CBC UNVEILS WINTER 2024 SLATE FEATURING MORE THAN 20 SERIES FROM CANADIAN STORYTELLERS
CBC’s acclaimed original comedy lineup returns on January 9 with new series ONE MORE TIME, a workplace comedy about a second-hand sporting goods store created by and starring stand-up comedian D.J. Demers, alongside new seasons of comedy hits RUN THE BURBS and SON OF A CRITCH
Jason Priestley joins the cast of new Vancouver-set drama WILD CARDS (Jan. 10),
a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a by-the-book, sardonic cop (Giacomo Gianniotti) and a clever con woman (Vanessa Morgan)
Supinder Wraich and Enrico Colantoni star in ALLEGIANCE (Feb. 7), a character-driven police drama set in Surrey, BC about identity and belonging, policing and politics, and finding truth within the heart of a flawed justice system
CBC’s winter factual entertainment will feature even more people and communities from across Canada including new unscripted comedy GHOSTING WITH LUKE HUTCHIE AND MATTHEW FINLAN (Jan. 26 on CBC Gem), venturing into some of Ontario’s most haunted places, and THE GREAT CANADIAN POTTERY THROW DOWN (Feb. 8), a new competition to find Canada’s Top Potter hosted by Jennifer Robertson with guest judge Seth Rogen, joining new seasons of BEST IN MINIATURE (Dec. 26), BOLLYWED (Jan. 14) and PUSH (Jan. 14)
Sarika Cullis-Suzuki and Anthony Morgan pick up the mantle from David Suzuki as the new hosts of CBC’s essential science and nature series THE NATURE OF THINGS (Jan. 4)
New point-of-view doc series FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS (Jan. 30 on CBC Gem) will showcase urgent and provocative conversations that centre Blackness and Black folks
New host Travis Dhanraj takes the helm of CANADA TONIGHT starting January 15 on CBC News Network, going beyond the headlines on the country’s top news stories
ABOUT THAT WITH ANDREW CHANG will broadcast on CBC TV starting January 5
CBCtoday announced streaming and broadcast premiere dates for its winter 2024 slate ofnew and returning programmingonCBC GemandCBC TV, including more than 20 original series from Canadian creators, producers, and storytellers reflecting people, places and perspectives from across the country. The first episode of all series will be available to stream on CBC Gem starting at 9 a.m. ET on their premiere dates noted below, with a new episode available weekly at the same time unless otherwise specified. CBC TV local broadcast times are noted in parentheses (for Newfoundland and Labrador, please add half an hour to all times).
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New Canadian Original Series
- ONE MORE TIME*New Comedy Series* (13x30) -Premieres Tuesday, January 9(9 p.m.) Stand-up comedian D.J. Demers created and stars in new workplace comedy series ONE MORE TIME as the hard-of-hearing manager of a second-hand sporting goods store.
- WILD CARDS*New Drama Series* (10x60) -Premieres Wednesday, January 10(8 p.m.) Comedic crime-solving drama WILD CARDS follows the unlikely duo of Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti,Grey’s Anatomy), a gruff, sardonic cop and Max (Vanessa Morgan,Riverdale), a spirited, clever con woman, set against the backdrop of beautiful Vancouver. Acclaimed actorJason Priestley(Beverly Hills, 90210) joins the cast as a recurring guest star, playing Max's father and master con man, George.
- GHOSTING WITH LUKE HUTCHIE AND MATTHEW FINLAN*New Factual Entertainment Series* (8x30) -All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Friday, January 26Two actors known exclusively for their work in the horror genre step off script and into their own real-life thriller on their quest to decipher if Canada’s most ghostly places are truly haunted.
- FOR THE CULTURE WITH AMANDA PARRIS(6x60) *New POV Documentary Series* -All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Tuesday, January 30In this point-of-view documentary series, award-winning writer, executive producer and host Amanda Parris leaves the wars raging on social media to create space for urgent and provocative conversations that centre Blackness and Black folks.
- ALLEGIANCE*New Drama Series* (10x60) -Premieres Wednesday, February 7(9 p.m.) Supinder Wraich(Sort Of), Enrico Colantoni (Station Eleven),Stephen Lobo (Continuum), Adolyn H. Dar (Superman & Lois),Brian Markinson (A Million Little Things) and David Cubitt (Virgin River) star in new police procedural ALLEGIANCE, telling the story of a young woman caught between her allegiance to her flag, to her badge, and to her family.
- THE GREAT CANADIAN POTTERY THROW DOWN*New Factual Entertainment Series*(8x60) -Premieres Thursday, February 8(8 p.m.) Jennifer Robertson (Schitt's Creek) hosts this open-hearted competition series that sees ten talented Canadian potters face each other to be crowned Canada’s Top Potter, with help from guest judge Seth Rogen.
Returning Series
- CORONATION STREETongoing (weekdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7:30 p.m.)
- FAMILY FEUD CANADA*Season 5* (102x30) -Continues Monday - Thursday(7:30 p.m.)
- BEST IN MINIATURE*Season 3* (8x60) -All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Tuesday, December 26(airing Tuesday, December 26 to Friday, December 29 at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on CBC TV)
- MURDOCH MYSTERIES*Season 17* (24x60) -Continues Monday, January 1(8 p.m.)
- DRAGONS’ DEN*Season 18* (16x60) -Continues Thursday, January 4(8 p.m.)
- THE NATURE OF THINGS*Season 63* (14x60) -Premieres Thursday, January 4(9 p.m.) The new season kicks off withA User’s Guide to the Voice(January 4) as hostAnthony Morganputs his own vocal chords to the test in a rollicking exploration of the human voice, and inMystery of the Walking Whale(January 11),hostSarika Cullis-Suzukiunravels one of the greatest mysteries of evolution - how whales lost their legs!
- Feature Documentaries(9x120) -Premieres Sunday, January 7 (8 p.m.)
CBC Docs will spotlight compelling feature-length documentaries, from Canada and around the world, including the following:
- SATAN WANTS YOU(directed by Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams) premieresJanuary 7
- MALCOM IS MISSING(directed by Robert Osborne and Jari Osborne) premieresJanuary 14
- THE MAN WHO STOLE EINSTEIN'S BRAIN(directed by Michelle Shephard) premieresJanuary 21
- COVEN(directed by Rama Rau) premieresJanuary 28
- WITHOUT PRECEDENT: THE SUPREME LIFE OF ROSALIE ABELLA(directed by Barry Avrich) premieresFebruary 4
- CYNARA(directed by Sherien Barsoum) premieresFebruary 18
- SKYMASTER DOWN(directed by Andrew Gregg) premieresFebruary 25
- I AM SIRAT(directed by Deepa Mehta and Sirat Taneja) premieresMarch 3
- THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES*Season 31* (24x30) -Continues Tuesday, January 9(8 p.m.)
- SON OF A CRITCH*Season 3* (13x30) -Premieres Tuesday, January 9(8:30 p.m.)
- RUN THE BURBS*Season 3*(13x30) -Premieres Tuesday, January 9(9:30 p.m.)
- BOLLYWED*Season 2* (10x30) -Premieres Sunday, January 14(7 p.m.)
- PUSH*Season 2* (8x30) - PremieresSunday, January 14(7:30 p.m.)
CBC News
- MARKETPLACE*Season 51* (17x30) -Continues on Fridays(8 p.m.)
- ABOUT THAT WITHANDREW CHANG(14x30) -Premieres Friday, January 5 at 8:30 p.m. on CBC TV(Weekday mornings on CBC News Explore and available now onCBC Gem)
ABOUT THAT delves deeper into daily news by expanding our understanding of the stories everybody's talking about, featuring a blend of frank conversation, explainers and feature interviews.
- THE FIFTH ESTATE*Season 49* (15x60) -Continues on Fridays(9 p.m.)
- THE NATIONAL- ongoing (live at 10 p.m. weekdays and Sundays on CBC TV and CBC Gem)
CBC’s flagship national newscast with Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault (Monday - Thursday) and Ian Hanomansing (Friday and Sunday)
- CBC MORNING LIVE WITHHEATHER HISCOX(Weekday mornings on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
- CANADA TONIGHT WITH TRAVIS DHANRAJ(Weeknights on CBC News Network)
With new host Travis Dhanraj taking the helm onMonday, January 15, CANADA TONIGHT will continue to go beyond the headlines to bring context and diverse perspectives from across the country on top news stories that matter most to Canadians, with a recently expanded time slot of two hours from 7 to 9 p.m. ET.
- (Weeknights on CBC News Network)
- ROSEMARY BARTON LIVE(Sundays on CBC TV and CBC News Network)
CBC Sports
- CBC SPORTS PRESENTS- ongoing (live on Saturday and Sunday afternoons on CBC TV and CBC Gem)
CBC SPORTSbrings audiences all the action from the world of high-performance sport with key competitions including:World Aquatics Championships(Doha, Qatar, Feb. 2 - 18),World Speed Skating Championships(Calgary, Feb. 15 - 18),Bobsleigh & Skeleton World Championships(Winterberg, Germany, Feb. 22 - Mar. 2),World Athletics Indoor Championships(Glasgow, Scotland, March 1 - 3),World Allround & Sprint Speed Skating Championships(Inzell, Germany, March 8 - 10) andWorld Figure Skating Championships(Montreal, March 18 - 24). Canada will also host international competitors at the following World Cup events:Freestyle Skiing Moguls World Cup(Val Saint-Côme, Que.,Jan. 20 -. 21),Freestyle Ski Cross World Cup(Nakiska, Alta., Jan. 20 - 21),Speed Skating World Cup(Quebec City, Feb. 2 - 4),Freestyle Skiing Aerials World Cup(Calgary, Feb. 10 - 11),Freestyle Skiing Halfpipe World Cup(Calgary, Feb. 17 - 18),World Aquatics Diving World Cup(Toronto, Feb. 26 - Mar. 3) andSnowboard Cross World Cup(Mont-Sainte-Anne, Que. Mar., 23 - 24). Visitcbcsports.cafor the full schedule.
CBC Kids
DINO RANCH*Season 3* (26x22) -Premieres Saturday, January 6 on CBC Gem and CBC TV, with a new episode available weeklyIn a new season of the preschool animated series, the Dino Ranchers and their dinosaurs take care of their home and herds with creative problem-solving and the support of their family.
GANGNAM PROJECT*New Series* (10x30) -Premieres Friday, March 8 on CBC Gem, with a new episode available weeklyA new tween dramedy series set in the world of K-pop, GANGNAM PROJECT tells the story of Hannah Shin, a Canadian-Korean tween with dreams of becoming a K-pop star and connecting with her Korean heritage. One summer, she accepts a job as an English tutor at an elite K-pop training school and ends up getting much more than she bargained for.
- THE NEXT STEP*Season 6* (26x30)All episodes available to stream on CBC Gem beginning Friday, March 1The Next Step has another shot at Regionals. This season, the dancers face some tough decisions as they decide whether their own aspirations are more important than that of A-Troupe as a whole.
- THE NEXT STEP*Season 8* (26x30)Two episodes available weekly on CBC Gem beginning Friday, March 8(Season 7 available tostream now)Despite the odds being stacked against them, some dancers at The Next Step want nothing more than to continue on the road to Nationals, while others learn dreams can grow and change into something totally new and unexpected.
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