CTV in March 2026
CTV in March 2026

March 2026 is a high-interest month on CTV, driven by a stable midseason primetime grid and one of the year’s biggest live TV events: The 98th Oscars. Using Bell Media’s published midseason schedule as the backbone, this guide lays out a clear day-by-day primetime planner for every date in March 2026, plus the shows worth prioritizing if you’re short on time.

Where This Schedule Comes From (and What It Covers)

This guide is built around Bell Media’s “CTV’s 2026 Midseason Dates” grid (times listed ET/PT, subject to change). It includes the confirmed March tentpoles and the weekly primetime structure that continues into March.

It focuses on primetime planning (roughly 7:00pm–11:00pm), because daytime blocks vary more by local station.

Read more:

- CBC Schedule March 2026: Day-by-Day Guide and Must-Watch Shows

- Top 5 Free National TV Networks in Canada and How to Watch

March 2026 on CTV: The Primetime “Weekly Rhythm”

If you remember nothing else, remember this:

  • Tuesdays = biggest drama night (multi-hour run across 7–10pm)

  • Wednesdays = reality + business + comedy (Masked Singer / Shark Tank + Scrubs)

  • Sundays = movies and major events (including the Oscars on March 15)

  • CTV2 carries The Voice in the Monday/Wednesday/Thursday windows (useful if you watch both feeds)

Must-Watch on CTV in March 2026

The 98th Oscars (Live) — Sunday, March 15

This is the month’s centrepiece: The 98th Oscars airs live Sunday, March 15 at 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT, followed by ETalk After the Oscars at approximately 10:30pm ET / 7:30pm PT.

Why it’s worth your time:

  • It’s one of the few true “everyone’s watching” broadcasts left.

  • The post-show coverage is where you get the winners’ first reactions and the night’s biggest moments—fast.

Tuesday Night Stack (Drama Night)

Bell Media’s midseason grid positions Tuesday as a four-hour appointment block:

  • Best Medicine (7pm)

  • Will Trent (8pm)

  • High Potential (9pm)

  • The Rookie (10pm)

Why it’s must-watch:

  • If you like structured, weekly crime/drama viewing, Tuesday is your easiest “set it and forget it” night.

  • It’s also the cleanest night to catch up on CTV via next-day options (availability varies by title).

Wednesday: The Masked Singer + Shark Tank + Scrubs

Bell Media’s grid places:

  • The Masked Singer (8pm)

  • Shark Tank (10pm)

  • Scrubs in its regular Wednesday timeslot (listed in March)

Why it’s must-watch:

  • It’s the best “watch with friends/family” night of the week.

  • Scrubs returning in a weekly slot makes Wednesdays feel like an event again.

Friday Picks: Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars and Boston Blue

Bell Media lists:

  • Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars (season)

  • Boston Blue (new episodes)

Why it’s must-watch:

  • Fridays tend to be lighter viewing; this combo is easy to drop into without feeling behind.

CTV March 2026 Day-by-Day Primetime Guide

Times below use the midseason grid (ET/PT) and a practical viewer approach: what to check first each night. Exact episode titles can change, so treat this as a planning map, then verify on the live schedule page.

Week 1: March 1–7

Sun, Mar 1

  • CTV Movie night slot (Bell Media lists Bond films in late Feb; early March continues the Sunday “event movie” vibe).

Mon, Mar 2

  • Monday drama setup continues from midseason (includes “Extracted” / “Memory of a Killer” placement earlier in the grid).

Tue, Mar 3

  • Best Medicine (7) → Will Trent (8) → High Potential (9) → The Rookie (10).

Wed, Mar 4

  • Scrubs is explicitly listed for this date (7:30pm, regular timeslot).

  • Expect the Wednesday stack around it (Masked Singer / Shark Tank per grid).

Thu, Mar 5

  • Thursday pattern continues (including the 9-1-1: Nashville → Grey’s Anatomy lane in the grid).

Fri, Mar 6

  • Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars (season) + Boston Blue (new episodes).

Sat, Mar 7

  • Saturday is generally lighter (movies, encores, specials depending on market). Use the live schedule page for your local feed.

Week 2: March 8–14

Sun, Mar 8

  • Sunday movie/special slot continues.

Mon, Mar 9

  • Monday block continues (check for ongoing midseason dramas/specials).

Tue, Mar 10

  • Tuesday drama stack night.

Wed, Mar 11

  • Wednesday entertainment night (Masked Singer / Shark Tank lane + Scrubs timeslot).

Thu, Mar 12

  • Thursday drama lane continues (including 9-1-1: Nashville + Grey’s Anatomy per grid).

Fri, Mar 13

  • Friday quiz-and-drama lane (Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars + Boston Blue).

Sat, Mar 14

  • Saturday flexible programming; verify locally.

Week 3: March 15–21

Sun, Mar 15 (Major Event Night)

  • The 98th Oscars — 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT

  • ETalk After the Oscars — approx. 10:30pm ET / 7:30pm PT

Mon, Mar 16

  • Monday schedule resets after Oscars weekend; check for fresh episodes/specials.

Tue, Mar 17

  • Tuesday drama stack night.

Wed, Mar 18

  • Wednesday entertainment/business/comedy lane.

Thu, Mar 19

  • Thursday drama lane continues (verify local start times).

Fri, Mar 20

  • Friday picks: Celebrity Jeopardy! All Stars + Boston Blue.

Sat, Mar 21

  • Saturday flexible programming; verify locally.

Week 4: March 22–28

Sun, Mar 22

  • Sunday movie/special slot.

Mon, Mar 23

  • Monday block (use live schedule to confirm).

Tue, Mar 24

  • Tuesday drama stack night.

Wed, Mar 25

  • Wednesday lane (Masked Singer / Shark Tank + Scrubs slot).

Thu, Mar 26

  • Thursday drama lane continues.

Fri, Mar 27

  • Friday picks continue.

Sat, Mar 28

  • Saturday flexible programming; verify locally.

Week 5: March 29–31

Sun, Mar 29

  • Sunday movie/special slot.

Mon, Mar 30

  • Monday block continues; verify locally.

Tue, Mar 31

  • Tuesday drama stack night (and a solid “end of month” catch-up anchor).

How to Watch CTV (Free and Legal)

CTV isn’t “subscription-free everywhere” in the same way as CBC, but many Canadians can still watch it without paying extra.

Option 1: Over-the-Air Antenna (OTA)

In many major cities, CTV local stations can be available free with an antenna (availability depends on location, towers, and terrain).

Best for: Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal, Ottawa, Calgary, Edmonton and other metro areas (results vary).

Option 2: Official Online Schedule + Streaming

CTV maintains:

  • a live “On Air” schedule page (best for up-to-the-minute listings)

  • a main hub for episodes and clips

Some full episodes and live streams may require sign-in depending on rights, but this is still the most reliable official starting point.