TV Episode Summaries for
4th May 2012

American Idol Season 11, Episode 34

1 of 5 Voted Off

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on ABC

One singer is eliminated. Performing: Carrie Underwood and Coldplay.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 23

The Launch Acceleration

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on CBS

NASA reschedules Howard's mission, putting the wedding plans in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Leonard says something surprising to Penny in the bedroom.

The Vampire Diaries Season 3, Episode 21

Before Sunset

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on The CW

Klaus acts on his intentions to leave town with Elena, but finds resistance from a surprising new enemy. Bonnie calls on Abby to help her with a difficult spell. As events spiral out of control, Elena is determined to protect Caroline, Damon and Stefan enlist Tyler's help, while Bonnie and Jeremy take a terrifying risk to make sure her spell is effective. Damon and Stefan have a surprisingly candid conversation about the future.

Community Season 3, Episode 18

Course Listing Unavailable

Airs: 12:00am - 12:30am on YAHOO! SCREEN

As the study group comes to terms with the death of a beloved classmate, Jeff easily adjusts, while Britta acts as grief counselor to the rest, employing what she's learned in her psychology class. Meanwhile, Chang is on a mission to increase his policing powers at the school and when the memorial service disintegrates into a riot, he seizes the opportunity to take more control over campus security.

Missing Season 1, Episode 8

Answers

Airs: 12:00am - 1:00am on ABC

As Giancarlo and Becca race to find Azimoff , Violet and Dax try to apprehend Becca; an enemy is revealed.

30 Rock Season 6, Episode 20

The launch of Angie Jordan's new clothing line brings "Queen of Jordan" back to "TGS", but the cameras focus on Jack when news about his wife, Avery, forces him to confront his feelings for Diana. Meanwhile, Liz finds herself in a feud with the reality show's youngest cast member.

Rules of Engagement Season 6, Episode 13

Meat Wars

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on CBS

When Audrey and Jen makes plans to see a concert, Jeff makes solo plans and excludes Adam, whose feelings are hurt.

Parks and Recreation Season 4, Episode 21

Bus Tour

Airs: 12:30am - 1:00am on NBC

Leslie goes on a bus tour for the final day of her campaign, and is caught off guard when an important person in Pawnee passes away. Meanwhile, Andy susses out a security threat, and Chris finds an unlikely cure for his depression.

Greys Anatomy Season 8, Episode 22

Let the Bad Times Roll

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on ABC

The residents agonize over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams; Arizona's close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help; the doctors work on a patient who is missing one third of his skull; and Julia asks Mark to start a family with her. Meanwhile Catherine tells Richard that one of his residents has failed.

The Office (US) Season 8, Episode 23

Turf War

Airs: 1:00am - 1:30am on NBC

Andy gears up for his comeback at Dunder Mifflin. Meanwhile, a boozy Robert California closes a nearby branch, creating a turf war when Jim and Dwight are pitted against another salesman.

The Secret Circle Season 1, Episode 21

Prom

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on The CW

It's Prom night in Chance Harbor and after Adam uncloaks a crystal hidden in the school, Blackwell tells Cassie she can use her dark magic to find it. When Cassie follows this advice, it leads her to a dangerous discovery. Meanwhile, Faye invites Jake to Prom, despite the fact that he stood her up two years earlier. Adam, Diana, Cassie and Melissa finally make it to Prom but when they lose the crystal to Eben, they end up in a life and death situation. Meanwhile, Dawn attempts to stop Blackwell, who casts a deadly spell on Charles.

Person of Interest Season 1, Episode 21

Many Happy Returns

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on CBS

Finch tries to keep Reese off of a case by giving him his birthday off, but Reese soon learns about it anyway and realizes it related to a personal incident in his life.

Touch Season 1, Episode 8

Zone of Exclusion

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on FOX

Following numbers from Jake, Martin helps reunite a French woman with her biological mother and twin sister, then he attempts to find the person responsible for their estrangement. In the meantime, a superstitious young Italian woman is fretting when her astronaut husband loses contact with earth.

Swamp People Season 3, Episode 12

Secret Weapons

Airs: 1:00am - 2:00am on History Channel

Troy receives help from his family while filling tags in Pierre Part; Austyn and Blake are presented with a difficult challenge; and Bruce uses a rotten chicken as bait.

Impractical Jokers Season 1, Episode 17

Supercuts

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on truTV

Season 1 concludes with the guys using bizarre props to toy with customers at a candy store and thumbing their noses at proper elevator etiquette.

Punk'd Season 9, Episode 6

Nick Cannon

Airs: 2:00am - 2:30am on MTV

Nick Cannon is the guest host. Prank victims include New Boyz, Ashley Tisdale and Demi Lovato.

The Mentalist Season 4, Episode 22

So Long, and Thanks for All the Red Snapper

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on CBS

While investigating the murder of a surfer, Lisbon reconnects with her former fiancé, Kenny Johnson, who she hasn't seen in over a decade. Also, Cho questions his decision to be in a relationship with Summer.

Awake Season 1, Episode 10

Slack Water

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on NBC

Detective Britten and Bird look into what appears to be a case of gang violence, but clues from his other reality force him to look a little closer. Meanwhile, Hannah uses her intuition to talk through a tough situation with Rex's girlfriend Emma. Later, Captain Harper finds herself having to take back a promise and Detective Vega is planning Britten's going away party.

Scandal Season 1, Episode 5

Crash and Burn

Airs: 2:00am - 3:00am on ABC

After a commercial plane crashes, taking the lives of all onboard, Olivia Pope and her "gladiators-in-suits" must defend the pilot from media and airline accusations; meanwhile, when Amanda Tanner goes missing, Huck calls upon his dark past to find her whereabouts, and Fitz seeks the help of the Vice President in order to pass key legislation despite their icy relationship.

The Daily Show Season 17, Episode 63

Peter Bergen

Airs: 3:00am - 3:30am on Comedy Central

Peter Bergen

The Colbert Report Season 8, Episode 61

Lena Dunham

Airs: 3:30am - 4:00am on Comedy Central

Lena Dunham

Late Show [Letterman] Season 19, Episode 66

Stephen Colbert, Chloe Grace Moretz

Airs: 3:35am - 4:35am on CBS

Stephen Colbert, Chloe Grace Moretz, a performance by the Broadway cast of "Nice Work If You Can Get It"

The Tonight Show [Leno] Season 19, Episode 304

Robert Downey Jr., Katharine McPhee

Airs: 3:35am - 4:35am on NBC

Robert Downey Jr., Katharine McPhee, Toast to Freedom

The Late Late Show Season 8, Episode 72

Julie Andrews, Michael Emerson

Airs: 4:35am - 5:35am on CBS

Julie Andrews, Michael Emerson

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries Season 1, Episode 11

Blood & Circuses

Airs: 12:30pm - 1:30pm on ABC1

The carnival is in town. Innocent fun turns to horror when one of the sideshow acts is murdered. Phryne poses as the magician's assistant, Fern, to investigate. The heady atmosphere of the carnival takes Phryne on a bittersweet trip down memory lane - to the days when she and her sister, Janey, would sneak into the big top, until one night Janey disappeared. Her pain is reignited when she discovers that Murdoch Foyle - the man accused of murdering her sister - was the mastermind behind an elaborate prison escape plan. Any chance of discovering the truth about her sister's fate is dashed though, when she learns that Foyle has died and been cremated.

Would I Lie to You? Season 6, Episode 4

Rob Brydon hosts the comedy panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.

Have I Got News for You Season 43, Episode 4

Jeremy Clarkson, Nancy Dell'Olio

Airs: 9:00pm - 9:30pm on BBC One

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson guest-hosts the satirical current affairs quiz, with regular team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by celebrity panellists Kevin Bridges and Nancy Dell'Olio to poke fun at the weeks news.

Not Going Out Season 5, Episode 4

Running

Airs: 9:30pm - 10:00pm on BBC One

To impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.

8 Out of 10 Cats Season 13, Episode 2

Jimmy once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon and Sean are joined by guests Hannibal Buress, Sam Buttery, Stephen Mangan and Katherine Ryan.

A League of Their Own Season 5, Episode 3

Jessica Ennis, Micky Flanagan and Gabby Logan

Airs: 10:00pm - 11:00pm on Sky1

Comedian Micky Flanagan and broadcaster Gabby Logan join Jamie Redknapp on the red team who are missing John Bishop this week, while heptathlete Jessica Ennis assists Andrew Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team. Sports-based comedy quiz, hosted by James Corden.

QI Season 9, Episode 18

Idleness

Airs: 10:00pm - 10:30pm on BBC TWO

Stephen Fry hosts the quiz with a difference, joined by comedians Ross Noble and Dara O Briain, Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson and regular panellist Alan Davies. He asks questions on the subject of idleness, and awards points for the most interesting answers.

The Graham Norton Show Season 11, Episode 4

Jessie J, Simon Amstell

Airs: 10:35pm - 11:35pm on BBC One

Graham is joined on the show by Jessie J and Simon Amstell.
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