NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday May 13, 2012 - Saturday May 19, 2012

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday May 13, 2012 - Saturday May 19, 2012

"DATELINE NBC"
"SU2134"
05/13/2012 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) :


"HARRY'S LAW"
"THE WHOLE TRUTH"
05/13/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : JON BERNTHAL ("THE WALKING DEAD") GUEST STARS – HARRY, ADAM AND ENTIRE COURTROOM ARE TAKEN HOSTAGE AFTER A VERDICT IN THEIR FAVOR TAKES AN UNEXPECTED TURN WHILE CASSIE AND OLLIE DEFEND A MAN WHO ISN'T ALLOWED TO DONATE BLOOD DUE TO HIS SEXUAL ORIENTATION – Harry’s (Kathy Bates) client, Colin Danes (Jon Bernthal), is accused of raping and murdering his ex-girlfriend, but when the jury finds him "not guilty," the victim’s brother and father snap, holding the courtroom hostage and demanding a retrial at gunpoint. Meanwhile, Tommy (Chris McDonald) and Phoebe (Justine Lupe) attempt to establish communication with Harry and Adam (Nate Corddry) inside the volatile courtroom. Elsewhere, an old friend of Cassie’s (Karen Olivo) desperately needs her help after he and his brother get into a major car accident. Mark Valley also stars.
Nikki Lichterman

"CELEBRITY APPRENTICE"
"AND THEN THERE WERE TWO"
05/13/2012 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : THE TWO FINALISTS MUST CREATE, HOST AND SELL TICKETS TO A CELEBRITY CHARITY EVENT, FEATURING A CHARITY AWARENESS AD AND A VARIETY SHOW, STARRING CELEBRITIES AND THEIR HELPERS
The two finalists must embark on the biggest task yet. They must create, host, and sell tickets to a celebrity charity event, featuring a charity awareness ad and a variety show, starring none other than… themselves. With eight celebrities returning to help them, the two finalists must rely on everything they’ve learned all season to win the ultimate prize: $250,000 for their charity, and the title of The Celebrity Apprentice. With time running out, one finalist finds they don’t have the footage needed to edit their charity awareness ad, while the other finalist goes head to head with a returning celebrity. Boardroom advisors: Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

Sharon Pannozzo
Erika Lewis

"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"TBA"
05/14/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) :

Danielle Dusky
"SMASH"
"BOMBSHELL"
05/14/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : "Bombshell." The big night is finally here. Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) race against time to save the show, while Derek (Jack Davenport) makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen (Katharine McPhee) and Ivy (Megan Hilty) forever. Ellis (Jaime Cepero) reveals his true colors. But when he finally makes his move to save "Bombshell," will it be for or against Eileen (Anjelica Huston)? In the midst of it all, another bombshell goes off – this one is in Karen and Dev’s (Raza Jaffrey) relationship.

"AMERICA'S GOT TALENT"
"TBA"
05/15/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) :
Danielle Dusky

"FASHION STAR"
"FINALE"
05/15/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : ONE OF THE REMAINING THREE DESIGNERS WILL BE NAMED AMERICA’S "FASHION STAR"—The remaining three contestants are tasked with creating separate showcases consisting of three garments for each of the retailers. The designer that can meet the needs of Macys, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue will be named America’s first "Fashion Star" and receive a capsule collection in each of the stores. 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 10"
05/16/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Wednesday) :
"BETTY WHITE'S OFF THEIR ROCKERS"
"EPISODE 11"
05/16/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) :


"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"
"051612"
05/16/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) :


"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"STRANGE BEAUTY"
05/16/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : A MISSING WOMAN LEADS ROLLINS (KELLI GIDDISH) AND THE SVU DETECTIVES INTO THE UNDERGROUND WORLD OF SELF-MUTILATION AND FETISHISM. DAVID EIGENBERG, PATRICK FISCHLER AND CONSTANTINE MAROULIS GUEST STAR.
While off-duty, Detective Rollins (Giddish) spots a young woman screaming in the back of a moving taxi. The SVU squad quickly identifies the victim as a rebellious teenager, estranged from her family and experimenting in the world of tattoos and self-mutilation. The case takes an unexpected turn when the Medical Examiner (Tamara Tunie) presents the detectives with a cleanly severed leg, reminiscent of a similar finding in an old unsolved case. The detectives are drawn into the psychological elements of self-mutilation and ritual amputation as they investigate two brothers (guest stars David Eigenberg and Patrick Fischler) in order to link the cases and find the missing woman. Also starring Mariska Hargitay (Detective Olivia Benson), Ice-T (Detective Odafin Tutuola), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen) and Danny Pino (Detective Nick Amaro.)

Sharon Pannozzo
"COMMUNITY"
"THE FIRST CHANG DYNASTY"
05/17/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : THE STUDY GROUP MOBILIZES TO TAKE BACK GREENDALE – With Chang (Ken Jeong) in control of Greendale, the study group develops an elaborate plan to infiltrate the campus without being detected. While Chang becomes distracted planning a big birthday bash for himself, Jeff (Joel McHale) and the study group launch their sneak attack. Meanwhile, Troy (Donald Glover) enlists the help of the Air Conditioning Repair Annex to help with their break-in plan but knows he may be selling his soul to the devil. Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Dany Pudi and Jim Rash also star.


"30 ROCK"
"TBA"
05/17/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) :


"COMMUNITY"
"INTRODUCTION TO FINALITY"
05/17/2012 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : JEFF GOES UP AGAINST HIS FORMER LAW FIRM COLLEAGUE ALAN CONNOR IN GREENDALE SUMMER FUN COURT – ROB CORDDRY AND JOHN GOODMAN GUEST STAR – When Shirley (Yvette Nicole Brown) and Pierce (Chevy Chase) have a disagreement over their sandwich shop, Jeff (Joel McHale) agrees to argue on Shirley’s behalf but much to his chagrin, Pierce retains Jeff’s former colleague Alan Connor (guest star Rob Corddry, "Hot Tub Time Machine") and the two must square off in "Greendale Summer Fun Court." Meanwhile, Vice Dean Laybourne (guest star John Goodman) makes one last ditch effort to win Troy (Donald Glover) over to his Air Conditioning Repair Annex. Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown and Jim Rash also star.

"COMMUNITY"
"DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNING"
05/17/2012 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : PIERCE AND THE STUDY GROUP PAY A VISIT TO HAWTHORNE ENTERPRISES – GIANCARLO ESPOSITO GUEST STARS – Pierce (Chevy Chase) is summoned to Hawthorne Enterprises to discuss his inheritance with his deceased father’s former right-hand man, Gilbert Lawson (guest star Giancarlo Esposito, "Breaking Bad"). The study group goes with him for moral support and must all pitch in to play the video game of their life on Pierce’s behalf – or risk losing his inheritance. Joel McHale, Gillian Jacobs, Danny Pudi, Alison Brie, Yvette Nicole Brown, Donald Glover and Jim Rash also star.


"AWAKE"
"TWO BIRDS"
05/17/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : THIS WAS NO ACCIDENT – KEVIN WEISMAN (‘ALIAS’) AND LAURA INNES (‘ER,’ ‘THE EVENT’) GUEST STAR – Detective Britten (Jason Isaacs) doesn’t know who to trust when the truth behind the accident begins to reveal itself and a high-ranking conspiracy threatens both of his realities. In a moment of frustration, Britten decides to take the law into his own hands and goes after Detective Hawkins (guest star Kevin Weisman), putting himself and Bird (Steve Harris) in the crosshairs of the conspirators. Captain Harper (guest star Laura Innes) is instructed to clean up the mess. Later, when questioned about his partner, Detective Vega (Wilmer Valderrama) begins to have concerns about his Captain’s intentions. BD Wong, Cherry Jones, Laura Allen, Dylan Minnette and Daniela Bobadilla also star.
Tracy St. Pierre

"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"
"PAULA DEEN"
05/18/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) :
Nikki Lichterman

"GRIMM"
"WOMAN IN BLACK"
05/18/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : SEASON FINALE -- THE SEARCH FOR THE MYSTERIOUS GOLD COINS INTENSIFIES AS THE BODY COUNT IN PORTLAND RISES – MARY ELIZABETH MASTRANTONIO AND BREE TURNER GUEST STAR – As Nick (David Giuntoli) delves deeper into his life as a Grimm, a trail of grotesque murders reignites the search for the elusive gold coins. The arrival of a mysterious woman in black (guest star Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) begins to get in the way of Nick and Hank’s (Russell Hornsby) investigation as extra precautions have to be taken to ensure their safety. Meanwhile, Nick’s ability to keep his true nature secret from Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) comes to a tipping point. Silas Weir Mitchell, Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.


"DATELINE NBC"
"TBA"
05/18/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :


"HARRY'S LAW"
"TBA"
05/19/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) :
Nikki Lichterman

"THE FIRM"
"CHAPTER EIGHTEEN"
05/19/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) : MAKING AMENDS -- When Mitch (Josh Lucas) defends a renowned novelist accused of murder, his client’s famously unstable nature threatens to destroy the case. Back in her hometown, Abby (Molly Parker) forms a bond with Dr. Wilson (guest star David Conrad, "Ghost Whisperer") that goes beyond the normal doctor-patient relationship. Callum Keith Rennie and Natasha Calis also star.
Akiva Griffith

"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"TBA"
05/19/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) :