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Corus Specialty Channel 2018-19 schedules

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This thread will discuss the schedule updates for the Corus Specialty Channels for the 2018-19 broadcast year. Note that Corus now owns the former Shaw Media channels. Here is an alphabetical list of Corus Specialty Channels, including French and Telelatino:

ABC Spark, Action, Adult Swim (Canada) on Cartoon Network, BBC CANADA, Cartoon Network, CMT (Canada), Cooking Channel, Cosmopolitan TV, Crime + Investigation, DejaView, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, DIY Network Canada, DTOUR, EuroWorld Sport, Food Network Canada, FYI, Global News, H2, HGTV Canada, Historia, HISTORY, IFC, La chaîne Disney, Lifetime, Mediaset Italia, MovieTime, Nat Geo WILD, National Geographic, Nickelodeon (Canada), OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK, Séries+, Showcase, Slice, TeleBimbi, TeleNiños, TELETOON, TÉLÉTOON, TELETOON at Night, Télétoon la nuit, TGCOM 24, TLN, Treehouse, Univision Canada, W Network, YTV

I post schedule updates, series premieres and specials based on press releases as well as series renewals and cancellations as they are announced. I don't usually post on-going episode information, repeats, program descriptions or "PR-speak," so if you want more info, you can click on the associated link in the post.
 
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CBS All Access today announced that the third season of THE GOOD FIGHT will premiere on Thursday, March 14, with new episodes of the 10-episode season available weekly. (Source) The show page on W Network confirms "Season 3 Coming Soon."

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Countdown to Valentine's Day on W Network lists the upcoming Hallmark movies.

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Bravo Media (U.S.) premieres the The Real Housewives of New York City season 11 on Wednesday, March 6. (Bravo U.S. Press Releaase) The series is shown on Slice in Canada.
 
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@Bayguy it looks like BBC Canada changed their schedule. They will not repeat Luther after all. BBC AMERICA will show Luther beginning Sunday, June 2 at 8:00 p.m. ET, if you have access to that channel in the U.S. (Source)

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BBC Canada will show the premieres of Father Brown Season 7 on Sun, Feb 17 at 9:00 pm ET and Death in Paradise Season 8 at 10:00 pm. Both shows premiered on BBC UK in Jan. 2019.

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The Good Fight Season 3 Returns to W Network Thursday, Mar. 14 at 9 E/P, same date as CBS All Access.
 
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Top Gear Season 26 returns to BBC AMERICA on Thursday, April 25. (Source) BBC Canada shows the series in Canada.

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Season Two of Restored by the Fords returns with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, March 19 on HGTV U.S. (Source)

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ZOMBIES 2, the sequel to Disney's ZOMBIES movie, will begin production in spring. (Source)

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National Geographic U.S. Updates

The upcoming third season of Genius will be devoted to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. The idea of doing a Franklin-centered Genius came together quickly following the music icon’s August 16 death. Filming will start this summer for an early 2020 premiere in 172 countries. The Mary Shelley story, which was originally planned for season 3, remains in consideration for future installments of the anthology series. (Deadline)

Running Wild with Bear Grylls is currently in production and slated to premiere on National Geographic in December 2019. (Source) The first four seasons aired on NBC and a few on Global. No confirmation if Nat Geo Canada will show the series.

ACTIVATE will premiere globally in fall 2019. (Source)

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AMERICA Six-Episode Series Premieres 2021
PLANET OF THE WHALES Four-Episode Series Premieres 2021
PHOTO ARK Two-Hour Event Special Premieres 2020
YELLOWSTONE LIVE Season Two, Four-Night Live Event Premieres June 2019

Additionally, as previously announced, National Geographic will premiere HOSTILE PLANET, a six-part natural history saga beginning Monday, April 1.

National Geographic U.S. Press Release
 
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Knightfall returns to History Canada for an eight-episode Season 2 on Monday, March 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, same time as U.S. (Press Release)

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History Canada is airing Truck Night in America Season 2, Forged in Fire Season 6 and American Pickers current season a few weeks later than History U.S. (Zap2it)

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Don't Be Tardy Season 7 premieres on Slice on February 17, same date as Bravo U.S. (Zap2it)

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HGTV U.S. picked up 10 episodes for a second season of Windy City Rehab. (Deadline) Season 1 is currently airing on HGTV Canada.

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truTV has announced that Impractical Jokers will return for its eighth season on Thursday, March 28. (Source) CMT Canada previously said they would carry the new season, although they will probably wait until the second window.

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Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana and Discovery, Inc. have officially launched their joint venture, redknot, greenlighting two new animated series, The Dog & Pony Show (52 x 11 minutes) and Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe (52 x 11 minutes.) Both series will air on Treehouse Canada and Discovery Kids Latin America. (Press Release)

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The Descendants 3 movie premieres this summer on Disney Channel U.S. (Deadline)
 
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The ACTION channel will be rebranded as the Adult Swim channel on April 1. See this thread for more details and discussion.

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BRIGHT IDEAS AND CUSTOM DESIGNS BLOSSOM ON HGTV CANADA THIS SPRING WITH NEW AND RETURNING SERIES

New episodes of Property Brothers start March 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Season 2 of Restored by the Fords premieres Thursday, March 28 at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.
New back-to-back episodes of Backyard Builds Season 2 begin Thursday, March 28 at 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.
Season 5 of Love It Or List It Vancouver premieres on Monday, April 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Flip or Flop Vegas premieres Wednesday April 3 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
A brand new season of Masters of Flip begin on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Season 2 of Sarah Off The Grid premieres Sunday, April 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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Buddy vs. Duff premieres Sunday, March 10 at 10:00 PM ET on Food Network Canada, same date as U.S.

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Married to Medicine Los Angeles premieres Wednesday, March 6 at 10:00 PM ET on Slice, but it looks like the regular schedule is Sundays at 9:00 PM ET beginning March 10.

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Hap and Leonard was cancelled by Sundance TV U.S. last year after three seasons. (Deadline) IFC Canada is re-airing season 1 with back-to-back episodes beginning this Saturday. Earlier, I saw the tail end of season 3 was airing on another Corus channel, so it's likely that Corus will show the entire series. I'm mentioning this because some people were asking about some seasons in the past.
 
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The new Canadian original series, Fire Masters (10x60min) premieres Thursday, March 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network Canada. (Full Press Release)

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Canadian original series Island of Bryan (13×60) premieres Sunday, April 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV Canada showcasing the Baeumler’s struggle to transform their beachfront resort. (Full Press Release)

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Freeform announced Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists will premiere on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20. (Source) The series will air on W Network in Canada.

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ABC Spark Updates:

Marvel's Cloak & Dagger Season 2 premieres on Freeform on THURSDAY, APRIL 4 with a two-hour episode. (Source)

The Bold Type returns for Season Three on Tuesday, April 9 on Freeform. (Source)

Freeform's Good Trouble renewed for season two. (Source)

grown-ish has been picked up for a third season on Freeform. (Source)
 
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Top Chef Canada returns to Food Network Canada starting Monday, April 1 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Food Network Canada is available on a National Free Preview from March 1 to April 30. (Press Release) Sponsors for Season 7 (Press Release.)

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Showcase Updates:
HAPPY! Season 2 Premieres Thursday, Mar. 28 at 10 EP, one day after Syfy. (Showcase.ca)
ABSENTIA New Season, Wednesday April 3 at 9EP. (Showcase.ca)
USA Network renewed THE SINNER for a third season. (Source)

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Escaping Polygamy debuts four all-new episodes beginning April 1 at 10 PM ET/PT on Lifetime U.S. (Source) Lifetime Canada previously announced that they would show the new season.
 
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Lost Gold of WWII Season 1 premieres Tuesday, March 19 at 10 PM ET on History Canada, same time as U.S.

Jesus: His Life - the eight-part event premieres on Monday, March 25 at 8EP & 9EP on History Canada, with 2 episodes each Monday until April 15. (same time as U.S.)

Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists - New Series Premieres Wednesday March 20 at 8 E/P on W Network, same date as Freeform in the U.S. According to Zap2it, the episode will repeat on ABC Spark on Tuesday, March 26 at 9 PM ET.

Freeform has renamed Besties to Unrelated. Source ABC Spark will show the series in Canada.
 
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BBC Canada Thursday, March 21
Zapped season 3 premiere 9-9:45 PM ET
Pure season 1 - 9:45-10:30 PM ET (Canadian production that previously aired on CBC and Super Channel)

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Rachael Ray returns with a new season of 30 episodes of 30 Minute Meals beginning Monday, April 1st. (Food Network U.S. press release) The show is listed on Food Network Canada, but the new episodes are on the schedule.

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StarTalk will return with the remaining 13 episodes in April on National Geographic U.S., and both Fox and National Geographic are committed to finding an air date for Cosmos. (Deadline)

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HGTV U.S. has picked up an additional 16 episodes for season four of Home Town, which is slated to premiere in early 2020. (HGTV U.S. press release) HGTV Canada is currently showing season 3.

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DIY Network has picked up a third season of its standout series Holmes & Holmes, which airs on HGTV Canada. (DIY Network U.S. press release)
 
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The new docu-series Mexican Dynasties premiered Tuesday, February 26 at 10pm ET on Slice in Canada. (Bravo U.S. Press Release) Slice is airing repeats of the earlier episodes if you missed them.

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A new season of Restaurant: Impossible premieres Saturday, April 20 on Food Network U.S. (Source)

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Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2019 will broadcast live on Saturday, March 23, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) on YTV in Canada. (Nickelodeon U.S. Press Release)

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MY LITTLE PONY: FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC will embark on its final 26-episode ninth season on Saturday, April 6 on Discovery Family in the U.S. (Source) Treehouse shows the series in Canada.

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Disney Canada began showing new episodes of Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure earlier this month. (Zap2it)

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Spring Baking Championship Season 5 began Monday, March 18 at 9 PM ET on Food Network Canada.
 
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TOP GEAR Season 26 Premieres Saturday, April 6 at 9 E/P (BBC Canada), several weeks before BBC America. Season 27 began production in January. (Source)

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HISTORY’s Spring Programming Lineup

Jesus: His Life (8×60) Currently airing Mondays at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET/PT

Knightfall, Season 2 (8×60) Currently airing Mondays at 10 p.m. ET/PT

Big Rig Warriors (10×30) *Canadian Original Series* Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT beginning April 9

The Secret History Of The White House (1×60) Friday, April 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

History Erased (8×60) *Canadian Original Series* Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning April 19

The Secret History Of Air Force One (1×60) Friday, April 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

The Curse of Civil War Gold, Season 2 (10×60) Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT premieres April 28, then moves to 10 p.m. ET/PT starting May 5

Ancient Aliens, Season 11 Two hour premiere airs Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, then moves to 9 p.m. ET/PT starting May 31

Presidents at War (2×120) Saturday, May 18 and Saturday, May 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT

The Butcher (6×60) Tuesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning May 28

The Return Of Shelby The Swamp Man (5×60) Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT beginning May 29
 
#97 ·
Updates from ABC Spark home page:

Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger Season 2 Begins Thursday, April 4 at 8 e/p (2 hours), repeated on Showcase on April 7.

The Bold Type Season 3 Begins Tuesday, April 9 at 8 e/p.


Freeform Press Release for ABC Spark series.

grown-ish returns on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5.

Good Trouble returns for season 2 on TUESDAY, JUNE 18. The season one finale airs Tuesday, April 2.

Siren Season 2B will return THURSDAY, JULY 11.
 
#98 ·
This Time with Alan Partridge Series Premiere on BBC Canada Fridays at 10 PM ET starting April 5. (Aired on BBC UK earlier this year)

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Newly greenlit original Real Estate/Renovation series for HGTV Canada: (Press Release)

Vacation House Rules (10×60)
Make Your Move (Working Title) (10×60)
Farmhouse Facelift (Working Title) (10×60)

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Best Baker in America season 3 premiering Monday, May 13 on Food Network U.S. (Food Network U.S. Press Release) Food Network Canada will show repeats of season 2 beginning April 22.
 
#100 ·
Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators Season 2 premiere on BBC Canada on Sunday, April 14, 10:00 to 11:00 PM ET. (Zap2it)

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Nickelodeon has ordered an additional 10 episodes for Henry Danger, making a 40-episode total for season 5, which is currently airing on YTV in Canada. (Deadline)
 
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Restaurant: Impossible premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 10 PM ET on Food Network Canada (post-U.S. April 20)

National Geographic Canada

Hostile Planet premieres Monday, April 22 at 9:00 PM ET (post-U.S. April 1)
Nazi Megastructures: America's War premieres Monday, April 22 at 10:00 PM ET
Lost Treasures of the Maya premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 9:00 PM ET
Egypt With The World's Greatest Explorer premieres Tuesday, April 23 at 10:00 PM ET

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Abby Lee Miller returns to a new season of Dance Moms on Tuesday, June 4. (Lifetime U.S. Press Release) Lifetime Canada showed the last season.

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Production has started on the new Canadian-original doc-series Breaking Wild (10×60), which is slated to premiere in Winter 2020 on HISTORY. (Corus Press Release)
 
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