The CW Pulls “Bump” from Mondays, “Recipe for Disaster” from Saturdays

Please note:

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? “Penn & Teller 2” will now air Monday, September 4 (9:30-10:00PM ET)

Monday, September 4

SON OF A CRITCH

“Merry Critch-Mas” – (8:00-8:30PM ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Ritche (Mark Rivera) help make Christmas hampers for the needy, which leads to an uncomfortable discovery about one of their classmates. Meanwhile, Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) takes a second job at the mall after his visiting brother makes him feel bad about his lackluster gifts for the family (#108). The episode was written by Heidi Brander and directed by Deanne Foley. The CW original airdate 9/4/2023.

RUN THE BURBS

“First Date Date” – (8:30-9:00PM ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

Andrew (Andrew Phung) and Camille (Rakhee Morzaria) try to relive their very first date only to discover that a lot has changed. Meanwhile, Sam (Julie Nolke) babysits Leo (Roman Pesino) and gets him involved in a ploy to make someone jealous, while Khia (Zoriah Wong) struggles with what to write in Mannix’s (Simone Miller) birthday card (#106). Original airdate 9/4/2023.

SEASON FINALE

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING

“Space” – (9:00-9:30PM ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

TO PURGE OR NOT TO PURGE – The Berney home is a cluttered mess, so James (Aaron Abrams) and Astrid (Meaghan Rath) decide to purge their home of as many things as possible. While they struggle to get Viv (Mikayla SwamiNathan) and Felix (Logan Noah Nicholson) to part with their old toys, they lead by example by donating some of their precious belongings. Meanwhile, James wonders if he has enough mental space for the possibility of a third baby. (#108). The episode was directed by Melanie Orr and written by Kurt Smeaton & Jessica Meya. Original airdate 9/4/2023.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

“Penn & Teller 2” – (9:30-10:00PM ET) (TV-14, DL) (HDTV)

A MAGICAL EPISODE – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest appearances by Penn & Teller, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#1201). Original airdate 4/14/2023.

*REVISED* THE CW PRIMETIME LISTINGS FOR THE WEEK OF September 10, 2023 (ALL TIMES ET)

Please note:

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY? “Kearran Giovanni 2” will air Monday, September 11 (9:30-10:00PM ET)

MASTERS OF ILLUSION “Old School Remix Volume II” will air Saturday, September 16 (9:00-9:30PM ET)

MASTERS OF ILLUSION “Twists, Turns and the Magic Body Shop” will air Saturday, September 16 (9:30-10:00PM ET)

Monday, September 11

SON OF A CRITCH

“Acting Normal” – (8:00-8:30PM ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

Mark (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) and Mike Sr. (Mark Critch) unexpectedly bond over Mark’s role in the upcoming Easter play. But when Mark is fired from the production, he pretends otherwise to keep his father’s affections. Meanwhile, Pop (Malcolm McDowell) turns to Mary (Claire Rankin) for help after the CRA learns he’s been collecting his dead wife’s pension checks (#109). The episode was written by Nadiya Chettiar and directed by Jay Baruchel. The CW original airdate 9/11/2023.

RUN THE BURBS

“Phamily Matters” – (8:30-9:00PM ET) (TV-PG, L) (HDTV)

When Khia (Zoriah Wong) gets in trouble in school, her guidance counsellor helps Andrew (Andrew Phung) make a big decision. Meanwhile, Camille (Rakhee Morzaria) is excited to cater an event but struggles with the demands of her client. At Bubble Bae, Hudson (Jonathan Langdon) and Ramesh (Ali Hassan) help Cathy (Samantha Wan) with her taxes (#107). Original airdate 9/11/2023.

SEASON 2 PREMIERE

CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING

“Sleep” – (9:00-9:30PM ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)

SEASON TWO PREMIERE – With a new baby refusing to sleep and a return to the office looming for Astrid (Meaghan Rath), she and James (Aaron Abrams) consider desperate measures to regain their rest and their sanity. The episode was written by Kurt Smeaton and directed by Melanie Orr (#201). Original airdate 9/11/2023.

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?

“Kearran Giovanni 2” – (9:30-10:00PM ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

DETECTING ENJOYMENT – WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY KEARRAN GIOVANNI (“THE RESIDENT”) – Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Jonathan Mangum, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd (#1104). Original airdate 3/17/2023.

Saturday, September 16

GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN

“Lights, Camera, Chocolate!” – (8:00-9:00PM ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)

Order up! The remaining five bakers must rise to the occasion as they bake chocolate bread and use it to make a dessert deli sandwich. In the Elimination Challenges, the bakers took to the silver screen to create a red-carpet dessert inspired by an iconic film genre (#406). Judges: Anna Olson, Cynthia Stroud and Steven Hodge. Original airdate 9/16/2023.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION

“Old School Remix Volume II” – (9:00-9:30PM ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)

TOP HAT CAT – Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines – all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Ana DeGuzman, Ed Alonzo, Eric Buss, My Uyen, Kevin Li, Krystyn Lambert and Farrell Dillon (#914). Original airdate 6/3/2023.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION

“Twists, Turns and the Magic Body Shop” – (9:30-10:00PM ET) (TV-PG) (HDTV)

THE RIGHT PICK – Hosted by Dean Cain, “Masters of Illusion” features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines – all in front of a studio audience. Magicians featured in this episode include Ruby Coby, Naathan Phan, Meir Yedid, Joshua Jay, Murray SawChuck, Alexandra Duvivier, The Conjurors and Eric Eaton (#915). Original airdate 6/10/2023.