TV Show Guide For May 17, 2013 (Friday)
What TV shows will you be watching tonight, Friday, May 17, 2013? Here is the list for your complete TV guide. Happy watching! Note: All times are EST.
Nikita [SEASON FINALE] (“Til Death Do Us Part”) – Amanda’s final plan forces Nikita into a dangerous situation where she must choose between saving Michael or herself. (The CW)
Shark Tank – Two women pitch their military-inspired jewelry line; traditional British scone; custom furniture; door-to-door luggage pickup service; update on the Scrub Daddy cleaning tool. (ABC)
Undercover Boss [SEASON FINALE] (“Undercover Boss: Epic Bosses”) – Intriguing bosses from past episodes discuss how the show impacted their lives. (CBS)
Dateline NBC – Chris Hansen reveals the hidden world of the Internet; a newlywed father-to-be dies in a fall from his 25th floor apartment. (NBC)
9:00 PM
Shark Tank [SEASON FINALE] – An app that provides international travelers with access to live translators; all-natural dog treats; a dating website designed to attract quality singles; gourmet grilled cheese and tomato sandwiches; Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz (“Phineas and Ferb”). (ABC)
Da Vinci’s Demons (“The Devil”) – The Turk’s clue regarding the Book of Leaves leads Leonardo to Wallachia, where he meets Vlad Dracula; Lorenzo and Piero encounter the Duke of Urbino; the hunt for the true spy continues. (Starz)
Great Performances at the Met (“Rigoletto”) – Director Michael Mayer makes his Metropolitan Opera debut with Verdi’s “Rigoletto,” a new production that moves the setting of the story to the Las Vegas strip circa 1960. (PBS)
Sons of Guns (“Cutbacks”) – Money is tight and cutting down on OT causes tempers to flare; Steph brings in the Olympic shooting team. (Discovery)
Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta (“The Family Feud”) – Bride Cindy brings her fiance and their four kids to her appointment; Cheyna’s biker dad envisions her in a certain gown which is proving hard to find. (TLC)
10:00 PM
20/20 (“Work Wars”) – People who quit their jobs in outrageous ways and captured it all on video; Kevin O’Leary of “Shark Tank” talks about how to deal with an aggressive boss; a black market of stolen office supplies; secret career killers. (ABC)
48 Hours – Investigative news magazine covers important issues in America. (CBS)
Rock Center With Brian Williams – Domestic violence deaths in Dallas; comic Zach Galifianakis; Boston bombing victim Marc Fucarile; news from the week. (NBC)
Anderson Cooper Special Report (“Back to Boston: Moments of Impact”) – An examination of photos taken during the bombing at the Boston Marathon; interviews with photographers. (CNN)
Fashion Police – Guest Lily Aldridge. (E!)
Mystery Diners (“All In The Family”) – The owner of R&O’s Restaurant in New Orleans, is fed up with the lack of respect. (Food)
Real Time With Bill Maher – President of the Council on Foreign Relations Richard Haass; actor Zach Galifianakis; author S.E. Cupp; filmmaker Michael Moore; journalist Andrew Ross Sorkin. (HBO)
Maron (“Marc’s Dad”) – Marc’s estranged dad, Larry, reappears with an RV and a fool proof plan to get rich. Power struggles ensue, both literally and figuratively. (IFC)
XIII (“Mousetrap”) – Betty is abducted and delivered to her father and his cronies; aboard a ship sailing to China, XIII searches for the final letter. (REELZ)
Merlin (“The Drawing of the Dark”) – Mordred finds himself torn between loyalty and love. (Syfy)
I Found the Gown (“May the Best Dress Win”) – Jemetria’s entourage turns the hunt for a gown into a competition; Carol is searching for a dress to celebrate her 50th wedding anniversary in; a new consultamt pulls a dress out for Kate that goes against her vision. (TLC)
10:30 PM
I Found the Gown (“Too Much Is Never Enough”) – A N.Y. bride hopes to purchase two gowns for her wedding day; a Colorado bride travels cross-country for a deal; a Boston bride must decide between a simple dress or a more flashy one. (TLC)
11:00 PM
Zane’s the Jump Off (“Backfield In Motion”) – The search is on for a suicidal Earnest; Dmitri tries to end his affair with Brenda; Aspen receives shocking photos in the mail. (Cinemax)
VICE (“Addiction”) – A clinic in Malang promises cures for ailments through tobacco and smoking; a heroin addict travels to Mexico to obtain a controversial treatment. (HBO)
The Moment (“Choreographer”) – A woman wants to work as the touring choreographer for IM5. (USA)
LATE NIGHT SHOWS
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno welcomes Former presidential candidate Mitt Romney; the winner of “American Idol” performs. (11:35 PM, NBC)
Late Show With David Letterman is joined by Actor Will Arnett; comic Trevor Noah; Kurt Vile performs. (11:35 PM, CBS)
Jimmy Kimmel Live has Musician Adam Levine; actress Alice Eve; Bad Rabbits perform. (11:35 PM, ABC)
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon features Actress Zoe Saldana; actor Chris O’Dowd; De La Soul performs. (12:35 AM, NBC)
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson welcomes Actor William Shatner; actress Natalie Dormer. (12:35 AM, CBS)
Last Call With Carson Daly has Astronaut Buzz Aldrin; Big Black Delta performs. (1:35 AM, NBC)