What's On TV Tonight? - Listings for 05/08/2014
Are we in store for a shock on American Idol XIII? And what else is on TV tonight? Here are the listings for 05/08/2014:
8:00 PM ET
The Big Bang Theory ("The Gorilla Dissolution") - A bad day compels Penny to re-evaluate her choices -- including Leonard; Bernadette and Howard must care for Mrs. Wolowitz; Sheldon gives Raj advice on relationships. (CBS)
Hell's Kitchen ("12 Chefs Compete") - The contestants are given 30 minutes to create an entree from surprise ingredients; Ramsay conducts one-on-one evaluations. (FOX)
The Vampire Diaries ("Promised Land") - Stefan and Elena are stranded in a remote location, where Stefan gets philosophical about Damon and Elena's relationship; Luke and Liv form a dangerous new strategy; Bonnie finally admits the truth. (The CW)
Hollywood Game Night ("He Said, She Said") - Celebrities John Legend, Andy Roddick, Donald Faison, Chrissy Teigen, Brooklyn Decker and Sarah Chalke participate in party games. (NBC)
8:30 PM ET
The Millers ("Sex Ed Dolan") - Nathan introduces his boss Ed to Tom, hoping they will hit it off and hang out together, but Ed turns his attentions to Carol. (CBS)
Credit: FOX
9:00 PM ET
NICK'S PICK: American Idol XIII [LIVE] ("1 of 4 Voted Off") - A contestant is sent home. (FOX)
Grey's Anatomy ("Everything I Do, Nothing Seems to Turn Out Right") - Meredith learns Amelia's true feelings about Seattle; Bailey deals with the consequences of her actions; Callie receives terrible news; news of a firing causes panic among the residents. (ABC)
Two and a Half Men [SEASON FINALE] ("Oh, WALD-E, Good Times Ahead") - Alan must face the consequences after revealing his identity to Larry. (CBS)
Reign ("Long Live the King") - Catherine and Mary form an uneasy alliance as they decide how to deal with King Henry, who is becoming increasingly manic; a boy tells Bash about his encounter with the darkness. (The CW)
Mary Mary ("Australian Tour") - Mary Mary's Australian tour threatens to interfere with Tina and Teddy's reconciliation; Tina and Erica's father, Eddie Atkins, Jr., passes away; Erica's vocal injury threatens her performance at Essence. (WE TV)
American Comedy Awards - Honoring achievements in film and television; paying tribute to enduring personalities in comedy; Bill Cosby receives the Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence. (NBC)
Chopped Canada ("When Life Hands You Lemonade") - A sickeningly sweet canned good in the appetizer round; colorful candies and burdock root complicate the entree basket. (Food Network)
Saint George ("Rich Girl") - George is thrilled to be dating a wealthy woman, but realizes he doesn't enjoy being her boy-toy. (FX)
My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding ("Nukkie and Pookie (Finally) Say I Do") - Two gypsy sweethearts' long awaited wedding, despite their mother's disapproval; an ex-con gypsy mom tries to put her past behind her. (TLC)
9:30 PM ET
Bad Teacher ("Evaluation Day") - With evaluations pending, Principal Carl asks Meredith to help Ginny with student engagement; Lily thinks Meredith is taking advantage of her friendship with Irene. (CBS)
Anger Management ("Charlie Cops a Feel") - A female cop makes Charlie's life a living hell after he breaks up with her. (FX)
Surviving Jack [SERIES FINALE] ("Parents Just Don't Understand") - When Frankie has his first taste of alcohol and Rachel wants to go on birth control, Joanne and Jack are left at odds. (FOX)
10:00 PM ET
Black Box ("Who Are You?") - Will tells Catherine that he slept with the hostess at his restaurant; Bickman performs emergency surgery on a celebrity; Regan allows Esme to work with Catherine on a student film; a patient shows signs of being unbalanced. (ABC)
Elementary ("Art in the Blood") - When a seemingly routine murder investigation ends up having political and international implications, Holmes and Watson come in contact with MI-6; Watson reevaluates her relationship with Mycroft and and Holmes. (CBS)
Maron [SEASON PREMIERE] ("Talking Dead") - Marc is happy things are going well in his professional and personal life but becomes his own worst enemy as he sabotages a guest spot on ``Talking Dead'' and ruins a relationship. (IFC)
The Challenge: Free Agents ("Stripes") - A rope swinging challenge is difficult for competitors; veterans are sent into eliminations. (MTV)
10:30 PM ET
Comedy Bang! Bang! [SEASON PREMIERE] ("Patton Oswalt Wears a Black Blazer and Dress Shoes") - Patton Oswalt and Scott compete for the same acting role; a turtle expert is goes through an emotional breakdown; Reggie's real name is revealed; what unsuspecting bystanders do with an unprotected laptop. (IFC)
11:00 PM ET
The Challenge: Free Agents ("The Best of the Worst") - Fan favorites return to battle for a new title. (MTV)
Fixer Upper - A woman wants to rebuild her life in a tight-knit community. (HGTV)
MIDNIGHT
The Wendy Williams Show ("Moms' Night Out") - Patricia Heaton (``Moms' Night Out''); Jerry Springer (``Tabloid''); a chance to win a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands. (BET)
At Midnight - Matt Besser; Rich Fulcher; Lauren Lapkus. (Comedy Central)
The Pete Holmes Show - Trixie Garcia, daughter of musician Jerry Garcia; stand-up from comedian Zach Sherwin. (TBS)
LATE NIGHT TALK SHOWS
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart is joined by Journalist Katie Couric. (11:00 PM, Comedy Central)
Chelsea Lately welcomes Dave Franco, who is promoting ''Neighbors.'' (11:00 PM, E!)
Conan features Comedian Marc Maron; musical duo Rodrigo y Gabriela. (11:00 PM, TBS)
The Colbert Report has Actress Ellen Page. (11:30 PM, Comedy Central)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is joined by Actor Michael Fassbender; actress Zoe Saldana; Fallonventions. (11:35 PM, NBC)
Late Show With David Letterman features Actor James Franco; singer Idina Menzel; performance from Broadway musical ``If/Then.'' (11:35 PM, CBS)
Jimmy Kimmel Live welcomes Professional basketball player Kobe Bryant; actress Lake Bell; Pharrell Williams performs. (11:35 PM, ABC)
Late Night With Seth Meyers has Actor Jon Hamm; TV host Larry King; dancer Misty Copeland. (12:35 AM, NBC)
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson is joined by Actress Lisa Kudrow. (12:35 AM, CBS)
Last Call With Carson Daly welcomes Director Jose Antonio Vargas; Kodaline performs; comic Cameron Esposito. (1:35 AM, NBC)