Cliffhanger endings and guest stars brighten up May
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Canada's #1 primetime schedule is bursting with fresh new episodes, finales and premieres throughout the month of May on CTV.  Canada's #1 primetime schedule is bursting with fresh new episodes, finales and premieres throughout the month of May on CTV. Programming highlights for May 1 - 18 include:
Below is a chronological listing of programming highlights for May. All programming is subject to change (all times ET). Thursday, May 1 7 p.m. - ER - "Under Pressure" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Pratt decides to fight for his relationship with Bettina, despite her reluctance. Neela treats a young injured couple, but quickly finds out about their criminal status. Abby is scared her relationship with Kovac is over when he shows signs of giving up. 8 p.m. - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - "The Theory of Everything" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Grissom and his team discover several victims who have green blood, leading them to the conclusion that their deaths are somehow connected. 9 p.m. - Grey's Anatomy - "Piece of My Heart" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Addison (Kate Walsh) returns to Seattle Grace to perform an operation, and is taken aback by all of the changes in her old co-workers' lives. Meanwhile, Meredith and Derek's clinical trial has its first patient, and Rebecca/Ava returns with shocking news for Alex. 10 p.m. - Lost - "Something Nice Back Home" - ALL-NEW EPISODE When Jack's health is seriously compromised, Kate and Juliet must learn to work together in order to save him; and something goes wrong as Sawyer, Claire, Aaron and Miles continue their trek away from Locke's camp and back to the beach. Friday, May 2 8 p.m. - Ghost Whisperer - "Deadbeat Dads" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Melinda helps professor Payne juggle an ex, her 10-year-old son and the jealous ghost of his dead wife. Jay Mohr's real-life wife, Nikki Cox (Las Vegas), guest-stars as professor Payne's ex-girlfriend, Nina. 9 p.m. - Moonlight - "Click" - ALL-NEW EPISODE A rising Hollywood starlet is murdered after she hires Mick as part of her security detail because she felt her life was threatened. Meanwhile, Beth's new boss at Buzzwire has questionable journalistic ethics. 10 p.m. - Nip/Tuck - "Candy Richards" - SEASON FINALE In the fifth season finale, tragedy strikes the McNamara/Troy family after Julia is shot by Eden. Meanwhile, Christian has a reunion with Emmy's mom (Lisa Darr), and Sean figures out what happened to missing CAA agent Candy Richards. Saturday, May 3 10 p.m. - Dexter - "Truth Be Told" - ALL-NEW EPISODE While Dexter searches for clues to his past, the Ice Truck Killer strikes again, leaving a dismembered body at a Christmas display; LaGuerta has a run-in with Capt. Matthews; Dexter finds a clue to who stabbed Batista; and Deb and Rudy's relationship may be heading to a new level of commitment. Sunday, May 4 8 p.m. - Cold Case - "Ghost of My Child" - SEASON FINALE The team investigates when a former drug addict insists she saw her son in a park three years after he allegedly died in an apartment fire. Emmy Award winner Bobby Cannavale (Will & Grace, Third Watch) returns as narcotics cop Eddie Saccardo. 9 p.m. - Desperate Housewives - "Opening Doors" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Lynette finds out who was responsible for starting the fire at Rick's restaurant, Bree gives Orson an ultimatum and Susan reconnects with her ex-husband, Karl. 10 p.m. - Dexter - "Born Free" - SEASON FINALE The Ice Truck Killer leaves Dexter clues to the whereabouts of his kidnapped loved one, and Rita's ex warns her that Dexter is a danger to her two children. Monday, May 5 7:30 p.m. - Degrassi: The Next Generation - "Another Brick in the Wall" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Emma's life has been turned upside-down since Snake's suspension from teaching. He's really in a funk, and the dark cloud over his head has fouled the air at home, where Emma finds herself caught in the no-man's-land between her parents. But with the decision on his sexual misconduct hearing on the horizon, can Emma finally see an out? 8 p.m. - Dancing With the Stars - ALL-NEW EPISODE Who will dance up a storm, and who will fall flat for the judges? 9:30 p.m. - Robson Arms - "Positivity" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Sault (Alisen Down) is down on her luck when she decides to try a little positive thinking. No sooner has she tried a few happy thoughts when - BAM! - her nemesis gets taken out of the picture and she lands a plum marketing gig. But karma is catching up with Sault - will she manage to positively destroy the best opportunity of her career? Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan makes a cameo appearance. 10 p.m. - CSI: Miami - "Rock and a Hard Place" - ALL-NEW EPISODE When Alexx's son becomes a suspect in a murder, saving him has dire consequences. Tuesday, May 6 8 p.m. - American Idol - ALL-NEW EPISODE Tonight the remaining four finalists perform live as they vie for the American Idol crown. The contestants sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's votes and surviving another week in the competition. 9 p.m. - Dancing With the Stars - 100th EPISODE In a special Results episode of Dancing with the Stars, viewers are in for a special treat with appearances by alumni from seasons past returning to celebrate this landmark. Fan favourites and Season 4 champions Apolo Anton Ohno and Julianne Hough reunite for a special performance, while Season 5 standout and Spice Girl Mel B. hits the dance floor with partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Other stars joining the celebration include Sabrina Bryan, Joey Fatone, Master P., Jerry Rice, Jane Seymour, Jerry Springer, Wayne Newton and many more. Viewers will also look back at some of the most memorable moments in the show's history and be treated to a spectacular performance by the professional dancers. 10 p.m. - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - "Trade" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Firefighters are called to put out a fire in a burning brownstone, and among the debris uncover a pregnant woman's body. Detectives Stabler and Benson are called to the scene and question the victim's affluent fiancé, PJ Bartlett (guest star Matthew Davis, What About Brian). They uncover a web of family secrets including conspiracies, sex and blackmail. Wednesday, May 7 8 p.m. - Criminal Minds - "The Crossing" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Morgan, Prentiss, Reid and J.J. attempt to stop a stalker before he gets close to the object of his affection. Meanwhile, Hotch and Rossi consult on a murder case to determine if a wife who killed her husband can claim battered-woman syndrome. 9 p.m. - American Idol - ALL-NEW EPISODE Last night, the Top 4 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight who will sing again next week and who will go home. 10 p.m. - CSI: NY - "Personal Foul" - ALL-NEW EPISODE The CSI team follows a forensic trail of evidence to stop the "Taxi Cab Killer" from killing another fare. CBS Sports announcers Bill Raftery and Verne Lundquist, join Kyle Gallner (Veronica Mars; CSI: NY) as guest-stars. Thursday, May 8 7 p.m. - ER - "Tandem Repeats" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Morris is debriefed by the hospital psychologist after his traumatic run in with the jewelry thieves. Neela is frustrated when Sheryl (guest star Aida Turturro, The Sopranos) must go in for a fourth surgery to fix the infection. Abby struggles to make a decision after she is offered a new job. 8 p.m. - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - "Two and a Half Deaths" - ALL-NEW EPISODE This episode was penned by the writers from Two and a Half Men as Part 2 of a crossover with the writers from CSI. Grissom and the CSI team become involved in the world of Hollywood comedy when a diva sitcom star (Katey Sagal, Married with Children; 8 Simple Rules) meets an untimely demise while filming her show in Las Vegas. Please note that the episode of Two and a Half Men created by the CSI writers airs Monday, May 5 at 9 p.m. ET on A-Channel/10 p.m. on ASN. 9 p.m. - Grey's Anatomy - "The Becoming" - ALL-NEW EPISODE The nurses' objections to McSteamy's trysts lead to the instating of a new "date and tell" policy. Meanwhile, news of Burke's latest career achievements forces Cristina to face her feelings for her ex. Meredith and Derek admit a veteran soldier into their clinical trial and Callie turns to Sloan in her time of need. 10 p.m. - Lost - "Cabin Fever" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Locke is enlightened as to the whereabouts of Jacob's cabin, and life aboard the freighter becomes perilous. Friday, May 9 8 p.m. - Ghost Whisperer - "Stranglehold" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Melinda looks into a 1979 murder trial prosecuted by her father, hoping to find a connection to his disappearance. 9 p.m. - Moonlight - "What's Left Behind" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Beth learns more about Mick's secretive past when the grandson of Mick's Second World War buddy is kidnapped. Saturday, May 10 7 p.m. - W-FIVE - SEASON FINALE No synopsis currently available. Sunday, May 11 9 p.m. - Desperate Housewives - "Mother Said" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Adele Delfino, Susan's mother-in-law, arrives for a visit; Carlos and Gaby find out their tenant, Ellie, has a dark secret; and a full-scale war erupts between Bree and Edie. Monday, May 12 7:30 p.m. - Degrassi: The Next Generation - "Broken Wings" - ALL- NEW EPISODE Jimmy finally gets the news he's been waiting for - he's been accepted into NYU! But Jimmy's got other things on his mind; he is slowly discovering that he has other options when it comes to his real dream of walking again. When Jimmy makes a shocking discovery about his father, he decides to take what is rightfully his. 8 p.m. - Dancing With the Stars - ALL-NEW EPISODE Couples continue to compete for the prize of best celebrity dancer. 9:30 p.m. - Robson Arms - "I Pagliacci" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Geoff and Stanley have a surprise houseguest - Stanley's ex-wife Frances. Their walk down memory lane leads to a bizarre love triangle of operatic proportions. It could be the last bump on a rocky road as Geoff questions who Stanley's soulmate really is. 10 p.m. - CSI: Miami - "Down to the Wire" - ALL-NEW EPISODE When a man is killed due to a fake 911 call, Horatio must face off with a private investigator who is systematically destroying the team. Tom Sizemore (Saving Private Ryan) guest-stars. Tuesday, May 13 8 p.m. - American Idol - ALL-NEW EPISODE Tonight the Top 3 finalists will perform live for the nation, vying for the American Idol crown. The contestants will sing their hearts out in hopes of winning America's vote and the coveted opportunity to compete in next week's season finale. 9 p.m. - Dancing With the Stars - ALL-NEW EPISODE Following the performances of the remaining couples, one celebrity dancer will be eliminated from the competition. 10 p.m. - Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - "Cold" - SEASON FINALE An old murder case of a teenage girl is reopened when Detective Lake (Adam Beach) is caught in a gunfight and wounded by the case's former investigator, Detective Mary Kralik. The shooting leaves Kralik dead, and Lake's uncooperative answers lead to confusion in the squad room. The case intensifies when Lake escapes from the hospital, and takes hostage the original case's only witness, Celina Cruz (guest star Victoria Cartagena, The Bedford Diaries). The SVU squad is left to revisit the original murder case, as Detectives Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler search for Lake and his hostage. Wednesday, May 14 8 p.m. - Criminal Minds - "Tabula Rasa" - ALL-NEW EPISODE The team uses brain fingerprinting to see if a suspected serial killer who wakes up after four years in a coma remembers any of the crimes he supposedly committed. 9 p.m. - American Idol - ALL-NEW EPISODE TV's hottest show revs up to a crescendo! Last night, the Top 3 finalists sang their hearts out in hopes of winning America over. Find out tonight live which two finalists will compete in next week's exciting season finale as the contestant receiving the fewest votes is eliminated from the competition. 10 p.m. - CSI: NY - "Taxi" - ALL-NEW EPISODE When a man accused of being the "Cabbie Killer" is found dead, Mac and the team must determine if the streets of New York are finally safe. Thursday, May 15 7 p.m. - ER - "The Chicago Way" - SEASON FINALE Gate worries that his relationship with Sam may not be as serious as he thought. A drunk and very mysterious patient (guest star Steve Buscemi, Fargo) comes into the ER and threatens the safety of everyone at County General. Pratt feels confident about his interview for the position as chief. Meanwhile, Kovac is shocked when Moretti (guest star Stanley Tucci, The Devil Wears Prada) pays him a visit at the hospice. 8 p.m. - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - "For Gedda" - SEASON FINALE Warrick is accused of murdering a Las Vegas gangster. Even more troubling is the fact that Warrick isn't certain if he is innocent or guilty of the crime. 9 p.m. - Grey's Anatomy - "Losing My Mind" - ALL-NEW EPISODE Dr. Wyatt refuses to let Meredith give up on therapy; Alex learns the truth about Rebecca's medical condition; the Chief insists that Erica perform a risky surgery on his mentor; and after receiving news of Burke, Cristina continues to do things contrary to her nature, going so far as cleaning her always-messy apartment. 10 p.m. - Lost - "There's No Place Like Home, Part 1" - ALL-NEW EPISODE The face-off between the survivors and the freighter people begins. Friday, May 16 8 p.m. - Ghost Whisperer - SEASON FINALE Though putting her life in peril in the process, Melinda finally gets answers about her long-absent father and why her mother has hidden the truth about him for so many years. Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Anne Archer along with Martin Donovan and Ignacio Serricchio return as Melinda's mother, father and step-brother. 9 p.m. - Moonlight - "Sonata" - SEASON FINALE Mick and Beth face the ultimate consequence of a relationship between mortal and immortal when a vampire kills a human in the heat of passion. But when the murder investigation threatens to expose vampire identities, Mick and Josef take action. Saturday, May 17 7 p.m. - CTV Original Documentary - My Messy Life - ALL-NEW SHOW Josh Freed is a self-confessed mess. The Montreal Gazette journalist/author's office is shockingly disorganized, yet he claims that his best work is born from the chaos. In the humorous, new, one-hour CTV Original Documentary My Messy Life, Freed defends his clutter and gets to the bottom of the battle between the chaotic and the neat in an attempt to prove that a messy desk does not equal a messy mind. Sunday, May 18 9 p.m. - Desperate Housewives - "The Gun Song/Free" - SEASON FINALE In the first half of this two-hour episode, the ladies of Wisteria Lane meet Susan and Mike's new baby, Gaby forms a strong bond with their new tenant, Ellie, and Lynette is accused of child abuse. In the second hour, several residents of Wisteria Lane are faced with deadly threats, Susan realizes she will soon lose someone she loves, and Katherine Mayfair's secrets are finally revealed. |
