NBC Primetime Schedule April 10 - April 16, 2005

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NBC PRIMETIME SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, APR 10 2005 - SATURDAY, APR 16 2005 (ALL TIMES EASTERN) .

Sunday, April 10 2005

DATELINE NBC - SUNDAY --(7:00PM-8:00PM)

"Show No.63"

THE CONTENDER --(8:00PM-9:00PM) --(TV-PG) .

"No.107"

THE CONTENDER EPISODE 7-- When the East and West are challenged to clean up the ghetto, tempers flare as each man struggles to do his part for the team. With only a few boxers left to fight in the first round the power to choose who will fight will be key. Sugar Ray Leonard and Slyvester Stallone host. Stallone also serves as Executive Producer.

LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT --(9:00PM-10:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Want"

GOREN PONDERS LONELY SLAYING SUSPECT WHO KILLS AND COLLECTS PRETTY WOMEN -- NEIL PATRICK HARRIS GUEST STARS-- A shy, lonely man (guest star, Neil Patrick Harris) becomes the focus of a police investigation when a stripper is found murdered -- with part of her calf missing -- and Detectives Goren (Vincent D'Onofrio) and Eames (Kathryn Erbe) zero in when another woman escapes his clutches, leading them to believe the suspect wants a "mindless" female to keep him company. However, as the noose is tightened, a sympathetic Goren clashes with his superiors over how to prosecute the pathetic killer. Jamey Sheridan and Courtney B. Vance also star.

CROSSING JORDAN --(10:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"You Really Got Me"

NEW EVIDENCE CASTS DOUBT ON A CASE FROM JORDAN'S PAST; SANDRA BERNHARD GUEST STARS - The suicide of a one-armed Boston man leads Jordan (Jill Hennessy) to uncover the missing murder weapon from an eight-year-old Los Angeles homicide, in which she helped send the alleged murderer to death row. However, with five days to go before the execution, Jordan and Woody (Jerry O'Connell) head to L.A. hoping to find evidence that will save an innocent life. Elsewhere, when the body of a vagrant whom Bug (Ravi Kapoor) witnessed being kidnapped ends up in the morgue, the troubled scientist teams up with Det. Roz Framus (guest star Sandra Bernhard, "Roseanne") in his search for answers. Miguel Ferrer, Kathryn Hahn and Steve Valentine also star.

Monday, April 11 2005

FEAR FACTOR --(8:00PM-9:00PM) --(TV-PG)

"No.529 - Miss Usa Episode"

ALL MISS USA EPISODE GIVES SWIMSUIT COMPETITION NEW MEANING -- In this special episode hosted by Joe Rogan, a half-dozen contestants from the "Miss USA 2005" competition - which immediately follows this episode of the hit reality show -- must decide if they have the guts and determination to face their most primal fears when confronted with a series of challenging stunts under the supervision of professional Hollywood stunt coordinators. "Fear Factor" does not take it easy on the beautiful contestants as a finalist emerges from their three wet 'n' wild challenges. To prevent the judges from giving the women an unfair advantage (or disadvantage) their names and states cannot be revealed until the telecast. As with every pulse-racing "Fear Factor" episode, these brawny-yet-brainy beauties compete against themselves, extreme challenges -- and each other -- in the hopes of taking home a cash prize of up to $50,000 at the end of the hour.

NBC SPECIALS --(9:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-PG) .

"Miss Usa 2005 Pageant"

Billy Bush and Nancy O'Dell (NBC's" Access Hollywood") host this year's "Miss USA®2005", a two-hour primetime telecast live from the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, Maryland. During the telecast, contestants from all 50 states plus the District of Columbia will be evaluated upon three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview competition before the current reigning Miss USA ® 2004, Shandi Finnessey, will crown her successor as the new Miss USA ® 2005. Six-time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps; CoverGirl supermodel and star of NBC's "Las Vegas" Molly Sims; boxing legend and co-star of NBC's "The Contender" Sugar Ray Leonard; and world-renowned beauty expert Frédéric Fekkai will headline the celebrity judging panel for the Miss USA® 2005 pageant. Also featured on this year's judging panel are: famed fashion designer Pamela Dennis, notorious ladies-man Raj Bhakta from NBC's "The Apprentice," model Nicola Breytanbach and Brody Hutzler from NBC's "Days of Our Lives.." The Miss Universe Organization, producer of the "Miss Universe®," "Miss USA®" and "Miss Teen USA®" Pageants, is a Donald J. Trump and NBC Universal partnership. Donald J. Trump and Phil Gurin ("Weakest Link") serve as executive producers.

Tuesday, April 12 2005

WILL & GRACE --(8:00PM-8:30PM) --(TV-14) .

"Will & Grace & Vince & Nadine"

"SEX AND THE CITY'S" KRISTIN DAVIS GUEST STARS -- When Will (Eric McCormack) and Grace (Debra Messing) meet Vince's (guest star Bobby Cannavale) best female friend, Nadine (guest star Kristine Davis), they notice some striking similarities with their own relationship. Meanwhile, Karen (Megan Mullally) is still angry with Grace and decides to leave the interior design firm when Jack (Sean Hayes) comes to her rescue and hires her to be his new assistant at "Out TV."

SCRUBS --(8:30PM-9:00PM) --(TV-14)

"My Last Chance"

J.D. TRIES TO WOO MOLLY FOR ONE LAST CHANCE--HEATHER GRAHAM AND MOLLY SHANNON GUEST STAR--Molly (guest star Heather Graham) announces to everyone that she's moving away for a new job opportunity, which stirs the waters of the triangle between herself, J.D. (Zach Braff) and Elliot (Sarah Chalke). When J.D. and Molly end up making-out at her going-away party, Elliot plays games with J.D. when he asks for her blessing for him to sleep with Molly before she leaves town. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) has to fulfill community service hours and gets stuck riding around with a neurotic ambulance driver (guest star Molly Shannon) who drives him insane. Donald Faison, Judy Reyes and Ken Jenkins also star.

SCRUBS --(9:00PM-9:30PM) --(TV-14)

"My Big Move"

TURK DEALS WITH THE REALIZATION THAT HIS BEST FRIEND MADE OUT WITH HIS WIFE AND DR. COX IS FORCED TO ASK ELLIOT FOR HELP-- Reeling after the news that J.D (Zach Braff) and Carla (Judy Reyes) kissed after a night at the bar, Turk (Donald Faison) lets the two of them decided who will take responsibility and have to deal with the silent treatment indefinitely. Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) reluctantly turns to Elliot (Sarah Chalke) for help getting through to a young, female patient (guest star Sarah Ramos, NBC's "American Dreams"). Meanwhile, Janitor (Neil Flynn) petitions Dr. Kelso (Ken Jenkins) for a new janitor's uniform, only to find his coworkers no longer fear him in his new threads.

THE OFFICE --(9:30PM-10:00PM) --(TV-14)

"The Alliance"

ONLY THE STRONG WILL SURVIVE -- Amid the rumors of downsizing, Michael (Steve Carell) tries to raise employee morale with a birthday party, despite the fact that the closest birthday is a month away. As the birthday card for Meredith (Kate Flannery) makes the rounds in the office, Michael struggles to pen the funniest birthday message. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) asks Jim (John Krasinski) to form a "Survivor"-type alliance so they can protect themselves during the upcoming downsizing. Elsewhere, Oscar (Oscar Nunez) collects pledges for his nephew's cerebral palsy charity walk. Michael tops everyone's donation by offering twenty-five dollars - not realizing the donation is per mile - and tries to back track on his generous offer. Jenna Fischer and B.J. Novak also star.

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT --(10:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Weak"

A MAN PREYS ON VULNERABLE WOMEN TO JUSTIFY HIS OWN LIFSTYLE-- MARY STUART MASTERSON GUEST STARS -- When Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Chris Meloni) investigate a series of assaults in the Upper West side, they find that they will have to rely on the help of psychiatrist Rebecca Hendrix (guest star Mary Stuart Masterson) and her schizophrenic patient, also a victim of this crime, to nail down their predator. The investigation takes an unexpected turn when Benson and Stabler locate the criminal, Thomas Mathers (guest star Dallas Roberts). However, conflicting evidence leaves Benson and Stabler questioning whether or not Thomas is the right man to have in custody. Diane Neal, Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, and Ice-T also star.

Wednesday, April 13 2005

REVELATIONS --(9:00PM-10:00PM) --(TV-PG) .

"Hour 1 - Series Premiere"

COULD THE END OF DAYS BE NEAR? -- From executive producer Gavin Polone ("Panic Room") and writer/creator David Seltzer ("The Omen") comes "Revelations," a six-hour event series starring Bill Pullman ("Independence Day") as Harvard professor Dr. Richard Massey, an astrophysicist whose certainty that all worldly events can be explained by Science, is challenged by a nun, Sister Josepha Montafiore (Natascha McElhone, "Solaris"), who leads him on a journey through the unfamiliar world of faith. Drawn together by personal tragedy, these unlikely partners -- one who worships God and one who worships Science -- are propelled into a deepening mystery, finding evidence that the world, as predicted by The Book of Revelation, has reached The End of Days. The time of miracles is once again at hand -- both Heaven sent, and sent from Hell. Satanist Isaiah Haden (Michael Massee, "24") has answered the calling of his "Lord" to make certain the Armies of Darkness will triumph in the apocalyptic battle to come. Also starring, Chelsey and Brittney Coyle, Tobin Bell and John Rhys-Davies.

LAW & ORDER --(10:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Tombstone

(Trial By Jury Cross-Over Episode)"

BED-HOPPING LAWYER FOUND SLAIN AS DETECTIVES SUSPECT FOUL PLAY AMONG LEGAL EAGLES; STORY CONTINUES IN CROSSOVER WITH 'LAW & ORDER: TRIAL BY JURY' -- When a promiscuous young lawyer is found bludgeoned to death in her office, Detectives Fontana (Dennis Farina) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) investigate her former lovers at the high-powered law firm until DNA evidence points to one attorney Ron Drexler (guest star Paul Fitzgerald) who was in the office at the time of the murder. When evidence is dismissed by a judge -- and a shocking crime takes place -- A.D.A. McCoy (Sam Waterston) must leverage clout against a senior partner Nathan Fogg (guest star Fritz Weaver) who is the suspect's alibi, as well as the subject of a Securities Exchange investigation. Annie Parisse, S. Epatha Merkerson and Fred Dalton Thompson also star.

Thursday, April 14 2005

JOEY --(8:00PM-8:30PM) --(TV-14)

"Joey And The Assistant"

JOEY GETS AN ASSISTANT-- Joey (Matt Le Blanc) discovers that he can hire a personal assistant now that he is a big-time celebrity on a hit TV show and begins the interview process. Michael is frustrated when his "friend" Seth decides to patent an idea by himself even though the y came up with the idea together.

WILL & GRACE --(8:30PM-9:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"The Birds And The Bees"

JACK AND KAREN STALK BIRD OF A DIFFERENT FEATHER -- LUKE PERRY AND EDWARD BURNS GUEST STAR -- Grace (Debra Messing) drags Will (Eric McCormack) along to keep her in check during her first date with Nick (guest star Edward Burns) only to leave a heated Will at his table for one. Meanwhile, Karen (Megan Mullally) hatches a wild plan to get Jack (Sean Hayes) a date with Aaron (guest star Luke Perry), the neighborhood bird enthusiast, only to ruffle some feathers when things don't quite go as planned. Shelley Morrison also stars.

THE APPRENTICE --(9:00PM-9:59PM) --(TV-PG) .

"No.312"

"A Lonely Drive"

With six candidates left, the teams are challenged to create a promotional brochure for a limited edition automobile. The task goes all night and both project managers have different experiences with their teammates as the task continues into the early morning hours.

ER --(9:59PM-11:00PM) --(TV-14)

"An Intern'S Guide To The Galaxy"

Neela (Parminder Nagra) returns to the ER after working at the Convenient Store near the hospital. On Neela's first day, Pratt (Mekhi Phifer) expects the interns, Abby (Maura Tierney), Ray (Shane West) and Neela to take on a large patient load during their shifts at the hospital. Pratt turns processing the patients into a competition, in which Ray is clearly going to be the winner. In the rush to process the patients and stay in the lead, however, Ray makes a big mistake donating a patient's organs against the family's wishes. Ray helps Abby obtain HIV medication from the pharmacy against hospital policy for a patient that had unprotected sex. Carter (Noah Wyle) asks Wendall (Madchen Amick) to walk out with him in a coy pursuit.

Friday, April 15 2005

DATELINE NBC - FRIDAY --(8:00PM-9:00PM).

"Show No.64"

THIRD WATCH --(9:00PM-10:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Welcome Home"

CRUZ SEES DEAD PEOPLE WHEN SHE CONFRONTS FRIGHTENING SANTERIA CULT -- Fearing death, a distracted Sergeant Cruz (Tia Texada) delves into the frightening world of the cultic Santeria after a woman is burned to death and encounters a mysterious practitioner (guest star Reg E. Cathey) who knows her condition -- and soon, even Cruz softens when she thinks she sees her dead sister. Elsewhere, Carlos (Anthony Ruivivar) is upset when girlfriend Levine (guest star Yvonne Jung) takes him to meet her backwoods parents in Virginia where he learns a bit too much about her family. Meanwhile, Yokas (Molly Price) urges former partner Bosco (Jason Wiles) to admit his vision is too impaired to stay on the streets. Coby Bell, Nia Long and Josh Stewart also star.

LAW & ORDER: TRIAL BY JURY --(10:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Skeleton

Law & Order Cross-Over Episode"

'TRIAL BY JURY' RESUMES CROSSOVER STORY FROM 'LAW & ORDER' AS KIBRE STRUGGLES TO MAKE CASE AGAINST CAREER CRIMINAL AFTER DETECTIVE IS SHOT; DENNIS FARINA AND RICHARD BELZER AMONG GUEST-STARS -- Continuing a crossover episode from "Law & Order," A.D.A. Kibre (Bebe Neuwirth) prosecutes an elusive career criminal Lucas (guest star Ritchie Coster) for the murder of a sleazy ex-cop and the shooting of a detective. As A.D.A. Kibre's office works with Detective Fontana (Dennis Farina, "Law & Order"), they discover their prime suspect might also be a producer of "snuff" pornography. When a sting goes bad and a shocking courtroom development cuts the legs from under her case, Kibre's career teeters on finding why the shootings were committed in the first place. Richard Belzer ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") guest-stars in a record sixth different series as Detective Munch ("Homicide," "Law & Order," "X Files" and "The Beat"). Jesse L, Martin and S. Epatha Merkerson from "Law & Order," as well as Kirk Acevedo, Fred Dalton Thompson and Scott Cohen ("NYPD Blue") also star.

Saturday, April 16 2005

CROSSING JORDAN --(8:00PM-9:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Tba"

LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT --(9:00PM-10:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Scavenger"

BENSON AND STABLER ARE LED ON A WILD GOOSE CHASE TO FIND A COPYCAT SERIAL KILLER - ANN MEARA AND DOUG HUTCHINSON GUEST STAR-- Detectives Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler (Chris Meloni) discover an abandoned baby with a note indicating the mother's kidnapping. A trail of clues connect the mysterious kidnapping to a serial killer on the loose. As they uncover more murders, the detectives discover that their perpetrator is copycatting the actions of a serial killer from the past. Guest star Ann Meara plays the serial killer's mother. Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Ice-T, Diane Neal and B.D. Wong also star.

LAW & ORDER --(10:00PM-11:00PM) --(TV-14) .

"Mammon"

SLAYING OF WEALTHY HUSBAND HAS DETECTIVES POKING AROUND CARELESS WIFE -- AND HER BOYFRIEND -- Not long after a wealthy venture capitalist is found slain in his spacious home, Detectives Fontana (Dennis Farina) and Green (Jesse L. Martin) suspect the victim's feckless young wife (as Marley, guest star Andrea Roth) -- as well as the handsome contractor (as Tremont, guest star Daniel Sunjata) who installed the security system and was romantically dallying with the wannabe widow. On the legal side, A.D.A.s McCoy (Sam Waterston) and Southerlyn (Elisabeth Rohm) seek to turn the cheating wife against her ex-beau, but the bad boy's many "alibi girlfriends" and a second unexpected crime severely hamstring their prosecution. S. Epatha Merkerson and Fred Dalton Thompson also star.