Picks of the week include the two-hours season finale of Elemetary, the premiere of TAKE IT ALL and back-to-back episodes of The Simpsons.
**PICKS OF THE WEEK**
ELEMENTARY
Thursday, May 16 – 9pm ET/PT *Two-Hour Season Finale*
“The Woman” and “Heroine”
**Natalie Dormer (Game of Thrones) Guest Stars**
As Sherlock reels from the reappearance of his former lover, Irene (Natalie Dormer), a series of flashbacks unravel the tumultuous events that led to his downfall into addiction. Meanwhile, Sherlock and Joan once again find themselves in the crosshairs of the enigmatic Moriarty.
TAKE IT ALL
Friday, May 17 – 8pm ET/PT *A New Series*
**Hosted By Canadian Howie Mandel (America’s Got Talent)**
In this new game show, a contestant selects and opens a prize worth thousands of dollars. Then, the next player is faced with a dilemma: do they steal a prize that has already been revealed, or do they take a chance with another unopened prize, hoping what’s inside is worth more? When there are only two contestants left, the players must choose to keep the prizes they have – or try to take all the prizes. If both players choose to “keep mine,” they will each keep the prizes they have won in the prior rounds. If one player chooses “keep mine” and the other chooses to “take it all,” the player that chose “take it all” will…
THE SIMPSONS
Sunday, May 19 – 8pm ET/PT *Two Back-to-Back Episodes This Week*
“The Saga of Carl”
Homer, Moe, Lenny and Carl win $200,000 in the Springfield Lottery but when Carl takes off to Iceland (his homeland) with all the winnings, the guys embark on a Nordic adventure to retrieve the stolen money.
Sunday, May 19 – 8:30pm ET/PT *Season Finale, Plus, See Oakville Contest Winner, Ray S.’s Idea Brought to Life by the Series’ Animation House During the Opening Credits*
“Dangers on a Train”
**Seth McFarlane (Family Guy Creator) Guest Voices**
Marge mistakes a swinging Ashley Madison-type website for a Dolly Madison-type cupcake site, not realizing it’s a destination for married people seeking liaisons. While on the site, she meets the charming “Ben,” who pursues her after learning the two share a love for a Downton Abbey-type TV series.
**ALL-NEW**
HAWAII FIVE-0
Monday, May 13 – 10pm ET/PT
**Craig T. Nelson (Parenthood), Treat Williams (White Collar) and
Daniel Henney (The Last Stand) Guest Star and Christine Lahti Reprises Her Role as McGarrett’s Mother**
“He Welo ‘Oihana” (Family Business)
McGarrett helps his mother execute a covert op to retrieve an incriminating microfiche. Meanwhile, Kono’s life is in danger when she closes in on Adam’s secret.
NCIS
Tuesday, May 14 – 8pm ET/PT *Season Finale*
**Colin Hanks (Burning Love) and John M. Jackson (Bones) Guest Star**
“Damned If You Do”
The international manhunt for Eli David and Jackie Vance’s killer turns into a federal witch hunt against Gibbs and the team, which questions their unconventional methods and threatens their future at the agency.
NCIS: LA
Tuesday, May 14 – 9pm ET/PT *Season Finale*
**Timothy V. Murphy (Sons of Anarchy) Guest Star**
“Descent”
Callen and Kensi head overseas while Sam and his wife Michelle go undercover when an explosion reignites the search for stolen nuclear weapons.
THE OFFICE
Wednesday, May 15 – 9pm ET/PT *A One-Hour Episode*
“A.A.R.M”
Jim interviews candidates for the Assistant to the Assistant to the Regional Manager position. Meanwhile, Angela brings her baby to work after her daycare turns her away, and Andy auditions for “The Next Great a Cappella Sensation” competition.
CHICAGO FIRE
Wednesday, May 15 – 10pm ET/PT
“Let Her Go”
Casey is forced to team up with the Intelligence Unit, now run by Voight, who doesn’t appear to have changed his crooked ways after his stint in prison. Meanwhile, Shay’s excitement at the prospect of becoming a parent grows and everyone at the house comes together to support the opening of Molly’s.
KING
Thursday, May 16 – 8pm ET/PT
“Alicia Pratta”
When a college student is attacked at a sorority party, Jess investigates the case to find out who’s responsible for the vicious hazing: a dim-witted rugby player, or the man who committed a similar assault over a decade ago.
ALL-STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE
Saturday, May 18 – 9pm ET/PT * *Two, Two-Hour Episodes This Week*
“May the Spoon Be With You”
The remaining two celebrities must create a new flavor of Walgreens Delish brand premium ice cream; produce a promotional video, and raise money for a launch event featuring the new flavors. With time running out, one finalist can’t edit their video on time, while the other finalist has trouble finding donors for the launch event.
Sunday, May 19 – 9pm ET/PT
“One of Us Will Win But Not By Much” *Live Season Finale*
The finalists scramble to put the finishing touches on their charity event, enlisting the help of some special guests and previously fired all-star celebrities. In the end, Donald Trump makes his final decision, live.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
Saturday, May 18 – 11:30pm ET/PT *Season Finale*
Actor and director Ben Affleck hosts the show with musical guest, Kanye West.
FAMILY GUY
Sunday, May 19 – 7pm ET/PT *Two Back-to-Back Episodes This Week*
“Road to Vegas”
Stewie and Brian use Stewie’s time machine to go to Las Vegas for a Bette Midler concert but chaos ensues when the machine malfunctions and creates alt-versions of the pair: a “lucky” version and an “unlucky” one.
Sunday, May 19 – 7:30pm ET/PT *Season Finale*
“No Country Club for Old Men”
Peter is chosen to be a contestant on a popular talent series after he demonstrates a talent for playing the harmonica in a unique position. Meanwhile, Chris meets a wealthy girl who invites his family to the Barrington Country Club with disastrous results.
