NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday April 15, 2012 - Saturday April 21, 2012

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday April 15, 2012 - Saturday April 21, 2012
"DATELINE NBC"
"SU2130"
04/15/2012 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) :
　
　
"HARRY'S LAW"
"THE CONTEST"
04/15/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : HARRY ENTERS HER LEGAL TEAM IN A FUNDRAISER BEAUTY CONTEST IN ORDER TO SAVE THE FIRM FROM A LAWSUIT WHILE OLIVER ENLISTS THE HELP OF PHOEBE TO DEFEND A HIGH SCHOOL DRUG DEALER – Harry’s (Kathy Bates) war with her former boss escalates when she makes a large wager putting her firm on the line. In order to win, the team must strut down the catwalk at an annual Spring Gala. Meanwhile, Oliver (Mark Valley) enlists the help of Phoebe (Justine Lupe) to defend a high school girl who faces felony drug trafficking charges for dealing the Morning After pill. Karen Olivo, Nate Corddry, and Christopher McDonald also star.

"CELEBRITY APPRENTICE"
"PUPPET UP!"
04/15/2012 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : THE CELEBRITIES GET CREATIVE WHEN THEY ARE TASKED WITH DESIGNING TWO ORIGINAL PUPPETS AND PERFORMING FOR AN ADULT AUDIENCE WITH HENSON ALTERNATIVE’S IMPROVISATIONAL TROUPE, "STUFFED AND UNSTRUNG"
This week, the teams must create their own puppets and perform in front of a live audience for Henson Alternative’s "Stuffed and Unstrung" improv show. One outspoken Celebrity struggles to be a team player. On the other team, another Celebrity fights for a role in the task, but is marginalized and has a breakdown. Both teams put their improvisational skills to the test, but only one is declared the winner and another Celebrity hears Donald Trump’s dreaded words, "You’re fired!" Boardroom advisors: Ivanka Trump and Eric Trump
　
Sharon Pannozzo
Erika Lewis
　
"THE VOICE"
"LIVE PERFORMANCE, QUARTERFINALS"
04/16/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : THE LIVE SHOWS CONTINUE – In this live performance phase of the competition, the top artists 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"
"THE MOVIE STAR"
04/16/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : "Bombshell" is turned upside-down by the arrival of movie star Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) are drawn into an uneasy alliance against their new rival -- but can they overcome their history? The romance between Tom (Christian Borle) and Sam (Leslie Odom, Jr.) heats up, while Julia (Debra Messing) and Frank (Brian D'Arcy James) must put aside their differences to address a family crisis. Dev (Raza Jaffrey) faces a big decision. Anjelica Huston and Jack Davenport also star.
　
　
"THE BIGGEST LOSER 13"
"EPISODE 16"
04/17/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Tuesday) : PAST SEASON "BIGGEST LOSER" WINNERS JOHN, OLIVIA AND PATRICK GUEST STAR – This week, a surprising turn of events shakes up the competition, and the contestants compete in a rough and wild short version of a "Tough Mudder" competition. But they won’t be doing it alone – with them will be the show’s three most recent winners John Rhode, Olivia Ward and Patrick House. Host Alison Sweeney helps motivate the remaining contestants by telling them the player with the highest percentage of weight loss at the weigh-in will win a Ford Escape SUV. Later, the players stroll down memory lane with the trainers and watch video journeys of how far they’ve really come from their first day on the ranch before an emotional weigh-in determines which player will walk away with a brand new car.
　
　
Jill Carmen
"THE VOICE"
"LIVE ELIMINATIONS"
04/17/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : LIVE ELIMINATIONS - 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"
"OUT OF THE BOX"
04/17/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : DESIGNERS PUSHED OUTSIDE OF THEIR COMFORT ZONES -- The remaining designers are challenged to expand their brands by creating clothes outside of their comfort zones. A women’s designer struggles with how to properly construct a men’s garment. Meanwhile, one of the designers adds a sexy edge to his collection. In a twist, the mentors and buyers will not know whose designs they are watching as they bid on their favorite pieces. The contestants that do not get bids from the retailers and fail to impress the celebrity mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos will find themselves facing elimination. The winning designs will be available online immediately and in stores the following day. Elle Macpherson hosts and executive produces the series.
Joanne Park
Danielle Dusky
Traci Saulsberry
　
"BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS"
"EPISODE 4"
04/18/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Wednesday) : America’s favorite comedy sweetheart sends her band of fearless senior citizens to the street to pull more hilarious pranks on the younger generation. This week, a sassy senior takes matters into his own hands when he doesn’t like the music played by a street performer, a patient in an ambulance tries to make a daring escape, and a woman at the grocery boldly takes things from the shopping carts of others. Other pranks include a gassy man who isn’t welcomed on a shopping mall bench, and a tired senior who falls asleep at the wheel while riding his electric scooter. As star of the series, the delightful Betty White shares her comical pearls of wisdom and stars in engaging and funny sketches between the pranks.
　
　
　
　
"BEST FRIENDS FOREVER"
"TBD"
04/18/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : MAKING A LASTING IMPRESSION – Lennon (Lennon Parham) goes the extra mile to create a wonderful surprise gift for Joe’s (Luka Jones) dad’s (guest star J.K. Simmons) upcoming retirement party. However, it’s Marilyn (guest star Mimi Kennedy), Luka’s mom, that Lennon is most worried about pleasing. Meanwhile, Jessica (Jessica St. Clair) is forced to face the reality of her divorce when all her belongings literally show up on her doorstep.
Stephen Schneider and Daija Owens also star.
　
　
　
"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"
"041812"
04/18/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) :
　
　
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"VALENTINE'S DAY"
04/18/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : A RAPE INVESTIGATION IS SET INTO MOTION AFTER A HUSBAND SEES HIS WIFE (GUEST STAR CHLOË SEVIGNY) BEING ATTACKED WHILE VIDEO CHATTING.
While video chatting with his wife (guest star Sevigny) on the way home from an international business trip, a Wall Street executive watches an intruder assault and abduct her. The kidnappers demand ransom, and Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay), Amaro (Danny Pino), Rollins (Kelli Giddish), and Tutuola (Ice-T) are on the scene when the missing housewife arrives to pick up the money. She frantically tells the detectives about her ordeal, but Benson grows suspicious of her story. The SVU squad and Assistant District Attorney Casey Novak (Diane Neal) dig deeper to find out who the real victim is in this increasingly complicated case. Also starring Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen.) Appearances by returning guest stars Ron Rifkin (Counselor Marvin Exley) and Laura Benanti (Maria Grazie.)
　
Sharon Pannozzo
"COMMUNITY"
"VIRTUAL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
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04/19/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : ANNIE SPENDS SOME QUALITY TIME WITH ABED IN THE DREAMATORIUM – When the biology final exam is postponed, Jeff (Joel McHale) encourages everyone to join him for a three hour lunch, but Annie (Alison Brie) convinces Abed (Danny Pudi) to let her spend some time with him in the dreamatorium instead. What starts as an innocent simulation of "Inspector Spacetime" becomes a more serious examination of the study group members and Annie learns a little bit about what makes Abed tick. Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, Donald Glover, Ken Jeong and Jim Rash also star.
　
　
"30 ROCK"
"TBA"
04/19/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) :
　
　
"THE OFFICE"
"ANGRY ANDY "
04/19/2012 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : ANDY RETURNS TO THE OFFICE TO QUITE A SHOCK—Andy (Ed Helms) returns from his romantic quest to find his manhood in jeopardy. As he and Nellie (Catherine Tate) duke it out over the manager’s chair, co-workers share unwelcome advice on how to…perform. Meanwhile, Kelly (Mindy Kaling) is torn between the perfect man (guest star Sendhil Ramamurthty) and not-so-perfect Ryan (BJ Novak). Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, James Spader, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper and Zach Woods also star.

"PARKS AND RECREATION"
"LIVE AMMO"
04/19/2012 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : LESLIE MAKES HER CASE TO HELP THE PARKS DEPARTMENT—BRADLEY WHITFORD AND KATHRYN HAHN GUEST STAR--When Leslie (Amy Poehler) finds out that Parks Department budget is about to be cut, she convinces Councilman Pillner (guest star Bradley Whitford) to make the cuts elsewhere, which causes unexpected problems for her campaign. Meanwhile, Chris (Rob Lowe) takes Ron (Nick Offerman) to his favorite meditation center. Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Aziz Ansari, Jim O’Heir, and Retta also star.
Joanne Park

"AWAKE"
"NIGHTSWIMMING"
04/19/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : I CAN EXPLAIN – While he and Bird (Steve Harris) work to reunite a couple and help them prepare for a new life within the witness protection program, Detective Britten (Michael Britten) realizes that he needs to take his own advice and begin preparing for his new life in Oregon with his wife, Hannah (Laura Allen). Meanwhile, anticipating the move to Oregon, Britten tries to introduce Detective Vega to his longtime confidential informant, Jake (Steve Lawrence), but finds that Jake doesn’t like being passed down to another detective. BD Wong and Cherry Jones also star.
　
　
Tracy St. Pierre
"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"
"TBA"
04/20/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) :
Nikki Lichterman
"GRIMM"
"CAT AND MOUSE"
04/20/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : NICK MUST CHOOSE SIDES WHEN HIS DUTY AS A GRIMM CONFLICTS WITH HIS DUTY AS A DETECTIVE -- BREE TURNER, SEBASTIAN ROCHE AND NEIL HOPKINS GUEST STAR – While investigating a string of murders, Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) learn that their suspect’s crime wave began overseas. When Nick discovers the suspect (guest star Neil Hopkins) is being harbored by none other than Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) and Rosalee (guest star Bree Turner), he realizes he’s hunting the hunted, a freedom fighter trying desperately to escape the clutches of a creature bounty hunter (guest star Sebastian Roche). Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.
　
　
　
"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2131"
04/20/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :
　
　
"ESCAPE ROUTES"
"EPISODE 4"
04/21/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) : WELCOME TO MIAMI – Six teams of two participate in a unique road trip competition series with real world challenges. In the urban challenge, teams will be strapped in a water powered personal jet pack and be able to fly through the air about 10 feet above the water while completing an obstacle course. In the escape challenge, teams travel by boats out into the Florida Everglades where they will collect wild animals for a total of four trips out into the Everglades in their boat. The first team to get all four animals safely in their cages wins the challenge. Rossi Morreale hosts.
　
　
　
"THE FIRM"
"CHAPTER FOURTEEN"
04/21/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) : WE DON’T MAKE DEALS—Shaken by the fact that Abby (Molly Parker) has been kidnapped by Kevin Stack’s (Martin Donovan) men, Mitch (Josh Lucas) begrudgingly makes a deal with him to trade key evidence to keep her safe. With the clock ticking, Mitch is ready to make the swap when the FBI suddenly arrests him and Ray (Callum Keith Rennie), jeopardizing Abby’s life. Meanwhile, desperate to stay alive, Abby begins to play mind games on her captor in order to plot her escape. Juliette Lewis and Natasha Calis star, while Tricia Helfer guest stars.
Akiva Griffith
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"TBA"
04/21/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) :
Sharon Pannozzo
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