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\u2013 Back-to-back nights of the legendary Dick Wolf brand with Chicago<\/em> on Wednesdays (Med, Fire, P.D.<\/em>) and Law & Order<\/em> on Thursdays (new show For the Defense, Special Victims Unit, Organized Crime<\/em>) \u2013 <\/p>\n

\u2013 New heartfelt life-affirming drama Ordinary Joe<\/em> joins the Citytv slate on Mondays \u2013<\/p>\n

\u2013 Citytv and Fremantle renew mega-hit America\u2019s Got Talent<\/em> with unique advertising opportunities, plus the return of Canada\u2019s Got Talent<\/em> with Simon Cowell \u2013 <\/p>\n

\u2013 Bachelor Nation favourites are back with Bachelorette <\/em>and Bachelor in Paradise<\/em>, along with new Canadian versions of Paradise<\/em> and The<\/em>After Show<\/em> \u2013 <\/p>\n

\u2013 FX Canada remains the exclusive home to critically-acclaimed FX dramas and comedies, including highly-anticipated FX on Hulu originals \u2013<\/p>\n

Join the conversation: #RogersUpfront<\/p>\n

TORONTO, June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Offering audiences more bingeable nights of gripping dramas, buzzy reality series, and laugh-out-loud comedies, Citytv announces its 2021\/22 schedule at today\u2019s Rogers Sports & Media Upfront, with a lineup rooted in blockbuster franchises and proven hits with built-in fandom.\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Building on the success of last year\u2019s schedule, Citytv is the only national English Canadian network to grow audience share year-over-year with an increase of 8% in prime-time tuning*.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur investment in creating a world-class schedule for Citytv reflects our deep and continued commitment to Canadians\u2019 love of television and the importance of this powerful medium,\u201d said Julie Adam, President of News & Entertainment, Rogers Sports & Media. \u201cThis year, we have doubled down on juggernaut hit franchises and formats which audiences have adored for decades and will help us break through the jam-packed content landscape. We can\u2019t wait for Fall on Citytv!\u201d<\/p>\n

Joining the 17 returning fan-favourite hits and special events on Citytv this season are two new shows and one new-to-Citytv series.\u00a0On the witness stand this Fall (DUN DUN!) are new series Law & Order: For the Defense <\/em><\/strong>and new-to-Citytv Law & Order: Special Victims Unit<\/em><\/strong>, both from legendary producer Dick Wolf. Law & Order: For the Defense<\/em><\/strong> is the latest chapter of the iconic Law & Order <\/em>brand which, for the first time, tells the story through the lens of the defense attorney. Then, Season 23 of Law & Order: SVU<\/em><\/strong>, <\/em>starring Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson, chronicles the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. Plus, new heartfelt life-affirming drama Ordinary Joe <\/em><\/strong>follows Joe Kimbreau, played by James Wolk (Mad Men, You Again<\/em>), who faces a life-changing decision at his college graduation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had a winning lineup last year and have made it even stronger by boosting key nights of the week with epic titles to solidify Citytv\u2019s place as the biggest and best for prime time,\u201d said Hayden Mindell, VP of Programming, Citytv. \u201cWith world-renowned producers Dick Wolf, Mike Fleiss, and Simon Cowell anchoring our schedule, Citytv is stacked with big nights that draw loyal audiences week after week.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now in its 16th<\/sup> season, America\u2019s Got Talent (AGT)<\/em><\/strong> is the world\u2019s most successful reality TV format, sold to 75 territories and garnering more than a billion viewers worldwide. Deepening its investment in the global sensation, Citytv has renewed AGT<\/em><\/strong> with Fremantle with new and unique opportunities for advertisers. Advertisers will now be able to virtually integrate their products into the broadcast for Canadian audiences and have access to the Got Talent <\/em>YouTube inventory, which garners 250 million Canadian views annually.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn today\u2019s complex and fragmented media world, the one thing that remains constant is that TV is still the optimal environment that delivers a mass audience for advertisers. The power of Citytv\u2019s content, combined with our rich data offerings, provides advertisers with sponsorship and integration opportunities that reach their targeted audience and optimize their investments,\u201d\u00a0said Al Dark, SVP of Revenue, Rogers Sports & Media.<\/p>\n

The new and returning hits to the Citytv 2021\/22 schedule are:<\/p>\n