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Dragons' Den, Heartland, Lost Girl, Motive, Republic of Doyle

Sunday: Motive, Lost Girl, Heartland, Dragons’ Den, Republic of Doyle

Motive

Motive, CTV – “Out of the Past”
The execution-style murder of a news shop proprietor with high-level military training leads Detectives Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Vega (Louis Ferreira) to a local gang who are terrorizing the community’s residents. Further investigation reveals that the news shop owner was stalking a respected paediatric doctor and her family, leading Angie to question the doctor’s credentials and to a motive that lies in a secret past that has returned to haunt her.

Lost Girl, Showcase – “The Kenzi Scale”
The gang is forced to stage an intervention against an increasingly erratic Bo. Bo believes the only way to save someone close to her is to accept help from the person she trusts the least.

Heartland, CBC – “Lost and Gone Forever”
Ty’s future as a vet is in serious jeopardy when he’s blamed for a shocking fatality at Scott’s clinic.

Dragons’ Den, CBC
A baby product prevents a big mess in the Den; an energy idea needs Dragon dollars to help it grow; and the Dragons are given a few words of encouragement. Plus; a handy entrepreneur hopes to lock in a deal.

Republic of Doyle, CBC – “The Common Wealth”
The Doyles are hot on the trail of an international art thief; Constable Hayward makes a grave mistake with career-impacting implications; Leslie struggles as she deals with an important family issue. Guest Stars: Scott Grimes, Alan Doyle, Roark Critchlow, Romina D’Ugo, Aleks Paunovic.

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Featured, Seed

Why you should watch Seed

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From Anne T. Donahue of Yahoo:

Why you should be watching ‘Seed’
“Seed,” the Canadian-produced unorthodox family comedy, premiered on Citytv on Feb. 4, but it’s not too late to begin watching. Starring Adam Korson (“Two Broke Girls”), “Seed” celebrates a new type of modern family: one that’s formed at the, er, hands of a sperm donor — and in this case, a sperm donor whose children attempt to include him in their existing familial set-ups. Sentimental? Absolutely. But unlike “The New Normal,” viewers aren’t hit over the head with a life lesson at the end of every episode. From the get-go, “Seed” treats its audience like adults; like they’re in on the joke. Read more.

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Motive

Motive’s Lauren Holly plays a sexier Quincy

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From Bill Brioux of the Canadian Press:

Lauren Holly plays sexy medical examiner in ’howdunit’ TV series Motive
Lauren Holly wasn’t born in Canada, but she’s been making up for that lapse ever since. Born in Bristol, Pa., the future Picket Fences, Chicago Hope and NCIS star moved with her family to upstate New York, right across Lake Ontario from Toronto, where she was raised. Read more.

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Degrassi

Friday: Degrassi, Transporter

Degrassi

Degrassi, MuchMusic – “Bitter Sweet Symphony Part One”
It’s a new semester, but Cam’s hesitant about coming back to Degrassi after an amazing week at home. Dallas wants a date with a reluctant Alli and makes it his mission to win her over. A major turn of events for Eli brings back things past.

Transporter: The Series, HBO Canada – “Sharks”
Frank must transport a million euros from Paris to Marseille while racing against two other elite runners each with the same package and destination. The client whose transporter wins will gain an important missile contract. Word of the race has reached two gangs that decide to try and rob the money but Frank, who needs to prove he’s the one and only worthwhile transporter on the market, doesn’t intend to let himself be swindled. The task is further complicated by a mysterious hitchhiker, who can not be shaken off and wants to know everything about Frank.

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