murdoch must race against the clock to stop him.
Being Human, Space – “Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Mouth”
Liam (Xander Berkeley, NIKITA) tries to pit Josh and Nora against Aidan, Sally gets closer with Max (Bobby Campo, Final Destination) at the funeral home, and Kenny (Geoff Gustafson, ONCE UPON A TIME) suspects that Aidan may be a vampire.
Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan, OLN – “Venezuela – Scolopendra”
Dominic Monaghan (Lost) journeys to the wilds of Venezuela in search of a remote cave rumoured to house the Scolopendra Gigantica. Considered the world’s largest centipede, the Scolopendra Gigantica is an aggressive and venomous carnivore known to snatch bats mid-flight.
From Alex Strachan of Canada.com:
