CBC Renews Comedies for 2016-17

OTTAWA: CBC has ordered brand-new seasons of the comedic shows Schitt’s Creek, Mr. D, This Hour Has 22 Minutes and Rick Mercer Report for 2016-17.

Debuting in fall 2016 will be the sixth season of Mr. D, the 24th season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes and the 14th season of Rick Mercer Report. The third season of Schitt’s Creek, co-created by and starring Eugene and Daniel Levy, is scheduled to begin broadcasting on CBC in winter 2017. The four original productions currently air back-to-back on Tuesday nights.

“We’re so pleased to announce that four of the finest comedic programs in the country are returning to the CBC,” said Sally Catto, the general manager of programming at CBC Television. “While each is unique and brings its own distinct humor, together they have made Tuesdays on CBC a destination comedy night for Canadians from coast to coast.”