The 2012–13 network television schedule for the five major English commercial broadcast networks in Canada covers primetime hours from September 2012 through May 2013. The schedule is followed by a list per network of returning series, new series, and series canceled after the 2011–2012 season, for Canadian, American and other series.
CBC Television was the first to announce its fall schedule on May 10, 2012,CBC LAUNCHES 2012-13 SEASON ANCHORED IN STRONG, PROVEN, CANADIAN PROGRAMMING followed by Citytv on May 29, 2012Citytv Unveils 2012-2013 Prime Time Schedule , Broadcaster Magazine, May 29, 2012. and Global on May 30, 2012;Global Unveils 2012-2013 Primetime Lineup , Broadcaster Magazine, May 30, 2012. this will be followed by CTV and CTV Two on May 31. As in the past, the commercial networks' announcements come shortly after the networks have had a chance to buy Canadian rights to new American series.
Legend Light blue indicates Local Programming. Grey indicates Encore Programming. Light green indicates sporting events. Orange indicates movies. Red indicates Canadian content shows, which is programming that originated in Canada. Magenta indicates series being burning off and other irregularly scheduled programs, including specials. Cyan indicates Various Programming.
Schedule New series are highlighted in bold. All times given are in Canadian Eastern Time and Pacific Time (except for some live events or specials). Most CBC programming airs at the same local time in all time zones, except Newfoundland time (add 30 minutes). For commercial stations in the Central Time Zone, subtract one hour. For commercial stations in the Atlantic and Mountain time zones, add one hour for programming between 8:00 and 10:00 PM. Programs airing at 10:00 PM ET/PT will generally air at 8:00 PM local on stations in these areas. For viewers in the Newfoundland time zone, add an additional 30 minutes to the Atlantic time schedule. Notwithstanding the above, timeslots may occasionally vary further in some areas due to local simultaneous substitution considerations, compliance with watershed restrictions, or other factors.
Sunday PM7:007:308:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCHeartlandOver the RainbowEncore ProgrammingThe NationalCitytv FallLocal Programming30 RockHappy EndingsRevenge666 Park Avenue Follow-upMalibu CountryCTVOnce Upon a TimeThe Amazing RaceThe Mob DoctorThe MentalistCTV TwoAmerica's Next Top ModelMike & Molly Up All NightCTV MovieGlobal FallHowie Do ItThe SimpsonsBob's BurgersFamily GuyAmerican Dad!The Good Wife Follow-up Howie Do It The Cleveland Show
Monday PM8:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCOver the RainbowWho Do You Think You Are?Murdoch MysteriesThe NationalCitytv How I Met Your Mother Partners 2 Broke Girls Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23RevolutionCTVDancing with the StarsCastleCTV TwoThe VoiceEncore ProgrammingGlobalBonesParenthoodHawaii Five-0
Tuesday PM8:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCRick Mercer ReportThis Hour Has 22 MinutesThe Big DecisionThe NationalCitytv Raising Hope Ben & Kate New Girl The Mindy ProjectPrivate PracticeCTVDancing with the Stars Anger Management The New NormalCriminal MindsCTV TwoThe VoiceEmily Owens, M.D.CastleGlobalNCISNCIS: Los AngelesVegas
Wednesday PM8:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCDragons' DenTitanic: Blood and SteelThe NationalCitytv The Middle Suburgatory Modern FamilyThe Bachelor CanadaCTV FallThe X FactorCSI: Crime Scene Investigation Mid-seasonAmerican IdolCTV TwoArrowLaw & Order: Special Victims UnitNashvilleGlobalSurvivor Go On Guys with KidsChicago Fire
Thursday PM8:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCThe Nature of ThingsDoc ZoneThe NationalCitytv 30 Rock Parks and RecreationPerson of InterestScandalCTV The Big Bang Theory Two and a Half MenGrey's AnatomyFlashpointCTV Two FallThe X FactorThe Vampire DiariesEncore Programming Mid-seasonAmerican IdolGlobalLast ResortGleeElementary
Friday PM8:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCMarketplaceEncore ProgrammingThe Fifth EstateThe NationalCitytv FallThe MiddleCommunityFringeEncore Programming Follow-up Last Man StandingCTVCSI: NYGrimmBlue BloodsCTV TwoShark TankNikitaDateline NBCGlobal FallTouchMade in Jersey16x9 Mid-fallEncore programming
Saturday PM8:008:309:009:3010:0010:30CBCHockey Night in CanadaCTVThe Big Bang Theory The Neighbors Hot in ClevelandGlobalRecipe to RichesEncore ProgrammingClose Up
By network
CBC Television Canadian series:
Returning series: Dragons' Den Doc Zone The Fifth Estate Heartland Hockey Night in Canada The National Marketplace The Nature of Things Rick Mercer Report This Hour Has 22 Minutes The Big Decision Who Do You Think You Are?
Arrived series: Murdoch Mysteries (moved from Citytv)
New series: Cracked Over the Rainbow Titanic: Blood and Steel
Not returning from 2011–12: Battle of the Blades Being Erica Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Other series:
Returning series: Coronation Street
New series:
Not returning from 2011–12: Jeopardy! Wheel of Fortune
Citytv Canadian series:
New series: The Bachelor Canada Package Deal Seed
Not returning from 2011–12: Beyond Survival Murdoch Mysteries (moved to CBC Television) The Quon Dynasty
American series:
Returning series: 2 Broke Girls 30 Rock Community Don't Trust the B— in Apartment 23 Fringe Happy Endings How I Met Your Mother Last Man Standing The Middle Modern Family New Girl Parks and Recreation Person of Interest Private Practice Revenge Scandal Suburgatory
New series: 1600 Penn 666 Park Avenue Ben & Kate The Carrie Diaries The Goodwin Games How to Live with Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life) Hannibal Malibu Country The Mindy Project Partners Revolution Next Caller
Not returning from 2011–12: Dussault Inc. (moved to The Biography Channel) Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Man Up! The Playboy Club Terra Nova Work It GCB The Glass House Alcatraz
CTV/CTV Two Canadian series:
New series: Motive
Returning series: Flashpoint
Not returning from 2011–12: Sanctuary
American series:
Returning series: The Amazing Race America's Next Top Model The Big Bang Theory Blue Bloods Castle Criminal Minds CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: NY Dateline NBC Grey's Anatomy Grimm Hot in Cleveland Law & Order: Special Victims Unit The Mentalist Mike & Molly Nikita Once Upon a Time Shark Tank Two and a Half Men The Vampire Diaries The Voice Up All Night Whitney The X Factor
New series: Anger Management Arrow Do No Harm Emily Owens, M.D. The Family Tools The Following Golden Boy The Mob Doctor Nashville The Neighbors The New Normal Zero Hour Red Widow
Not returning from 2011–12: CSI: Miami Desperate Housewives Man Up! Pan Am The Protector Unforgettable Who's Still Standing? Smash
Global Canadian series:
New series: Close Up
Returning series: 16:9 Recipe to Riches
American series:
Returning series: American Dad! Bob's Burgers Bones The Cleveland Show Family Guy Glee The Good Wife Happily Divorced Hawaii Five-0 Kitchen Nightmares NCIS NCIS: Los Angeles The Office Parenthood The Simpsons Survivor Touch
New series: Chicago Fire Elementary Go On Guys with Kids Last Resort Made in Jersey Vegas Friend Me Deception Camp
Not returning from 2011–12: A Gifted Man Awake Allen Gregory Harry's Law House How to Be a Gentleman I Hate My Teenage Daughter Prime Suspect Ringer NYC 22 3 Napoleon Dynamite
Top weekly ratings Note: English Canadian television only by viewers age 2 and up
WeekNameViewers(in millions)NetworkAugust 27-September 2The Big Bang Theory2.250CTVSeptember 3-September 9The Big Bang Theory2.101CTVSeptember 10-September 16The Big Bang Theory1.931CTVSeptember 17-September 23Survivor: Philippines2.885GlobalSeptember 24-September 30The Big Bang Theory4.242CTVOctober 1-October 7The Big Bang Theory3.940CTVOctober 8-October 14The Big Bang Theory4.286CTVOctober 16-October 21The Big Bang Theory4.565CTVOctober 22-October 28The Big Bang Theory4.357CTVOctober 29-November 4The Big Bang Theory4.222CTVNovember 5-November 11The Big Bang Theory3.993CTVNovember 12-November 18The Big Bang Theory3.860CTVNovember 19-November 25100th Grey Cup5.464TSNNovember 26-December 2The Big Bang Theory3.461CTVDecember 3-December 9The Big Bang Theory3.949CTVDecember 10-December 16The Big Bang Theory3.930CTVDecember 17-December 23NCIS2.727GlobalDecember 24-December 30CTV National News1.464CTVDecember 31-January 6The Big Bang Theory4.688CTVJanuary 7-January 13The Big Bang Theory4.119CTVJanuary 14-January 20Hockey Night in Canada3.317CBCJanuary 21-January 27CSI: Crime Scene Investigation2.269CTVJanuary 28-February 3Super Bowl XLVII6.447CTVFebruary 4-February 10The Big Bang Theory3.561CTVFebruary 11-February 17The Big Bang Theory3.877CTVFebruary 18-February 2485th Academy Awards6.065CTVFebruary 25-March 3NCIS2.847GlobalMarch 4-March 10The Big Bang Theory3.611CTVMarch 11-March 17The Big Bang Theory3.745CTVMarch 18-March 24NCIS2.731GlobalMarch 25-March 31Hockey Night in Canada2.334CBCApril 8-April 14The Big Bang Theory2.458CTVApril 15-April 21Hockey Night in Canada2.410CBCApril 22-April 28The Big Bang Theory3.471CTVApril 29-May 5The Big Bang Theory3.119CTVMay 6-May 12The Big Bang Theory3.117CTVMay 13-May 19Hockey Night in Canada5.155CBCMay 20-May 26Criminal Minds2.046CTVMay 27-June 2Hockey Night in Canada2.035CBCJune 3-June 9Hockey Night in Canada2.240CBCJune 10-June 16Hockey Night in Canada2.572CBCJune 17-June 23Hockey Night in Canada2.698CBCJune 24-June 30Hockey Night in Canada3.401CBCJuly 1-July 7Under the Dome1.609GlobalJuly 8-July 14Under the Dome1.784GlobalJuly 15-July 21Amazing Race Canada2.986CTVJuly 22-July 28Amazing Race Canada2.871CTVJuly 29-August 4Amazing Race Canada2.909CTVAugust 5-August 11Amazing Race Canada2.425CTVAugust 12-August 18Amazing Race Canada2.870CTV
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