CHILDREN RUIN EVERYTHING Season 3 Premieres September 27 on CTV

CTV has announced the return of the Canadian Screen Award-nominated comedy series Children Ruin Everything for its third season. The show, airing on Wednesdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, CTV.ca, and the CTV app, will premiere on September 27.

Created and executive produced by Emmy® Award-winner Kurt Smeaton, Children Ruin Everything is a comedic exploration of the challenges of parenting. The season consists of 10 half-hour episodes and was filmed in Toronto and Hamilton, Ontario.

What can we expect from season 3

In Season 3, the Berneys, played by Meaghan Rath and Aaron Abrams, continue to navigate the joys and struggles of raising their three children, aged 10, 6, and 1.5 years old. Each episode showcases how the demands, needs, and quirks of their beloved children shape and transform their lives. From the interference of privacy to disrupted weekends and intimate moments, the comedic and heartwarming series humorously depicts how children can impact every aspect of their parents’ lives.

Alongside ordinary parenting dilemmas, the couple faces more complex challenges, including a tween seeking independence, a six-year-old with fashion preferences, and a toddler who resists potty training. As they navigate these issues, the discovery about one of their children causes Astrid and James to question their parenting approach.

The cast of Children Ruin Everything Season 3 includes Meaghan Rath, Aaron Abrams, Logan Nicholson, Mikayla SwamiNathan, Ennis Esmer, Nazneen Contractor, Dmitry Chepovetsky, Darius Rota, Veena Sood, and Lisa Codrington. Anna Hopkins returns as “Disaster Mom,” with guest appearances by Bruce McCulloch and Emma Hunter.

The season premiere

The season premiere, titled “Therapy,” follows Astrid and James as they anxiously await the results of an evaluation for their possibly neurodivergent child, Viv. Astrid becomes frustrated with Viv’s new doctor, played by Emma Hunter, and decides to devise her own strategies to help her. Meanwhile, the introduction of Fintekoäly, a tech company automating checkouts at Gero’s Grocery, raises concerns for Marla.

Season 2 of Children Ruin Everything was the highest-rated Canadian comedy of the broadcast season. Previous seasons are available for streaming on CTV.ca, the CTV app, and Crave. In the United States, Season 3 will premiere on The CW.

Who makes the series

Children Ruin Everything is produced by New Metric Media, with Kurt Smeaton as the creator and executive producer. Chuck Tatham, Mark Montefiore, and Meaghan Rath also serve as executive producers, with Alyson Richards as the producer.

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