/A\ begins April with new episodes of FLASHFORWARD, PRIVATE PRACTICE, JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION, GOSSIP GIRL, LAW & ORDER, DANCING WITH THE STARS, CASTLE, V, and MIAMI MEDICAL continue through Spring.
Programming highlights on /A\ include:
* Ten couples take their newest moves to the stage on DANCING WITH THE STARS (April 5)
* Tyler (Logan Huffman) learns a secret about his mom on V (April 6)
* The girls pose with comedian Ross Mathews (THE TONIGHT SHOW) on AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (April 7)
* Mark (Joseph Fiennes) and Vogel (Michael Ealy) put a plan into action to uncover the FBI mole on FLASHFORWARD (April 8)
* A secret about Dr. Proctor’s (Jeremy Northam) past surfaces on MIAMI MEDICAL (April 9)
* Serena (Blake Lively) meets up with old pal Carter (guest star Sebastian Stan, KINGS) on GOSSIP GIRL (April 11)
* Tom Bergeron (DANCING WITH THE STARS) and Kelly Carlson (NIP/TUCK) guest star on CASTLE (April 12)
* The girls strike a pose while on a New York City Subway car AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL (April 14)
* Olivia’s (Sonya Walger) friendship with Lloyd (Jack Davenport) grows stronger on FLASHFORWARD (April 15)
* Jamie hits a roadblock in his quest to find sustainable financing for his food revolution on JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION (April 16)
Below is a chronological listing of programming highlights for April 5 – 17. All programming is subject to change. All times ET/PT (unless otherwise stated).
Monday, April 5
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW PERFORMANCE EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. on ACCESS
Ten couples take their newest moves centre stage and perform on a two-hour episode.
10 p.m. – CASTLE– “Wrapped Up in Death” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. on ACCESS
The investigation of the shocking death of a museum curator, crushed by a falling gargoyle, takes a bizarre turn when Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) learn that he isn’t the first member of a recent archeological expedition to die. It turns out there was a legend inscribed over the burial chamber the team unearthed warning that “all who gaze upon the face of the mummy are doomed.”
Tuesday, April 6
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW RESULTS EPSIODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. on ACCESS
Another couple’s fate is determined as the duo with the lowest combined judges scores and public votes is sent home.
9:30 p.m. – THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE – “Up in the Airport” – NEW EPSIODE
Also airs at 10:30 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10:30 p.m. on ACCESS
Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) decides Ritchie (Trevor Gagnon) deserves to go on a family vacation like his friends, but her plans to take him to Florida don’t turn out quite as she had intended.
10 p.m. – V – “Pound of Flesh” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. on ACCESS
Anna (Morena Baccarin) introduces her pilot program to invite select groups of humans to stay on each of the 29 space ships; Ryan (Morris Chestnut) must deal with the fact that Valerie’s (Lourdes Benedicto) pregnancy is wildly accelerated; Tyler (Logan Huffman) learns a secret about his mom; and one of the team members makes a sacrifice to save Ryan.
Wednesday, April 7
8 p.m. – AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL – “Smile and Pose” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. on ACCESS
This week the girls pose with comedian Ross Mathews (THE TONIGHT SHOW) before heading to NYC’s garment district to be completely transformed in faux fashion wardrobe.
9 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “Turmoil” – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. on ACCESS
One of Detective Stabler’s (Chris Meloni) most trying cases is pushed to the back burner when his son’s best friend becomes involved in an intervention gone awry.
10 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “Beginning to See the Light”– NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Toby (Craig Olejnik) and Oz (Ennis Esmer) respond to a man suffering from a head injury. As the man, Ron Wallace (Mark Whelan) loses consciousness and dies, Toby flashes on an image of a young woman. As they place him on a stretcher, a handgun falls from his coat with a photo of the woman from Toby’s vision.
Thursday, April 8
8 p.m. – FLASHFORWARD – “Queen Sacrifice” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Mark (Joseph Fiennes) and Vogel (Michael Ealy) put a plan into action to uncover the FBI mole, which could end up alienating Mark from his co-workers. Meanwhile, in an effort to protect his family – and his marriage – Mark moves out of the house. Keiko (Yuko Takeuchi) continues her search in Los Angeles for Bryce (Zachary Knighton) and finds employment at the unlikeliest of places.
9 p.m. – FRINGE – “Olivia. In the Lab. With the Revolver” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
When a perfectly healthy woman is found dead from a disease she never had, the Fringe team investigates the origin of this inexplicably fatal condition before it claims more innocent victims. Meanwhile, Olivia (Anna Torv) struggles to keep Walter’s (John Noble) secret from Peter (Joshua Jackson), and her loyalty to Peter is tested as time goes on.
Friday, April 9
8 p.m. – WIFE SWAP – “SCHROEDER/WARDLE” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
An artistic Goth family who encourages the kids to talk to the dead, swaps with a family of hockey fanatics that doesn’t hesitate to call kids losers when they play badly.
9 p.m. – JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Jamie goes toe to toe with skeptic DJ Rod to help jump-start his food revolution within the community of Huntington, West Virginia.
10 p.m. – MIAMI MEDICAL – “88 Seconds” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
One member of the team learns a secret about Dr. Proctor’s (Jeremy Northam) past while treating the victims of a hotel shooting. Meanwhile, Dr. Deleo (Mike Vogel) is offered a prestigious career move.
Saturday, April 10
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – Maid of Honor
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
While driving in the road, Richard Wynn (Linden Ashby, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) crashes his car and his beloved wife dies. Along two years, his sister-in-law Laci Collins (Linda Purl, First Monday) moves to his house and helps Richard to raise his son Danny Wynn (Steven McPhail, Demons From her Past) and his teenage daughter Molly Wynn (Danielle Kind, Summer’s Blood). When Richard decides to get married with Nicole Harris (Shannon Sturges, PORT CHARLES), the deranged and psychotic Laci that is in love for Richard, tries to force Richard to call off the wedding with malevolence against Nicole and manipulating Danny.
10 p.m. – STARGATE ATLANTIS – “The Tao of Rodney” – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
When Rodney (David Hewlett) uses an Ancient device, he gets special powers, but soon Dr. Weir (Torri Higginson) discovers it’s also a dangerous gift: if he doesn’t ascend, he’ll die.
Sunday, April 11
8 p.m. – GOSSIP GIRL – “The Unblairable Lightness of Being” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Chuck (Ed Westwick) offers to throw a wedding for a very pregnant Dorota (guest star Zuzanna Szadkowski, THE GUIDING LIGHT) who insists that she and Vanya (guest star Aaron Schwartz, The Mighty Ducks) have a traditional wedding. Dorota asks Blair (Leighton Meester) and Chuck to be part of the ceremony and walk her down the aisle. Serena (Blake Lively) tells Nate (Chace Crawford) she is having breakfast with the Humphreys when in reality she’s secretly meeting up with Carter Baizen (guest star Sebastian Stan, KINGS). Rufus (Matthew Settle) discovers that Lily (Kelly Rutherford) has been lying to him about her whereabouts.
Monday, April 12
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW PERFORMANCE EPSIODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
The remaining nine couples showcase their fancy footwork on a new 90-minute episode.
10 p.m. – CASTLE – “The Late Shaft” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. on ACCESS
When Castle (Nathan Fillion) appears on a late-night talk show to promote his book, Heat Wave, legendary host Bobby Mann (guest star Tom Bergeron, DANCING WITH THE STARS) leans in during a commercial break and whispers, “They want me dead.” When Mann dies later that night, seemingly of natural causes, Castle has to convince Beckett (Stana Katic) that there was foul play. During the investigation, Castle is seduced by a Hollywood hottie (guest star Kelly Carlson, NIP/TUCK), who was the other guest on Bobby Mann’s show the night he died.
Tuesday, April 13
8 p.m. – DANCING WITH THE STARS – NEW RESULTS EPSIODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. on ACCESS
The couple with the lowest combined judges’ scores and public votes is sent home on the one-hour results show.
9 p.m. – THE MIDDLE – “TV or Not TV” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. on ACCESS
Synopsis currently not available.
9:30 p.m. – THE NEW ADVENTURES OF OLD CHRISTINE – “Revenge Makeover” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10:30 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10:30 p.m. on ACCESS
Old Christine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) takes a cranky, very pregnant New Christine (Emily Rutherfurd) to a fancy salon to prepare her for the impromptu wedding that Richard (Clark Gregg) is secretly planning.
10 p.m. – V – “John May” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. on ACCESS
Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell), Ryan (Morris Chestnut) and Jack (Joel Gretsch) go on a harrowing mission to find the legendary John May (Michael Trucco, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) in order to rescue Georgie (David Richmond-Peck). Anna (Morena Baccarin) brings Chad (Scott Wolf) aboard the Mothership for a story on her Live Aboard Program, and Tyler (Logan Hoffman) confronts his mom about his mysterious past.
Wednesday, April 14
8 p.m. – AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL – “New York Women”– NEW EPSIODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. on ACCESS
This week’s photo challenge finds the girls striking a pose while on board a New York City Subway car. While at panel, judge Andre Leon Talley offers a blunt critique of one model’s outfit.
9 p.m. – LAW & ORDER: SVU – “Perverted” – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. on ACCESS
A member of a dangerous biker gang is killed, and Benson (Mariska Hargitay) is the prime suspect.
10 p.m. – THE LISTENER – “My Sister’s Keeper” – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 8 p.m. on ACCESS
Toby (Craig Olejnik) and Oz (Ennis Esmer) pick up a “John Doe” (guest star Gordon Pinsent, Away From Her) whom Dr. Olivia Fawcett (Mylène Dinh-Robic) diagnoses with Alzheimer’s disease. Unable to help discover the man’s identity, Toby is shocked when the John Doe gives Toby a clue to his own mysterious past.
Thursday, April 15
8 p.m. – FLASHFORWARD – “Let No Man Put Asunder” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Demetri (John Cho) decides to put a rush on his wedding plans with Zoey (Gabrielle Union, Bring It On) when the captured FBI mole confirms the date of his prophesized murder; Wedeck (Courtney B. Vance) tries to help Aaron (Brian F. O’Byrne) infiltrate Jericho in order to rescue Tracy (Genevieve Cortese); and Olivia’s (Sonya Walger) friendship with Lloyd (Jack Davenport) grows stronger.
9 p.m. – FRINGE – “White Tulip” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
When passengers aboard a commuter train appear to have died a still death, it seems that a switch was flipped because all cell phones, mp3 players, laptops, batteries and bodies have been drained of power. As the Fringe team assembles at the bizarre crime scene, Peter (Joshua Jackson) remains suspicious that something is amiss with Walter (John Noble), who is struggling to keep the unimaginable a secret. When the investigation leads them to Alistair Peck (guest star Peter Weller, 24), an ironic set of circumstances surface.
Friday, April 16
8 p.m. – WIFE SWAP – “Cathrea/Stewart” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 9 p.m. MT on ACCESS
A family of survival enthusiasts who believe 2012 may bring the end of the world, swap with a family dedicated to making their daughter the world’s greatest golfer.
9 p.m. – JAMIE OLIVER’S FOOD REVOLUTION – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 10 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic and 10 p.m. MT on ACCESS
Jamie hits a roadblock in his quest to find sustainable financing for his food revolution in Huntington, West Virginia.
10 p.m. – MIAMI MEDICAL – “What Lies Beneath” – NEW EPISODE
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
Synopsis currently not available.
Saturday, April 17
8 p.m. – THE BIG PICTURE – Earthstorm
Also airs at 9 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
In the film Earthstorm, a massive asteroid impact on the moon begins causing storms on earth due to the sudden changes in ocean tides. But upon further examination, it’s discovered that the moon’s structure is now entirely unstable — threatening all life on earth. With time running out, a team of scientists turn to one man, demolitions expert John Redding (Stephen Baldwin, The Flyboys), in effort to find a solution and secure the moon.
10 p.m. – STARGATE ATLANTIS – “The Game” – NEW TO /A\
Also airs at 11 p.m. AT on /A\ Atlantic
The Atlantis team finds a program in the Atlantis database which throws Mckay (David Hewlett) and Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) into a Simsesque game that could destroy two civilizations in the Pegasus Galaxy.
