NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday May 6, 2012 - Saturday May 12, 2012

NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE - Sunday May 6, 2012 - Saturday May 12, 2012


"DATELINE NBC"
"SU2133"
05/06/2012 (07:00PM - 08:00PM) (Sunday) :


"HARRY'S LAW"
"CLASS WAR"
05/06/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Sunday) : HARRY AND MALCOLM REUNITE TO HELP A GANG MEMBER ON DEATH ROW WHILE PHOEBE AND ADAM DEFEND AN ART THIEF – Harry (Kathy Bates) is forced to re-visit an old case when Malcolm (Aml Ameen) returns with distressing news about a gang member who has wrongly been convicted of killing a cop and is sentenced to death. Meanwhile, Adam (Nate Corddry) and Phoebe (Justine Lupe) defend the British owner of a quaint tea shop in a rough part of town who authorities realize stole multiple works of art back in his homeland. With little time to prepare, Adam must improvise a plan to prevent this changed man from being extradited back to Britain. Chris McDonald, Karen Olivo and Mark Valley also star.

Nikki Lichterman
"CELEBRITY APPRENTICE"
"BLOWN AWAY"
05/06/2012 (09:00PM - 11:00PM) (Sunday) : AS THE COMPETITION GOES DOWN TO THE WIRE, THE REMAINING CELEBRITIES MUST CREATE A FOUR-PAGE PRINT AD CAMPAIGN FOR THE "CHI TOUCH" DIGITAL TOUCHSCREEN HAIR DRYER AND PITCH IT TO FAROUK SYSTEMS AND ELLE MAGAZINE EXECUTIVES
The remaining five celebrities embark on their penultimate task, to create a print ad campaign for the new "CHI Touch" Digital Touchscreen Hair Dryer. With nothing left to lose, both teams go all out, but in completely different directions. The executives pick their winner, and Donald Trump fires another celebrity. Their victory is short lived, when the Final Four are summoned back to the Boardroom, where Mr. Trump sends them to the most important job interview of their lives. Returning Celebrity Apprentice, John Rich, and runner up, Marlee Matlin grill the celebrities and make their recommendations to Donald Trump, who is left with a difficult decision: who will be the final two. Boardroom advisors Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. Special guests John Rich and Marlee Matlin

Sharon Pannozzo
Erika Lewis

"THE VOICE"
"LIVE FINAL PERFORMANCES"
05/07/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Monday) : THE FINAL FOUR VOCALISTS COMPETE TO BE THE LAST ONE STANDING – In the final phase of the competition, the remaining four artists of coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton's teams perform during a live broadcast. One artist from each team will be a step closer to being named "The Voice." Carson Daly ("Last Call with Carson Daly") hosts. Christina Milian ("Be Cool") serves as Social Media Correspondent.
Nikki Lichterman
Akiva Griffith

"SMASH"
"PREVIEWS"
05/07/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Monday) : "Bombshell" faces its first audience just as a major crisis hits Rebecca Duvall (special guest star Uma Thurman). The team of Tom (Christian Borle) and Julia (Debra Messing) scramble to fix the show when the first preview falls short, and Frank (Brian D'Arcy James) must adjust to the unwelcome return of Michael Swift (Will Chase) to his life. Dev (Raza Jaffrey) seeks reconciliation with Karen (Katharine McPhee), but explosive information about Ivy (Megan Hilty) lurks just beneath the surface. Jack Davenport and Anjelica Huston also star.




"THE VOICE"
"LIVE FINALE "
05/08/2012 (08:00PM - 10:00PM) (Tuesday) : LIVE SEASON FINALE AND WINNER IS REVEALED - It's the season finale of "The Voice" where host Carson Daly will reveal who America has chosen to be the winner. Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton star as the celebrity panel of coaches. Carson Daly ("Last Call with Carson Daly") hosts. Christina Milian ("Be Cool") serves as Social Media Correspondent.
Nikki Lichterman
Akiva Griffith

"FASHION STAR"
"BUYER'S CHOICE"
05/08/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Tuesday) : THE RETAILERS DECIDE WHAT EACH DESIGNER WILL CREATE— In one of the biggest challenges of the competition, the buyer from Macy’s, H&M and Saks Fifth Avenue ask the designers to create a piece for their store that they believe is missing from each of the designers’ collections. In a twist, it is discovered that receiving a purchase from the retailers does not necessarily ensure the designers' safety from elimination. In the end, three designers who fail to impress the retailers will be sent home. 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 7"
05/09/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Wednesday) : Betty White’s posse of senior pranksters is back on the streets, pulling outrageous pranks on the younger generation. As star of the series, Betty shares her comical pearls of wisdom, entertains viewers with funny sketches between the pranks, and this week, gets a visit from actor Rob Schneider, hoping to land a different kind of role. Also this week, a prankster tries out the food samples she’s supposed to be giving out to customers, a widow tries to enlist two young girls in fulfilling her late husband’s last request, and a waitress offers a customer something he won’t find on the menu. Plus, one prankster borrows a girl’s cell phone for a long distance – and long-winded – call to France, and a man has an extreme reaction to a young girl talking too loudly on her cell phone.


"BEST FRIENDS FOREVER"
"FATAL BLOW OUT"
05/09/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Wednesday) : Fan Favorite—Joe (Luka Jones), Lennon (Lennon Parham), Jessica (Jessica St. Clair) and Rav (Stephen Schneider) head to Atlantic City for a gaming convention to debut Joe’s videogame. The ladies quickly realize that in order for Joe to win Fan Favorite, they will need to cater to the nerds. Meanwhile, an unexpected encounter between Jessica and Rav has them questioning their true feelings for each other. Daija Owens also stars.


"ROCK CENTER WITH BRIAN WILLIAMS"
"050912"
05/09/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Wednesday) :


"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"FATHER DEAREST"
05/09/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Wednesday) : DR. HUANG (BD WONG) REUNITES WITH THE SVU SQUAD TO TRACK DOWN A TWISTED SEDUCER OF YOUNG WOMEN. JAMES VAN DER BEEK AND ERIC CLOSE GUEST STAR.
Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Amaro (Danny Pino) investigate the disappearance of a teenaged girl after her young brother calls 9-1-1. While Fin (Ice-T) and Rollins (Kelli Giddish) look into a possible abduction, they discover the girl had been searching for her biological father, an anonymous sperm donor. The investigation takes a startling turn when a suspect is found to be targeting several young, vulnerable women, all with the same personal connection. But the suspect isn’t what he seems, and Dr. Huang (Wong) must delve into his past to save the women. Guest Starring Eric Close and James Van Der Beek. Also starring Richard Belzer (Sergeant John Munch.)

Sharon Pannozzo
"COMMUNITY"
"CURRICULUM UNAVAILABLE"
05/10/2012 (08:00PM - 08:30PM) (Thursday) : THE STUDY GROUP GOES INTO THERAPY WITH ABED – Abed (Danny Pudi) becomes convinced that there is a conspiracy afoot and that Dean Pelton is an imposter. When Abed is apprehended sneaking around on campus, he is required to see a therapist, Dr. Heidi (guest star John Hodgman, "The Daily Show"), or risk being sent to jail. Joel McHale, Chevy Chase, Gillian Jacobs, Yvette Nicole Brown, Alison Brie and Ken Jeong also star.


"30 ROCK"
"TBA"
05/10/2012 (08:30PM - 09:00PM) (Thursday) :


"THE OFFICE"
"FREE FAMILY PORTRAIT STUDIO"
05/10/2012 (09:00PM - 09:30PM) (Thursday) : DWIGHT OFFERS FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS FOR THE OFFICE— A stolen diaper leads to a high-speed car chase. With a little help from an old boss, Andy (Ed Helms) goes undercover as a janitor and stages a takeover. And a new business opportunity arises for Robert California (two-time Emmy winner James Spader). John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Phyllis Smith, Angela Kinsey, Brian Baumgartner, Oscar Nunez, Kate Flannery, Paul Lieberstein, Creed Bratton, Craig Robinson, Ellie Kemper, Zach Woods, and Catherine Tate also star.
Joanne Park


"PARKS AND RECREATION"
"WIN, LOSE, OR DRAW"
05/10/2012 (09:30PM - 10:00PM) (Thursday) : IT'S ELECTION NIGHT IN PAWNEE -- PAUL RUDD ("KNOCKED UP") AND KATHRYN HAHN ("STEP BROTHERS") GUEST STAR. It's election day in Pawnee, and Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) are separated by a razor-thin margin. While everyone waits with Leslie for the race to be called, they ponder their futures, and their new opportunities. Rashida Jones, Nick Offerman, Aziz Ansari, Chris Pratt, Aubrey Plaza, Jim O'Heir and Retta also star.

Joanne Park
"AWAKE"
"SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND"
05/10/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Thursday) : THE LITTLE GUY – KEVIN WEISMAN (‘ALIAS’) AND LAURA INNES (‘ER,’ ‘THE EVENT’) GUEST STAR – A strange dream disrupts Detective Britten’s ability to switch to his other reality and the appearance of a mysterious man, (guest star Kevin Weisman) causes him distress. Soon memories of the accident begin to surface and Britten has to come to grips with one of his losses. Later, Captain Harper (guest star Laura Innes) shows growing concern over his erratic behavior. Meanwhile, Hannah (Laura Allen) works to mend the ties between Emma (Daniela Bobadilla) and her family. Steve Harris, Wilmer Valderrama, BD Wong, Cherry Jones and Dylan Minnette also star.
Tracy St. Pierre


"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?"
"JASON SUDEIKIS"
05/11/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Friday) : SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’S JASON SUDEIKIS GOES ON A JOURNEY TO UNCOVER HIS FATHER’S FAMILY HISTORY – Jason Sudeikis has almost no information about his grandfather who died when his father was a child. In Chicago, Jason researches the cryptic story of his grandfather’s death and discovers new details about his life. As he continues to learn more, a surprising discovery is revealed about his great grandfather’s family life. A trip to Pennsylvania brings Jason to the coal mines his great great grandfather worked in as an immigrant from Lithuania and the extreme dangers he faced each day.


Nikki Lichterman
"GRIMM"
"BIG FEET"
05/11/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Friday) : A STRANGE ANIMAL ATTACK NEAR A HORRIFYING DOUBLE HOMICIDE INVOKES THE LEGEND OF "BIGFOOT" -- ROGER BART AND KENNETH MITCHELL GUEST STAR -- After Juliette (Bitsie Tulloch) stumbles upon a brutal murder, Nick (David Giuntoli) learns the suspected creature (guest star Kenneth Mitchell), and friend of Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell), is suffering from a mysterious condition -- the inability to completely return to human form. This mysterious condition leads them to a therapist (guest star Roger Bart) who’s created an artificial drug to suppress the creature side, with horrifying side effects. Meanwhile, the investigation takes a surprising turn when Hank (Russell Hornsby) sees something he can't quite explain. Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.


"DATELINE NBC"
"FR2134"
05/11/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Friday) :


"HARRY'S LAW"
"TBA"
05/12/2012 (08:00PM - 09:00PM) (Saturday) :
Nikki Lichterman
"THE FIRM"
"CHAPTER SEVENTEEN"
05/12/2012 (09:00PM - 10:00PM) (Saturday) : As Mitch (Josh Lucas) represents a young woman charged with solicitation, he discovers she has a much more dangerous secret. Meanwhile, Abby (Molly Parker) and Claire (Natasha Calis) take a trip to Kentucky to visit Abby’s parents, but is reconciliation possible after ten years? Callum Keith Rennie and Juliette Lewis also star. Tricia Helfer guest stars.
Akiva Griffith
"LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT"
"TBA"
05/12/2012 (10:00PM - 11:00PM) (Saturday) :