DHX Television Highlights for March 7 – 13, 2016
via press release:
DHX Television Winter Programming Highlights
Monday, March 7 to Sunday, March 13
– Family Channel glides into March Break with the premiere of the new movie Ice Girls, March 11 –
– Chaos ensues when Knuckles becomes Mayor on an all-new Sonic Boom on Family CHRGD, March 8 –
– Popular singer Sean Kingston guest stars in a brand new Yo Gabba Gabba! on Family Jr., March 12 –
– Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman star in the network premiere of Evan Almighty on F2N, March 11 –
**NOTE: Please be advised that Daylight Savings Time takes place on Sunday, March 13.**
Family Channel
All times ET/PT
Monday, March 7
Gaming Show (In My Parents’ Garage) – “Arcade Machine” – New Episode – 6 p.m.
When the trusty ol’ arcade machine is sent out for repairs, Jesse starts looking for a potential replacement. Arguing that it is part of the family, Julia and Ian oppose its replacement, but it seems the arcade machine might be broken down for good.
Gortimer Gibbon’s Life on Normal Street – “Mel vs. The Hidden Herstory of Normal Street” – New Episode – 6:30 p.m.
During the annual celebration of the founding of Normal Street, Mel discovers a shocking secret about the town’s founder, Captain Normal.
The X Factor UK – “Live Show 1” – New Episode – 7 p.m.
The twelve finalists assemble for their very first Live Show, performing songs such as “Someone Like You” by Adele, “Sorry” by Justin Bieber and “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy.
Third Wheel – “Tongue Art” – New Episode – 9 p.m. **F2N Block**
Hunter March and Lauren Elizabeth host blind dates in a car, while playing the games “Tongue Art” and “Lauren Says.”
BETCH – “A Lohanthony Sketch Show” – New Episode – 9:30 p.m. **F2N Block**
YouTuber Lohanthony hosts and becomes Audrey’s new BFF. Maddy and Monica definitely aren’t jealous, probably. Sketches include “Behind the Fairytale” and “Hookup Hideout.”
Let’s Be Honest – “PDA” – New Episode – 10 p.m. **F2N Block**
Top YouTube celebrities share their experiences, insight and confusion about topics like PDA, body image, bikinis and plastic surgery.
Tuesday, March 8
The X Factor UK – “Results Show 1” – New Episode – 7 p.m.
One of the finalists is sent home in the first live elimination. The X Factor UK alumnae Little Mix performs “Love Me Like You,” while Ellie Goulding performs “On My Mind.”
Wednesday, March 9
Nowhere Boys – New Episode – 6:30 p.m.
After Detective Murphy witnesses them performing magic, the gang is in trouble of being exposed – unless they can find a magical way to wipe his memory.
Thursday, March 10
Make Me Over – “Bring On the Glam” – New Episode – 6 p.m.
Ingrid and the Glam squad give three fab makeovers to Morgan, who wants to take her look from comfy to confident; Georgia, who wants her style to match her inner confidence; and Janice, who really wants to get to know her own sense of style.
Cheerleaders – “Crunch Time” – New Episode – 9:30 p.m.
The time has finally come for the World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, Florida, where SMOED is hoping to be the first small co-ed team to win Worlds for two consecutive years!
Friday, March 11
Lost & Found Music Studios – “Freebird” – New Episode – 6 p.m.
Wanting to impress her friends, Clara takes credit for writing a song that was written by someone else. Meanwhile, Luke refuses to give John access to the van until he asks Michelle on a date, and Maggie challenges Theo to a busking competition.
AwesomenessTV – “Us and Jan Cheer” – New Episode – 6:30 p.m.
YouTube star Grace Helbig hosts a hysterical episode featuring “Snapchat Parody Snap Peep,” “Whisper Scare Pranks,” “Klutzy Karly,” an intense game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors” and more.
AwesomenessTV – “High Tech History: Shakespeare” – New Episode – 7 p.m.
In this hilarious episode hosted by Fifth Harmony, High Tech History poses the question: What if Shakespeare texted?; Teala Dunn stars in “Yo My Boyfriend Ugly;” Terry the Tomboy gives a room tour; and Sydney Park is the “Breakup Queen.”
The Next Step – “Square One”– New Episode – 7:30 p.m.
Riley assigns a trio competition to prepare for the first Regionals qualifier, which leads to drama amongst the dancers.
Ice Girls – Feature Film – World Premiere – 8 p.m.
After injuring herself at a competition in Toronto, aspiring figure skating champion Mattie Dane (Michaela Du Toit), is forced to leave skating behind and move to Sudbury. Mattie struggles to fit into her new environment but finds solace at the local skating arena where rink manager and former figure skater, Mercury (two-time Olympic Silver Medalist Elvis Stojko), mentors her to fulfill her potential.
Evan Almighty – Feature Film – Network Premiere – 10 p.m. **F2N Block**
God (Morgan Freeman, Ruth & Alex) summons narcissistic newscaster-turned-congressman Evan (Steve Carell, The Big Short) to build an ark in preparation for a devastating flood. Meanwhile, Evan’s perplexed family interprets his new hobby as a midlife crisis.
Family CHRGD
All times ET only
Tuesday, March 8
The Deep – “Colossal Squid” – New Episode – 5:30 p.m.
After finding mysterious sucker marks on a whale, Ant and Fontaine set off to find the rarest living ocean creature – the colossal squid!
Sonic Boom – “Into the Wilderness/Mayor Knuckles” – New Episode – 6 p.m.
When Sonic gets cocky about his survival skills, Sticks and Amy challenge Sonic and Knuckles to the ultimate survival skills contest. Then, when Knuckles is made mayor for the day, he sends the village spiraling into chaos. Sonic and friends, and even Eggman, have to band together to stop him.
Family Jr.
All times ET only
Saturday, March 12
Yo Gabba Gabba! – “Find” – New Episode – 3:25 p.m.
Imagination leads to discovery as the Gabba gang uncovers things that may be different or frightening. The songs “I Like Fish” and “Woodpecker” encourage the characters to learn about different animals, while “Keep Trying” helps Muno find his toy snake, and “Peek-a-Boo” allows the gang to play with the viewers at home. Singer Sean Kingston (“Beautiful Girls”) guest stars in a “Dancey Dance” segment.
Sunday, March 13
Twirlywoos – “Rolling” – New Episode – 8:15 a.m.
The Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill and end up rolling everything down, including themselves!
Sarah & Duck – “Lost Librarian” – New Episode – 8:30 a.m.
The Librarian has lost his big reference book and Sarah thinks her toy periscope might help with the search.
The Save-Ums! – “Operation Beat Poetry Party!” – New Episode – 8:45 a.m.
When Winston needs to be in two places at the same time, the Save-Ums help him videotape a poetry performance. Now, he can simultaneously attend the poetry party and pick his melons – which are at the peak of perfection!
Playdate – “Rock This Way” – New Episode – 9:30 a.m.
Jacob and Gwen are making music in the attic using Mom’s pots and pans. When they go downstairs, Mac and Buckie look for an instrument for Gwen to use and find some musical glasses that should do the trick.
Kate and Mim-Mim – “The Curious Case of the Chamelippo/Bubble-Subble” – New Episode – 9:40 a.m.
When colourful things starts mysteriously disappearing, detectives Kate and Mim-Mim must follow the clues to discover the identity of the colour-loving culprit. Then, Kate and her friends go exploring in the furthest depths of the Singing Seas, but Mim-Mim is afraid of the dark waters so it’s up to the gang to make him feel safe.
Curious George – “George Makes a Stand/Curious George Sees the Light” – New Episode – 10:02 a.m.
To earn money for a new soccer ball, George decides to set up his own lemonade stand. With help from Betsy, the stand is such a success that there are too many customers and not enough lemonade. Then, when a new traffic light is installed on the country road, George decides it would work better with a few adjustments. But, George’s fixes don’t have the desired effect.
Thomas & Friends – “Helping Hiro/Slow Stephen” – New Episode – 10:30 a.m.
When Thomas spills some cargo and causes Hiro to be derailed, he goes to the woods to see if he can find anything that will help. But Thomas hasn’t told anyone where he is going, so when he runs into trouble nobody knows where to look for him.
Bob the Builder – “Boogie Woogie Wonderland/Scoop’s Pet Shark” – New Episode – 11 a.m.
Bob and the team are asked to build a giant games testing area, but Leo fails to follow instructions. Then, while Bob and the team are building a new aquarium for a baby tiger shark, Scoop creates problems when he decides to treat the creature as his new pet.
Justin Time – “Let’s Haka Dance!/Big Drum Jam” – Season Three Premiere – 11:30 a.m.
Justin travels to New Zealand (pre-colonization) where he masters the Haka and learns that you don’t need masks to have fun, you just need your imagination. Then, in 17th Century Japan, Justin realizes that becoming a good drummer takes practice and learns that practice can be a lot of fun.
Strawberry Shortcake – “Dance Puppy Dance” – New Episode – 12 p.m.
When a simple tune Cherry composes goes viral on the Berryweb, Cherry quickly gets fed up with everyone listening to this song, everywhere, all the time.