Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Wednesday, May 16, 2012
May 16, 2012 by Rachel Bennett
Are you a fan of SUBURGATORY or CRIMINAL MINDS? Then make sure to not miss out on their season finales tonight!
Want to know what else is new? Look below to find out!
Betty White’s Off Their Rockers | 8 and 8:30pm on NBC
“Episode 10”
Betty White’s sassy seniors are back on the streets pulling more funny pranks on the younger generation. This week, a lost skydiver asks for directions, an older woman orders a younger man online and a prankster repeatedly hugs a stranger he insists is a long lost friend. Plus, two nuns delight in tricking men passing by, and a blind man gets out of a convertible and asks for directions. 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.
“Episode 11”
Betty White’s posse of senior citizens is back on the streets, pulling more funny pranks on the younger generation. This week, an old woman asks a young man to buy beer for her because she fears getting carded without her ID, a snack vendor insists on sampling the drinks before she sells them, and two men sitting on bleachers try to enlist another in doing “the wave.” Also, a woman propositions a younger man, hoping to cross the last thing off her bucket list, and a senior is caught stealing another’s walker when the alarm goes off. 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.
American Idol | 8pm on Fox
“3 Finalists Compete”
With the Grand Finale less than one week away, the competition reaches a fever pitch, as the finalists battle it out.
The Middle | 8pm on ABC
“The Telling”
It seems like Frankie truly has eyes in the back of her head when she busts both Sue and Axl for making some bad choices that they thought no one would ever find out about. But when it turns out that she’s using Brick to be her snitch, Mike is completely against it. Meanwhile, Axl’s weekend getaway to the lake is in peril when Sue discovers him sneaking into the house in the middle of the night and coerces him into doing whatever she commands – otherwise she will tattle on him; and when Frankie is stuck at work, Mike is forced to attend Parent Day at Brick’s school.
Suburgatory | 8:30pm on ABC Season 1 Finale
“The Motherload”
Residents of Chatswin go all out in celebration of their moms, leaving a noticeable void for Tessa, while Dalia chooses to go to Israel without Dallas. Meanwhile George and Eden attend the Lerners’ baby shower, and Eden reacts to the endangered animal theme; Fred surprises Sheila with a special performance by her favorite solo artist, and Lisa makes a startling discovery.
So much more. Keep reading…
Criminal Minds | 9 and 10pm on CBS Season 7 Finale
“Hit”
When the BAU goes up against a gang of serial-killing bank robbers in Washington, D.C., the team tries to negotiate the situation unfolding inside the bank, but the stakes rise when one of their own becomes a hostages, on the first part of the two-hour seventh season finale.
“Run”
As the BAU team continues to pursue the bank-robbing serial killers, the team determines that the suspects have a bigger target in the Nation’s capital, and with one of the team still a hostage, they must work quickly to diffuse an explosive situation. Also, wedding bells ring for one of the BAU, and Prentiss ponders her future, on the conclusion of the two-hour seventh season finale.
Modern Family | 9pm on ABC
“Tableau Vivant”
It seems everyone has a bone to pick: Jay and Gloria get on each other’s nerves while trying to simply order lunch at their local diner; Phil is put in the position of having to fire Mitchell; Cam and Claire have opposing theories on how to discipline children; and Manny is upset with Luke for accepting an award under false pretenses – all of which spells trouble for Alex who is counting on them to all work together for a “living art” school project display.
America’s Next Top Model | 9pm on CW
“Jez Smith”
The models make their way through Hong Kong to attend go-sees, where one of the women loses her confidence and crumbles under the pressure. At the photo shoot for the “America’s Next Top Model” fragrance, Dream Come True, the stakes are raised as the models pose in front of the client, Hatch Beauty founder Ben Bennett. Kelly Cutrone and Nigel Barker join guest judge, photographer Jez Smith, as well as Tyra Banks on the judges’ panel for elimination.
Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 | 9:30pm on ABC
“It’s Just Sex…”
Chloe takes it upon herself to teach June to be sexually empowered and to dabble in some casual encounters. However Chloe’s own sex life catches up to her, and to James, when their old sex tape leaks out to the public, and James freaks out on how this will affect his likeability on “Dancing with the Stars.”
Law & Order: SVU | 10pm on NBC
“Strange Beauty”
While off-duty, Detective Rollins 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 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.
Revenge | 10pm on ABC
“Grief”
A painful loss forges a stronger bond between Emily and Jack, Victoria forms a new alliance that could seal Conrad’s fate, and Charlotte sets out on a vendetta of her own with Declan as her target.
The Soup | 10pm on E!
A weekly recap of various pop culture and television show moments of the week. The show is hosted by Joel McHale (COMMUNITY), who provides sarcastic and biting commentary on the hottest celeb news events and goofiest reality clips.
Also playing…
- Dog the Bounty Hunter | 9:30pm on A&E
- Hot in Cleveland | “Storage Wars” | 10pm on TV Land
What will you be watching?
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