NBC has released its full May sweeps schedule and you can read the entire press release below:
NBC is energizing this year’s May sweep with the eagerly anticipated conclusion of the first volume of “Heroes,” the 100th episode of “Deal or No Deal,” a “Saturday Night Live in the ’90s” special, two nights of super-sized comedies, an “ER” wedding and riveting season finales. Viewers can also “Laugh ‘n’ Sniff” their way through the super-sized “My Name is Earl” and spend a full hour at “The Office” season finale.
Guest stars include Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Mike Myers, Chris Rock, Sean Hayes, Neve Campbell, Marlee Matlin, Wendie Malick, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Malcolm McDowell, Jason Priestley, George Takei, Eric Roberts, Steven Weber, Keri Russell, Stacy Keach, Annabella Sciorra, Giovanni Ribisi, Kim Delaney, Kristy Swanson, Star Jones, Cynthia Watros, Christine Taylor, Vincent Spano, Tate Donovan, Harry Hamlin, Jeffrey Tambor, Jeremy Sisto, Dylan Walsh, Bill Bellamy, Fran Drescher, Roy Scheider, Rita Moreno, Rena Sofer, Tom Green, Shannon Elizabeth, Elaine Stritch, Judith Light, Stanley Tucci, Busy Phillips, Chris Parnell, Peter Bogdanovich, LisaGay Hamilton, Paul Rodriguez, Kurtwood Smith, Ana Gasteyer, Nancy Grace and Dog the Bounty Hunter.
Following are days, times (ET) and storyline information for April and May sweeps programs:
THURSDAY, APRIL 26
MY NAME IS EARL (8-8:30 p.m.)
“GED”
EARL GETS SCHOOLED IN FACTS OF LIFE — After Earl (Jason Lee) gets rejected to apply for a credit card for not having a high school diploma, a job, or a real place to live, he decides he needs to take some big steps towards finally growing up. When Earl returns to school to re-learn everything he needs to know to take his GED, he finds out how hard it is for teachers when they have to deal with students like the one he used to be when he was a kid. Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples and Nadine Velazquez also star.
THE OFFICE (8:30-9 p.m.)
“Product Recall”
UNPRINTABLE? AN OFFICE IN CRISIS — The office is in crisis mode after a large shipment of Dunder Mifflin paper is accidentally sent out with an obscene watermark — and Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to manage the media with an impromptu press conference. Jim (John Krasinski) and Andy (Ed Helms) also attempt to calm the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationery. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, B.J Novak, Phyllis Smith, Leslie David Baker, Mindy Kaling, Rashida Jones, Creed Bratton, Oscar Nunez, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner and Kate Flannery also star.
30 ROCK (9-9:30p.m.)
“Hiatus”
WITH THE END OF ‘TGS’ SEASON NEAR, LIZ AND THE CAST FACE DECISIONS THAT ROCK THE SHOW IN SEASON FINALE; EMMY WINNERS SEAN HAYES, ELAINE STRITCH AND CHRIS PARNELL GUEST-STAR — As TGS’ summer hiatus approaches, Liz (Tina Fey) deals with the difficulties of her long-distance relationship with Floyd (guest star Jason Sudeikis) while she enlists Kenneth’s (Jack McBrayer) help in locating on-the-lam Tracy (Tracy Morgan). Meanwhile, Jack’s (Alec Baldwin) impending marriage to Phoebe (guest star Emily Mortimer) brings his mother, Colleen Donaghy (Emmy Award-winning guest star Elaine Stritch, “Law & Order”), to town. Emmy winner Sean Hayes (“Will & Grace”) and Chris Parnell (NBC “Saturday Night Live”) also guest-star. Jane Krakowski, Keith Powell, Judah Friedlander, Lonny Ross, Katrina Bowden and Rachel Dratch also star.
SCRUBS (9:30-10 p.m.)
“My Turf War”
THREE’S A CROWD AS KERI RUSSELL GUEST-STARS — J.D. (Zach Braff) feels a little left out when Eliot’s (Sarah Chalke) wild sorority sister, Melody (guest star Keri Russell, “Mission: Impossible 3”) comes to town. Not able to deal with being the third wheel he turns the girls against each other in the hopes that he will once again be Eliot’s priority friend and, if he is lucky, that he might get to “mash” it with Melody. Meanwhile, Turk (Donald Faison) and Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) go head-to-head when they disagree over whether or not a patient requested surgery is necessary. Elsewhere, Carla (Judy Reyes) discovers an unlikely ghost haunting pediatrics in an attempt to keep it clean. In the end one of Sacred Heart’s own will be considering a marriage proposal. Ken Jenkins and Neil Flynn also star.
ER (10-11 p.m.)
“Lights Out”
TIME CRUNCH — STACY KEACH AND ANNABELLA SCIORRA GUEST-STAR — A busy E.R. is putting the pressure on Kovac (Goran Visnjic) to take care of the overflow of cases prior to being shut down for renovations. A lonely Sam (Linda Cardellini) befriends a terminally ill photojournalist (guest star Annabella Sciorra, NBC’s “Law & Order: Criminal Intent”) with a negative outlook. Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) gets a scare when his brother unexpectedly shows up in the E.R. Meanwhile, the tension between Gates (John Stamos) and his father (guest star Stacy Keach, “Prison Break”) hits the ultimate boiling point. Maura Tierney, Shane West, Scott Grimes and Parminder Nagra also star.
FRIDAY, APRIL 27
IDENTITY (8-9 p.m.)
Episode #112
EXCITING GROUP OF ‘STRANGERS’ INVADE FRIDAY NIGHT — NBC’s hit game show welcomes contestants Johnnie McGee from Chicago, Illinois and Jennifer Anderson from Sylmar, California to test their perception and instincts for the chance to win a top prize of $500,000. The contestants face 12 strangers and a list of 12 traits to identify them – ranging from a mobster to a Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader. Emmy Award-winning comedian/magician Penn Jillette (“Penn & Teller”) hosts.
RAINES (9-10 p.m.)
“Closure”
SEASON FINALE– CLOSING THE BOOK AS CYNTHIA WATROS GUEST-STARS — Raines discovers he had to do some major self-reflection when his ex-wife Sarah (guest star Cynthia Watros, “Lost”) convinces him and Captain Lewis (Matt Craven) that her husband’s death was not an accident. Dov Davidoff, Linda Park, Madeleine Stowe, Nicole Sullivan and Malik Yoba also star.
LAW & ORDER (10-11 p.m.)
“Fallout”
A RUSSIAN EMIGR IS POISONED, AND WHAT FIRST APPEARS TO TERRORIST ACT TURNS INTO REVENGE PLOT — Karl Rostov (guest star Michael Aronov) dies at the hospital after symptoms of severe stomach flu. The FBI agents are under the impression that they are dealing with terrorism until the medical examiner finds poisonous ricin in Rostov’s body. As Detectives Ed Green (Jesse L. Martin) and Nina Cassady (Milena Govich) dig further a mystery surrounding Rostov’s life is unraveled. S. Epatha Merkerson, Fred Dalton Thompson and Alana De La Garza also star.
SUNDAY, APRIL 29
NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK (9-11 p.m.)
“Along Came Polly”
CARPE DIEM! — Reuben Feffer (Ben Stiller, “Meet the Fockers”), a professional risk analyst, has always had his picture-perfect life planned out right down to the smallest detail. However, when his not-so-perfect new bride (Debra Messing, “Will & Grace”) starts off the honeymoon getting a bit too close to a scuba-diving instructor (Hank Azaria), Reuben’s world is turned upside-down. Reuben is down-and-out until he runs into former classmate Polly Prince (Jennifer Aniston, “Friends”). Polly’s free spirited and “live by the moment” ways make Reuben re-evaluate his overly structured outlook. Philip Seymour Hoffman and Alec Baldwin (NBC’s “30 Rock”) also star.
MONDAY, APRIL 30
DEAL OR NO DEAL (8-9 p.m.)
“Episode # 264”
ACE TENNIS PLAYER RETURNS FOR A SECOND SET WITH THE BANKER AS SHE TRIES HER LUCK AT BECOMING A MILLIONAIRE — Howie Mandel hosts this exhilarating hit game show of chance and odds where contestants try their luck at becoming a millionaire. Tonight, spunky tennis ace Hayley Tucker of Nashville, Tennessee returns to take on the Banker for the game point when she plays for the top prize of $1 million in a high-energy match of nerves, instincts and raw intuition. Viewers at home can also watch and play the “Play at Home Lucky Case Game” for a chance to win $10,000.
HEROES (9-10 p.m.)
“String Theory”
COME SEE WHAT HAPPENS IF THEY CAN’T SAVE THE WORLD — Thrown five years in the future, Hiro (Golden Globe nominee Masi Oka) and Ando (James Kyson Lee) discover that people with extraordinary abilities are not only widely known about — after the destruction of New York City and the deaths of millions — but are being registered, imprisoned, hunted and even killed as “terrorists.” As the president takes his first step towards a “final solution,” the pair get swept up in what could be the “Heroes” final battle and encounter a range of new and darkly familiar faces. If they survive the experience, can they still get back to the present and save the world? Santiago Cabrera, Jack Coleman, Noah Gray-Cabey, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Pasdar, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Leonard Roberts and Milo Ventimiglia also star. Stana Katic, Jimmy Jean-Louis and Zachary Quinto guest star.
THE REAL WEDDING CRASHERS (10-11 p.m.)
“Jennifer and Jay”
THE CAKES ARE FALLING–In this week’s episode of “The Real Wedding Crashers,” Jennifer and Jay from California are getting married. Each week, one wedding couple will team up with five crashers to create the most memorable wedding weekend their guests will never forget! The crashers pull off some of the most unbelievable pranks this week including a wedding cake catastrophe and a psychic experience for one bridesmaid. The wedding weekend will culminate in the end with the shocking reveal as the crashers admit to their pranks. Steve Byrne (“Comedy Central Presents”), Ben Gleib (“The Gleib Show”), Desi Lydic (“Pepper Dennis”), Catherine Reitman (“My Super Ex-Girlfriend), and Gareth Reynolds (“The Room”) star as the “crashers.”
TUESDAY, MAY 1
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (9-10 p.m.)
“Rocket Man”
MURDERED ASTRONAUT CASE UNCOVERS STEAMY AFFAIR AND MULTIPLE SUSPECTS; TATE DONOVAN AND AMY RYAN GUEST-STAR Astronaut Commander Luke Nelson (guest star Tate Donovan) and Lieutenant Jessica Hart (guest star Kelly Sullivan) are in New York City to promote an upcoming shuttle launch when Hart winds up murdered in their hotel. Detectives Goren (Vincent D’Onofrio) and Eames (Kathryn Erbe) question an ex-boyfriend and jealous colleagues of Hart, who was set to be the youngest astronaut ever to go up in space. When Detectives learn that the married Nelson was having an affair with Hart, they realize many people were involved in covering up the dirty secret. Eric Bogosian also stars; Amy Ryan guest-stars.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (10-11 p.m.)
“Florida”
DETECTIVE BENSON’S HALF-BROTHER HAS HER TORN BETWEEN FAMILY AND PROFESSIONAL DUTIES; KIM DELANEY AND VINCENT SPANO GUEST-STAR — Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is called upon to help in an investigation regarding her brother Simon Marsden (guest star Michael Weston). She finds herself caught in the investigation of her brother between Police Captain Julia Millfield (guest star Kim Delaney, “NYPD Blue”) and FBI Agent Porter (guest star Vincent Spano, “Texas Rangers”). Benson believes her brother is innocent, but this case is starting to threaten her career, as she digs deeper into the case she uncovers family secrets. Chris Meloni, Dann Florek, Diane Neal, Richard Belzer, Ice-T, B.D. Wong and Tamara Tunie also star.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2
THANK GOD YOU’RE HERE (8-9 p.m.)
“Episode # 102”
TELEVISION’S MOST DANGEROUS COMEDY CHALLENGE — “Thank God You’re Here” showcases the improvisational skills of a group of four brave actors each week as they take on the high wire act of improv comedy. This week’s guest stars include Tom Arnold (“Best Damn Sports Show Period”), Angela Kinsey (NBC’s “The Office”), Fred Willard (“Best In Show”) and Fran Drescher (“The Nanny,” “Living With Fran”). The series is hosted by David Alan Grier (“In Living Color”) and presided over by judge, Dave Foley (“NewsRadio,” “Kids in the Hall”).
CROSSING JORDAN (9-10 p.m.)
“Dead Again”
A SPECIAL DELIVERY — A woman that has been presumed dead for the past six years actually has just died a few hours earlier and has caused Jordan (Jill Hennessy) and William Ivers (guest star Jeffrey Donovan) to team up on a peculiar case. Woody (Jerry O’Connell) and Bug (Ravi Kapoor) are called to help Lily (Kathryn Hahn) and Brandau (guest star Ethan Sandler) when the psychiatrist they have been seeing suddenly dies in front of them during their session. At first they all believe that it was a heart attack — until they find a mysterious stab wound. Meanwhile, Lily suddenly goes into labor and the team helps her deliver. Steve Valentine also stars and Brooke Smith guest-stars.
MEDIUM (10-11 p.m.)
“Head Games”
PUZZLED THAT HER DREAMS ABOUT A MURDER, ALLISON IS UNABLE TO TURN TO HER TROUBLED HUSBAND JOE FOR ADVICE; NEVE CAMPBELL BEGINS THREE-EPISODE ARC AS ALLISON’S NEW FRIEND ALONG WITH JASON PRIESTLEY AS AN ACCUSED MURDERER — In part one of a three-episode arc, Allison (Emmy winner Patricia Arquette) helps Devalos (Miguel Sandoval) convince the jury of a suspected killer’s (Jason Priestly, “Beverly Hills, 90210”) guilt in the murder of his wife, but Allison’s dreams of the gruesome crime continue. Pushing aside her confusion, Allison makes a new friend in Debra (guest star Neve Campbell, “Scream”). Meanwhile, still deeply affected by a recent murder/hostage situation at work, Joe is unable to express his feelings to Allison, including his annoyance at the therapy sessions prescribed by the company. David Cubitt, Sofia Vassilieva, Maria Lark and Miranda Carabello also star.
THURSDAY, MAY 3
‘NIGHT OF SUPER-SIZED COMEDIES’
MY NAME IS EARL (8-8:35 p.m.)
“Get a Real Job”
VIEWERS CAN LAUGH ‘N’ SNIFF THEIR WAY THROUGH THIS SUPER-SIZED EPISODE VIA UNIQUE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE — A special “scented” insert card will be available on newsstands and to subscribers of TV Guide for viewers who want to “Laugh ‘n’ Sniff” their way through this episode of “My Name Is Earl.” Play along and get a whiff of the action along with Earl (Jason Lee) and his cohorts. In this episode, Earl is faced with belated growing pains when he decides to get his first real job at an appliance store and his qualifications as a salesperson are questioned. Meanwhile, Joy (Jaime Pressly) makes yet another irrational decision when she dreads her upcoming trial. Eddie Steeples, Nadine Velazquez and Ethan Suplee also star.
THE OFFICE (8:35-9:19 p.m.)
“Women’s Appreciation”
CAN’T LIVE WITH ‘EM, CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT ‘EM — Outrage breaks out in the office after Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher while Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) makes some important personal decisions when he takes the women on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Andy (Ed Helms) work on catching the predator. John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, B.J. Novak, Melora Hardin, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Angela Kinsey, Paul Lieberstein, Oscar Nunez and Creed Bratton also star.
SCRUBS (9:19-9:53 p.m.)
“My Cold Shower”
INDECENT PROPOSAL? KERI RUSSELL GUEST-STARS — When Eliot’s (Sarah Chalke) engagement ring doesn’t fit, Keith (Travis Schuldt) agrees to a “re-do” in which the particular doctor plans her own engagement. Carla (Judy Reyes), Jordan (Christa Miller) and Eliot’s sorority sister Melody (guest star Keri Russell, “Mission: Impossible 3”) gather to help plan the surprise. Meanwhile, the men of Sacred Heart are suffering from too much talk and not enough action as J.D. (Zach Braff) continually gets shot down by Melody, Turk (Donald Faison) and Carla have not been intimate since their baby was born and Dr. Kelso’s (Ken Jenkins) internet is down –resulting in a lot of cold showers. In the end J.D. realizes that he might still have feelings for Eliot. John C. McGinley and Neil Flynn also star.
ER (9:53-11 p.m.)
“I Don’t”
LOVE IS IN THE AIR– The entire E.R. is surprised when they arrive for the department dinner and find out that surprise nuptials are about to transpire. Ray (Shane West) can’t seem to handle seeing Neela (Parminder Nagra) and Gates (John Stamos) together. The romantic atmosphere seems to bring everyone together. Goran Visnjic, Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Linda Cardellini and Scott Grimes also star.
FRIDAY, MAY 4
LAW & ORDER (10-11 p.m.)
“Captive”
MAN IS ACCUSED OF KIDNAPPING AND KILLING YOUNG BOYS — Detectives Ed Green (Jesse L. Martin) and Nina Cassady (Milena Govich) are called in to investigate a high-profile case after a young boy is found dead on the side of the road, Green and Cassady are led to a former sex offender in the neighborhood and he turns them on to the suspect’s car. As they continue to investigate there are some very puzzling pieces to the case that just don’t add up. Sam Waterston, Alana De La Garza, S. Epatha Merkerson and Fred Dalton Thompson also star.
SUNDAY, MAY 6
DEAL OR NO DEAL (8-9 p.m.)
“Episode # 262”
‘DEAL OR NO DEAL’ 100th EPISODE – – BROOKS LEACH IS GIVEN A SECOND CHANCE IN A LIFETIME AS HE TRIES HIS LUCK AGAIN AT BECOMING A MILLIONAIRE — In the series’ 100th episode, Howie Mandel hosts this exhilarating hit game show of chance and odds where contestants try their luck at becoming a millionaire. Tonight, fun-loving entrepreneur Brooks Leach is surprised when Howie invites him to retry his luck at becoming a millionaire, and receives a special message from rocker Ozzy Osbourne. In addition, previous contestants fill the audience and cheer him on, and the stars send special congratulatory messages, including Jay Leno (“The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”), Regis Philbin, Jackie Chan, Celine Dion, and “Heroes” cast members Hayden Panettiere and Zachary Quinto. Viewers at home can also watch and play the “Play at Home Lucky Case Game” for a chance to win $10,000.
NBC SPECIAL (9-11 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE IN THE ’90S: POP CULTURE NATION
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY WITH THE BEST OF ‘SNL’ THROUGH THE 1990S — A star-studded look at “Saturday Night Live’s” most recent past, following up the Emmy- nominated and critically praised previous installments from filmmaker Kenneth Bowser. The film focuses on the highs and lows of the 1990s with new and candid interviews with some of the biggest comedy stars today, including Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Mike Myers and Chris Rock.
MONDAY, MAY 7
DEAL OR NO DEAL (8-9 p.m.)
TBA
HEROES (9-10 p.m.)
“The Hard Part”
AS NATHAN AND HIS FAMILY READY FOR THE ELECTION, MASI AND ANDO FACE THE HARD PART OF SAVING THE WORLD; ERIC ROBERTS AND RENA SOFER GUEST-STAR — Now knowing what’s at stake if they fail in their mission, Hiro (Golden Globe nominee Masi Oka) and Ando’s (James Kyson Lee) determination to save the world is put to the test. Committed to the path, Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) takes some surprising steps to guarantee his election. Jessica (Ali Larter) and D.L. (Leonard Roberts) begin to learn how their family fits into Linderman’s plans. Thompson (guest star Eric Roberts, “Less Than Perfect”) brings someone new into his company’s fold. With more and more blood on his hands, Sylar (guest star Zachary Quinto) visits his mom (guest star Ellen Greene). Santiago Cabrera, Jack Coleman, Noah Gray-Cabey, Greg Grunberg, Hayden Panettiere, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Milo Ventimiglia also star. Matthew John Armstrong, Justin Evans, Missy Peregrym, Cristine Rose, Rena Sofer (“24”), Adair Tishler, and Jackson Wurth guest-star.
THE REAL WEDDING CRASHERS (10-11 p.m.)
“Melissa and Eric”
WELL DONE — Wedding couple Melissa and Eric Newstrand from Las Vegas, Nevada team up with five “crashers” to create the most memorable wedding weekend their guests will never forget. The crash team consists of five quick-thinking, hilarious improv performers who’ve made it their mission to pull off outrageous pranks including a tanning salon nightmare and an off-key wedding singer disaster. The weekend will culminate with a shocking reveal as the crashers admit to their pranks. Steve Byrne (“Comedy Central Presents”), Ben Gleib (“The Gleib Show”), Desi Lydic (“Pepper Dennis”), Catherine Reitman (“My Super Ex Girlfriend) and Gareth Reynolds (“The Room”) star as the “crashers.”
TUESDAY, MAY 8
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (9-10 p.m.)
“Bombshell”
FORMER STRIPPER-TURNED MODEL MYSTERIOUSLY DIES DAYS AFTER HER YOUNG SON MEETS THE SAME FATE; KRISTY SWANSON, DAVID CROSS AND PETER BOGDANOVICH GUEST-STAR — When the son of Lorelei Mailer (guest star Kristy Swanson, “Buffy, the Vampire Slayer”) — famous stripper-turned-model and widow of a 90-year-old billionaire — drops dead on a dance floor, Detectives Logan (Chris Noth) and Wheeler (Julianne Nicholson) question Lorelei and her companion Ronnie Chase (guest star David Cross). Just back from the hospital after having a baby girl, Lorelei is devastated by her son’s death and mysteriously dies days later. Lawsuits over the family fortune make Ronnie an easy suspect — but DNA results may have the last word. Director Peter Bogdanovich (“The Last Picture Show”) also guest-stars. Eric Bogosian also stars.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (10-11 p.m.)
“Annihilated”
A YOUNG WOMAN ENGAGED TO BE MARRIED IS RAPED AND MURDERED, AND HER FIANCE MAY HAVE BEEN TARGETED; DYLAN WALSH GUEST-STARS — When Detectives Stabler (Chris Meloni) and Benson (Mariska Hargitay) speak to the girls grief-stricken parents they discover her fianc, a CIA agent named Stephen Dashiell (guest star Dylan Walsh, “Nip/Tuck”), had been threatened by terrorists — they believe this may have been a professional hit. Their difficult search for Dashiell leads them to a perfect suburban family – and then a tragedy – one that pushes Stabler to face new truths about his own family. Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal, B.D. Wong, and Tamara Tunie also star.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9
THANK GOD YOU’RE HERE (8-9 p.m.)
“Episode # 104”
TELEVISION’S MOST DANGEROUS COMEDY CHALLENGE; PAUL RODRIGUEZ, KURTWOOD SMITH AND ANA GASTEYER GUEST STAR — “Thank God You’re Here” showcases the improvisational skills of a group of four brave actors each week as they take on the high wire challenge of improv comedy. This week’s guest stars include Paul Rodriguez (“Ali”), Kurtwood Smith (“That 70’s Show”), Ana Gasteyer (“Saturday Night Live”) and Nicole Sullivan (NBC’s “Raines,” “Mad TV”). The series is hosted by David Alan Grier (“In Living Color”) and presided over by judge, Dave Foley (“NewsRadio,” “Kids in the Hall”).
CROSSING JORDAN (9-10 p.m.)
“D.O.A.”
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED-When an odd man wanders into Woody’s (Jerry O’Connell) office and claims there has been a murder, Woody and Jordan (Jill Hennessy) learn that the man is the one that was murdered. The man reveals that he was given a slow acting poison that will inevitably kill him. His only request is to find his missing daughter before he dies and Jordan and Woody agree to help. Nigel (Steve Valentine) and Kate (Brooke Smith) team up to solve the murder of two magicians that have seemingly killed each other. Bug (Ravi Kapoor) makes a decision that will change Lily’s (Kathryn Hahn) and his lives.
MEDIUM (10-11 p.m.)
“Heads Will Roll”
LAWSUITS, BETRAYAL, MURDEROUS DREAMS — AND ‘DEAL OR NO DEAL’?; NEVE CAMPBELL, JASON PRIESTLEY AND HOWIE MANDEL GUEST-STAR IN THE SECOND OF A THREE-EPISODE ARC — In part two, as the investigation of the awful murder of Walter Paxton’s (guest star Jason Priestley, “Beverly Hills, 90210”) wife continues, Allison ( Emmy winner Patricia Arquette) deliberates over how to help Devalos (Miguel Sandoval) and Scanlon (David Cubitt) catch a serial killer — and if she should tell her new friend Debra (guest star Neve Campbell, “Scream”) about her most recent disturbing dream. Meanwhile, still distraught over recent events at work, Joe (Jake Weber), debates taking part in a lawsuit against Aerodytech, the company he’s been loyal to for so many years. Sofia Vassilieva, Maria Lark and Miranda Carabello also star.
THURSDAY, MAY 10
‘NIGHT OF SUPER-SIZED COMEDIES’
MY NAME IS EARL (8-8:40 p.m.)
“The Trial”
IN SUPER-SIZED SEASON FINALE, TRIAL OF THE CENTURY; GIOVANNI RIBISI, CHRISTINE TAYLOR, MARLEE MATLIN AND DOG THE BOUNTY HUNTER GUEST-STAR — Earl (Jason Lee) has it all — a GED, a job, a new apartment – and now with his new, unlikely love interest, Earl is finally an adult. Nothing can stop Earl on his road to maturity…except, of course, Earl himself. Joy (Jaime Pressly), on the other hand, puts her future in the hands of the law as the trial finally arrives. Earl commits the ultimate good deed to help Joy, but ends up sacrificing everything. Oscar winner Marlee Matlin (NBC’s “The West Wing”) returns to guest-star as Joy’s lawyer. Giovanni Ribisi (“Perfect Stranger”) reprises his role as Ralph, Earl’s best friend, and Christine Taylor (“Dodgeball,” “Zoolander”) returns as Alex, Earl’s former love interest. Duane “Dog” Chapman (“Dog the Bounty Hunter”) also makes a cameo as himself. It all comes down to the trial — and Earl’s shocking testimony. Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples and Nadine Velazquez also star.
THE OFFICE (8:40-9:20 p.m.)
“Beach Games”
LIFE’S A BEACH — Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is being considered for a position in corporate and has to recommend his replacement, but while the group expects a fun outing at Lake Scranton, Michael has planned a day of “Survivor”-like competitions to find his successor. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) is not asked to join in any of the activities and is forced to watch Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (Rashida Jones) have fun together. Rainn Wilson, B.J. Novak, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Phyllis Smith, Ed Helms, Paul Lieberstein, Mindy Kaling, Brian Baumgartner and Leslie David Baker also star.
SCRUBS (9:20-10:01 p.m.)
“My Conventional Wisdom”
UNEXPECTEDLY EXPECTING; ELIZABETH BANKS GUEST-STARS — As Eliot (Sarah Chalke) begins to plan her wedding with Keith (Travis Schuldt), J.D. (Zach Braff) continues to question his true feelings for her. In an attempt to ease his best friend’s mind Turk (Donald Faison) takes him to a surgeon’s convention in Phoenix, but the plan backfires when J.D. runs into his ex-girlfriend Kim (guest star Elizabeth Banks, “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”) and comes face to face with the unexpected. Meanwhile, Kelso (Ken Jenkins) and his cronies party it up at the convention while unknown to him, the Janitor (Neil Flynn) takes on the role of chief of medicine back at Sacred Heart. John C. McGinley and Judy Reyes also star.
ER (10:01-10:59 p.m.)
“Sea Change”
A CHANGE WILL DO YOU GOOD; STANLEY TUCCI GUEST-STARS — Kovac (Goran Visnjic) and Abby (Maura Tierney) get used to their new roles as husband and wife while Hope (Busy Phillips) and Morris (Scott Grimes) enjoy the honeymoon suite. Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) hopes to change his womanizing ways as he tries to win over a new woman. Meanwhile, there’s a new doctor (guest star Stanley Tucci, “The Devil Wears Prada”) in the E.R. — and he means business. Parminder Nagra and Linda Cardellini also star.
FRIDAY, MAY 11
LAW & ORDER (10-11 p.m.)
“Over Here”
TWO HOMELESS MEN ARE BEATEN TO DEATH, AND THEIR MURDERS MAY BE RELATED — After two homeless men die within a day of each other, Detectives Ed Green (Jesse L. Martin) and Nina Cassady (Milena Govich) investigate a possible connection. The Detectives quickly learn that a nearby car dealership security camera caught a beating on tape — one of them was one of the victims. As the investigation deepens, they learn one of the victims was in the Army in Iraq and one of the suspects was a soldier in Iraq — an odd coincidence that may connect the deaths. Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Fred Dalton Thompson and Alana De La Garza also star.
SUNDAY, MAY 13
NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK (8-10 p.m.)
“Shrek”
‘SHREK’ RULES AGAIN! — In a strange and colorful land populated by fairy tale characters, an ogre named Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) must go on a quest to rescue the fair princess Fiona (voiced by Cameron Diaz) from a dark tower guard by a dragon so that she can live happily ever after with the allegedly valiant Lord Farquaad (voiced by John Lithgow). Along for the adventure is Shrek’s “noble steed” Donkey (voiced by Eddie Murphy), who battles alongside the ogre as he fights for the noblest of motives, to rid his beloved swamp from unwanted storybook creatures in the hopes of living a happy and completely lonely existence.
MONDAY, MAY 14
DEAL OR NO DEAL (8-9 p.m.)
TBA
HEROES (9-10 p.m.)
“Landslide”
AS LINDERMAN ARRIVES, NATHAN CONSIDERS THE COST TO WIN THE ELECTION; MALCOLM MCDOWELL, ERIC ROBERTS AND GEORGE TAKEI GUEST-STAR — Poised to become a member of Congress and maybe more, Nathan (Adrian Pasdar) considers the cost to those he loves, along with his mother’s (guest star Cristine Rose) advice and Linderman’s (guest star Malcolm McDowell, “Entourage,””A Clockwork Orange”) prophecy. As he prepares to face Sylar (guest star Zachary Quinto) to the death, Hiro (Golden Globe nominee Masi Oka) learns of his linage from his father (guest star George Takei, “Star Trek”). While various “heroes” fatefully arrive in New York City, Peter (Milo Ventimiglia) and Ted (Matthew John Armstrong) attempt to leave the city before the foretold explosion. H.R.G. (Jack Coleman) and Matt (Greg Grunberg) learn the surprising truth behind the tracking system used on people with special abilities. Santiago Cabrera, Noah Gray-Cabey, Ali Larter, Hayden Panettiere, Sendhil Ramamurthy and Leonard Roberts also star. Clea DuVall, Justin Evans, James Kyson Lee, Missy Peregrym, Eric Roberts, Rena Sofer, Adair Tishler and Jackson Wurth guest-star.
THE REAL WEDDING CRASHERS (10-11 p.m.)
“Denise and Steve”
AN ESCAPED CONVICT HOLDS UP THE CEREMONY– Wedding couple Denise and Steve Jordan from Playa Del Rey, California team up with five “crashers” to create the most memorable wedding weekend their guests will never forget. The crash team consists of five quick thinking, hilarious improv performers who’ve made it their mission to pull off outrageous pranks including a monster truck incident and an escaped convict appearing during the wedding ceremony. The weekend will culminate with a shocking reveal as the crashers admit to their pranks. Steve Byrne (“Comedy Central Presents”), Ben Gleib (“The Gleib Show”), Desi Lydic (“Pepper Dennis”), Catherine Reitman (“My Super Ex-Girlfriend) and Gareth Reynolds (“The Room”) star as the “crashers.”
TUESDAY, MAY 15
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (9-10 p.m.)
“Endgame”
DEATH-ROW PRISONER LEADS DETECTIVES ON WILD CHASE OF UNSOLVED CASES THAT TURN PERSONAL; RITA MORENO, ROY SCHEIDER AND TONY GOLDWYN GUEST-STAR — As death row prisoner Mark Ford Brady (guest star Roy Scheider, “Jaws”) nears his end, he asks to see Detective Goren (Vincent D’Onofrio) in hopes to extend his sentence and leads him to hidden scrapbooks which chronicle unsolved cases and victims. When Detectives Eames (Kathryn Erbe) and Goren uncover the identities of the women and victims in Brady’s scrapbooks, they come across a familiar picture — Goren’s mother, Frances (Oscar and Emmy Award-winning guest star Rita Moreno). Through the help of his brother, Frank (guest star Tony Goldwyn), Goren learns a troubling secret about his mother and deals with her numbered days. Eric Bogosian also stars.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (10-11 p.m.)
“Pretend”
A TEENAGE BOY FOUND DEAD — AND IT’S ALL ON TAPE – A teenage boy who is killed in what appears to be a play fight with his best friend turns out to be a victim of a not so innocent crime. The victim’s best friend Scott Heston (guest star Michael Welch) shows up at the squad room with a video and claims he filmed the death. Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Chris Meloni) quickly figure out that there is more than meets the eye when the victim’s alleged girlfriend arrives at the court to reveal a new twist to this case. Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Diane Neal, B.D. Wong and Tamara Tunie also star.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
THANK GOD YOU’RE HERE (8-9 p.m.)
“Episode #106”
TELEVISION’S MOST DANGEROUS COMEDY CHALLENGE; JERRY SPRINGER, NEW HOST OF ‘AMERICA’S GOT TALENT,’ MAKES SURPRISE APPEARANCE — “Thank God You’re Here” showcases the improv skills of a group of four brave actors each week as they take on the high wire act known as improv comedy. This week’s guest stars include Wendie Malick (“Big Day,” “Just Shoot Me”), Bill Bellamy (“Last Comic Standing”), Eddie Kay Thomas (“Til Death,” “American Pie) and Wayne Knight (“Seinfeld”). In addition, new “America’s Got Talent” host Jerry Springer makes a surprise appearance. The series is hosted by David Alan Grier (“In Living Color”) and presided over by judge Dave Foley (“NewsRadio,” “Kids in the Hall”).
CROSSING JORDAN (9-10 p.m.)
“Crash”
AN UNFORGETTABLE FLIGHT IN THE SEASON FINALE — Kate Switzer (guest star Brooke Smith) is put in charge of forming a team to investigate what killed a ship full of people on the Norwegian Sea and enlists the help of the entire group of coroners. On their way back to Boston, the plane suddenly flies into an unexpected storm causing the plane to crash in the mountains. Woody (Jerry O’Connell) and Bug (Ravi Kapoor) set out on foot to try to get to the highest point and get a radio reception to signal for help, but hit a roadblock when they reach an impassable mountain. In order to stay warm and keep busy, Jordan (Jill Hennessy), Macy (Miguel Ferrer), Kate and Nigel (Steve Valentine) decided to do what they do best, autopsies. While they are trying to figure out what mysteriously killed these people, they all secretly wonder if they will be rescued. Kathryn Hahn also stars.
MEDIUM (10-11 p.m.)
SEASON FINALE — GUEST STARS NEVE CAMPBELL AND JASON PRIESTLEY CONCLUDE THEIR THREE-EPISODE STORY ARC.
THURSDAY, MAY 17
THE OFFICE (8-9 p.m.)
“The Job, Parts 1 & 2”
THE FINAL REVIEW IS ONE-HOUR SEASON FINALE — In a special one-hour finale, the office is still buzzing from the events of their day at the beach. A job opening in Corporate pits coworker against coworker as Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell), Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (Rashida Jones) all head to New York for final interviews. In Scranton, Dwight’s (Rainn Wilson) new regime institutes sweeping reforms, Pam (Jenna Fischer) plays an interesting role and Jan (Melora Hardin) comes in with exciting news. B.J. Novak, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein and Creed Bratton also star.
SCRUBS (9-10 p.m.)
“My Rabbit/ My Point of No Return”
TO BE OR NOT TO BE — J.D. (ZACH BRAFF) AND ELIOT (SARAH CHALKE) CONTEMPLATE THEIR FUTURES IN THE ONE-HOUR SEASON FINALE OF “SCRUBS” — ELIZABETH BANKS (“THE 40-YEAR OLD VIRGIN”) GUEST STARS — Father-to-be J.D. (Zach Braff) invites mother-to-be Kim (guest star Elizabeth Banks) to move in with him so that they can raise their child together. Elsewhere, Carla (Judy Reyes) helps bride-to-be Eliot (Sarah Chalke) plan for her upcoming wedding, while the Janitor (Neil Flynn) and the “Brain Trust” vow to make Keith (Travis Schuldt) the perfect husband-to-be. However, it doesn’t seem meant to be when at the baptism for Dr. Cox’s (John C. McGinley) daughter the father-to-be and the bride-to-be begin to contemplate the paths they have chosen and question whether or not they were the ones that were meant for each other all along. Elsewhere, Turk (Donald Faison) learns that life changes when you become a father. Ken Jenkins also stars.
ER (10-11 p.m.)
“The Honeymoon is Over”
THE HONEYMOON WILL HAVE TO WAIT– STANLEY TUCCI (‘THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’) GUEST-STARS IN ER CLIFFHANGER SEASON FINALE–Much to the chagrin of the county general staff, the new chief (guest star Stanley Tucci “The Devil Wears Prada”) is ready to make some major changes in the E.R. Kovac (Goran Visnjic) puts his honeymoon on hold while he travels back to Croatia to be with his ailing father. Gates (John Stamos) is urgently called home when Sarah (Chloe Greenfield) panics that she might be taken away. Meanwhile, a patient convinces Neela to attend an anti-war rally and consquently finds her life in peril. Maura Tierney, Mekhi Phifer, Linda Cardellini, Shane West and Scott Grimes also star.
FRIDAY, MAY 18
LAW & ORDER (10-11 p.m.)
“The Family Hour”
A FORMER SENATOR’S EX-WIFE IS MURDERED, AND THE FAMILY’S DEEP SECRETS ARE REVEALED; HARRY HAMLIN, JEFFREY TAMBOR AND JEREMY SISTO GUEST-STAR — The ex-wife of a prominent former senator Randall Bailey (guest star Harry Hamlin, “Veronica Mars”) is found brutally murdered at home the night after a fundraiser she attended with her family. Although Bailey cooperates with Detectives Ed Green (Jesse L. Martin) and Nina Cassady (Milena Govich), they question his innocence, after finding him standing over another family member’s dead body. His indictment for both murders turns the courtroom into a media circus as Bailey is represented by a slick and arrogant defense attorney Clint Glover (guest star Jeremy Sisto, “Kidnapped”) and a flashy media hungry judge Barry Dilwynn (guest star Jeffrey Tambor, “Arrested Development”). S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston, Fred Dalton Thompson and Alana De La Garza also star.
SUNDAY, MAY 20
NBC MOVIE OF THE WEEK (8-11 p.m.)
“National Treasure”
OSCAR WINNER NICOLAS CAGE STARS IN TREASURE-HUNTING THRILLER — Ben Gates (Oscar winner Nicolas Cage) is the descendent of a long line of treasure hunters, all seeking a war chest hidden by the Founding Fathers after the Revolutionary War. After getting word of a clue that could help him to finally be true to his family calling, Ben learns of a plan that could destroy the Declaration of Independence. National Archives curator Abigail Chase (Diane Kruger) gets caught in the crossfire and must learn to trust Ben in order to stay alive and save this precious government document. Sean Bean, Jon Voight and Christopher Plummer also star.
MONDAY, MAY 21
DEAL OR NO DEAL (8-9 p.m.)
TBA
HEROES (9-10 p.m.)
“How To Stop an Exploding Man”
HEROES RISE AND FALL IN THE SHOCKING SEASON FINALE WRITTEN BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER/CREATOR TIM KRING AND DIRECTED BY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER ALLAN ARKUSH — With Isaac’s (Santiago Cabera) horrible predictions all unfolding before them, the everyday people with extraordinary abilities face moments of pain and peril in Kirby Plaza with unflinching heroism, as “Heroes” first volume comes to a close — and the next surprisingly begins. Jack Coleman, Tawny Cypress, Noah Gray-Cabey, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter, Masi Oka, Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Pasdar, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Leonard Roberts and Milo Ventimiglia also star. Clea DuVall, Lisa Lackey, James Kyson Lee, Missy Peregrym, Zachary Quinto, Richard Roundtree, George Takei and Adair Tishler guest-star.
THE REAL WEDDING CRASHERS (10-11 p.m.)
“Jina and Christian”
JACKPOT– Wedding couple Jina and Christian Provensen from Burbank, California team up with five “crashers” to create the most memorable wedding weekend their guests will never forget. The crash team consists of five quick thinking, hilarious improv performers who’ve made it their mission to pull off outrageous pranks including a blackjack disaster and a run-in with federal agents. The weekend will culminate with a shocking reveal as the crashers admit to their pranks. Steve Byrne (“Comedy Central Presents”), Ben Gleib (“The Gleib Show”), Desi Lydic (“Pepper Dennis”), Catherine Reitman (“My Super Ex-Girlfriend) and Gareth Reynolds (“The Room”) star as the “crashers.”
TUESDAY, MAY 22
LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT (9-10 p.m.)
“Renewal”
POLICE RECRUIT FOUND MURDERED AFTER HEROIC SAVE WHILE DETECTIVE LOGAN GETS TOO CLOSE TO A CASE — A police recruit named a hero after breaking up a bodega robbery is found murdered soon after. Detectives Logan (Chris Noth) and Wheeler (Julianne Nicholson) initially suspect it had something to do with the recruit’s heroism, but discover his girlfriend has suddenly gone missing. Meanwhile, Detective Logan goes on a date with a pretty woman he met from his building, but gets too close to a case when she stands him up for the second date and is found dead nearby. Detective Wheeler is called abroad to oversee a past case she worked on while with the joint task force and Detective Eames (Kathryn Erbe) steps in to help out. Eric Bogosian also stars.
LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (10-11 p.m.)
“Screwed”
CHRIS ‘LUDACRIS’ BRIDGES RETURNS IN THE STAR-STUDDED SEASON FINALE; STEVEN WEBER, VINCENT SPANO, JUDITH LIGHT AND LISAGAY HAMILTON ALSO GUEST-STAR WITH NANCY GRACE AND STAR JONES WHO APPEAR AS THEMSELVES Chris “Ludacris” Bridges reprises his role as Detective Tutuola’s (Ice-T) delinquent nephew, as does LisaGay Hamilton as the long-suffering mother, with special guest stars Nancy Grace and Star Jones playing themselves. In addition, new cast member Adam Beach, playing Detective Chester Lake, is reunited with Tutuola. Steven Weber (Wings”), Ernest Waddell, Vincent Spano, Judith Light (“Who’s the Boss?”) and Michael Weston also guest-star – Mariska Hargitay, Chris Meloni, Dann Florek, Diane Neal, Richard Belzer, Ice-T, B.D. Wong and Tamara Tunie also star.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23
NBC SPECIAL (8-10 p.m.)
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE IN THE ’90S: POP CULTURE NATION (REPEAT)
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY WITH THE BEST OF ‘SNL’ THROUGH THE 1990S –A star-studded look at “Saturday Night Live’s” most recent past, following up the Emmy- nominated and critically praised previous installments from filmmaker Kenneth Bowser. The film focuses on the highs and lows of the 90s with new and candid interviews with some of the biggest comedy stars today including Dana Carvey, Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Mike Myers and Chris Rock.
