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MID-SEASON
 TV REPORT
MID-SEASON TV REPORT SPRING 2019 - Media Experts
2019

MID-SEASON
  REPORT
                    INTRO
As we find ourselves in the clutches of winter and
 looking for something to keep us engaged and
 entertained – we are happy to provide you with
our Mid-Season overview of what’s hot on TV and
                   what’s not.

We’ll also bring you up-to-speed on how the new
 Fall 2018 shows are performing (and how our
                 predictions fared).
MID-SEASON TV REPORT SPRING 2019 - Media Experts
TABLE OF CONTENTS

REVIEW OF              04     FRENCH MID-SEASON               24
FALL 2018 TV SEASON           PREMIERS
                              UN AURE HISTOIRE                25
NEWSWORTHY CHANGES     05     5E RANG                         26
IN 2019                       L’EFFET WOW                     27
                              LES INVISIBLES                  28
NEW SHOWS DEBUTING     06     VICTOR LESSARD                  29
MID-SEASON 2019               LA DÉRAPE                       30
                              PHIL S’INVITE                    31
MID-SEASON             07     MAÎTRE DU CHANTIER              32
OVERVIEW                      L’OPEN MIC DE...                33
                              LES EFFACEURS                   34
AWARD SHOWS/SPECIALS   08     POMPIERS: LA RELÈVE             35
                              TOTAL KNOCK OUT                 36
                              LES JURISTES (FOR THE PEOPLE)   37
ENGLISH MID-SEASON            M’ENTENDS-TU                    38
PREMIERS                      KEBEC                           39
ABBY’S                 09     PASSE-PARTOUT                   40
SCHOOLED               10
THE ENEMY WITHIN         11   RETURNING SHOWS                 41
THE FIX                 12
THE VILLAGE             13    PREDICTIONS                     42
WHISKEY CAVALIER        14
THE RED LINE            15
THE WORLD’S BEST       16
CAVENDISH               17
CORONER                18
DIGGSTOWN              19
NORTHERN RESCUE        20
STREET LEGAL            21
UNSPEAKABLE            22

PREDICTIONS            23
MID-SEASON TV REPORT SPRING 2019 - Media Experts
REVIEW OF
FALL 2018 TV SEASON

 RANK              PROGRAM NAME                            STATION

 1                 Big Bang Theory                         CTV       TWO NEW SHOWS IN THE
 2
 3
                   The Good Doctor
                   Survivor
                                                           CTV
                                                           Global
                                                                     TOP 10
 4                 Young Sheldon                           CTV
 5                 The Conners                             CTV
 6                 This Is Us                              CTV
 7                 New Amsterdam                           Global
 8                 Grey’s Anatomy                          CTV
 9                 Station 19                              CTV
 10                911                                     Global    THREE NEW SHOWS IN THE
 11
 12
                   The Rookie
                   Criminal Minds
                                                           CTV
                                                           CTV
                                                                     TOP 20
 13                FBI                                     Global
 14                The Resident                            CTV
 15                Macgyver                                Global
 16                SWAT                                    Global
 17                NCIS                                    Global
 18                Magnum P I                              CTV
 19                Bull                                    Global
 20                Hawaii 5-0                              Global

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NEWSWORTHY CHANGES
IN 2019

 SERIES ENDING                                       SERIES CANCELLED    RETURNING               RESURRECTED

 Criminal Minds                                      Alec Baldwin        Killing Eve             Designated Survivor

 Big Bang Theory                                     Midnight, Texas     True Detectives         Lucifer

 Vikings                                             Take Two            Handmaids Tale          Brooklyn 99

 Elementary                                          I Feel Bad          Big Little Lies

 Gotham                                              Good Behaviour      American Idol

 Orange is the New Black                             Last Man on Earth   Cardinal

 Game of Thrones                                     The Mick            The Launch

 Veep                                                                    Big Brother Celebrity

 Homeland                                                                For the People

 House of Cards

 Nashville

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MID-SEASON TV REPORT SPRING 2019 - Media Experts
NEW SHOWS DEBUTING
    MID-SEASON 2019

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MID-SEASON TV REPORT SPRING 2019 - Media Experts
MID-SEASON
OVERVIEW

 NETWORK              DRAMA             COMEDY           GAME          REALITY       SCI FI

 CTV/CTV2             5

 Global                                 2

 CITY                                                                  1

 CBC                  6

 TOTAL                11                2                              1

CBC and CTV are investing heavily in dramatic series this winter/
spring. Both networks have some very promising series that could
end up on your “Appointment Viewing” calendar!

Global, on the other hand is still chasing that elusive comedic hit.

CITY TV is resting on its laurels with it’s current schedule but are
adding one new reality show: a world wide talent competition.

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AWARD
SHOWS/SPECIALS

BELL MEDIA

 Golden Globe                               Academy          MTV Movie & TV   Billboard Music   iHeart Radio         Tony
                       Superbowl
   Awards                                    Awards             Awards             Awards         MMVA’s            Awards

 January 6, 2019     February 3, 2019    February 24, 2019     May 2019         May 19, 2019    August, 2019       June 9, 2019
      CTV              CTV & TSN               CTV            MTV & MUCH           CTV          MUCH, CTV             CTV

ROGERS CITY TV

                       60th Annual
Rent the Musical
                     Grammy Awards

January 27th, 2019   February 10, 2019
                         730p-11p

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ABBY’S
Thursday 930pm - 10pm                                       VIEW TRAILER

                                                                             PREMIERES:   March 28

                                                                             PREDICTION

                                                                             We sense a              SURVIVOR!

                                                                              BUZZ

                                                                                           Trying not to be seen through the Cheers filter, this
                                                                                           show features a multi faceted cast and is filmed
                                                                                           outdoors which presents many challenges. Does it
                                                                                           come close to the bar Cheers set? NO!
SYNOPSIS:

The oddball cast of characters that hang out at Abby’s believe everyone
needs a bar to call home. Theirs just happens to be an unlicensed watering
hole in Abby’s backyard, where the drinks are cheap and the laughs abound.
But what really makes this place so special is Abby. She’s a tough cookie
with no time for nonsense. She doesn’t allow cellphones, earning a seat at
the bar takes time, and losing a challenge means drinking a limey, sugary,
non-beer cocktail -- and her regulars wouldn’t have it any other way.

Stars: Natalie Morales, Neil Flynn, Jessica Chaffin

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SCHOOLED
Thursday 9pm-930pm                                            VIEW TRAILER

                                                                               PREMIERES:   January 10th

                                                                               PREDICTION

                                                                               We sense a            MISS!

                                                                                BUZZ

                                                                                             With The Goldbergs as a lead in should provide this
                                                                                             show with some lift however it has too far to go to
                                                                                             survive. Misses the mark!

SYNOPSIS:

Set in the 1990s at the same William Penn Academy formerly attended by
The Goldbergs, Schooled follows Head of School John Glascott as he leads
a faculty of teachers with wildly different views on how to mentor students.
By his side stands his tough-as-nails sister, Lucy, who joined his staff to
enroll her teenage daughters Felicia and Gigi as new students. Glascott’s
nurturing and communicative approach to caring for children is particularly
at odds with coach Mellor’s tough-guy belief that physical competition
brings out the best in students.

Stars: Brian Callen, AJ Michakla, Brett Dier, Tim Meadows

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THE ENEMY WITHIN
Monday 10pm-11pm                                              VIEW TRAILER

                                                                               PREMIERES:   February 25

                                                                               PREDICTION

                                                                               We sense a             HIT!

                                                                                BUZZ

                                                                                             Widely known for her role in Dexter, Jennifer Carpenter
                                                                                             is a huge draw in this highly anticipated
                                                                                             thriller. The storyline is unique, well cast, fast paced,
                                                                                             and very realistic.
SYNOPSIS:

Erica Shepherd is a brilliant former CIA operative, now known as the most
notorious traitor in American history, serving a life sentence in a Supermax
prison. Against every fiber of his being but with nowhere else to turn, FBI
Agent Will Keaton enlists Shepherd to help track down a fiercely dangerous
and elusive criminal she knows all too well. For Keaton, it’s not easy to
trust the woman who cost him so much. While Shepherd and Keaton have
different motivations for bringing the enemy to justice, they both know that
to catch a spy, they must think like one.…

Stars: Jennifer Carpenter, Morris Chestnut, Noah Mills

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THE FIX
Monday 9pm-10pm                                               VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                PREMIERES:   March 18

                                                                                PREDICTION

                                                                                We sense a              SURVIVOR!

                                                                                 BUZZ

                                                                                              This sounds too much like the OJ Simpson story
                                                                                              revisited once again. Are viewers ready for another re
                                                                                              hash of this court battle? Marcia – you lost….. Move on!

SYNOPSIS:

Attorney and author Marcia Clark co-writes and executive produces a new
legal drama about Maya Travis, a Los Angeles district attorney who suffers a
devastating defeat when prosecuting an A-list actor for double murder. With
her high-profile career derailed, she decides she needs a change and flees
for a quieter life in Washington. Eight years later, when this same celebrity
comes under suspicion for another murder, Maya Travis finds herself lured
back to the DA’s office for another chance at justice.

Stars: Robin Tunney, Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje, and Scott Cohen.

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THE VILLAGE
Tuesday 9pm-10pm

                                                                                 PREMIERES:   March 12

                                                                                 PREDICTION

                                                                                 We sense a              SURVIVOR!

                                                                                  BUZZ

                                                                                               With such a diverse cast having various backgrounds
                                                                                               and circumstances, this show will have something for
                                                                                               everyone to relate to. However, tough competition
                                                                                               from shows like New Amsterdam and The Rookie may
SYNOPSIS:                                                                                      derail its chances of success.
Welcome to The Village, an apartment building in Brooklyn that appears
like any other from the outside - but is quite unique inside. The people who
reside here have built a bonded family of friends and neighbors. Sarah’s a
nurse and single mom raising a creative teen; Gabe’s a young law student,
who just got a much older and unexpected roommate; Ava must secure
the future of her young, U.S.-born son when ICE comes knocking; Nick’s a
veteran, who’s just returned from war; and the heart and soul of the building,
Ron and Patricia, have captivating tales all their own. These are the hopeful,
heartwarming, and challenging stories of life that prove family is everything,
even if it’s the one you make with the people around you.

Stars: Moran Atias, Michaela McManus, Frankie Faison                                                                                13
WHISKEY CAVALIER
Wednesday 10pm-11pm                                           VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                PREMIERES:   February 27

                                                                                PREDICTION

                                                                                We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                                 BUZZ

                                                                                              Despite their silly code names, the two show leads are
                                                                                              a dynamic duo with a palpable chemistry between
                                                                                              them.

SYNOPSIS:                                                                                     Lots of laughter and explosions should please the most
                                                                                              discerning of viewers.
Whiskey Cavalier is a high-octane, hour-long action dramedy that follows
the adventures of tough but tender FBI super-agent Will Chase, (codename:
“Whiskey Cavalier”), played by Scott Foley. Following an emotional break-
up, Chase is assigned to work with badass CIA operative Francesca “Frankie”
Trowbridge (codename: “Fiery Tribune”), played by Lauren Cohan. Together,
they lead an inter-agency team of flawed, funny, and heroic spies who
periodically save the world (and each other) while navigating the rocky roads
of friendship, romance, and office politics.

Stars: Scott Foley, Lauren Cohan, Tyler James Williams

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THE RED LINE
Sunday 10pm-11pm                                             VIEW TRAILER

                                                                              PREMIERES:   April 28

                                                                              PREDICTION

                                                                              We sense a              HIT!

                                                                               BUZZ

                                                                                            A gritty, eight episode series with an interesting plot
                                                                                            twist. Excellent cast infused with intrigue, drama,
                                                                                            tragedy, and realism – what’s not to like!

SYNOPSIS:

The Red Line is a drama that follows the lives of three vastly different
Chicago families whose stories of loss and tragedy intersect in the wake of
the mistaken shooting of an African American doctor by a white cop. As the
stories of the Calder, Young, and Evans families crisscross and converge,
a message of hope appears: it’s possible to emerge from tragedy stronger,
and it’s important to come together, not just to survive, but to thrive.

Stars: Noah Wyle, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Noel Fisher

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THE WORLD’S BEST
Sunday 10pm-11pm/Wednesday 8pm-9pm                               VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                  PREMIERES:   February 3

                                                                                  PREDICTION

                                                                                  We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                                   BUZZ

                                                                                                With James Cordon as host and Rue Paul, Drew
                                                                                                Barrymore and Faith Hill, and conceived by as a few
                                                                                                of the 50 judges, viewers are anxiously awaiting the
                                                                                                premier of this grand daddy of all talent shows
SYNOPSIS:

The World’s Best is a first-of-its-kind global talent competition that features
acts from every genre imaginable, from every corner of the planet, from
two of the most prolific unscripted executive producers in television: Mark
Burnett and Mike Darnell. They not only have to impress American judges,
but will also need to break through the “wall of the world,” featuring 50 of
the world’s most accomplished experts from every field of entertainment.
Only one act will ultimately be crowned The World’s Best.

Stars: James Cordon, Rue Paul, Drew Barrymore, Faith Hill

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CAVENDISH
Thursday 9pm-10pm                                               VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                  PREMIERES:   January 10

                                                                                  PREDICTION

                                                                                  We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                                   BUZZ

                                                                                                Viewers either find this show really funny or the worst
                                                                                                show ever. No grey areas here. The local people of PEI
                                                                                                are not impressed with the inaccuracies and absurdities
                                                                                                of local traditions while those “ from away” find it
SYNOPSIS:                                                                                       hilarious.
From the minds of Picnicface comedy troupe founders Mark Little and
Andrew Bush, along with Garry Campbell (Kim’s Convenience), Bush and
Little star as two bickering brothers who return to their PEI hometown to
take care of their grumpy and ailing father, only to collide with the eccentric
townsfolk and their even stranger superstitions.

Stars: Mark Little, Andrew Bush, Kevin Eldon, Kathy Greenwood

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CORONER
Monday 9pm-10pm                                              VIEW TRAILER

                                                                              PREMIERES:   January 7

                                                                              PREDICTION

                                                                              We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                               BUZZ

                                                                                            CBC is surprising viewers with this drama originally
                                                                                            from the UK and like that it is shot in Toronto.
                                                                                            The first episode revealed a few stereotypes but there
                                                                                            was enough intrigue and good chemistry between
SYNOPSIS:                                                                                   characters to keep viewers tuned in.
A procedural drama created for television by Morwyn Brebner ( Saving
Hope), this show is based on the best-selling book series by M.R. Hall. The
series follows Jenny Cooper, a former ER doctor and newly appointed
coroner, as she investigates suspicious deaths. Suffering from anxiety and
recently widowed with a teenage son, Jenny is a woman of action driven by
an intense desire for the truth.

Stars: Serinda Swan, Roger Cross, Tamara Podemski, Eric Bruneau

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DIGGSTOWN
Wednesday 8pm-9pm                                              VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                 PREMIERES:   March 6

                                                                                 PREDICTION

                                                                                 We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                                  BUZZ

                                                                                               Another quality production from CBC. The Toronto
                                                                                               born lead actress has solid experience having acted
                                                                                               in Heartland, Being Erica, NCIS, and Haven and does
                                                                                               the tenacious and complex character proud. Unique
SYNOPSIS:                                                                                      story line and impressive cast will ensure this show will
                                                                                               resonate with Canadians.
A legal drama created by Floyd Kane (Across the Line) and set in the gritty
arena of legal aid, this show focuses on Marcie Diggs, a star corporate law-
yer who reconsiders her priorities after her beloved aunt commits suicide
following a malicious prosecution. Landing at a legal aid office in Dartmouth,
Marcie is driven by one thing: to never again allow innocent lives to be de-
stroyed by the justice system. Diggstown is the first original Canadian drama
series featuring a black female lead character.

Stars: Vinessa Antoine, Natasha Henstridge, Tim Rozon

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NORTHERN RESCUE
TBA

                                                                                PREMIERES:   March 1

                                                                                PREDICTION

                                                                                We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                                 BUZZ

                                                                                              This family drama with procedural overtones is infused
                                                                                              with Netflix cash and will benefit from the draw of lead
                                                                                              actor Billy Baldwin. Canadians love to see shows filmed
                                                                                              on their turf and this won’t disappoint.
SYNOPSIS:

After the death of his wife Sarah, John, a Search & Rescue officer, packs up
his three children and moves from their hectic urban life to a small northern
town, where they all struggle with their new surroundings, new friends, and
accepting Sarah’s death.

Stars: Billy Baldwin, Kathleen Robertson

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STREET LEGAL
Monday 9pm-10pm                                                 VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                PREMIERES:   March 4

                                                                                PREDICTION

                                                                                We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                                 BUZZ

                                                                                              In this trend of resurrecting shows that once resonated
                                                                                              with viewers, this reboot will be no different in
                                                                                              attracting an already loyal fan base.

SYNOPSIS:

The iconic character-driven legal drama has been rebooted with both fa-
miliar faces and new characters, and a focus on how the law is practised in
Canada by presenting, including contemporary themes and issues. Bring-
ing Street Legal into the 21st century, we pick up 25 years later with Olivia
Novak, now a named partner at a major Bay Street law firm.

Stars: Cynthia Dale, C. David Johnson, Eric Peterson

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UNSPEAKABLE
Wednesday 9pm-10pm                                                VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                  PREMIERES:   January 9

                                                                                  PREDICTION

                                                                                  We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                                   BUZZ

                                                                                                Younger viewers are being drawn in to this
                                                                                                unforgettable tragedy that continues to affect people
                                                                                                to this day. Great cast, great dialogue interspersed with
                                                                                                highly emotional and passionate scenes have people
SYNOPSIS:                                                                                       talking about this preventable disaster.
 A searing depiction of the tainted blood scandal that began in the early
1980s, this limited series is told through the stories of two families severely
affected by the worst public health disaster in Canadian history.

Stars: Sarah Wayne Callies, Shawn Doyle, Michael Shanks, Camille Sullivan

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PREDICTIONS                                  Hit     Survivor          Miss

 NETWORK      PROGRAM         PREDICTION   NETWORK     PROGRAM                PREDICTION

           The Enemy Within                             Coroner

               The Fix                                 Diggstown

              The Village                            Northern Rescue

           Whiskey Cavalier                            Street Legal

             The Red Line                             Unspeakable

                Abby’s

              Schooled

           The World’s Best

              Cavendish

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FRENCH MID-SEASON
    PREMIERS

                    24
UNE AUTRE HISTOIRE
Monday 8pm                                                    VIEW TRAILER

                                                                               PREMIERES:   January 7th

                                                                               PREDICTION

                                                                               We sense a            HIT!

                                                                                BUZZ

                                                                                             Great cast including Marina Orsini and Debbie Lynch-
                                                                                             White (La Bolduc) that approaches a very touchy
                                                                                             subject: Alzheimers. This is appointment television!

SYNOPSIS:

At 53, Anemone learns that she suffers from early onset Alzheimer’s. Almost
30 years ago, Anemone, who was then called Manon, had to flee a life of
violence, leaving behind her three young children. At the announcement of
the diagnosis with hereditary potential, the old life of Anemone, unknown to
all her relatives, comes to haunt her again.

Stars: Marina Orsini, Sébastien Ricard, Danielle Proulx

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5E RANG
Tuesday 9pm                                                     VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                 PREMIERES:   January 8th

                                                                                 PREDICTION

                                                                                 We sense a             HIT!

                                                                                  BUZZ

                                                                                               Oh, the intrigue! A real drama with a brilliant cast – nice
                                                                                               to see Maude Guérin in the lead role!

SYNOPSIS:

Mother, eldest of five sisters, and devoted heiress of the family farm,
Marie-Luce sees her universe shift with the death of Guy, her husband
(who is found half devoured in the pig pen). Murder or accident? This brutal
discovery will disturb the tranquility of the village of Valmont and bring out
the good and bad in everyone.

Stars: Maude Guérin, Martine Francke, Catherine Renaud

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L’EFFET WOW
Saturday 4pm

                                                                                 PREMIERES:   January 12

                                                                                 PREDICTION

                                                                                 We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                                  BUZZ

                                                                                               New cultural project for Sébastien Diaz. For the
                                                                                               viewers, this is culturally accessible and original.

SYNOPSIS:

L’effet wow, an original arts program hosted and produced by Sébastien
Diaz, offers a strong focus on culture. Each show will astonish viewers with a
wide variety of segments featuring fascinating artists from every milieu. On
the agenda: interviews with key figures on the arts scene, reports on great
moments in pop culture, and speed dating with up-and-comers.

Stars: Sébastien Diaz

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LES INVISIBLES
Monday 9pm                                                     VIEW TRAILER

                                                                              PREMIERES:   January 7th

                                                                              PREDICTION

                                                                              We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                               BUZZ
SYNOPSIS:
                                                                                            Based on a French hit series, this is the Québec version.
The Quebec version of a French cult series Dix pour cent, Les Invisibles
                                                                                            The show may have some solid competition against the
follows the agents of a beloved artists and they drag viewers into the
                                                                                            established Pays d’en haut on SRC but should do ok.
backstage world of the star system. Produced by Sophie Lorain and directed
by Alexis Durand-Brault, the series features a panoply of
actors, comedians, and popular Quebec singers playing versions of
themselves in various fictitious situations.

Stars: Laurence Leboeuf, Diane Lavallée, Rachel Graton, Patrice Robitalle

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VICTOR LESSARD
Wednesday 9pm                                                  VIEW TRAILER

                                                                               PREMIERES:   January 9th

                                                                               PREDICTION

                                                                               We sense a            HIT!

                                                                                BUZZ

                                                                                             There was already big buzz when the show aired on
                                                                                             Illico and has already renewed for a second season.

SYNOPSIS:

Detective Sergeant Victor Lessard, along with his colourful partner Jacinthe
Taillon, investigate the deaths of a man and woman found with their necks
pierced by what appears to be a Mediaeval instrument of torture. This
hour-long, 10-episode thriller touches on themes of building an identity,
reconstructing memories, and fulfilling a craving for honour. The series is
an adaptation of the successful novel Je me souviens by Mart in Michaud,
hailed by critics as a “master of Quebec thrillers.”

Note: The show aired prior on Illico and has a second season

Stars: Julie Le Breton, Patrice Robitaille
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LA DÉRAPE
Thursday 730pm                                                   VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                  PREMIERES:   TBA

                                                                                  PREDICTION

                                                                                  We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                                   BUZZ

                                                                                                Will reach a younger audience on TVA. Well scheduled
                                                                                                at 7:30pm. Should do Ok!

SYNOPSIS:

Julia is back in Quebec after a tragic event, having spent 10 years in the
United States. To put it behind her, the teen focuses on her passion for go-
kart racing. To deal with rivalries between other drivers on her new team,
she’ll have to show bravery and determination. While Julia is at home on
the racetrack, she has a hard time fitting in socially. But with the support of
Émilie, her friend and next door neighbour, she’ll overcome her difficulties,
and maybe even find love.

Stars: Camille Felton, Maxime Gibeault, Samuel Gauthier

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PHIL S’INVITE
Wednesday 8pm                                               VIEW TRAILER

                                                                           PREMIERES:   January 30th

                                                                           PREDICTION

                                                                           We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                            BUZZ

                                                                                         Good concept but up against some very strong
                                                                                         competition on Wednesday night. It may attract the
                                                                                         18-25 crowd though.

SYNOPSIS:

Phil Roy invites himself to a celebrity’s home where our host and the
homeowner welcome other artists. Laughs and surprises are guaranteed!
Various segments covering a variety of issued and topics complement the
interviews. The revelations are often surprising.

Stars: Phil Roy

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MAÎTRE DU CHANTIER
Monday 8pm                                                   VIEW TRAILER

                                                                            PREMIERES:   January 28th

                                                                            PREDICTION

                                                                            We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                             BUZZ

                                                                                          If you are a fan of HGTV you will enjoy this competition.

SYNOPSIS:

12 young construction professionals compete in an exciting competition to
ultimately be crowned the best entrepreneur in Quebec and win the grand
prize valued at over $ 65,000.

Stars: Patrick Groulx, Catherine Patry, Marco Lasalle

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L ’OPEN MIC DE….
Monday to Thursday 9pm                                           VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                 PREMIERES:   January 28th

                                                                                 PREDICTION

                                                                                 We sense a             MISS!

                                                                                  BUZZ

                                                                                               In our opinion, the biggest flaw is that it’s spread over
                                                                                               too many nights!

SYNOPSIS:

Each week, a comedian takes the control of four evenings. He invites his
favorites comedian to join him: discoveries, friends, relieves ... He decides,
he is the boss! You will laugh with what they do best: stand-up!
In total, six comedians will join the host of the week.

Stars: Pier-Luc Funk, Rachid Badouri, Réal Béland

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LES EFFACEURS
Friday 830pm                                                       VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                    PREMIERES: February 1st

                                                                                    PREDICTION

                                                                                    We sense a            MISS!

                                                                                     BUZZ

                                                                                                  Too macabre… no, just no!

SYNOPSIS:

Extreme cleaning professionals invite viewers along as they show off the
skills of their trade by eliminating all traces of disasters, tackling unsanitary
environments or cleaning up crime scenes. They provide a sympathetic and
informative glimpse inside their obscure world.

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POMPIERS: LA RELÈVE
Wednesday 8pm

                                                                             PREMIERES: April 17th

                                                                             PREDICTION

                                                                             We sense a              SURVIVOR!

                                                                              BUZZ

                                                                                           As the show will start later this spring, it may have a
                                                                                           chance to bring in a decent viewership.

SYNOPSIS:

Follow the not-so-everyday lives of a group of recruits training to become
firefighters. Watch as they search for victims, carry out confined space
rescues, provide emergency care, and all the while work in extreme
temperatures. Will they succeed in becoming tomorrow’s firemen? Tune in
to find out.

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TOTAL KNOCK OUT
Tuesday 8pm                                                   VIEW TRAILER

                                                                             PREMIERES: April 16th

                                                                             PREDICTION

                                                                             We sense a              MISS!

                                                                              BUZZ

                                                                                           Two flags: The host is unknown to the French viewers,
                                                                                           and with the added ‘’Voice Over Simulcast’’ translation,
                                                                                           this will not work…

SYNOPSIS:

An incredible competition in which participants must race through an
obstacle course while avoiding objects hurled at them by their
competitors. The one with the fastest time wins the $ 50,000 cash prize.

Stars: Kevin Hart

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LES JURISTES (FOR THE PEOPLE)
Wednesday 930pm                                                  VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                   PREMIERES: April 17th

                                                                                   PREDICTION

                                                                                   We sense a              MISS!

                                                                                    BUZZ

                                                                                                 Usually US programming on V do well. This might be
                                                                                                 the exception. Given that the show did not do very well
                                                                                                 in English, we anticipate that it will not do any better in
                                                                                                 French.
SYNOPSIS:

Six talented young lawyers are put to the test, both personally and
professionally, as their lives intersect inside and outside the most prestigious
trial court in the United States.

Stars: Britt Robertson, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Susannah Flood

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M’ENTENDS-TU?
Original: Friday 10pm                                             VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                     PREMIERES: January 16th

                                                                                     PREDICTION

                                                                                     We sense a             HIT!

                                                                                      BUZZ

                                                                                                   This series has been the all the rage for the spring TV
                                                                                                   season. It may not attract a lot of viewers, which is
                                                                                                   a shame as this is probably one of the best series on
                                                                                                   TéléQuébec this year.
SYNOPSIS:

M’entends-tu? plunges us into the everyday life of three friends from a
disadvantaged background. Each in their own way, and facing their difficult
reality, Ada, Fabiola, and Carolanne try to navigate their lives despite difficult
family situations and a lack of education. In search of freedom, love, and
redemption, they transport us to a world little depicted on the small screen.
Despite the difficulties, they remain strong with an outstanding sense of
humor. Music plays a leading role in the history as they use it to escape
when tension rises, becoming something of a character in itself.

Stars: Florence Longpré, Mélissa Bédard, Ève Landry

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KEBEC
Original: Tuesday 730pm                                         VIEW TRAILER

                                                                                PREMIERES: January 8th

                                                                                PREDICTION

                                                                                We sense a            SURVIVOR!

                                                                                 BUZZ

                                                                                              In very easy and entertaining ways, this show explains
                                                                                             the history of the province of Québec. We predict it will
                                                                                             have the same outcome as M’entends-tu: good TV but
                                                                                             not many viewers.
SYNOPSIS:

After success of the Montreal series, Kebec sketches a living portrait of
Quebec by exploring its socio-cultural background and the traces left by
some of its most outstanding artists. In total, it covers twenty themes such
as family, the St-Lawrence river, the art of cooking, the forest, the health,
etc. Each time, a major cultural work of our history (a film, a song, a book,
etc.) serves as a gateway to broaching the theme, on the pretext that it’s a
reflection of society at a very particular moment.

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PASSE-PARTOUT
                                                                               PREMIERES: February 25th

                                                                               PREDICTION

                                                                               We sense a             SURVIVOR!

                                                                                BUZZ

                                                                                             This remake of the popular series has big shoes to
                                                                                             fill! It will do well with the new generation but will be
                                                                                             criticized by the original series viewers.

SYNOPSIS:

A new generation of “poussinots” and “poussinettes” will discover the Passe-
Partout universe as Télé-Québec reboots the show that captivated young
French viewers from 1977 to 1993.

Stars: Élodie Grenier, Gabrielle Fontaine, Jean-François Pronovost, Danielle
Proulx, Widemir Normil

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RETURNING PROGRAMMING

       Lâcher Prise          O’             Mets-y le paquet           De garde 24/7

      Pays d’en haut   Lâchés lousses    L’amour est dans le pré     Un chef à la cabane

      Cheval Serpent    En tout cas     Tout s’embellit avec Julie   SOS sages-femmes

                       Le bon docteur    Ambulances animales

                        L’heure Bleu

                          La Voix

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PREDICTIONS
 NETWORK      PROGRAM           PREDICTION   NETWORK       PROGRAM                  PREDICTION

           Une autre histoire                            Les effaceurs

                5e rang                                Pompiers: la relève

             L’effet WOW                                Total Knock Out

             Les Invisibles                               Les juristes

             Victor Lessard                              M’entends-tu

               La dérape                                     Kebec

              Phil s’invite                              Passe- Partout

           Maître du chantier
                                               Hit      Survivor             Miss

            L’open mic de…

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MONDAY

         7pm            730            8pm                  830            9pm                 930   10pm           1030

    ENTERTAINMENT       ET               THE            HAPPY
                                                                                      911                   BULL
       TONIGHT        CANADA       NEIGHBOURHOOD      TOGETHER

                    THE BIG BANG
        ETALK                                THE RESIDENT                            THE FIX           THE GOOD DOCTOR
                      THEORY

       MODERN         MODERN                                DANCING WITH THE STARS                      THE MANIFEST
        FAMILY         FAMILY

     THE BIG BANG
                       ETALK                                 AMERICAS GOT TALENT                      TEMPTATION ISLAND
       THEORY

    CORONATION      CORONATION
      STREET          STREET            MURDOCH MYSTERIES               THE CORONOR/STREET LEGAL        THE NATIONAL

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TUESDAY

         7pm            730            8pm               830           9pm                 930           10pm                1030

          NCIS: NEW ORLEANS                    NCIS                               FBI                      NEW AMSTERDAM

                    THE BIG BANG             ELLEN’S
        ETALK                                                                THE VILLAGE                        THE ROOKIE
                      THEORY              GAME OF GAMES

       MODERN         MODERN
                                         LEATHAL WEAPON                      THE GIFTED                  MOM                 MOM
        FAMILY         FAMILY

                                                                                         SPLITTING
     THE BIG BANG                                                  THE BIG BANG
                       ETALK       THE GOLDBERGS      BIG BANG                              UP       THE GOLDBERGS        SEINFELD
       THEORY                                                        THEORY             TOEGETHER

       JUST FOR     CORONATION        KIM’S                          SCHITTS            WORKING
                                                      22 MINUTES                                             THE NATIONAL
     LAUGHS: GAGS     STREET       CONVENIENCE                        CREEK              MOMS

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WEDNESDAY

         7pm            730            8pm                 830            9pm                  930   10pm                 1030

    ENTERTAINMENT       ET
                                             CHICAGO MED                        CHICAGO FIRE                CHICAGO P.D
       TONIGHT        CANADA

                    THE BIG BANG
        ETALK                                THE LAUNCH                        GREY’S ANATOMY          WHISKEY CAVALIER
                      THEORY

       MODERN         MODERN
                                                            THE WORLD’S BEST                         MOM                  MOM
        FAMILY         FAMILY

     THE BIG BANG
                       ETALK       THE GOLDBERGS   THE GOLDBERGS                 CARDINAL                   MATCH GAME
       THEORY

                                         BURDEN OF TRUTH                  ORDEAL BY INNOCENCE
                    CORONATION
    MARKETPLACE                                                                                         THE NATIONAL
                      STREET
                                             DIGGSTOWN                          UNSPEAKABLE

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THURSDAY

         7pm            730            8pm               830   9pm                 930   10pm              1030

    ENTERTAINMENT       ET                                        BIG BROTHER
                                         THE TITAN GAMES                                         S.W.A.T
       TONIGHT        CANADA                                    CELEBRITY EDITION

                    THE BIG BANG   THE BIG BANG      YOUNG
        ETALK                                                         CARDINAL              LAW & ORDER SVU
                      THEORY         THEORY         SHELDON

       MODERN         MODERN                       BROOKLYN
                                      MOM                            THE ORVILLE         A MILLION LITTLE THINGS
        FAMILY         FAMILY                         99

     THE BIG BANG                                                                           HOW TO GET AWAY
                       ETALK                 GOTHAM              CRIMINAL MINDS
       THEORY                                                                                WITH MURDER

         THE                                                            TBA
                    CORONATION            DRAGON’S DEN                                       THE NATIONAL
    INVESTIGATORS     STREET
                                                                     CAVENDISH

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FRIDAY

          7pm            730           8pm               830               9pm              930           10pm               1030

     ENTERTAINMENT       ET                BIG BROTHER                        BIG BROTHER
                                                                                                              THE BLACKLIST
        TONIGHT        CANADA            CELEBRITY EDITION                  CELEBRITY EDITION

                     THE BIG BANG            BLINDSPOT                AMERICAN         THE KIDS ARE
          ETALK                                                                                                  BLUE BLOODS
                       THEORY                                         HOUSEWIFE          ALRIGHT

         MODERN        MODERN
                                          HELLS KITCHEN                       HELLS KITCHEN                      BAD BLOOD
          FAMILY        FAMILY

      THE BIG BANG
                        ETALK                                  CTV MOVIE                              THE GOLDBERGS        SEINFELD
        THEORY

                                                     UNDER
                     CORONATION
           TBA                      MARKETPLACE       NEW                        DOCS POV                     THE NATIONAL
                       STREET
                                                   MANAGEMENT

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SATURDAY

       7pm                730         8pm                  830         9pm                 930   10pm               1030

     BORDER             BORDER
                                            PRIVATE EYES                MARY KILLS PEOPLE                REMEDY
     SECURITY           SECURITY

                 W5                         THE LAUNCH                          CARTER                  CARDINAL

                                   HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA                                               BAD BLOOD

                MOVIE                          MOVIE                         FLASH POINT                   W5

                                                       HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA

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SUNDAY

         7pm                 730     8pm             830        9pm                  930      10pm                1030

           BORDER SECURITY                    911                       NCIS LA                       RANSOM

         TBA                 TBA       BIG BANG THEORY                SHARK TANK                     SHARK TANK

                                                     BOB’S   FAMILY GUY           MODERN
               MODERN FAMILY       SIMPSONS                                                     THE WORLD’S BEST
                                                    BURGER                         FAMILY

                                                                                               THE
           BIG BANG THEORY             CRIMINAL MINDS             CRIMINAL MINDS            GOLDBERGS          SEINFELD

                 HEARTLAND             NATURE OF THINGS               FIFTH ESTATE                THE NATIONAL

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MONDAY

         7pm             730          8pm                830        9pm              930              10pm               1030

     UN ZOO PAS                                                                                        TVA               DENIS
    COMME LES AU-    EN TOUT CAS            L’ÉCHAPPÉE                 LES INVINCIBLES
                                                                                                    NOUVELLES          LÉVESQUE
        TRES

      DISTRICT 31    LÂCHER PRISE      UNE AUTRE HISTOIRE              PAYS D’EN HAUT                LE TÉLÉJOURNAL + SPORTS

                       METS-Y LE    MAÎTRE DU CHANTIER/TOTAL
    RIRE ET DÉLIRE                         KNOCK OUT           L’OPEN MIC DE…            SCORPION/XFILES           RIRE ET DÉLIRE
                        PAQUET

                       CA VAUT                                                                      L’HEURE EST        L’INDICE
       GÉNIAL                         POINT DOC - SCIENCES            CETTE ANNÉE-LA
                       LE COUT                                                                         GRAVE           MCSWEE

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TUESDAY

         7pm               730          8pm                  830        9pm                930           10pm              1030

         WORLD OF DANCE: LA                                                                              TVA               DENIS
                                                   O’                      L’HEURE BLEUE
           COMPETITION                                                                                NOUVELLES          LÉVESQUE

      DISTRICT 31      LA FACTURE               UNITÉ 9                       5E RANG                  LE TÉLÉJOURNAL + SPORTS

                       TAXI PAYANT/
     RIRE ET DÉLIRE   TOUT S’EMBELLIT         JE SUIS CHEF         L’OPEN MIC DE…   NCIS L.A./ LE DERNIER NAVIRE     RIRE ET DÉLIRE
                        AVEC JULIE

                                                                                                      L’HEURE EST        FORMAT
        GÉNIAL            KEBEC         POINT DOC - SCIENCES             SOS SAGES-FEMMES
                                                                                                         GRAVE           FAMILIAL

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WEDNESDAY

         7pm              730          8pm               830          9pm            930            10pm                 1030

    LA POULE AUX                                                                                     TVA                DENIS
                     LA VOIX EXTRA       LACHÉS LOUSSES                 VICTOR LESSARD
     OEUFS D’OR                                                                                   NOUVELLES           LÉVESQUE

      DISTRICT 31     L’ÉPICERIE       LES ENFANTS DE LA TÉLÉ        TROP         LES SIMONE       LE TÉLÉJOURNAL + SPORTS

    RIRE ET DÉLIRE   RIRE ET DÉLIRE   PHIL S’INVITE / POMPIERS   L’OPEN MIC DE…     SEAL TEAM/LES JURISTES           RIRE ET DÉLIRE

                       FORMAT
       GÉNIAL                            POINT DOC - CHOC             LES FRANCS-TIREURS        M’ENTENDS-TU?        BANC PUBLIC
                       FAMILIAL

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THURSDAY

        7pm               730             8pm                  830        9pm                930       10pm              1030

                                                                                     TU NE M’AS PAS      TVA             DENIS
        LOL :-)       LA DÉRAPE            LE BON DOCTEUR                 J.E.
                                                                                         TUÉE         NOUVELLES        LÉVESQUE

     DISTRICT 31       INFOMAN                    1ER FOIS                       ENQUÊTE              LE TÉLÉJOURNAL + SPORTS

                                       HUISSIERS/      LES EFFACEURS/
    RIRE ET DÉLIRE   RIRE ET DÉLIRE   AMBULANCES        AMBULANCES       HAUTE             CODE 111           GOTHAM
                                       ANIMALES           ANIMALES      SÉCURITÉ

                        L’INDICE
       GÉNIAL                                   DE GARD 24/7                DANS LES MÉDIAS               HOUSE OF CARDS
                       MCSWEEN

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FRIDAY

          7pm                730        8pm             830            9pm                 930       10pm                 1030

                                                                                                      TVA                DENIS
         ÇA FINIT BIEN LA SEMAINE        DU TALENT À REVENDRE             LA LISTE NOIRE
                                                                                                   NOUVELLES           LÉVESQUE

                                      PRIÈRE DE NE PAS ENVOYER      OUVREZ LES        LES
                AU SUIVANT                                                                          LE TÉLÉJOURNAL + SPORTS
                                              DE FLEURS             GUILLEMETS     MAGNIFIQUES

                                     HUISSIERS/    LES EFFACEURS/
                                                                      HAUTE
                 L’ARBITRE          AMBULANCES      AMBULANCES                       CODE 111               GOTHAM
                                                                     SÉCURITÉ
                                     ANIMALES         ANIMALES

             DE GUARDE 24/7             UN CHEF À LA CABANE            DEUX HOMMES EN OR         M’ENTENDS-TU?        BELLE ET BUM

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SATURDAY

       7pm                730     8pm               830              9pm                  930       10pm                1030

                                                                                                                         TVA
                     CINÉ-EXTRA                                              CINÉMAX
                                                                                                                      NOUVELLES

                                                                                                LE TÉLÉJOURNAL
      EN DIRECT DE L’UNIVERS       DEUXIÈME CHANCE                 JUSTE POUR RIRE/NOTRE VIE                      DOCUMENTAIRE
                                                                                                    + SPORTS

                                                          CINÉMA

             CINÉ-MOLLO                 CETTE ANNÉE-LA                     BELLE ET BUM                    CINÉMA

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SUNDAY

         7pm           730              8pm             830            9pm            930            10pm               1030

                                                                                                     TVA              OPÉRATION
                              LA VOIX                                    LA VRAIE NATURE
                                                                                                  NOUVELLES            NARCOS

                   ICI LAFLAQUE/                                                                LE TÉLÉJOURNAL
     DÉCOUVERTE                                       TOUT LE MONDE EN PARLE                                          INFOMAN
                    BÉBÉATRICE                                                                      + SPORTS

                                                              CINÉMA

         DEUX HOMMES EN OR               POINT DOC - D’ICI        M’ENTENDS-TU?        L’HEURE EST GRAVE               MOVIE

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