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Upcoming episodes: Degrassi, Robson Arms, Canadian Idol

Monday, June 2
7:30 p.m. – Degrassi: The Next Generation – “Everything She Wants” – ALL-NEW EPISODE

Mia’s renewed relationship with Lucas is making her feel like she’s on top of the world. With the extra free time afforded by his help, she’s taking on all the high school things her parenting has kept her from enjoying. To keep Lucas happy, though, Mia also must allow herself to have fun with him once in a while. But when a party goes too far, Mia alone will have to face the consequences.

8:30 p.m. – Robson Arms – “No Sex in the City” – ALL-NEW EPISODE
Sault has landed a magazine column that looks at city living for the single gal. Life is great, until Sault’s too-perfect sister, Alex (guest star Ingrid Torrance, Blade), shows up with a plan that makes her feel like the family screw-up. Sault is forced to decide between Toronto and Vancouver as her home.

Tuesday, June 3
9 p.m. – Canadian Idol – SEASON PREMIERE
Canada’s most-watched original series returns for its sixth season, featuring audition highlights from Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton.

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CTV and A announce lineups

From a media release (I’m including Canadian series only):

CTV’s fall season includes:

  • Flashpoint (CTV), the Canadian-produced series to be simulcast with CBS follows an elite team of police as they thwart the most heinous of crimes at the moment they get out of hand
  • The world premiere of The Listener (CTV), the Canadian-produced series airing in the U.S. on NBC and in 175 other countries, tracing the life of a young man with a very special talent – the ability to read minds
  • So You Think You Can Dance Canada (CTV), the all-new Canadian version of the hit international format

CTV also announced today the first projects on its development slate for the 2008/09 season, including a pilot for a new comedy series from Corner Gas creator Brent Butt. Also announced were The Marilyn Denis Show, a daytime series starring Gemini Award winner and CHUM FM personality Marilyn Denis (for CTV), and an all-new season of Canada’s Next Top Model (for “A”).Additional projects will be announced later.

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In the news: Canadian Idol returns

From Lindsay Ward of Sun Media:

  • Werner revved up for Canadian Idol
    “Kiss your weeknights goodbye, Canada. CTV’s sixth search for the next Idol takes over the airwaves tomorrow, and this year’s batch of promising young artists could have you hooked, according to judge Zack Werner.” Read more.

From of the Canadian Press:

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