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,[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] followed by Citytv on May 29, 2012[ 5] and Global on May 30, 2012;[ 6] this will be followed by CTV and CTV Two on May 31.[ 7] 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.
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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
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
By network
Returning series:
Arrived series:
New series:
Not returning from 2011–12 :
Returning series:
New series:
Not returning from 2011–12 :
New series:
Not returning from 2011–12 :
Returning series:
New series:
Not returning from 2011–12 :
New series:
Returning series:
Not returning from 2011–12 :
Returning series:
New series:
Not returning from 2011–12 :
New series:
Returning series:
Returning series:
New series:
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Top weekly ratings
Week
Name
Viewers(in millions)
Network
August 27-September 2
The Big Bang Theory
2.250
CTV
September 3-September 9
The Big Bang Theory
2.101
CTV
September 10-September 16
The Big Bang Theory
1.931
CTV
September 17-September 23
Survivor: Philippines
2.885
Global
September 24-September 30
The Big Bang Theory
4.242
CTV
October 1-October 7
The Big Bang Theory
3.940
CTV
October 8-October 14
The Big Bang Theory
4.286
CTV
October 16-October 21
The Big Bang Theory
4.565
CTV
October 22-October 28
The Big Bang Theory
4.357
CTV
October 29-November 4
The Big Bang Theory
4.222
CTV
November 5-November 11
The Big Bang Theory
3.993
CTV
November 12-November 18
The Big Bang Theory
3.860
CTV
November 19-November 25
100th Grey Cup
5.464
TSN
November 26-December 2
The Big Bang Theory
3.461
CTV
December 3-December 9
The Big Bang Theory
3.949
CTV
December 10-December 16
The Big Bang Theory
3.930
CTV
December 17-December 23
NCIS
2.727
Global
December 24-December 30
CTV National News
1.464
CTV
December 31-January 6
The Big Bang Theory
4.688
CTV
January 7-January 13
The Big Bang Theory
4.119
CTV
January 14-January 20
Hockey Night in Canada
3.317
CBC
January 21-January 27
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2.269
CTV
January 28-February 3
Super Bowl XLVII
6.447
CTV
February 4-February 10
The Big Bang Theory
3.561
CTV
February 11-February 17
The Big Bang Theory
3.877
CTV
February 18-February 24
85th Academy Awards
6.065
CTV
February 25-March 3
NCIS
2.847
Global
March 4-March 10
The Big Bang Theory
3.611
CTV
March 11-March 17
The Big Bang Theory
3.745
CTV
March 18-March 24
NCIS
2.731
Global
March 25-March 31
Hockey Night in Canada
2.334
CBC
April 8-April 14
The Big Bang Theory
2.458
CTV
April 15-April 21
Hockey Night in Canada
2.410
CBC
April 22-April 28
The Big Bang Theory
3.471
CTV
April 29-May 5
The Big Bang Theory
3.119
CTV
May 6-May 12
The Big Bang Theory
3.117
CTV
May 13-May 19
Hockey Night in Canada
5.155
CBC
May 20-May 26
Criminal Minds
2.046
CTV
May 27-June 2
Hockey Night in Canada
2.035
CBC
June 3-June 9
Hockey Night in Canada
2.240
CBC
June 10-June 16
Hockey Night in Canada
2.572
CBC
June 17-June 23
Hockey Night in Canada
2.698
CBC
June 24-June 30
Hockey Night in Canada
3.401
CBC
July 1-July 7
Under the Dome
1.609
Global
July 8-July 14
Under the Dome
1.784
Global
July 15-July 21
Amazing Race Canada
2.986
CTV
July 22-July 28
Amazing Race Canada
2.871
CTV
July 29-August 4
Amazing Race Canada
2.909
CTV
August 5-August 11
Amazing Race Canada
2.425
CTV
August 12-August 18
Amazing Race Canada
2.870
CTV
References
^ CBC LAUNCHES 2012-13 SEASON ANCHORED IN STRONG, PROVEN, CANADIAN PROGRAMMING
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q David, Greg (2012-05-10). "CBC cancels 'Jeopardy!' and unveils fall schedule" . TV Guide . Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ DeMara, Bruce (2012-05-10). "CBC announces fall lineup with hour-long star-studded event" . Toronto Star . Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ Kinos-Goodin, Jesse (2012-05-10). "CBC-TV fall lineup: Network is 'transforming' with several new series plus old stalwarts" . National Post . Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af Citytv Unveils 2012-2013 Prime Time Schedule Archived 2013-10-29 at the Wayback Machine , Broadcaster Magazine , May 29, 2012.
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab Global Unveils 2012-2013 Primetime Lineup Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine , Broadcaster Magazine , May 30, 2012.
^ "Tweet from CTV Communications" . Twitter . 2012-05-28. Retrieved 2012-05-30 .
^ a b "Republic of Doyle, Mercer, 22 Minutes all renewed" . CBC News . 2012-04-19. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ a b "CBC picks up Murdoch Mysteries" . Toronto Star . 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ "Murdoch Mysteries to move to CBC" . CBC News . 2011-11-15. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ a b "CBC fall season reflects reduced budget" . CBC News . 2012-05-10. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ Szklarski, Cassandra (2012-04-19). "Producer says CBC's 'Battle of the Blade' could leap to other network" . 680 News. Retrieved 2012-04-21 . [permanent dead link ]
^ Gamei, Tariq (2011-02-12). "Being Erica – Season 4 confirmed to be the final season" . Spoiler TV. Retrieved 2011-02-21 .
^ a b "CBC axes Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune" . The Chronicle Herald . 2012-05-02. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ a b "CBC not renewing Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune" . Toronto Star . 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ a b "Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy dropped from CBC-TV fall schedule" . The Guardian . 2012-05-01. Archived from the original on 2013-01-01. Retrieved 2012-05-26 .
^ a b "Citytv Greenlights Two New Original Comedy Series" . Broadcaster Magazine. 2012-05-29. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2012-05-29 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj ak al "CTV Unveils 2012-2013 Primetime Schedules" . Broadcaster Magazine. 2012-05-31. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2012-05-31 .
^ "CTV Orders New Original Drama Series" . Broadcaster Magazine. 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2012-05-31 .[permanent dead link ]
^ Ng, Philiana (May 21, 2012). "Syfy's 'Sanctuary' Will Not Return for Season 5" . Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved May 22, 2012 .
^ Kasperowicz, Leslie (May 21, 2012). "Syfy Cancels Sanctuary" . Cinema Blend . Retrieved May 22, 2012 .