May begins with season finales of THE AMAZING RACE, THE MENTALIST, TWO AND A HALF MEN, BLUE BLOODS, ONCE UPON A TIME, CASTLE, GOLDEN BOY, ARROW, CSI, THE BIG BANG THEORY, GREY’S ANATOMY, MOTIVE, andUNDERCOVER BOSS. Plus, CTV provides Canadians with exclusive live coverage of THE 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS and all-new episodes of THE VOICE, AMERICAN IDOL, GRIMM and LAW & ORDER: SVU on CTV.
Programming Highlights for May 3-19 on CTV include:
- The final three teams race to cross the finish line, but only one will take home the $1 million prize in the two-hour season finale of THE AMAZING RACE (May 5)
- Jane (Simon Baker) narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven on the season finale of THE MENTALIST (May 5)
- Actress, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Hilary Duff (GOSSIP GIRL) guest stars as Walden’s (Ashton Kutcher) hot date in the season finale of TWO AND A HALF MEN (May 9)
- The Reagans rally to take down a gang leader after crimes hit close to home on the Season 3 finale of BLUE BLOODS(May 10)
- Airing in a special time, the Season 2 finale of ONCE UPON A TIME reveals a new twist (May 12)
- In the season finale of CASTLE, an interview with a high-profile federal law enforcement agency forces Beckett (Stana Katic) to reconsider what she wants out of her job and relationship with Castle (Nathan Fillion) (May 13)
- Det. Walter Clark (Theo James) attempts to solve detective Owen’s (Chi McBride) first homicide case on the season finale of GOLDEN BOY (May 14)
- Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Diggle (David Ramsey) race to stop the Dark Archer (John Barrowman) from unleashing his vengeance on The Glades in the Season 1 finale of ARROW (May 15)
- Grammy Award®-winning iconic rockers Black Sabbath debut a new song on the season finale of CSI (May 15)
- Leonard (Johnny Galecki) is offered an exciting job opportunity overseas in the season finale of THE BIG BANG THEORY(May 16)
- Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital enters crisis mode as the storm rages on the season finale of GREY’S ANATOMY (May 16)
- While investigating the murder of a teenage boy, it takes all of Angie’s (Kristin Lehman) experience and training to right the wrongs of the past on the Season 1 finale of MOTIVE (May 16)
- The season finale of UNDERCOVER BOSS highlights some of the most intriguing bosses from all four seasons (May 17)
- Hosted by Emmy® Award-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, THE 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDSfeatures performances by chart-toppers Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Prince, Bruno Mars, and Miguel (May 19)
Below is a chronological listing of detailed highlights for May 3-19 All programming is subject to change (all times ET/PT, visitCTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
Friday, May 3
8 p.m. – UNDERCOVER BOSS – “Orkin” – NEW EPISODE
John Wilson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Rollins, Inc., the parent company for Orkin, North America’s largest pest control provider, cleans up a major cockroach infestation and tackles swarming bees.
9 p.m. – SHARK TANK – NEW EPISODE
A single mom and former truck driver asks the Sharks to invest in her frozen gumbo brick, and they get a real shock with a bird feeder that gives squirrels a harmless tingle.
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “The Bitter End” – NEW EPISODE
When a young woman commits suicide, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) is emotional since he promised to help her when her parents were taken from her. Meanwhile, the Reagans suffer a loss due to the project gangs.
Saturday, May 4
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS
The stars and their dancing partners hit the dance floor to compete for their chance to win the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
Sunday, May 5
7 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – “Second Star to the Right” – NEW EPISODE
Emma (Jennifer Morrison), Mary Margaret (Ginnifer Goodwin), and David (Josh Dallas) go in search of Regina (Lana Parrilla) when they discover that she has gone missing. Although Neal (Michael Raymond-James) protests, Emma still believes that Tamara (Sonequa Martin-Green) had something to do with Regina’s disappearance.
8 p.m. – THE AMAZING RACE – SEASON FINALE – TWO HOURS
The final three teams race each other, but only one team will cross the finish line first and take home the $1 million prize.
10 p.m. – THE MENTALIST – “Red John’s Rules” – SEASON FINALE
In the season finale of THE MENTALIST, just as Jane (Simon Baker) narrows down the Red John suspect list to seven, but Red John strikes at a victim with links to Jane’s past.
Monday, May 6
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE
In Part 1 of the live playoffs, the Top 16 artists perform live in front of celebrity coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira, and Usher for a chance to win the title of being named “The Voice.”
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “The Human Factor” – NEW EPISODE
When Homeland Security inexplicably seals the crime scene of a car bombing, Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) find themselves with two mysteries on their hands. The plot thickens when they discover that the victim wasn’t killed by a car bomb but by a missile from a military drone.
Tuesday, May 7
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE
In Part 2 of the live playoffs, the remaining artists perform live in front of celebrity coaches Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira, and Usher for a chance to win the title of being named “The Voice.”
10 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “Nanny Dearest” – NEW EPISODE
The BAU travels to Los Angeles looking for an UnSub who is kidnapping nannies and the children they care for.
Wednesday, May 8
7 p.m. – ARROW – “Darkness on the Edge of Town” – NEW EPISODE
With the Undertaking days away, Malcolm (John Barrowman) dons his black hood to conclude business with seismologist Dr. Brion Markov (Eric Floyd, OZ) and his team. Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Moira (Susanna Thompson) entertain a number of surprise visitors. Meanwhile, Roy (Colton Haynes, TEEN WOLF), and Thea (Willa Holland) are still looking out for a hero.
8 p.m. – AMERICAN IDOL – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE
The Top 3 perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and America. After the performances, it is up to the viewers to vote for their favourites on AMERICAN IDOL.
10 p.m. – CSI – “Ghosts of the Past” – NEW EPISODE
The CSI team investigates the death of a ghost hunter.
Thursday, May 9
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Love Spell Potential” – NEW EPISODE
When the girls’ trip to Vegas falls through, the guys invite them to play Dungeons & Dragons, causing Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Amy’s (Mayim Bialik) relationship to take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Koothrappali (Kunal Nayyar), and Lucy (Kate Micucci) go on an awkward date.
8:30 p.m. – TWO AND A HALF MEN – “Cows, Prepare To Be Tipped” – SEASON FINALE
Walden (Ashton Kutcher) dates a beautiful young woman (Hilary Duff, GOSSIP GIRL), but finds himself more attracted to her worldly grandmother (Marilu Henner, TAXI). Meanwhile, Alan (Jon Cryer) and Jake (Angus T. Jones) go on a father-son bonding trip.
9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “Readiness is All” – NEW EPISODE
The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital prepare for a super storm heading towards Seattle. Meanwhile, Owen’s (Kevin McKidd) desire to be a parent gets stronger as he becomes closer to Ethan (Kyle Silverstein).One wrong move puts the lives of Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and her baby in jeopardy and Jo (Camilla Luddington) looks to Alex (Justin Chambers) for help in a moment of crisis.
10 p.m. – MOTIVE – “Ruthless” – NEW EPISODE
An executive assistant is found dead in a hotel room during a corporate retreat. In their search, Flynn (Kristin Lehman) and Vega (Louis Ferreira) come across a suspect who clearly had the means and opportunity. But, as far as the motive goes, Flynn’s stumped until she discovers an unexpected link between the killer and the victim.
Friday, May 10
8 p.m. – UNDERCOVER BOSS – “Epic Employees” – NEW EPISODE
This episode will showcase some of the most intriguing employees from all four seasons, including where they are now, and how the experience impacted their lives.
9 p.m. – SHARK TANK – NEW EPISODE
Two filmmakers hope the Sharks invest in their motorcycle movie. Plus, a mom shares a unique way to teach kids how to ride a bike.
10 p.m. – BLUE BLOODS – “This Way Out” – SEASON FINALE
As the Reagans rally together to take down the leader of the gang responsible for the murder of someone close to them, Danny (Donnie Wahlberg) looks to the gang leader’s girlfriend to lead them to him. Meanwhile, Frank (Tom Selleck) is left reeling from a second loss.
Sunday, May 12
8 p.m. – ONCE UPON A TIME – “And Straight on ‘Til Morning” – SEASON FINALE – SPECIAL TIME
9 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “Lost Reputation” – NEW EPISODE TO CTV
Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and the special victims unit try to stop a growing scandal when Captain Cragen (Dann Florek) is arrested for the murder of an escort.
Monday, May 13
8 p.m. – THE VOICE – NEW EPISODE – TWO HOURS – LIVE
The remaining vocalists compete for a chance to win the title of being named “The Voice.”
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “Watershed” – SEASON FINALE
In the season finale of CASTLE, an interview with a high-profile federal law enforcement agency forces Beckett (Stana Katic) to reconsider what she wants out of her job and out of her relationship with Castle (Nathan Fillion). Meanwhile, the body of a young woman is found floating inside the water tank of a skid row flop house, but as the team investigate, they discover that her final resting place is just one of many strange things about her death.
Tuesday, May 14
8 p.m. – GOLDEN BOY – “Next Question” – SEASON FINALE – SPECIAL TIME
When Clark (Theo James) is relegated to desk duty, he delves into Owen’s (Chi McBride) cold case in which the murder investigation of a construction worker was compromised by the events of 9/11. Meanwhile, Deputy Mayor Holbrook (Eric Morris) pulls a gun on Clark and Margot (Trieste Dunn), and Agnes (Stella Maeve) drives away with her father.
9 p.m. – THE VOICE – NEW EPISODE – LIVE
In the first live elimination of the season, America votes to eliminate two artists from each team, and the remaining 10 finalists move on to the next phase of the competition.
10 p.m. – GRIMM – “The Walking Dead” – NEW EPISODE
Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) discover a new kind of strange when they investigate suspects being found dead – for the second time.
Wednesday, May 15
7 p.m. – ARROW – “52 Wells Street” – SEASON FINALE
Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Diggle (David Ramsey) race to stop the Dark Archer (John Barrowman) from unleashing his vengeance on The Glades. However, they run into a roadblock after Detective Lance (Paul Blackthorne) picks up Felicity for questioning. Tommy (Colin Donnell) and Oliver’s tumultuous relationship takes a turn for the worse after Oliver makes a confession about Laurel (Katie Cassidy).
8 p.m. – AMERICAN IDOL – NEW EPISODE – LIVE
The Top 2 perform live once again hoping to impress the judges and America. After the performances, it is up to the viewers to vote for their favourites on AMERICAN IDOL.
9 p.m. – CRIMINAL MINDS – “#6” – NEW EPISODE – SPECIAL DAY
The BAU goes to Detroit to track an UnSub with a rapidly changing MO. Also, Blake’s (Jeanne Tripplehorn) husband returns from overseas with a life-changing career proposition for her.
10 p.m. – CSI – “Skin in the Game” – SEASON FINALE
Roles are reversed for Russell (Ted Danson) and his team as they are placed under the microscope when a feature journalist follows them as they investigate a series of murders.
Thursday, May 16
8 p.m. – THE BIG BANG THEORY – “The Bon Voyage Reaction” – SEASON FINALE
Sheldon (Jim Parsons) and Penny (Kaley Cuoco) are thrown for a loop when Leonard (Johnny Galecki) is offered an exciting job opportunity overseas.
9 p.m. – GREY’S ANATOMY – “Perfect Storm” – SEASON FINALE
Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital enters crisis mode as the storm rages, resources become scarce, and patients flood in by the busload.
10 p.m. – MOTIVE – “The One That Got Away” – SEASON FINALE
Angie’s (Kristin Lehman) home life is about to change forever as she comes to grips with her son Manny (Cameron Bright) heading off to college. Although, there’s little time to reflect on her new empty-nester status when a brutal crime focuses her attention on another young man. Navigating a maze of red herrings and investigative dead ends, it takes all of Angie’s experience and training to right the wrongs of the past as she races against time to catch a killer before he kills again.
Friday, May 17
8 p.m. – UNDERCOVER BOSS – “Epic Bosses” – SEASON FINALE
The episode will showcase some of the most intriguing bosses from all four seasons.
9 p.m. – SHARK TANK – SEASON FINALE
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Sunday, May 19
8 p.m. – THE 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – SPECIAL EVENT – LIVE
Hosted by Emmy® Award-nominated actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, THE 2013 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS features performances by chart-toppers Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Miguel, Pitbull, Christina Aguilera, Macklemore, Ryan Lewis, The Band Perry, Kacey Musgrave, and Bruno Mars. Airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the awards will honour world-renowned music legend Prince (who is also set to perform) with the Billboard Icon Award, highlighting his unique journey and history of groundbreaking accomplishments in the music industry (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times).
