TV Show Guide For May 1, 2013 (Wednesday)

What TV shows will you be watching tonight, Wednesday, May 1, 2013? Here is the list for your complete TV guide. Happy watching! Note: All times are EST.

8:00 PM

Survivor: Caramoan — Fans vs. Favorites (“The Beginning of the End”) – When the stakes are raised by two tribal councils and two immunity challenges, contestants consider big moves. (CBS)

American Idol (“Finalists Compete”) – The top 4 compete for a second week. (FOX)

The Voice (“The Road to the Live Shows”) – The best moments of the season so far; the top 16?s journey; previously unseen footage of the coaches. (NBC)

The Middle (“From Orson With Love”) – Frankie tries to make Sue appear more popular on Facebook; Frankie’s dad (Jerry Van Dyke) makes Mike listen to long-winded life stories; Brick and Axl try to create a viral video. (ABC)

Arrow (“The Undertaking”) – Having a hard time making amends with Diggle and Tommy, Oliver decides to focus his energy on crossing another name off the list; Tommy reveals a shocking truth to Laurel. (The CW)

8:30 PM

Family Tools [SERIES PREMIERE] (“Pilot”) – Tony has a heart attack and is forced to hand the family business over to his son, Jack; while Jack’s past career efforts have not been successful, he is eager to finally step up and make his father proud. (ABC)

9:00 PM

Modern Family (“Career Day”) – Phil is excited to discuss his job with Luke, Manny and their classmates on career day, but things get ugly when Phil’s nemesis shows up; Cam and Mitch make a mistake while executing tooth fairy duties. (ABC)

Criminal Minds (“Alchemy”) – The team heads to Rapid City when two men are murdered in a ritualistic way; Reid mourns Maeve’s death. (CBS)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (“Traumatic Wound”) – When a concert turns into a mob scene, a teenager is brutally assaulted; Detective Amaro ends up defending the prime suspect’s reputation. (NBC)

Supernatural (“The Great Escapist”) – When Dean and Sam receive an upsetting video message from Kevin, they decide to try and uncover the third trial; Castiel tries to get away from Naomi and the angels. (The CW)

Mythbusters (“JATO Rocket Car: Mission Accomplished?”) – The 10th anniversary starts off with the busting of JATO rocket car. (Discovery)

Locked Up Abroad (“Buried Alive”) – When American contractor Roy Hallums is kidnapped in Iraq, his fate looks sealed; his nearly yearlong ordeal sees him beaten and practically buried alive. (NatGeo)

Bomb Girls (“Party Line”) – A worried Lorna fears for the safety of her sons during a difficult time. Meanwhile, Gladys isolates herself to fight her own private battles, and Betty has an unexpected reunion with a soldier. (REELZ)

Haunted Collector (“Lakeside Terror; Pythian Secrets”) – The team investigates the Lake Norfork Inn in Arkansas. (Syfy)

Hoarding: Buried Alive (“Somewhere in My Pile”) – Beverly’s clutter has filled up her entire home and her three beloved dogs have helped make the space completely unlivable. (TLC)

9:30 PM

How to Live With Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life) (“How to Run the Show”) – Max and Elaine offer to baby-sit Natalie so Polly can spend time with Scott, but complications arise when Natalie goes missing. (ABC)

10:00 PM

Nashville (“Take These Chains From My Heart”) – When Liam asks Rayna to run away with him and finish her album, Deacon has an unexpected reaction; Jolene questions Dante’s loyalty; Teddy confronts Peggy about the leaks. (ABC)

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (“Fearless”) – A body is found floating in a mud bath at a popular spiritual retreat; Hodges reconsiders his marriage plans. (CBS)

The Americans [SEASON FINALE] (“The Colonel”) – Philip and Elizabeth are ordered to go through with a meeting that could potentially be a set-up; Stan’s investigation puts him and the FBI even closer to Philip and Elizabeth. (FX)

Chicago Fire (“Retaliation Hit”) – Detective Voight shows up, looking to cash in the favor Dawson owes him; Casey’s social life takes on a familiar pattern; Molly prepares for the grand opening of Dawson, Herrmann and Otis’s bar; Severide faces a threat to his career. (NBC)

Psych (“Santa Barbarian Candidate”) – When the mayor dies in an apparent surfing accident, Shawn runs for the office. (USA)

Dukes of Melrose (“This One Is a Shaved Beaver”) – With Christo off with his family preparing for his annual Easter feast, Cameron is left to run the store alone. Cameron visits his friend, Phyllis Diller, and organizes a sale for some sisters. (Bravo)

The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius [SERIES PREMIERE] (“The Next Great Innovator”) – The contestants have 30 minutes to stop explosives from detonating before the two trucks carrying them hit head-on. (Discovery)

Restaurant Stakeout (“Giving Away the House”) – Franklin Park Restaurants owner is overly generous which is putting the business into jeopardy. (Food Network)

The Real World (“Portland: How To Play The Game”) – Nia messes with Jordan’s head, which leads to a bizarre confrontation. (MTV)

Best Ink (“A Good Laugh”) – The artists create a humorous tattoo for their clients. (Oxygen)

All Access (“Mayweather vs. Guerrero: Episode 4?) – Just days away from fight night, Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero are still talking trash. (Showtime)

Deep South Paranormal (“Old Soldiers Never Die”) – The team tries to help a family in Macclenny, Florida. (Syfy)

My Crazy Obsession (“Buggin Out & Dumpster Diet”) – Bugs have been a part of David’s diet for over twelve years; Kelly’s daily diet consists of food gathered from the dumpster. (TLC)

Forever Young (“What Happens in Vegas”) – The groups hit Las Vegas for dancing, gambling and reflection on experiences together; a life-changing decision must be made. (TV Land)

R&B Divas [SEASON PREMIERE] (“Atlanta”) – The story of five talented R&B stars in the music business. (TVOne)

Off-Pitch (“Go Team Go”) – Rob and Time plan a team building day on the Mississippi; the group performs at a monster truck rally. (VH1)

11:00 PM

True Life (“I Have Social Anxiety”) – The lives of young people are hindered by their severe social anxiety. (MTV)

Behind the Seams: An Insider’s Look at Costume Design – A behind-the-scenes look at costume design; interviews and on-set visits; “Skyfall”; “Argo”; “Silver Linings Playbook”; television shows; “Revenge”; “The Good Wife”; “Once Upon a Time”; “Boardwalk Empire.” (REELZ)

LATE NIGHT SHOWS

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart is joined by Author Kay Bailey Hutchison. (11:00 PM, Comedy Central)

Chelsea Lately welcomes Sarah Chalke, promoting How To Live With Your Parents (for the Rest of Your Life); Josh Wolf; Mary Lynn Rajskub; Jo Koy. (11:00 PM, E!)

Conan features Director Jon Favreau; actor/comedian Bo Burnham; Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real. (11:00 PM, TBS)

The Colbert Report has Music group Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. (11:30 PM, Comedy Central)

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno welcomes Comic Kathy Griffin; actor Eli Roth; Cheap Trick performs. (11:35 PM, NBC)

Late Show With David Letterman is joined by Actor Tobey Maguire; Tom Odell performs. (11:35 PM, CBS)

Jimmy Kimmel Live features Actor Pierce Brosnan; actress Greta Gerwig; Alice Russell performs. (11:35 PM, ABC)

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon has Actor Ben Kingsley; actor Kal Penn; Johnny Marr performs. (12:35 AM, NBC)

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson welcomes Comic Michael Ian Black; actress Lena Headey. (12:35 AM, CBS)

Last Call With Carson Daly is joined by Actor Guillermo Diaz; Clairy Browne & The Bangin’ Rackettes; The Stepkids perform. (1:35 AM, NBC)