Saving Hope, on CTV
When a beloved English teacher is stricken with a mysterious illness, Alex (Erica Durance) looks to the team for a diagnosis. Meanwhile, Charlie (Michael Shanks) must find a way to explain his bizarre behaviour in the OR. Daniel Gillies also stars.
My Big Fat Fabulous Life, on TLC
Whitney decides to kick things up a notch by working with a personal trainer in the first of back-to-back new episodes. Later, Whitney tries to overcome her insecurities about going to the beach by embracing her body in a bold bathing suit.
Super Bowl's Greatest Commercials, on CBS
CBS Sports NFL analyst Boomer Esiason and actress Katharine McPhee team up to co-host an interactive countdown of some of the funniest advertisements broadcast during football’s biggest game of the year. Viewers will be able to vote live at www.cbs.com/superbowl/commercials for their favourites.
New Releases for the week of January 25 - 31
Fury
As the Second World War nears its end, the Allies make a final push in the European Theatre. An experienced U.S. Army sergeant, nicknamed "Wardaddy" (Pitt), prepares to lead his five-man Sherman tank crew on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines. Among the men under his command is fresh-faced Norman Ellison (Lerman), Wardaddy’s new assistant driver who’s never even seen the inside of a tank. Despite facing nearly impossible odds, the crew, vastly outnumbered, fights to strike at the heart of Nazi Germany.
Director: David Ayer. Stars: Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman, Jon Bernthal, Michael Peña, Jason Isaacs, Scott Eastwood, Brad William Henke. 2014. 134 min. Action.
The Judge
When he hears that his mother has died, slick, big city lawyer Hank Palmer (Downey Jr.) returns to the childhood home he walked away from years before. At the funeral, he is reunited with his family, including his estranged father (Duvall), the town’s judge, with whom he has a difficult past. When he learns that his father is suspected of murder and will have to go to trial, Hank sets out to uncover the truth while reconnecting with the family he cut ties with long ago.
Director: David Dobkin. Stars: Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga, Billy Bob Thornton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jeremy Strong, Dax Shepard, Leighton Meester. 2014. 141 min. Drama.
The Remaining
A wedding celebration is shattered when a series of violent events is foretold by biblical end-times prophecies. As the remaining survivors fight for an uncertain future, they must choose faith as their world collapses around them.
Director: Casey La Scala. Stars: Alexa PenaVega, Shaun Sipos, Johnny Pacar, Italia Ricci, Bryan Dechart. 2014. 88 min. Horror.
Big Driver
During a long drive home following a book signing, a famous writer gets stranded, only to be saved by another driver, or so she thinks. In reality, her saviour is a serial killer who repeatedly assaults her. After her brutal attack, she later seeks revenge in order to gain the only thing that’s holding her together: payback.
Director: Mikael Salomon. Stars: Maria Bello, Ann Dowd, Will Harris, Joan Jett, Olympia Dukakis, Jennifer Kydd. 2014. 88 min. Crime.
Miss Universe Pageant, on NBC
Natalie Morales and Thomas Roberts co-host as beautiful women from around the world compete for the crown at The 63rd Annual Miss Universe Pageant. Held in sunny Doral, Miami, Fla., the pageant will feature swimsuit, evening gown and interview categories.
Redwood Kings, on Discovery Channel
A farmer looking to create the ultimate roadside attraction for travellers enlists the help of the Daniels brothers. The guys come up with a design for an authentic millhouse that pays tribute to the era of the Gold Rush.
the fifth estate, on CBC
Correspondents present in-depth investigations into issues that are important to Canadians. In this award-winning news series, co-hosts Bob Mckeown, Gillian Findlay and Mark Kelley expose the stories behind the headlines.
Nightwatch, on A&E
Cameras follow emergency responders as they work the overnight shift in New Orleans in this new reality TV series from producer Dick Wolf. Police officers, fire fighters and EMTs work to save lives with each new traumatic call.
Duck Dynasty, on A&E
When Jessica takes issue with Jep's chicken coop, the guys must renovate it. Elsewhere, Uncle Si acts even crazier than usual after drinking too much expired soda on a fishing trip with Jase and the kids.
Mr. D, on CBC
When Mr. D (Gerry Dee) returns to Xavier Academy after turning down a phys ed position at St. Pat’s, he gets to coach the champion senior boys’ basketball team. This season introduces a number of new characters, some of whom are just as bumbling as Gerry.
