NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday April 1, 2012 - Saturday April 7, 2012

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday April 1, 2012 - Saturday April 7, 2012

"DATELINE NBC"
"SU2128"
04/01/2012 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday)

"CELEBRITY APPRENTICE"
"WALKING PAPERS, PARTS 1 AND 2"
04/01/2012 (08:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : IN A SPECIAL THREE-HOUR EPISODE, THE CELEBRITIES DOUBLE UP WITH TWO TASKS – TO DESIGN, CREATE AND SELL A LIMITED EDITION "MY NEW YORK" CELEBRITY GUIDEBOOK; AND TO CREATE AN INTERACTIVE LIVE HEALTH SEGMENT AND DESIGN THE PACKAGING FOR A "WALK WITH WALGREENS" WALKING KIT
In a special three-hour episode, the teams take on two tasks, and two Celebrities are fired. It all begins when Mr. Trump tasks the teams with creating and selling a Celebrity guidebook on New York City. With a big bonus on the line, special guest Regis Philbin judges the teams’ books. Despite the added incentive, one Project Manager neglects the quality of their book, while the other team struggles just to get theirs completed in time. An explosive boardroom leads to another Celebrity being fired. The evening continues, as the teams create an interactive health segment for Walgreens. Before the Celebrities can even begin their task, Mr. Trump switches up the teams. One Project Manager struggles to maintain control of an insubordinate teammate, while the other team tries to complete the task with a Celebrity missing. Before anyone is even fired, Mr. Trump witnesses one of the season’s biggest Boardroom battles, resulting in one Celebrity going AWOL.
Sharon Pannozzo
Erika Lewis

"THE VOICE"
"LIVE PERFORMANCE, WEEK 1"
04/02/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : LET THE LIVE SHOWS BEGIN – In this live performance phase of the competition, the top vocalists from two teams will compete against each other during a live broadcast in front of coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton. Carson Daly ("Last Call with Carson Daly") hosts. Christina Milian ("Be Cool") serves as Social Media Correspondent.
Nikki Lichterman
Akiva Griffith

"SMASH"
"HELL ON EARTH"
04/02/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : "Hell on Earth" - The team begins their pursuit of a marquee star, as Eileen (Anjelica Huston) charges Tom and Julia (Christian Borle and Debra Messing) with finding a title for the newly reinvigorated musical. Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) find themselves in competition again -- this time for an orange juice commercial. Relationship troubles abound, as Frank (Brian d'Arcy James) makes an unwelcome discovery. Jack Davenport, Raza Jaffrey and Jaime Cepero also star.

"THE BIGGEST LOSER 13"
"EPISODE 14"
04/03/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA, CELEBRITY STYLIST KEN PAVES AND FASHION EXPERT JEANNIE MAI GUEST STAR IN THE BIGGEST MAKEOVER EPISODE YET -- The eagerly-anticipated makeover episode is here, and this season, it’s bigger than ever! After the six remaining players compete in a challenge by shattering glass pane images of their former selves from week one on the ranch, the makeover fun begins. Fashion expert Jeannie Mai helps each contestant find stylish new clothes to flatter their slimmer selves, but first she shares a very big surprise -- a special video message from First Lady Michelle Obama inviting the players to come to the White House! Thrilled at the chance to go to the White House to meet with the First Lady, a longtime advocate for health and fitness, especially for our nation’s children, the contestants have fun choosing their makeover outfits with Mai. Then they’re off to the salon of celebrity stylist Ken Paves, who crafts stylish new looks for the players before they head to Washington, D.C. There, at the White House, family members are waiting to surprise them and see their amazing transformations in heartwarming, emotional reunions before they meet the First Lady.
Jill Carmen

"THE VOICE"
"LIVE RESULTS, 4 GO HOME"
04/03/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : LIVE RESULTS - America will vote to save artists on each team, leaving coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton to decide during the live results show who they will save and who will not move on. Carson Daly ("Last Call with Carson Daly") hosts and Christina Milian ("Be Cool") serves as Social Media Correspondent.
Nikki Lichterman
Akiva Griffith

"FASHION STAR"
"TBA"
04/03/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) :
Joanne Park
Danielle Dusky
Traci Saulsberry

"BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS"
"EPISODE 2"
04/04/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Wednesday) : America’s favorite comedy sweetheart sends a fearless band of senior citizens to the streets to pull shockingly hilarious pranks on the younger generation in this outrageously funny "hidden camera" show. Seven-time Emmy Award winner Betty White stars and executive produces the series, which delivers cleverly-crafted comedic stunts, candid moments and priceless reactions captured by hidden cameras. Sassy seniors target unsuspecting young "marks" with their irreverent behavior, from pouring a late spouse’s ashes on a favorite park bench or writing up tickets for absurd, made-up violations, to asking strangers to watch a runaway motorized scooter or pretending to see a dead person who appears all too real. The inimitable and charming Betty White stars in brazenly funny sketches, providing saucy commentary between the pranks and sharing her engaging, comical pearls of wisdom.

"BEST FRIENDS FOREVER"
"PILOT"
04/04/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : YOU GOT SERVED – SERIES PREMIERE - When Jessica (Jessica St. Clair, "Bridesmaids") is overnighted divorce papers, her best friend Lennon (Lennon Parham, "Accidentally on Purpose") convinces her to return home to Brooklyn and back into the apartment they used to share. The girls easily fall back into old habits -- none of which is good news for Lennon’s live-in boyfriend, Joe (Luka Jones, Upright Citizens Brigade). Meanwhile Jessica adjusts to her new single life by reconnecting with old friends like Rav (Stephen Schneider, "Happy Endings"); however her new efforts meet the critique of the friends’ precocious nine-year-old neighbor, Queenetta (Daija Owens).

"BENT"
"MOM"
04/04/2012 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Wednesday) : THE EX IS BACK IN TOWN – MARCIA GAY HARDEN GUEST STARS -- When Pete’s mom Vanessa (guest star Marcia Gay Harden) returns to town, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor) is determined to win back his ex-wife at any cost. Meanwhile, following Pete’s (David Walton) no-show at work, Alex (Amanda Peet) worries he may have succumbed to old habits. Elsewhere, Screwsie (Margo Harshman) entrusts the care of her boss's less-than-friendly cat to Gary (guest star Jesse Plemons), who has alterior motives for his helpful ways. Joey King also stars.

"BENT"
"TILE DATE"
04/04/2012 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) : ALEX'S FEELINGS FOR PETE BECOME MORE COMPLICATED FOLLOWING A MOST UNEXPECTED DREAM -- KYLE BORNHEIMER GUEST STARS - While on a romantic getaway to Napa with her boyfriend Ben (guest star Matt Letscher), Alex (Amanda Peet) experiences a romantic dream involving Pete (David Walton) that causes her to question her true feelings. Meanwhile, Alex's new neighbor Dan (guest star Kyle Bornheimer), fed up with the crew's antics and destructive behavior, threatens legal action. Elsewhere, Walt (Jeffrey Tambor) prepares for opening night of his latest theatre production and Gary (guest star Jesse Plemons) professes his feelings for Screwsie (Margo Harshman). Joey King also stars.
Gary Mednick

"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"
"040412"
04/04/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) :

"COMMUNITY"
"PILLOWS AND BLANKETS"
04/05/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : TENSIONS ESCALATE INTO THE EPIC BATTLE OF PILLOWTOWN V. BLANKETSBURG (PART 2 OF 2) – What started as a casual disagreement about blankets and pillows blossoms into all-our war on the Greendale campus. While insults are hurled and the study group chooses sides, Jeff (Joel McHale) tries desperately to negotiate a truce, but with neither Abed (Danny Pudi) nor Troy (Donald Glover) budging on their principles or their real estate, the future looks grim for the former best friends. (Part 2 of 2). Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Ken Jeong and Jim Rash also star.

"30 ROCK"
"TBA"
04/05/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) :

"THE OFFICE"
"TBA"
04/05/2012 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) :
Joanne Park

"UP ALL NIGHT"
"HEY JEALOUSY"
04/05/2012 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : REAGAN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH HER BOSS BEGINS TO AFFECT HER RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIS -- FRED ARMISEN, MEGAN MULLALLY, WILL FORTE AND STEVEN PASQUALE GUEST STAR -- With Reagan (Christina Applegate) working more closely with Luke (guest star Steven Pasquale), Chris (Will Arnett) starts to show signs of jealousy, but it takes his buddy Reed’s (guest star Will Forte) bad advice to send him into a full-blown panic. Meanwhile, Ava (Maya Rudolph) is surprised to learn that her rival, Shayna (guest star Megan Mullally), will be competing against her in a 10K run for charity and enlists the help of celebrity trainer Gideon Kirk (guest star Fred Armisen). Jennifer Hall also stars.
Kristy Chan
Gary Mednick

"AWAKE"
"THAT'S NOT MY PENGUIN"
04/05/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : HAPPY SLEEP -- BILLY LUSH (‘THE CHICAGO CODE’) GUEST STARS --
While working a hostage situation with Detective Vega (Wilmer Valderrama), Detective Michael Britten (Jason Isaacs) unexpectedly finds himself collaborating with Dr. Lee (BD Wong). In an effort to calm down Gabriel Wyath (Guest Star Billy Lush) -- a patient who has threatened to blow up a mental hospital -- Britten is compromised, and the effects follow him into his other reality. Meanwhile, Rex (Dylan Minnette) introduces his girlfriend, Emma (Daniela Bobadilla), to his dad and Bird (Steve Harris) shows concern over Britten’s lack of focus due to his sleepless nights. Laura Allen and Cherry Jones also star.
Tracy St. Pierre

"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"
"EDIE FALCO"
04/06/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) : EMMY AWARD WINNER EDIE FALCO ("NURSE JACKIE") IS ON MISSION TO DISCOVER THE TRUTH BEHIND HER MOTHER’S FAMILY HISTORY – Edie Falco knows a lot about her father’s side but not much on her mother’s. Armed with little information, her journey starts in New York where she learns details of her family’s origins. New found clues on her great grandfather lead her to Milwaukee where she investigates the curious life of his father. As her journey continues in the England, she learns of the tragic events surrounding the life of her great great great grandmother.
Nikki Lichterman

"GRIMM"
"THE THING WITH FEATHERS"
04/06/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : NICK’S ROMANTIC WEEKEND GETAWAY WITH JULIETTE TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN -- AZURE SKYE, BREE TURNER, CLAIRE COFFEE AND JOSH RANDALL GUEST STAR-- Nick (David Giuntoli) pulls out all the stops to plan a romantic getaway for Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) in an attempt to get their relationship back on track. Nick’s duties as a Grimm get in the way of romance when he meets the unsettling neighbors (guest stars Azure Skye and Josh Randall) and discovers that the troubled wife has a rare and valuable treasure to protect. It’s left to Nick to keep everyone safe. Back in Portland, Hank (Russell Hornsby) and Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) each find themselves on the brink of new romantic relationships. Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.

"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2129"
04/06/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :

"ESCAPE ROUTES"
"EPISODE 2"
04/07/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) : NEXT STOP, NEW YORK – Six teams of two participate in a unique road trip competition series with real world challenges. In this urban challenge, teams will find a series of iconic New York scenes where they must have their picture taken. The team who gets all their photos in the fastest time will win the challenge. Rossi Morreale hosts.

"THE FIRM"
"TBA"
04/07/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday)
Akiva Griffith

"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"SPIRALING DOWN"
04/07/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) : WHEN A LEGENDARY FOOTBALL STAR (GUEST STAR TREAT WILLIAMS) IS ARRESTED ON PROSTITUTION CHARGES, ATTORNEY BAYARD ELLIS (GUEST STAR ANDRE BRAUGHER) CENTERS THE DEFENSE ON HIS CLIENT’S MENTAL STATE, CAUSING A MEDIA FIRESTORM. SPECIAL APPEARANCES BY JERRY RICE AND WARREN SAPP.
A military colleague (guest star Dominic Fumusa) of Detective Amaro’s (Danny Pino) wife reports his 14-year-old daughter missing. The detectives find the girl (guest star Kay Panabaker) working as a prostitute under a possessive pimp (guest star Jon Michael Hill). They quickly set up a sting operation to entrap Johns on rape charges with a minor, and arrest aging pro quarterback Jake Stanton (guest star Williams.) Detective Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and ADA Cabot (Stephanie March) seek to make an example out of the football legend, but the case is thrown into chaos with the return of defense attorney Bayard Ellis (guest star Braugher), who questions Stanton’s mental capacity after years of injuries on the field. Also starring Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen) and Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins). Beth Chamberlin and Laura Benanti also guest star.
Sharon Pannozzo