Veronica Mars Marathon Only on SoapNet this Memorial Day!

Kick start your Memorial Day with "Veronica Mars," the show everyone's talking about. Catch up on your favorites-or tune in to find out what all the buzz is about. This star-spangled event features the first nine episodes of the series with guest stars that include: Jessica Chastain, Harry Hamlin, Paris Hilton, Melissa Leo, Jane Lynch, Lisa Rinna and Amanda Seyfried. It all starts Monday, May 27, 10am - 7pm.

"Veronica Mars" is a drama about a wealthy seaside community where the rich and powerful make the rules, own the town, and desperately try to keep their dirty little secrets just that...secret. Unfortunately for them, there's Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell, "Gossip Girl," "House of Lies") a smart, fearless 17-year-old high school student looking after her father and helping with his struggling new private investigator business. By sneaking through back alleys and scoping out no-tell motels with a telescopic-lens camera and her math book, Veronica attempts to uncover the California beach town's darkest secrets, including who killed her best friend, and created a scandal that cost her father his job, his home and his wife. What she finds may tear the town of Neptune apart at the seams. Also stars Enrico Colantoni ("Galaxy Quest," TV's "Just Shoot Me!"), Teddy Dunn ("The Manchurian Candidate"), Jason Dohring ("Moonlight") and Francis Capra ("SLC Punk!"). Produced by Joel Silver and Rob Thomas.

Episodes:

10AM - Episode #VM2005-01 - "Pilot"- Veronica comes to the aid of newcomer Wallace and in return, incurs the wrath of Weevil, the school bully; Veronica makes an unsettling discovery about her mother.

11AM - Episode #VM2005-02 - "Credit Where Credit's Due"- When Weevil is arrested, Veronica and Wallace don't believe the evidence against him, so they launch an investigation to help their new ally.

12PM - Episode #VM2005-03 - "Meet John Smith" - Veronica and Wallace attempt to help a classmate find his father who disappeared 10 years earlier; Veronica experiences some complicated feelings towards ex-boyfriend Duncan and new romantic interest Troy.

1PM - Episode #VM2005-04 - "The Wrath of Con" - In an effort to help Wallace's friend who was duped in an internet scheme, Veronica must outwit a group of computer thugs; Keith makes Veronica introduce him to her new boyfriend; Lilly's family and classmates gather for a ceremony marking the first anniversary of her death.

2PM - Episode #VM2005-05 - "You Think You Know Somebody" - Veronica tries to help Troy find his father's stolen car; When Keith begins dating her guidance counselor, Veronica secretly investigates her missing mother's whereabouts and stumbles on a secret her mom was keeping.

3PM - Episode #VM2005-06 - "Return of the Kane" - Veronica investigates possible fraud in the school election; Logan causes a public relations nightmare for his movie star parents; Veronica and Keith learn that the man who admitted to murdering Lilly is set to be executed, but a second look at crime scene photographs puts his confession in question.

4PM - Episode #VM2005-07 - "The Girl Next Door" - When their pregnant upstairs neighbor suddenly goes missing, Veronica and Keith investigate the girl's disappearance; Veronica is shocked to learn that her mother and Duncan's father were high school sweethearts.

5PM - Episode #VM2005-08 - "Like a Virgin" - An online "purity test" provides the students of Neptune High with entertainment until someone makes everyone's private results very public; Veronica meets with Lilly's condemned killer in order to find out about her murder - and ends up learning some shocking news about herself instead.

6PM - Episode #VM2005-09 - "Drinking the Kool-Aid" - The wealthy parents of a Neptune High senior hire Mars Investigations to look into a cultish group their son has joined; still stunned by Abel's news, Veronica attempts to dispel his claim that Jake Kane is her real father.

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ABC Launches New Web Series for Show Nashville

BC MUSIC LOUNGE TO RELEASE NEW ORIGINAL MUSIC WEEKLY FROM THE UPCOMING DRAMA “NASHVILLE”

Check out a Never-Before-Seen Music Video of the Original Song “If I Didn’t Know Better”

Executive Music Producer T Bone Burnett Collaborates with Innovative Singer/Songwriters, Including John Paul White, Joy Yetton -- Also Known as the Duo from the Band The Civil Wars -- and more!

“On the Record,” a New Music Documentary Web Series, Launches on ABC Music Lounge

ABC Studios and ABC’s online music site, ABC Music Lounge, in association with Big Machine Records will release original music each week on iTunes and http://abc.go.com/music-lounge/homepage from the critically acclaimed upcoming series, “Nashville,” premiering Wednesday, October 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. This week ABC Music Lounge will release three original songs for download beginning on today, Tuesday, October 9, 2012. The first single, “If I Didn’t Know Better,” was written by John Paul White -- an American singer/songwriter and a member of the Grammy® Award-winning band The Civil Wars -- and Arum Rae of the band White Dress. The song was performed by “Nashville’s” Clare Bowen as Scarlett and Sam Palladio as Gunnar. Check out the never-before-seen music video of “If I Didn’t Know Better” that also includes highlights from the second and third episodes of the series: http://www.disneyabcvideo.com/.

Two more songs, “Back Home” and “Love Like Mine,” will also be released on ABC Music Lounge today. “Back Home” was written by Kyle Jacobs, Lee Brice and Joy Yetton -- who is also a member of the band The Civil Wars. “Back Home” was performed by “Nashville’s” Charles Esten as Deacon. “Love Like Mine” was written by Kelly Archer, Justin Weaver and Emily Shackelton, and was performed by Hayden Panettiere as Juliette. Grammy® Award-winning producer T Bone Burnett serves as the executive music producer for the series and worked closely with these bright singer/songwriters and “Nashville’s” cast members.

In addition, ABC Music Lounge launches “On the Record” today, a documentary web series that follows the life of original songs performed on “Nashville” written by singer/songwriters in the music scene, from the songs’ inception to on-air premiere. The series offers an intimate look into the songwriting process behind this fall’s most anticipated drama. Take a journey from guitar demo to music video -- and all the steps in between -- with special appearances by the cast and executive producers. This week’s episode, shot on location in Nashville at The House of Blues Recording Studios and in Los Angeles, features interviews with executive producer and creator Callie Khouri, executive producer R.J. Cutler and cast members Clare Bowen and Sam Palladio. Check out the first episode here: http://abc.go.com/site/music-lounge/nashville-on-the-record.

“Nashville” follows music legend and entertainment icon Rayna Jaymes, who has been one of the industry's top female vocalists for two decades. After working tirelessly to elevate her game, Rayna suddenly discovers her passion for the business is not enough to compete with the new generation of talent lighting up the charts. She is reluctant to accept the emerging trend in the business and refuses to be steamrolled by her longtime label, which she helped build. When they give her an offer she can't refuse, Rayna is forced to accept the harsh reality that she'll have to start over and reinvent herself if she plans on being relevant.

“Nashville” stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O’Connor, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Robert Ray Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle and Powers Boothe as Lamar Wyatt.

“Nashville” is executive-produced by Dee Johnson, R.J. Cutler, Callie Khouri -- who is also creator -- and Steve Buchanan. T Bone Burnett is the executive music producer. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Gaylord Entertainment.

ABC Music Lounge, which launched in May 2009 on ABC.com, provides users with an interactive online music experience that is uniquely ABC. Reflective of the network’s commitment to using digital platforms to deepen its relationship with viewers, the ABC Music Lounge showcases everything about the music and artists featured on ABC’s popular primetime schedule, offering a deep catalog of music-related content. The site features a 24-hour streaming radio station programmed with music featured on such ABC series as “Body of Proof,” “Castle,” “Dancing with the Stars,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice,” “Revenge” and “Once Upon a Time,” among others. Visitors to the site can get access to exclusive weekly free downloads and get a glimpse of ABC’s music future, as the radio station also showcases new music picked by series producers, music supervisors and others involved in the music selection process for shows that have previously seen great success. 

In addition to a streaming radio station, the ABC Music Lounge is home to music videos, exclusive performance footage, photos and behind-the-scenes interviews with artists, series producers and music supervisors.

Big Machine Records is the leading independent Nashville-based record label home to superstars such as Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw and Rascal Flatts.

The Vampire Diaries - Episode 4.02 - Memorial

“THE VAMPIRE DIARIES” — (Thursday 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“Memorial” (TV-14, LSV) (HDTV)

A NEW DANGER COMES TO TOWN — Elena (Nina Dobrev) tries to cope with the extreme highs and lows that are part of becoming a vampire, and Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) almost come to blows while arguing about what is best for her. Damon decides to help Elena in his own way and asks her not to tell Stefan. A stranger, Connor Jordan (guest star Todd Williams, “Chicago Code”), arrives in town and begins questioning Sheriff Forbes and Mayor Lockwood. Connor’s actions quickly convince Stefan that they are dealing with a dangerous vampire hunter. Jeremy (Steven R. McQueen) and Matt (Zach Roerig) are surprised to see a girl they used to know, April, (guest star Grace Phipps, “The Nine Lives of Chloe King”), has returned to town and is enrolling at Mystic Falls High. At a town gathering, Elena comes close to losing control until Caroline steps in to help her. Finally, Damon confides his feelings to an unexpected friend. Kat Graham and Michael Trevino also star. Rob Hardy directed the episode written by Jose Molina & Julie Plec (#402).

Hart of Dixie - Episode 2.03 - If It Makes You Happy

“HART OF DIXIE” — (Tuesday 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET)
“If It Makes You Happy” (Content Rating TBD) ( HDTV)

WHO WILL WIN / TONY AWARD NOMINEE LAURA BELL BUNDY (“LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL”) GUEST STARS — When Zoe (Rachel Bilson) reads about her fellow classmates’ accomplishments in her Alumni magazine, she is upset that they list her as “retired” and invites the reporter to BlueBell for an interview. However, Zoe has a hard time convincing the reporter that she actually has a thriving medical practice in BlueBell – that is, until she comes across a rare and potentially serious disease. Trying to be considerate of Lemon’s (Jaime King) feelings, George (Scott Porter) informs her that he is going out on a date, making her feel that she too needs to find a date. Meanwhile, Lemon and Lavon (Cress Williams) both find themselves in competition with their nemesis Ruby (guest star Golden Brooks). Wilson Bethel and Tim Matheson also star. Elodie Keene directed the episode written by Alex Taub (#203).

Supernatural - Episode 8.03 - Heartache

“SUPERNATURAL” — (Friday 9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
“Heartache” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

JENSEN ACKLES DIRECTS — Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) investigate a string of unusual murders where the victims were all recipients of organs from the same donor. The killer is captured, but things become even more complicated when the brothers find their killer in a trance mumbling an ancient prayer. Jensen Ackles directed the episode written by Brad Buckner & Eugenie Ross-Leming (#801).

Emily Owens, M.D. - Episode 1.01 - Pilot

“EMILY OWENS, M.D.” — (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET)
“Pilot” (Content Rating TBD) (HDTV)

MAMIE GUMMER STARS IN A NEW DRAMA ABOUT FIRST-YEAR SURGICAL INTERNS AND THE INNER WORKINGS OF DENVER MEMORIAL HOSPTIAL — Recent medical school graduate Emily Owens (Mamie Gummer) is now a first-year surgical intern at Denver Memorial Hospital and she is ready to leave high school persona of geeky-girl-with-flop-sweats behind her. But Emily quickly realizes that a hospital is a lot like high school -- cliques and all -- when she is faced with her medical school crush Will Collins (Justin Hartley) and high school nemesis Cassandra Kopelson (Aja Naomi King). On top of that, Emily manages to get herself in some hot water with her attending Dr. Gina Bandari (Necar Zadegan), as well as the nurses, on her first day. Another fellow intern, Tyra Dupre (Kelly McCreary) latches onto Emily as a new friend, and immediately begins confiding all her personal information, including the fact that Tyra is a lesbian, and that she hasn’t come out to her father, who happens to be the Chief of Surgery, Dr. Dupre (guest star Harry Lennix).  Emily is also getting to know the slightly nerdy, but smart and handsome resident Dr. Micah Barnes (Michael Rady), who is facing some serious medical issues within his own family. Bharat Nalluri directed the episode written by creator and executive producer Jennie Snyder Urman (Pilot).

Emily Owens M.D. Premieres On The CW October 16th at 9/8c. 

How I Met Your Mother - Episode 8.04 - Who Wants to Be a Godparent?

MARSHALL AND LILY HAVE TROUBLE DECIDING WHO TO APPOINT AS MARVIN’S GODPARENTS, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, OCT. 15
 
CHEAT TWEET: Spin the wheel! Marshall & Lily put the gang 2 the test 2 choose Marvin’s godparents, on #HIMYM 10/15 @8PM ET/PT http://bit.ly/QfTFcC

"Who Wants To Be A Godparent" — When Lily and Marshall can’t decide on godparents for Marvin, they put the gang to the test to see who would make the best one, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Oct. 15 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Josh Radnor (Ted)
Jason Segel (Marshall)
Cobie Smulders (Robin)
Neil Patrick Harris (Barney)
Alyson Hannigan (Lily)

RECURRING CAST:
Bob Saget (Narrator)

GUEST CAST:
Ashley Williams (Victoria)
Michael Trucco (Nick)
Ned Rolsma (Marcus)
August Maturo (6-year old Marvin)
Jakob Sarkissian (12/14-year-old Marvin)
Nicole Limo (Christie)
David Henrie (Son)
Lyndsy Fonseca (Daughter)

WRITTEN BY: Matt Kuhn
DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

Blue Bloods - Episode 3.03 - Old Wounds

DANNY BELIEVES A SERIAL KILLER IS ON THE LOOSE AND ERIN’S EX-HUSBAND RESURFACES, ON "BLUE BLOODS," FRIDAY, OCT. 12

Peter Hermann ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") Guest Stars as Jack Boyle, Erin’s Ex-Husband

CHEAT TWEET: It’s Reagan-Boyle vs. Boyle in court! Meet Erin’s ex - guest star Peter Hermann. #BlueBloods 10/12, 10 pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/RlqhEV

"Old Wounds" — Danny believes a serial killer is on the loose when two separate murder victims are identified as members of a group charged with a gang rape. Meanwhile, Erin’s ex-husband, attorney Jack Boyle, resurfaces in her life as they face off in court, on BLUE BLOODS, Friday, October 12 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Peter Hermann ("Law & Order: Special Victims Unit") guest stars as Jack Boyle, Erin’s ex-husband.

SERIES REGULARS:
Tom Selleck (Frank Reagan)
Donnie Wahlberg (Danny Reagan)
Bridget Moynahan (Erin Reagan-Boyle)
Will Estes (Jamie Reagan)
Len Cariou (Henry Reagan)
Jennifer Esposito (Jackie Curatola)
Amy Carlson (Linda Reagan)
Sami Gayle (Nicky Reagan-Boyle)

RECURRING CAST:
Tony Terraciano (Jack Reagan)
Andrew Terraciano (Sean Reagan)
Gregory Jbara (DCPI Garrett Moore)
Abigail Hawk (Detective Abigail Baker)

GUEST CAST:
Peter Hermann (Jack Boyle)
Justin Martin (Jordan Silva)
Frank Spagnolo (Captain Frank)
J.J. Singleton (David Powell)
Deborah Offner (Judge Katrina McCarthy)
Jennifer Restivo (Laura Trent)
Marisol Sacramento (Lily Rivera)
Isaac Cruz (Martina Cabrera)
Eden Marryshow (Mark Rivera)
Ian Paola (Paco Flores)
Danny Mastrogiorgio (Detective Freehill)
Ralph Rodriguez (Richard Turkel)
Kevin Csolak (Luke Ryder)
Rob Falcone (Handyman)
Jessica Tyler Wright (Reporter)
David Julian Melendez (Eduardo – Park Man)

WRITTEN BY: Siobhan Byrne O’Connor
DIRECTED BY: John Polson

Mike & Molly - Episode 3.03 - Mike Likes Cake

MOLLY IS UPSET WHEN ALL OF HER WEDDING PHOTOS WITH MIKE TURN OUT TERRIBLY, ON "MIKE & MOLLY," MONDAY, OCT. 8

CHEAT TWEET: Why is Mike’s mouth open in every wedding photo? #MikeAndMolly Oct. 8 9:30pm ET/PT http://bit.ly/RV7h2D

"Mike Likes Cake" — Molly gets frustrated when she reviews her wedding photos and sees that Mike either has his mouth open or his eyes closed in every single one. Meanwhile, Carl gets jealous when Christina’s ex-husband comes back into the picture, on MIKE & MOLLY, Monday, Oct. 8 (9:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

SERIES REGULARS:
Billy Gardell (Officer Mike Biggs)
Melissa McCarthy (Molly Flynn)
Reno Wilson (Officer Carl McMillan)
Katy Mixon (Victoria Flynn)
Nyambi Nyambi (Samuel)
Rondi Reed (Peggy)
Cleo King (Grandma)
Louis Mustillo (Vince)
David Higgins (Harry)

AND:
Swoosie Kurtz (Joyce Flynn)

GUEST CAST:
Holly Robinson Peete (Christina)
Lamonica Garrett (James)

STORY BY: Executive Producers Mark Roberts and Don Foster
TELEPLAY BY: Al Higgins and Carla Filisha
DIRECTED BY: Phill Lewis

How I Met Your Mother - Episode 8.03 - Nannies

MARSHALL AND LILY ARE DESPERATE TO FIND A NANNY FOR MARVIN, ON “HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER,” MONDAY, OCT. 8

Chris Elliot (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) Returns As Mickey, Lily’s Father

CHEAT TWEET: Who will become Marshall and Lily’s new Nanny? It’s someone nobody would ever guess, on #HIMYM 10/8 @8PM ET/PT http://bit.ly/RV7SkS

"Nannies" — When Lily and Marshall have trouble finding a nanny, they learn it’s because of an elaborate scheme Barney came up with to meet girls. Meanwhile, Robin and Ted butt heads over who has a more serious relationship, on HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, Monday, Oct. 8 (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Chris Elliot (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) returns as Mickey, Lily’s father.

SERIES REGULARS:
Josh Radnor (Ted)
Jason Segel (Marshall)
Cobie Smulders (Robin)
Neil Patrick Harris (Barney)
Alyson Hannigan (Lily)

RECURRING CAST:
Bob Saget (Narrator)

GUEST CAST:
Ashley Williams (Victoria)
Chris Elliot (Mickey)
Michael Trucco (Nick)
Jane Carr (Mrs. Buckminster)
Kim Shaw (Julie)
Francesca Capaldi (7-year-old Lily)
Marie Pettit (Beth)
Daisy Faith (Sally)
Carol Herman (Helga)
Melissa Christine (Kara)
August Maturo (4-year-old Marvin)
Ely Uettwiller (2-year-old Marvin)

WRITTEN BY: Chuck Tatham
DIRECTED BY: Pamela Fryman

Fringe - Episode 5.03 - The Recordist

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12

“FRINGE” – (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-Dolby Digital 5.1

PA: Viewer discretion is advised.

THE FRINGE TEAM EMBARKS UPON A NEW JOURNEY ON AN ALL-NEW “FRINGE” FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, ON FOX 

As the rogue Fringe team continues to fight off the oppressive Observers’ invasion, unforeseen events lead them into a forest where they encounter a strange subculture of people devoted to recording human history in “The Recordist” episode airing Friday, Oct. 12 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (FR-503) (TV-14 V)

Cast: Anna Torv as Olivia Dunham; Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop; John Noble as Walter Bishop; Lance Reddick as Phillip Broyles; Blair Brown as Nina Sharp; Jasika Nicole as Astrid Farnsworth

Bones - Episode 8.04 - The Tiger In The Tale

AN EXOTIC ANIMAL PLAYS A CRUCIAL ROLE IN A VICTIM’S DEATH ON AN ALL-NEW “BONES” MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, ON FOX

The Jeffersonian team investigates the death of Jared Drew, an animal expo employee, and in the course of their investigation into his death, they enter the world of illegal animal trafficking. Meanwhile, Brennan thinks she would make an excellent presidential candidate, and Sweets and Daisy take on a big change in their relationship in the all-new “The Tiger in the Tale” episode of BONES airing Monday, Oct. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (BON-803) (TV-14 D, L, V)

Cast: Emily Deschanel as Dr. Temperance Brennan; David Boreanaz as FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth; TJ Thyne as Dr. Jack Hodgins; Michaela Conlin as Angela Montenegro; Tamara Taylor as Dr. Camille “Cam” Saroyan; John Francis Daley as Dr. Lance Sweets

Guest Cast: Carla Gallo as Daisy Wick; Arturo del Puerto as Juan Chiquez; Chris Butler as Thomas Casey; Heather Mazur as Marcy Drew; Andrew Rausch as Mike Young; Andy Tran as FBI Tech; Brian McNamara as Eric Neilbling; Audrey Dundee Hannah as Lucia; Ryan Caltagirone as Costas.

Grimm - Episode 2.07 - The Bottle Imp

"THE BOTTLE IMP"

  AN UNSETTLING MURDER SCENE LEADS NICK AND HANK TO WHAT LOOKS LIKE A BITTER CUSTODY BATTLE – JOSH STEWART GUEST STARS -- After investigating a grisly murder, clues lead Nick (David Giuntoli) and Hank (Russell Hornsby) to a seemingly unstable father (guest star Josh Stewart) who is on the run with his daughter. As they learn more about the case they realize that the girl’s father may be the least of their worries. At the spice shop, Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) finds out filling in for Rosalee (Bree Turner) isn’t as simple as he’d hoped it would be. Meanwhile, Captain Renard (Sasha Roiz) finds himself paying unwarranted attention to more than one woman from his past. Bitsie Tulloch and Reggie Lee also star.
Grimm can be seen on Friday's at 9/8c on NBC. The episode titled "The Bottle IMP", can be seen on October 12, 2012.

Castle - Episode 5.03 - Secret's Safe with Me

WHEN A WOMAN’S MURDER IS TIED TO A REPOSESSED STORAGE UNIT, CASTLE ENTERS THE AUCTION TO FIND WHAT’S INSIDE, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

“Secret’s Safe with Me” – When a young woman is mysteriously murdered, Beckett and Castle discover her death may be linked to a repossessed storage unit up for auction. Was the unit connected to her death? Was something inside it worth killing for? The investigation leads Castle and Beckett to colorful “Storage Wars”-like treasure seekers and Manhattan socialites as they uncover the shocking truth, on “Castle,” MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on ABC.

“Castle” stars Nathan Fillion as Richard Castle, Stana Katic as NYPD Detective Kate Beckett, Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, and Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.

Guest Cast: Caroline Lagerfelt as Anjelica Henley, Rob Nagle as Kirby, Chad Lindberg as Marco Vinstrolli, John Littlefield as Joel Pratt, Dennis Cockrum as auctioneer, Kevin Brown as Big Percy Jenkins.

“Secret’s Safe with Me” was written by Terence Paul Winter and directed by John Terlesky.

Once Upon a Time - Episode 2.03 - Lady of the Lake

EMMA AND MARY MARGARET, WITH MULAN, AURORA AND LANCELOT’S HELP, TRY TO FIND A PORTAL BACK TO STORYBROOKE, AND KING GEORGE POISONS SNOW WHITE, ON ABC’S “ONCE UPON A TIME”

Barbara Hershey Guest Stars as Cora

Sebastian Stan (“Gossip Girl,” “Captain America: The First Avenger”) Guest Stars as Jefferson

Sarah Bolger (“The Tudors”) Guest Stars as Aurora

Jamie Chung (“Sucker Punch,” “The Hangover Part II”) Guest Stars as Mulan

Sinqua Walls (“The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” “Teen Wolf”) Guest Stars as Lancelot

“Lady of the Lake” – Emma and Mary Margaret, with the aid of Mulan, Aurora and brave knight Lancelot, attempt to find a portal that will bring them back to Storybrooke. But a dark force threatens their safe return. And Henry tries to talk Jefferson into reuniting with his daughter. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale land that was, on the eve of meeting Prince Charming’s mother, King George poisons Snow White, and the only antidote lies within the waters of the Lady of the Lake, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Once Upon a Time” stars Ginnifer Goodwin as Snow White/Mary Margaret, Jennifer Morrison as Emma Swan, Lana Parrilla as Evil Queen/Regina, Josh Dallas as Prince Charming/David, Emilie de Ravin as Belle, Jared S. Gilmore as Henry Mills, Meghan Ory as Red Riding Hood/Ruby, and Robert Carlyle as Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold.

Guest starring are Barbara Hershey as Cora, Alan Dale as King George, Sarah Bolger as Aurora, Jamie Chung as Mulan, Sebastian Stan as Jefferson, Gabrielle Rose as Ruth, Sinqua Walls as Lancelot and Alissa Skovbye as Paige.

”Lady of the Lake” was written by Andrew Chambliss & Ian Goldberg and directed by Milan Cheylov.

Private Practice - Episode 6.03 - Good Grief

VIOLET STRUGGLES TO MOVE ON WITHOUT PETE, AS A CONSUMING CASE AT WORK HAS HER FIGHTING EMOTIONS, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

“Good Grief” – After hearing a patient’s chilling confession, Violet turns to Sheldon for advice. Meanwhile, Addison tries to keep her grief a secret, Cooper and Charlotte adapt to their new reality and Sam confronts Sheldon about his denial, on “Private Practice,” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Benjamin Bratt as Dr. Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace, Caterina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd, and Griffin Gluck as Mason Warner, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

Guest starring Justina Machado as Stephanie Kemp, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Gabi Rivera, Robert Pine as Jim Wallace, John Prosky as Jerry Murphy, Joshua Bitton as Adam Stanfield and Ava Gaudet as Stacey Meyer.

“Good Grief” was written by Gabe Forseca and directed by Bethany Rooney.

666 Park Avenue - Episode 1.03 - The Dead Don't Stay Dead

GAVIN BEGINS TO GROOM HENRY FOR BIGGER THINGS, JANE AND OLIVIA TRADE SOME SURPRISING PERSONAL SECRETS, AND A GIFTED YOUNG JOURNALIST LEARNS THE REAL MEANING OF THE POWER BEHIND HER WORDS, ON ABC'S "666 PARK AVENUE"

"The Dead Don't Stay Dead" - More mysteries begin to unfold at The Drake as Jane repeatedly glimpses a little girl - or an apparition? - who beckons her to a room with a strange suitcase. Meanwhile, Henry and Jane are drawn closer to the Dorans, Gavin manipulates a possible career change for Henry, and Olivia shares a painful secret with Jane about her daughter Sasha's death ten years ago. Finally, Gavin offers to help Annie Morgan, a budding young journalist residing at the Drake, who suddenly discovers that anything that she writes becomes the truth -- with terrifying results -- on "666 Park Avenue," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"666 Park Avenue" stars Rachael Taylor as Jane Van Veen, Dave Annable as Henry Martin, Mercedes Masöhn as Louise Leonard, Robert Buckley as Brian Leonard, Helena Mattsson as Alexis Blume, Erik Palladino as Tony DeMeo and Samantha Logan as Nona Clark, with Vanessa Williams as Olivia Doran and Terry O'Quinn as Gavin Doran.

Guest starring are Aubrey Dollar as Annie Morgan, Ursula Parker as little girl, Clark Johnson as Bill Edwards, Malachy Cleary as Ned Racine, Misha Kuznetsov as Kandinksy, Peter Lewis as Walt, the doorman, Susan Heyward as Janet, Jaymes Jorsling as taxi driver, Rachel Leslie as TV reporter and Jim Coleman as limo driver.

"The Dead Don't Stay Dead" was written by Matt Miller and directed by Alex Zakrzewski.

Revenge - Episode 2.03 - Confidence

THE SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON GRAYSON MANOR, AND EMILY’S PAST CONTINUES TO HAUNT HER, ON ABC’S “REVENGE”

“Confidence” – The Graysons are back in the spotlight and at the center of a media storm once again, while Emily’s past continues to haunt her, on “Revenge,” SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

“Revenge” stars Madeleine Stowe as Victoria Grayson, Emily VanCamp as Emily Thorne, Gabriel Mann as Nolan Ross, Henry Czerny as Conrad Grayson, Ashley Madekwe as Ashley Davenport, Nick Wechsler as Jack Porter, Josh Bowman as Daniel Grayson, Christa B. Allen as Charlotte Grayson and Connor Paolo as Declan Porter.

Guest starring Dilshad Vadsari as Padma Lahari, Barry Sloane as Aiden Mathis, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Takeda, Margarita Levieva as Amanda Clarke, and Jennifer Jason Leigh as Kara Wallace Clarke.

“Confidence” was written by Gretchen J. Berg and Aaron Harbert, and directed by J. Miller Tobin.

Nashville - Episode 1.01 - Pilot

HAILED AS ONE OF THIS FALL'S BEST NEW SHOWS, "NASHVILLE" DEBUTS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 ON ABC

One of this fall's most anticipated and critically-acclaimed series, "Nashville," debuts WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network, starring Emmy nominee Connie Britton ("American Horror Story) and Hayden Panettiere ("Heroes"), and created by Oscar-winning screenwriter Callie Khouri ("Thelma & Louise"). Shot entirely in Nashville, Tennessee, each episode of the series takes us into a captivating world of music, power, talent, sex, love, heartbreak and redemption, featuring original songs by established and breakout songwriters sung by the stars of the series.

Music legend and entertainment icon Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton) has been one of the industry's top female vocalists for two decades. After working tirelessly to elevate her game, Rayna suddenly discovers her passion for the business is not enough to compete with the new generation of talent lighting up the charts. She is reluctant to accept the emerging trend in the business and refuses to be steamrolled by her longtime label, which she helped build. When they give her an offer she can't refuse, Rayna is forced to accept the harsh reality that she'll have to start over and reinvent herself if she plans on continuing to be relevant.

Offstage things aren't much easier for Rayna, whose father, Lamar Wyatt (Powers Boothe), is Nashville's most powerful businessman. Their distant relationship is strained by years of resentment and powerful secrets that begin to boil over when Lamar and Rayna's sister, Tandy, start a scheme involving Rayna's husband, Teddy (Eric Close). For Teddy Conrad, this might be his time to share the spotlight instead of being the man behind the woman. For years he's competed against Rayna's greatest love... her music. He's been haunted by her romantic entanglements, which he thought were buried in the past, but now his choice to align himself with Rayna's father could send her running back into the arms of her soul mate.

Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) is sexy, sassy, and she's got trouble written all over her. She's the hottest act in the business and she's not about to let anyone stand in the way of her success, much less Rayna Jaymes. On her way to the top, an even bigger set of circumstances will cast a shadow on her girl-next-door image. But Juliette is calculating, has an insatiable appetite for fame, and will do whatever it takes to leave her hard knocks past behind. Everyone in Nashville has a dream: Deacon Claybourne (Charles Esten) is the band leader whose unrequited love is constantly played out in the lyrics of familiar songs; Scarlett O'Connor (Clare Bowen) is the beautiful undiscovered songwriter; Avery Barkley (Jonathan Jackson) is a young misguided musician; and Gunnar Scott (Sam Palladio) is an up and comer on a collision course with Scarlett.

In the premiere episode, "Pilot," Rayna learns that her record label wants her to tour as the opening act for newcomer Juliette Barnes, and when she refuses, the stage is set for the ultimate power struggle for popularity. Complicating matters, Lamar's drive for power results in backing Teddy in a run for Mayor of Nashville, against Rayna's wishes.

"Nashville" stars Connie Britton ("Friday Night Lights," "American Horror Story") as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere ("Heroes") as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Eric Close ("Chaos," "Without a Trace") as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten ("Enlightened," "Big Love") as Deacon Claybourne, Jonathan Jackson ("General Hospital") as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Robert Ray Wisdom as Coleman Carlisle and Powers Boothe ("24") as Lamar Wyatt,.

Guest starring in "Pilot" are Judith Hoag as Tandy Wyatt, JD Souther as Watty White and Burgess Jenkins as Randy Roberts. Co-stars include Lennon Stella as Maddie, Maisy Stella as Daphne, David Alford as Bucky Dawes, Ed Amatrudo as Glenn Goodman, Todd Truly as Marshall Evans and Sylvia Jeffries as Juliette's Mother.

Executive producers of "Pilot" are R.J. Cutler ("The September Issue," "The War Room"), Callie Khouri ("Thelma & Louise"), who is also creator, and Steve Buchanan. T Bone Burnett is the executive music producer. "Pilot" was written by Callie Khouri and directed by R.J. Cutler. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios and Gaylord Entertainment.

"Nashville" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be assigned closer to airdate.

White Collar, Covert Affairs and Royal Pains - Renewed!

NEW YORK, NY – September 25, 2012 – On the heels of an unprecedented seventh consecutive summer win as cable’s #1 network across all key demos, USA signaled additional season pickups for three of its hit original drama series – ROYAL PAINS, WHITE COLLAR and COVERT AFFAIRS. The three series rank among the summer’s top ten scripted hours overall in cable in 18-49. The announcement was made today by Chris McCumber and Jeff Wachtel, co-presidents, USA Network.

"All three of these series have found ways to stay creatively fresh and culturally relevant. The execution in writing, acting and production is among the best on television. In an increasingly competitive landscape, these series got new season pickups the old-fashioned way -- they earned it!," said Wachtel and McCumber.

A high-end performer since its debut, ROYAL PAINS received a 26-episode pickup across two additional seasons with season five of the Universal Cable Productions series commencing in New York in 2013. WHITE COLLAR, from Fox Television Studios, which films in and around New York City, received a 16-episode pickup for season five, to begin filming in 2013; and the Toronto based production of COVERT AFFAIRS, from Universal Cable Productions, received a 16-episode pickup for season four.


ROYAL PAINS follows talented young doctor Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein) a disgraced New York City physician who reinvents himself as the Hamptons' hot new doctor-on-demand to the rich and famous. The drama also stars Paulo Costanzo, Reshma Shetty and Brooke D’Orsay. On December 16, USA will offer a two-hour movie event “Off-Season Greetings,” an intimate look at the backstory of the Lawson brothers and a celebration of the long-awaited nuptials of Evan (Costanzo) and Paige (D’Orsay). From Universal Cable Productions, ROYAL PAINS is written and executive produced by Andrew Lenchewski and Michael Rauch. Paul Frank and Rich Frank also serve as executive producer along with Jeff Kwatinetz from Prospect Park and Connie Burge. Carol Flint, Jon Sherman, Kerry Orent and Jack Bernstein co-executive produce.

Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay star in the critically acclaimed WHITE COLLAR, which focuses on the unlikely partnership between charming con artist Neal Caffrey (Bomer) and straightforward FBI agent Peter Burke (DeKay) who partner to catch other elusive white collar criminals. In the summer finale, Neal finally learns the elusive Sam (guest Star Treat Williams), is his father. When the series returns in January, Neal will continue to uncover secrets from his past, with the help of Peter and fan favorite Mozzie, played by Willie Garson. The series also stars Tiffani Thiessen, Sharif Atkins and Marsha Thomason. WHITE COLLAR was created and is executive produced by Jeff Eastin and comes from Fox Television Studios.

Golden Globe®-nominated Piper Perabo stars as Annie Walker, a young CIA operative whose exceptional linguistic skills and killer instinct make her invaluable to the Agency in the popular spy caper COVERT AFFAIRS. The series, which also stars Christopher Gorham, Kari Matchett and Peter Gallagher, returns on Tuesday, October 16 with six all-new episodes that have Annie seeking revenge in Russia for the devastating tragedies that rattled her world. From Universal Cable Productions, COVERT AFFAIRS is executive produced by Doug Liman and David Bartis through Hypnotic and written and executive produced by Matt Corman and Chris Ord.