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Bomb Girls, Murdoch Mysteries, Seed

Monday: Murdoch Mysteries, Bomb Girls, Seed

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Murdoch Mysteries, CBC – “The Murdoch Trap” season finale
With his colleague sentenced to hang for murder, Detective Murdoch races to exonerate them and steps into a trap set by the real killer. Guest star – Michael Seater.

Bomb Girls, Global – “Romeo Foxtrot”
When Lorna decides to take dance classes, she finds herself smitten with dancing and her dance instructor. Meanwhile, Kate and Ivan explore the terms of engagement, Vera misconstrues Gladys’ newfound interest in Marco as a budding romance, and Marco questions his allegiances after his mother is wrongfully accused of stealing at Witham Foods.

Seed, City – “The Sperm Whale”
Harry (Adam Korson) runs into the woman – and homewrecker – that he’s desired for ages and tells her that he’s married to Rose (Carrie-Lynn Neales) – the only thing that will turn her on. Meanwhile, Jonathan (Matt Baram) and Janet (Laura de Carteret) create a fake social media account to try and connect with their daughter (Abby Ross).

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Rick Mercer Report

Rick Mercer on his charity, show, and political ambitions

From Yahoo.ca:

CBC’s Rick Mercer in no hurry to perform rants from inside Parliament
He’s been called the Jon Stewart of the North, but to reduce Rick Mercer to facile comparisons would diminish the unique impact he’s has had on Canada’s comedic and political landscape. As the tenth season of his hit CBC show, the Rick Mercer Report, wraps up, one of the country’s funniest and wisest satirists talks rants, raves and his own political ambitions (hint: don’t hold your breath.)Read more.

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Dragons' Den, Lost Girl, Republic of Doyle

Sunday: Lost Girl, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle, Borgias

LostGirlLost Girl, Showcase – “Those Who Wander” season finale
Bo attempts an unlikely rescue against an army to save two people who are dear to her – unaware of the dangers facing those she leaves behind. Kenzi has an epiphany about Hale; meanwhile Dyson is given an important clue to Bo’s past, just as doubt is cast on his own future.

Dragons’ Den, CBC – “Year of the Dragons” season finale
See what life is like as a Dragon on and off screen as camera crews follow them to uncover how they juggle their massive business empires, jam-packed schedules and coveted personal lives. From book launches and red carpets, to backing start-ups and demanding speaking tours, Year of the Dragons documents the Dragons’ hectic lives, along with their increasingly rare and precious down-time. In this revealing season finale, viewers will discover the secrets of the Dragons’ success, and hear of some mistakes they made in the pursuit of power.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “The Devil Inside”
When a crazed bomber takes over the police station, it’s up to Jake to try and diffuse the situation from the inside before the hostage crisis can turn fatal; Trapped outside, Leslie leads the RNC command post with Jake’s life hanging in the balance. Guest stars: Luis Guzman, Cristina Rosato.

The Borgias, Bravo – “The Face of Death” season premiere
As Pope Alexander (Jeremy Irons) fights for his life after being poisoned, the Cardinals jockey for position to take over the Papacy. Cesare (François Arnaud) and Micheletto (Sean Harris) trace the assassination plot back to its source, but Della Rovere (Colm Feore) is ready to make his move – and his is not the only conspiracy.

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Continuum, Lost Girl, Orphan Black, Sanctuary

Canada: scifi nation

From Marsha Lederman of the Globe and Mail:

How Canada is becoming the sci-fi nation
Canada has a rich history of American shows coming up north to shoot. That’s particularly so in Vancouver, where The X-Files was a game-changer way back, and continues today with series like Supernatural. Along the way, Canadians went from staffing the American productions to creating their own. Now, shows such as Continuum, Lost Girl and Orphan Black are generating some out-of-this-world (or at least out-of-this-country) buzz and deals; even the cancelled Canadian series Sanctuary has recently struck a syndication deal. Fuelled by all that experience, by the rise of the specialty channel, and by Canadian-content requirements, Canadian science fiction is undeniably having a moment. Continue reading.

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Orphan Black

Saturday: Orphan Black

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Orphan Black, Space – “Variation Under Nature”
Rocked by the revelation that she and her fellow “Orphans” are clones, Sarah just wants to get back her money and skip town. But Sarah’s ruse stretches to breaking when the cops find the body she buried and put her on the case.

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