“Brothers and Sisters”
“V”
“No Ordinary Family”
“Off The Map”

Also on the list . . .
“Detroit 187″
“Mr Sunshine”

If this was the finale, I feel good about how everything ended. Sarah and Luc married, and Sarah reconciled with Brody. The whole ending was a big fun celebration.

However there were enough other things dropped that could make for an interesting final season. Kitty revealed she’s miraculously pregnant, but faces a problem. Should her cancer return, she has to choose between treatment and the baby.

Saul’s BF proposed to him, while we learned Brody had other kids . . . one who crashed the wedding to get a peak at Sarah. There was a little look between her and Justin as well, but Justin was dealing with his married/separated ex. She supposedly hasn’t told anyone she works with she’s separated . . . . but at the end of the show claimed she was ready to take that step and be seen having fun with Justin. I got the feeling she might not be so honest about her issues with her husband.

I would also love to see some closure with Holly, David and Rebecca.

On “Desperate Housewives” Susan’s sex dreams about Paul were just creeeeepy! I hate that she’s getting reeled in by him. Yeah he was a good guy . . . . once! Actually he was never really a good guy was he? Helping his wife kill another woman and steal Mike’s kid . . . what is Susan thinking?

I loved Gabby and Bree’s sneaking around, and then at the end of the show Gabby choosing Bree over Carlos. He probably should have known his wife better than to give her such an ultimatum!

Lynette’s story, as most of hers lately, annoyed me. I guess what also annoyed me was that nobody at this conference knew who she was. She used to be the big wig in business, not Tom. And Tom only just now got a huge break. Shouldn’t people have known Lynette over Tom at this conference?

“Brothers and Sisters” annoyed me to no end. The whole story with Michelle stealing the baby and going psycho, and the cops not making this a priority? OMG! I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop, for her to reveal she slept with someone and didn’t know if the baby was theirs or not. However it seems that never happened, and she just got attached to the baby she was carrying and didn’t want to give it up (even though the egg wasn’t hers). At the end, Justin showed up with the baby, saying Michelle dropped it off at his place and ran.

The other major story was the revelation that Brody was Sarah’s father, and she wanted nothing to do with him. It seems based on previews she makes her mom choose between her and Brody . . . not cool Sarah! Why did Justin not reveal it was William who knew all along and asked Brody to say nothing and lie about his blood type?

“Walker Down the Aisle” – As Sarah and Luc’s nuptials approach, plans go horribly awry and the Walkers learn several surprising lessons about the real meaning of family, on the Season Finale of “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, MAY 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige Whedon, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Mark Ricks as Evan McCallister, Marika Dominczyk as Tyler Altamirano, Richard Chamberlain as Jonathan Byrold, Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Ryan Devlin as Seth, Beau Bridges as Nick Brody, Sonia Braga as Gabriela Laurent, Trieste Kelly Dunn as Lori Lynn, Bradley White as the Minister and Garrett Backstrom as Andrew.

On “Desperate Housewives” the revelation about Andrew killing Mama Solis came out. Carlos forgave him as he was a kid, and blames Bree. Oh dear! Bree just keeps getting one blow after another this season. How long before she’s back on the bottle?

Felicia moved back to the lane and has tried to fool Paul into thinking they can put the past behind them, but she has big plans for him. Paul better watch out. The show only has 3 more episodes left, and then a two hour finale. Supposedly we’ll be left with yet another death on the lane!

On “Brothers and Sisters” they dropped two bombs on us. First, Brody lied and in fact may be Sarah’s father! William put him up to it, and Brody fled town not wanting to hurt Nora anymore than he had. Justin found out and wanted him to come clean. Oh my! The second bomb was predicted, Scotty and Kevin’s surrogate had the baby it seems.

OMG! If we now have to deal with a kidnapped kid and them searching for baby that may or may not be theirs I’ll scream!

“Army Wives” was pretty much a filler episode. Pamela and Chase got married again, which was the majority of the show. Roxy and Trevor’s marriage remains on the outs thanks to Roxy pushing forward with the Truck Stop. I hate the way Trevor is acting honestly, though Roxy brining an ex back in to help her is a bad move too. I hope they don’t wreck their marriage.

The OMG moment of “Wives” was when Claudia Joy got the news of a tumor on her ovary. Seriously, how much crap can this woman take? Poor Claudia Joy!

Finally I tuned into HBO’s new show “Game of Thrones” last night. WOW! I was really impressed. Love me some epic fantasy shows. I actually have the first book and meant to read it, but only got through the first chapter. I’ll just add it to the pile of books I have to read that I now watch the shows they are based on!

The first episode/hour, dealing with Olivia’s brother returning, was just heartbreaking and wrenching. I figured that Kevin and Scotty would not lose her to her brother, but with this show you never know . . . they like to throw those curveballs at you . . . Her brother was just a nasty piece of work, as it became clear the only reason he wanted to take Olivia was because Scotty and Kevin were gay and he didn’t agree with that. Olivia’s speech at the end of the show as to why she wanted to stay with the Walkers was great though. I however don’t know how welcoming I’d be of her brother if I was a member of that family!

The rest of the show and the second hour, I wasn’t that in love with. I did like Kitty trying to get her younger guy back, but Nora and Brody kinda bore me.

I posted some upcoming spoilers for the show . . . so SPOILER TALK from here on out . . .

I have a feeling Scotty learns that their surrogate didn’t lose the baby after all. It seems he learns something shocking about her, which I think is code for . . . surprise! Your daddy’s again!

Also it seems Justin finds out some paternity secret about a sibling . . . again? WHY! What did Nora cheat on William with Brody at some point after they married, and that one of the kids is Brody’s? I vote for Kevin.

Two episodes of “Brothers and Sisters,” including yet ANOTHER paternity secret? Jeeze how many of these can we take! Oh and it looks like Kevin and Scotty’s surrogate may not have lost the baby . . . . hmmmmmmmm!

On “Housewives” Susan is nursing Paul back to health? What what what !?!?

Finally on “Grey’s” Dr. Perkins returns to make Teddy an offer, Callie’s baby continues to fight for her life, and I suspect Meredith sneaks Adele into Derek’s trial . . .

NORA PUTS HER MISGIVINGS ABOUT BRODY ASIDE, BUT HER CHILDREN DISAGREE WITH HER DECISION, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” – Nora finally gives in to her feelings for Brody, which leads to a spontaneous romantic getaway. Meanwhile Sarah and Luc closely consider growing their family, and a chance encounter with Michelle raises Scotty’s suspicions about her whereabouts for the past several months, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, APRIL 17 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Beau Bridges as Nick Brody, Roxy Olin as Michelle McGregor and Evan Jones as Dan, Julia Murney as Kendra, Scot Zeller as Hans and Jenny Phagan as TSA agent.

THE WALKER FAMILY CONTINUES TO GROW, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Father Unknown” – Parenthood is questionable for more than one member of the Walker family, as Justin keeps a closely guarded secret about the true paternal identity of one of his siblings and Scotty makes a shocking discovery that will bring a new life into the Walker family fold, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, APRIL 24 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Roxy Olin as Michelle McGregor and Deirdre Lovejoy as Marissa Crandall.

BREE MUST LAY DOWN THE LAW AND DEMAND DISCIPLINE FROM GABY’S GIRLS WHILE THEY’RE AT HER HOME BEFORE THEY END UP DESTROYING IT, AND TOM HIRES LYNETTE AND RENEE TO REDECORATE HIS OFFICE, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“I’ll Swallow Poison on Sunday” – With Gaby and the girls temporarily staying at Bree’s house, Bree must lay down the law and demand discipline before Juanita and Celia destroy her home. Meanwhile Tom hires Lynette and Renee to redecorate his office – but Lynette has her own ideas of what she thinks Tom needs as opposed to wants; and while continuing to help nurse Paul back to health, Susan discovers that Felicia has been released from prison and is back on Wisteria Lane, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tillman and Jonathan Cake as Det. Charles “Chuck” Vance.

BOTH A LONG WAY FROM RECOVERY, A STILL FRAGILE CALLIE AND BABY SOFIA HAVE YET TO MEET FACE TO FACE, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

James Tupper (“Men in Trees”) Returns as Dr. Perkins, and Doris Roberts (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) Guests

“It’s a Long Way Back” – Everyone pulls together to help Callie and baby Sofia on their painstaking journeys to recovery in hopes of allowing mother and baby to finally meet; the sudden death of a clinical trial patient has Derek proceeding with more caution while Meredith makes a calculated and risky move; Alex treats a cranky old rich woman dying of cancer and gets an idea for a grandiose endeavor that is sure to get him the Chief Resident spot; and Teddy is pleasantly surprised by the return of a familiar face, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, APRIL 28 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest cast includes Scott Foley as Henry, Peter MacNicol as Dr. Stark, Loretta Devine as Adele, Doris Roberts as Gladys, James Tupper as Andrew Perkins, Newell Alexander as Ed Beckert, Maurice Whitfield as Cop, T’Shaun Barrett as Jon, Anne Leyden as Pharmicist and Linda Klein as Scrub Nurse Linda.

THE WALKERS HIT EMOTIONAL HIGHS AND LOWS IN A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR TELECAST OF ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

“Olivia’s Choice” and “Never Say Never” Will Air as a Two-Hour Show, Sunday, April 10

“Olivia’s Choice” – When Olivia’s brother shows up and sets out to gain custody of her from Kevin and Scotty, the Walkers struggle amongst themselves to determine what’s best for Olivia, on the first part of a two-hour telecast of “Brothers & Sisters,” airing SUNDAY, APRIL 10 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

In the second part, “Never Say Never,” emotions are running high in the Walker family when Nora and Saul find out their mother, Ida, has passed away.

Guest starring in “Olivia’s Choice” are Edwina Findley as Jill, Anita Finlay as Judge Marsha Forrest, Douglas Spain as Brian Garcia, Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Ryan Devlin as Seth and Stephanie Lemelin as Beklee Makowska. “Olivia’s Choice” was written by Cliff Olin and Stephen Tolkin and directed by Michael Morris.

Guest starring in “Never Say Never” is Richard Chamberlain as Jonathan Byrold, Isabella Rae Thomas as Olivia, Beau Bridges as Nick Brody and Jayne Brook as Bertha Wandell. “Never Say Never” was written by Sarah Kucserka and Veronica Becker and directed by Bethany Rooney.

SUSAN BEGINS TO THINK SHE’S INVINCIBLE AFTER UNDERGOING HER SUCCESSFUL KIDNEY TRANSPLANT AND STARTS TO GAMBLE WITH THE LITTLE MONEY SHE AND MIKE HAVE — CONVINCED SHE CAN’T LOSE — ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“Moments in the Woods” – Believing she’s on a winning streak after undergoing a successful kidney transplant, Susan begins to think she’s invincible and starts to gamble with the little money she and Mike have – convinced she can’t lose. Meanwhile, Bree desperately tries to stop Andrew from admitting to Carlos that he was the one who accidentally killed his mother years ago; Renee helps introduce Lynette to the world of high class, frivolous shopping now that Tom’s bringing in the big bucks with his new, high-powered job; and Felicia moves back into the neighborhood and tries to convince an extremely suspicious Paul that she wants to bury the hatchet and try to be civil to one another, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, APRIL 17 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tillman, Orson Bean as Roy Bender, Peter Holden as park ranger, Alison Martin as Dr. Lippman, Gregory Itzin as Dick Barrows, Johanna Parker as saleslady, Jon Curry as Wally, Ping Wu as Phong, A.J. Tannen as dealer and Avery Phillips as kid sister.

Jonathan Cake will join “Desperate Housewives” later this season as a detective investigating a case, who also becomes involved with Bree.
Source: TheaterMania.com (via Deadline.com)

According to The Hollywood Reporter Benjamin Bratt will join “Private Practice” during the season finale and be a regular next season. First thoughts? Someone new for Addison to sleep with! The details of his character are not yet known.

Finale Dates

Sunday, May 8: “Brothers & Sisters”

Sunday, May 15: “Desperate Housewives” (Special Two-Hour Finale)

Monday, May 16: “Castle”

Thursday, May 19: “Grey’s Anatomy” & “Private Practice”

A few spoilers for “Castle,” “Off The Map” (Season Finale) and “No Ordinary Family” (Season Finale) below!

CASTLE & BECKETT TRY TO SOLVE THE MURDER OF A MAN FOUND DEAD INSIDE A PIZZA OVEN, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

“Slice of Death” – Castle & Beckett work the case of a man found dead inside a pizza oven, but it turns out not to be someone associated with the restaurant – it was a reporter. Was his story, “The Pizza Wars,” enough to get him killed, or was it something much deeper than that?, on “Castle,” MONDAY, APRIL 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Gary Basaraba as Ralph Carbone, Peter Onorati as Sal Malavolta, John Ciccolini as Vinnie Delfino, Joe Guzaldo as Luca Sabalini, Liz Vassey as Monica Wyatt, Gregg Daniel as Walt Shaw, Darin Brooks as Nick Jr., Beth Behrs as Ginger, Alton Clemente as server and Stephan Smith Collins as Harley.

THE POWELLS RACE TO RESCUE JJ, WHO HAS BEEN KIDNAPPED AND FORCED BY MRS. X TO SOLVE AN ENIGMA THAT COULD LEAD TO THE PERMANENCE OF THE TRILSETTUM’S EFFECTS, ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC’S “NO ORDINARY FAMILY”

Lucy Lawless (“Xena: Warrior Princess,” “Battlestar Galactica,” “Spartacus: Gods of the Arena”) Guest Stars as Mrs. X

Rebecca Mader (“Lost”) Guest Stars as Victoria Morrow

“No Ordinary Beginning” – The Powells must join together to save JJ, who’s been kidnapped, courtesy of Mrs. X (Lucy Lawless) and forced to solve an enigma that could lead to the permanence of the trilsettum’s effects. Meanwhile, Joshua reconnects with Katie and discovers that he’s about to become a father, and George’s fate hangs in the balance as a prisoner aboard a plane that’s quickly spiraling out of control and about to crash, on the Season Finale of “No Ordinary Family,” TUESDAY, APRIL 5 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Josh Stewart as The Watcher/Joshua, Jason Antoon as Mr. Litchfield, Lucy Lawless as Mrs. X, Rebecca Mader as Victoria Morrow, Anthony Martins as passenger, Michael Maize as Ben, John Rubinstein as Dr. Klein, Cody Weselis as gunman, Derek Davies as gunman no. 2, Greg Collins as armed guard, James Ellis Lane as Agent Hawkins and Tracy Howe as security guard.

OFF THE MAP SEASON FINALE

“There’s a Lot to Miss About the Jungle” – The country’s Holy Week festivities take a chaotic turn when a truck float crashes, and Ben makes a difficult call as Ryan’s health deteriorates. Meanwhile, Lily forces her own issues aside when tragedy strikes Mateo’s family farm, on the Season Finale of “Off the Map,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Izzy Davis as Pablo, Soren Fulton as Scott, Nicholas Gonzalez as Mateo, Judith Hoag as Barb, Elizabeth Pena as Inez, Brett Tucker as Jonah.

On “Housewives,” I hate hate hate the way the Bree and Keith story turned out, with him having to chose between her and his son. Of course Bree in part brought this on herself, but in the end told him the age difference and his desire to have a kid was important and he needed to be with his kid. I hope we see Keith back some day!

The story with Gabby returning home and confronting her step-father’s grave, but more importantly the nun who she confided in and did nothing, was so powerful! I’m still hoping we’ll see Grace and her family again at some point.

The resolution of the Paul and Zack storyline, with Zack strung out and telling his dad that nobody could ever love him, which is why mom/Mary Alice shot herself . . . wow! Then when he through Beth out at the end saying nobody could ever love him, I actually for a moment felt sorry for both of them. The show hinted someone on the lane was going to pull a Mary Alice in the next episode. I’m guessing it’s either Beth or Paul at this point.

I’ve really been enjoying the Susan story as of late. However at the end of this episode with her collapsing . . . Susan better find a kidney and stat!

On “Brother and Sisters,” we went through a whole bunch of is she or isn’t she William’s kid with Sarah. In the end she was William’s kid. For me this whole thing just started reminding me of the horror that was the Ryan storyline. Shivers! Glad it ended the way it did.

The man who might have been returned into Nora’s life for a brief episode. Once again it was another installment of Nora’s unfortunate love life. Will she ever find a man? At this point my money is on NO!

I’m honestly more interested in the Olivia storyline, which has been absent the past few episodes, save for a few mentions of her. I have actually like having Tommy back. Shocking I know. He was always such an ass on the show. However it’s good to see him back and not being a total jerk all the time. Though I’m not sure about this new wife of his yet . . . .