The CW Primetime Listings for the week of May 12 (Season Finales) - Various Shows

STAR-CROSSED Season Finale, “Passion Lends them Power,” will air on Monday, May 12 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)

THE ORIGINALS Season Finale, “From a Cradle to a Grave,” will air on Tuesday, May 13 (8:00-9:00 pm ET)

ARROW Season Finale, “Unthinkable,” will air on Wednesday, May 14 (8:00-9:00 pm)

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Season Finale, “Home,” will air on Thursday, May 15 (8:00-9:00 pm)

REIGN Season Finale, “Slaughter of Innocence ,” will air on Thursday, May 15 (9:00-10:00 pm)

HART OF DIXIE Season Finale, “Second Chance,” will air on Friday, May 16 (9:00-10:00 pm)
MONDAY, MAY 12

SEASON FINALE

STAR-CROSSED
“Passion Lends Them Power” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DSV) (HDTV)

THE SUVEK IS ACTIVATED — After Roman (Matt Lanter) is badly hurt, Emery (Aimee Teegarden) turns to an unexpected ally for help. Meanwhile, Grayson (Grey Damon), Drake (Greg Finley), Sophia (Brina Palencia) and Lukas (Titus Makin Jr.) race to find the stolen Suvek before the Trags can activate it. However, Vega (guest star Merle Dandridge) is a step ahead of them and sets off the Suvek in the middle of a Marti Gras parade. Teri (Chelsea Gilligan) is shocked when she overhears Vega ordering the death of her friends. Gloria discovers Taylor’s (Natalie Hall) secret and shares one of her own. Ed Omelas directed the episode written by Meredith Averill & Adele Lim (#113).


THE ORIGINALS
“The Battle of New Orleans” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

BLOOD IS IN THE AIR — Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies) enact a plan to collect the sacred stones needed by Genevieve (guest star Elyse Levesque) in order to forever change the fates of Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) and the werewolf community. Realizing that Klaus’ plan will lead to the extermination of all French Quarter vampires, Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) rallies an army determined to take down the Mikaelsons and regain control of the city. Davina (Danielle Campbell) warns Josh (guest star Steven Krueger) to leave town as she is forced to make a fateful decision that will turn the tide of war. Meanwhile, Francesca (guest star Peta Sargent) threatens Cami (Leah Pipes), who attempts to decipher a code that results in a surprising revelation among the city’s factions. Jeffrey Hunt directed the episode written by Charlie Charbonneau & Michael Narducci (#121).


TUESDAY, MAY 13

SEASON FINALE

THE ORIGINALS
“From a Cradle to a Grave” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

MOTHER AND CHILD IN PERIL — As the baby’s due date draws near, (Joseph Morgan) and Elijah (Daniel Gillies) embark on a search for Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin), while Hayley herself is determined to do whatever it takes to keep her unborn baby safe and away from the witches. Francesca (guest star Peta Sargent) takes a meeting with Oliver (guest star Chase Coleman) and Jackson (guest star Nathan Parsons) to determine the future of the werewolves in New Orleans.  In the aftermath of a surprising attack on Marcel (Charles Michael Davis) and his vampires at the compound, Davina (Danielle Campbell) and Cami (Leah Pipes) join resources to take down Klaus.  Finally, in a desperate move to protect those most important to him, Klaus makes a heartbreaking decision.  Matt Hastings directed the episode written by Diane Ademu-John (#122).

SUPERNATURAL
“Stairway to Heaven” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

TESSA THE REAPER RETURNS — After a massive attack on the angels, Castiel (Misha Collins) calls Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) for help. As they leave, Dean’s eagerness to bring the First Blade doesn’t go unnoticed by Sam who is worried about the cost to his brother whenever he uses the Blade. Meanwhile, Castiel is shocked when he learns the angel that caused the attack was one of his followers and did it in his name. Dean discovers there is a conspiracy amongst Castiel’s angel followers and at the heart of it is Tessa, the Reaper. Guy Bee directed the episode written by Andrew Dabb (#922).   


WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

SEASON FINALE

ARROW
“Unthinkable” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

OLIVER MUST DECIDE ONCE AND FOR ALL IF HE’S A KILLER OR A HERO — Slade (Manu Bennett) moves forward with his plan to kill one more person in Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) life. While Oliver has fought all year to be more than the killer he once was, when Slade kidnaps someone close to Oliver’s heart, Oliver is pushed to the edge and realizes sometimes it takes doing the unthinkable to stop the monster. Meanwhile, Diggle (David Ramsey) takes on Amanda Waller (guest star Cynthia Addai-Robinson) with a little help from some friends, and Thea (Willa Holland) turns to Roy (Colton Haynes) in her time of need. John Behring directed the episode with story by Greg Berlanti and teleplay by Marc Guggenheim & Andrew Kreisberg (#223).


THE 100
“Unity Day” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, SV) (HDTV)

MASS CHAOS — Clarke (Eliza Taylor) and Finn (Thomas McDonell) attempt to broker peace with the Grounders but all hell breaks loose when Bellamy (Bob Morley), Jasper (Devon Bostick) and Raven (guest star Lindsey Morgan) show up armed and ready for battle. Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos) and Lincoln (guest star Ricky Whittle “Single Ladies”) grow closer. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes during the Unity Day celebration on the Ark. Paige Turco, Henry Ian Cusick, and Chris Larkin also star. John Behring directed the episode written by Kim Shumway & Kira Snyder (#109).



THURSDAY, MAY 15

SEASON FINALE

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
“Home” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

AN EXPLOSIVE SEASON FINALE — Heartbroken by an unexpected tragedy, Damon (Ian Somerhalder) is focused on holding himself together, while pushing Bonnie (Kat Graham) harder than ever to find a way to stop the disintegration of the Other Side. Elena (Nina Dobrev) takes matters into her own hands and demands that Liv (guest star Penelope Mithcell) and Luke (guest star Chris Broshu) help her, but Liv refuses to cooperate until Caroline (Candice Accola) provides her with some personal motivation. Sheriff Forbes (guest star Marguerite MacIntyre) is horrified when Markos (guest star Raffi Barsoumian) uses violence against Tyler/Julian (Michael Trevino) to prove that Mystic Falls is now under the control of the Travelers. With new information from Sheriff Forbes, Damon comes up with a dangerous plan that relies on split-second timing from Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and Matt (Zach Roerig). Liv’s off-hand remark regarding Stefan (Paul Wesley) gets a surprisingly emotional response from Caroline. As conditions on the Other Side worsen, Bonnie takes the opportunity to settle an old score. Finally, Damon’s plan causes a massive explosion in Mystic Falls, and everyone is caught up in the confusion, leaving a trail of heroism, sacrifice, relief and despair. Chris Grismer directed the episode written by Caroline Dries & Brian Young (#522).


SEASON FINALE

REIGN
“Slaughter of Innocence” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

FRANCIS AND MARY TAKE CHARGE, MAKING BRUTAL CHOICES THAT WILL CHANGE THE FATE OF FRANCE — When the King's (Alan Van Sprang) madness and cruelty reaches a fevered pitch, Mary (Adelaide Kane) and Francis (Toby Regbo) take action. Their choices could change the course of history, but an unforeseen terror brewing in the woods could cost them, and their friends, everything.  Mary makes a drastic decision when she learns Lola (Anna Popplewell) is going through a life-threatening labor at a location outside of the castle.    Megan Follows, Torrance Coombs, Caitlin Stasey and Celina Sinden also star.  David Frazee directed the episode written by Laurie McCarthy and Doris Egan (#122).


FRIDAY, MAY 16

WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Jack Osbourne” — (8:00-8:30 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, DL) (HDTV)

BRITISH INVASION — WITH GUEST STAR APPEARANCE BY JACK OSBOURNE (“THE OSBOURNES”) — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Nyima Funk, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd.


WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?
“Keegan-Michael Key 2” — (8:30-9:00 p.m. ET) (TV-14, D) (HDTV)

NON-STOP LAUGHTER — Hosted by comedian Aisha Tyler, cast members Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest comedian Keegan-Michael Key, put their comedic skills to the test through a series of spontaneous improv games that are prompted only by random ideas supplied by the studio audience. The four performers must use the little information they have and their wild imaginations to depict different characters and an array of scenes, as well as perform songs. After each round of improvisation, Aisha will dole out points to our four performers and declare a winner at the end of every episode. Directed by Geraldine Dowd.


SEASON FINALE

HART OF DIXIE
“Second Chance” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET) (TV-PG, D) (HDTV)

IT’S NOT TOO LATE — Zoe (Rachel Bilson) tries to be a supportive friend to Wade (Wilson Bethel), but when she makes a grand gesture, Wade is forced to make a tough decision about his future with the Rammer Jammer and BlueBell.  Lavon (Cress Williams) and George (Scott Porter) meet their hero Don Todd (guest star Reggie Hayes, “Girlfriends”), who helps them see things in their life more clearly.  Grandma Bettie (guest star Maree Cheatham) tries to convince Lemon (Jaime King) that she has to take her search for a suitable husband more seriously.  Meanwhile, AnnaBeth (Kaitlyn Black) is trying to picture her future with Davis (guest star Barry Watson).  Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by Leila Gerstein (#322).

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