ABC will release its 2014-2015 schedule Tuesday, May 13th, eight days before the end of the May sweeps period.

SUNDAYS

AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS – “Episode 2419” – This week’s highlights include a musical tribute to basketball fails, a man ice skating for the first time with a series of hilarious falls, a round of “Eye Pokes Versus Dogs Licking Glass,” parents pranking their son by sticking his soft drink straw directly into a packet of ketchup, a little boy replies that he’d prefer pizza rolls when asked if he wants a brother or a sister, and Tom plays “Who’s Makin’ That Racket?,” on America’s Funniest Home Videos,” SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

ONCE UPON A TIME – “A Curious Thing” – Zelena threatens to kill Henry if Hook – whose lips have been cursed by the Wicked Witch — doesn’t proceed with kissing Emma, which will drain all of her magical powers away, and things begin to heat up between Regina and Robin Hood. Meanwhile, back in the Fairy Tale Land that was during the past year, Snow and Charming go in search of Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, to see if she can help them defeat Zelena, and the curse that will ultimately send the Fairy Tale characters back to Storybrooke is cast — but from an unlikely source, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

RESURRECTION – “Schemes of the Devil” – With the help of Bellamy and Sheriff Fred, Tom leads the charge in the search for Rachael, but her situation becomes increasingly dire as her captors grow more desperate. Maggie and Dr. Ward continue their medical research on the resurrected subjects and a series of shocking discoveries sets them on the brink of a game changing find, however, their focus shifts when Arcadia is suddenly in the throes of an epidemic, on “Resurrection,” SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (9:00-10:01 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

REVENGE – “Revolution” – As all the Graysons slowly gain the upper hand, Emily is forced to take on a new identity to expose them, on “Revenge,” SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS – “Episode 2420” – SUNDAY, MAY 4 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

ONCE UPON A TIME – “Kansas” – SUNDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

RESURRECTION – SEASON FINALE – “Torn Apart” – The town of Arcadia is in a state of chaos when the return of the deceased reaches a critical mass. Bellamy has no other choice than to ask for outside aid which backfires when Sheriff Fred steps in with his own agenda, triggering a siege on the town that no one saw coming, on the season finale of “Resurrection,” SUNDAY, MAY 4 (9:00-10:01 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

REVENGE – “Impetus” – Dire circumstance leads Emily to take extreme measures against both the Graysons and those closest to her, on “Revenge,” SUNDAY, MAY 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

ONCE UPON A TIME – TWO HOUR SEASON FINALE – SUNDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

REVENGE – SEASON FINALE – “Execution” – Nothing is off limits as Emily and Victoria are dead set on destroying each other. Lives will be lost and fates will be altered, but who will rise victorious?, on the season three finale of “Revenge,” SUNDAY, MAY 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

AMERICA’S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS – SEASON FINALE – “Episode 2422” – SUNDAY, MAY 18 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE 2014 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS – dick clark productions and Billboard, the ultimate authority in music and home of the iconic Billboard charts defining success in music, announced today the first group of musical performers at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Billboard Chart toppers Luke Bryan, Imagine Dragons, John Legend and OneRepublic will all join previously announced Jason Derulo, as performers in the live awards show, airing on SUNDAY, MAY 18 on ABC (8:00–11:00 p.m., ET) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

MONDAYS

DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Episode 1807”– Latin Night; Guest Judge Ricky Martin performs, MONDAY, APRIL 28 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

CASTLE – “Law & Boarder” – When an up-and-coming professional skateboarder is gunned down by a mysterious motorcyclist, Castle and Beckett are thrust into the world of extreme sports, where the death defying stunts aren’t the only thing that’s dangerous, on “Castle,” MONDAY, APRIL 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Episode 1808” – Guest Judge Abby Lee Miller, MONDAY, MAY 5 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

CASTLE – “Veritas” – A secret investigation conducted by Beckett related to her mother’s murder goes awry when a man she has been surveilling is killed. When evidence links Beckett to the victim, she and Castle become the target of a manhunt that puts both of them in grave danger. MONDAY, MAY 5 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Episode 1809,”– Semi-Finals, American Icons Night, MONDAY, MAY 12 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

CASTLE – SEASON FINALE – “For Better or Worse” – Castle and Beckett’s long-awaited wedding is almost here, but when a shocking surprise threatens to ruin the big day, they are sent on a wild mission filled with masked men, angry bikers and a charming ne’er-do-well from Beckett’s past (guest star Eddie McClintock as Rogan O’Leary). MONDAY, MAY 12 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – “Episode 1810” – Performance Finals, MONDAY, MAY 19 (8:00-9:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE BACHELORETTE – SEASON PREMIERE – Andi Dorfman, 26, a beautiful and successful woman, has it all at first glance — her loving family, her great friends, and even her dream job. But she realized there was something missing. So, last September, she put her busy life on hold to try and find love on “The Bachelor.” She thought she had found her match, but in the end it was not meant to be, and Andi walked away from Juan Pablo. She did not, however, let that experience stop her desire to find her perfect soul mate. Andi will embark on her own journey to find love when she stars in the tenth edition of “The Bachelorette,” on ABC. Chris Harrison hosts, MONDAY, MAY 19 (9:30-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

TUESDAYS

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. – “Nothing Personal” – Just when there’s no one left to trust, Agent Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) — from “Marvel’s The Avengers” and “Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Solider” — returns to team up with Coulson as S.H.I.E.L.D. is being destroyed around them, on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” TUESDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE GOLDBERGS – “The Age of Darkness – Despite her best efforts, Beverly is crushed when she cannot console Erica when her boyfriend, Drew Kremp, dumps her. So Murray steps in to help his daughter. Meanwhile, Barry is obsessed with a new arcade game and continually asks Pops for money to play. When he takes the situation to a desperate level involving Adam, an intervention is planned, on “The Goldbergs,” TUESDAY, APRIL 29 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

TROPHY WIFE – “There’s No Guy in Team” – Concerned about Warren’s social life, Kate encourages him to make new friends and get involved in clubs or sports, however, it backfires and now she might have made things worse for him. Elsewhere, Hillary struggles with her art assignment and looks to Jackie for some creative guidance, and Pete teaches Bert the value of money, on “Trophy Wife,” TUESDAY, APRIL 29 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP – “Tichina Arnold/Kelly Packard” – Actress Tichina Arnold and Actress Kelly Packard, TUESDAY, APRIL 29 (10:00-11:00p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. — “Ragtag” – In the last episode before the epic season finale, Ward ‘s betrayal and HYDRA’s shocking secrets are revealed as Coulson’s team goes undercover on a mission that leaves no one unscathed, on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” TUESDAY, MAY 6 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE GOLDBERGS – “A Wrestler Named Goldberg” – Murray and Pops convince Barry to come up with an elaborate lie about him joining the wrestling team so an overprotective Beverly is duped. When the truth comes out and backfires, Beverly takes matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Adam convinces Erica to take him to the local premiere of “Return of the Jedi” but she flakes to hang out with her friends. When Erica sees his disappointment, she makes good on her original promise with a plan, on “The Goldbergs,” TUESDAY, MAY 6 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

TROPHY WIFE – “Back to School” – Kate begrudgingly agrees to accompany Jackie to her high school reunion, not fully realizing all that it entails. Meanwhile, Pete and Diane take Hillary and Warren to visit a college campus and Bert is left in the care of Meg and Tevin, on “Trophy Wife,” TUESDAY, MAY 6 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP – “Laila Ali/Angie Stone” – Former professional boxer Laila Ali and Grammy Award® nominated singer, songwriter Angie Stone, TUESDAY, MAY 6 (10:00-11:00p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D. — SEASON FINALE – TUESDAY, MAY 13 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE GOLDBERGS – SEASON FINALE – TUESDAY, MAY 13 (9:01-9:31 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

TROPHY WIFE – SEASON FINALE – “Mother’s Day” – Kate is overjoyed when Diane and Jackie offer to let her have the kids on her first Mother’s Day, however, when Kate discovers their hidden agenda, she is determined to get revenge. Meanwhile, Pete slowly buckles under the pressures at work, on the season finale on “Trophy Wife,” TUESDAY, MAY 13 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

CELEBRITY WIFE SWAP – “Angie Everhart/Pat & Gina Neely” – Model and Actress Angie Everhart and Restaurateurs and Food Network stars Pat & Gina Neely, TUESDAY, MAY 13 (10:00-11:00p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

DANCING WITH THE STARS – SEASON FINALE – “Episode 1811,”– Results Finals where the season 18 champion will be crowned and awarded the coveted Mirror-ball trophy, TUESDAY, MAY 20 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

WEDNESDAYS

THE MIDDLE – “The Optimist” – With high school graduation less than two years away, Sue finds herself becoming super stressed out when she hunkers down and frantically tries to earn a scholarship to help pay for college. Meanwhile, upon figuring out that business is down because she forgot to send out all of Dr. Goodwin’s dental appointment reminder cards, Frankie tries to find a way to secretly send them out without her boss finding out. After Mike misinterprets a situation and scolds a girl for picking on Brick, Brick demands that Mike formally apologize, and Axl and his football buddy, Hutch, eat the Hecks out of house and home in order it try to bulk up so that they are big enough to be picked again to play on the team next year, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SUBURGATORY – “Dalia Nicole Smith” – When Dalia fails to get into the only college she applied to, Dallas is on a mission to help her find her calling, however, Dalia takes it upon herself to find a sugar daddy. Meanwhile, George forces Tessa to double date with him and a hot mom and her son that they met during her college tour, on “Suburgatory,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

MODERN FAMILY – “Sleeper” – Phil fails at his one task to stay home and wait for the repairman, forcing him to tell an elaborate lie to hide the truth from Claire, but the stress is more than he can physically handle. Meanwhile, Gloria is obsessing over the family portrait she is responsible for organizing this year, Claire accuses Cam of being too snobby to use her girls’ hand-me-downs, and Jay secretly enters Stella in a dog show, on “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

MIXOLOGY – “Liv & Jim” – Liv is forced to face the reality of her actions as well as her engagement after her fiancé unexpectedly shows up at the bar. Meanwhile, Bruce gets into a bar-gument with Tom and Cal after he finds out they watched the third season of ‘Downton Abbey’ without him because of his constant disparaging remarks. Bruce takes offense and finds a new group of guys to hang out with, but when they also start to call him out for being a terrible person, he ponders whether or not he owes Tom and Cal an apology on “Mixology,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).

NASHVILLE – “Your Good Girl’s Gonna Go Bad” – Scarlett’s breakdown is driving everyone to point fingers at who might be responsible for her condition. Deacon is blaming Rayna for pushing her too fast, Rayna is blaming Juliette for forcing her on stage, and Beverly thinks Rayna is only interested in seeing her label succeed. It always feels like everyone has an axe to grind with Juliette so she turns to Avery, only to find him preoccupied with Scarlett. During her moment of weakness, she is driven right into the hands of her nemesis. Meanwhile, Layla tries to convince Will to join her in a reality show, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE MIDDLE – “Office Hours” – Feeling that her mind has been turned into Swiss cheese over the kids’ never ending demanding requests of her, Frankie sets up office hours in which they can only voice their needs between 5:00-6:00 p.m. Meanwhile, an overprotective Mike keeps a stern eye on Darrin to make sure he doesn’t take advantage of Sue; and Brick invites his surprising new friends over to the house for a book club meeting, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SUBURGATORY – “Les Lucioles” – When Tessa takes over planning Lisa and Malik’s wedding, she struggles with the limited budget and loses sight of the romance. Meanwhile, June confronts Tessa and warns her to stay away from Ryan, Malik’s family decides to boycott the wedding and he enlists George’s help to walk him down the aisle, and Sheila offers Lisa some pearls of wisdom, on “Suburgatory,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

MODERN FAMILY – “Message Received” – Jay, Gloria and Manny challenge each other to step outside their comfort zone and try something new. Mitch and Cam’s wedding is getting too big and costly so they resort to selling a couple of their prized possessions, and the kids play a joke on Phil and Claire, on “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

MIXOLOGY – “Bruce & Maya” – The night is drawing to a close and nobody wants to go home alone once it’s last call. Bruce recruits Maya to fake flirt with him to get Jessica’s attention, but when things start to look like they’re getting serious between them, Tom gets nervous causing Cal to spring into action. Meanwhile, Fab spots her attractive gynecologist and debates whether or not she’d be able to date him on “Mixology,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

NASHVILLE – “All or Nothing with Me” – First Lady Michelle Obama and Kellie Pickler guest star. Rayna organizes a charity concert at Fort Campbell after finding out Luke has been injured in Afghanistan, forcing him to cut his tour short. Deacon and Maddie are brought closer together as they chart a new course for their future. Teddy is beginning to feel like his family is slipping further and further away from him. Juliette is racked with guilt knowing that her back is against the wall after Jeff threatens to go to Avery with the truth. Gunnar is feeling pressure to reveal a secret about Juliette to Avery until Zoey urges him that his professional and private life should be kept separate. And Will and Layla begin shooting their new reality series, on “Nashville,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE MIDDLE – “Heck on a Hard Body” – Sue is determined to win herself a car and enters Ehlert Motors ‘Hands on a Hard Body’ contest, in which the last person whose hands never leave the car wins. Meanwhile, Mike and his perpetually down-on-his-luck brother Rusty (Norm Macdonald) find time to bond again when they take a road trip to Chicago with Brick to attend his Spelling Bee; and Frankie has to travel to Axl’s college dorm to help him locate a missing desk or risk losing her $200 deposit, on “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 (8:00-8:30 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SUBURGATORY – SEASON FINALE – WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 (8:30-9:00 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.

MODERN FAMILY – “The Wedding, Part 1” – Mitch and Cam’s big day is finally here and nothing can ruin it, until nothing turns into a whole lot of somethings and puts wedding planner extraordinaire Pepper Saltzman (guest star Nathan Lane) to the test. Meanwhile, Jay and Gloria host the Tuckers, Phil squeezes in an eye procedure before the festivities and Claire embraces her role as “best woman,” on “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

MIXOLOGY – “Last Call” – The bartenders have spoken and it’s last call at Mix. Bar tabs aren’t the only things that need to be closed as Tom finds himself bonding with Liv while she tries to help him take home Maya. But in the process, Liv and Tom can’t help but realize they might actually be meant for each other instead. Bruce starts to panic when he realizes Jessica is probably going to go home with Dominic, so he sets out to find a backup girl he can take home but learns some things aren’t always what they appear, on “Mixology,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET).

NASHVILLE – SEASON FINALE – “On The Other Hand,” – As Will Lexington’s album climbs the chart with the help of Jeff Fordham’s deep pockets, Rayna enlists Teddy’s help to plan a huge, free concert at LP Field to draw attention to her Highway 65 debut. She will perform with Luke Wilson and duet with Juliette before thousands of fans. Zoey, Avery and Gunnar rock out at a benefit for Deacon’s favorite charity, Sober House, and Avery plans to serenade Juliette with a song he wrote for her. But when he attempts to sing it, he doesn’t understand why she is not present, and Scarlett makes a decision about her future in Nashville, WEDNESDAY, MAY 14 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THE MIDDLE – ONE HOUR SEASON FINALE – “Orlando”/”The Wonderful World of Hecks” – While Sue counts down the days until the Hecks depart on their road trip to Walt Disney World (she won the trip in a “Hands on a Hard Body” contest), Brick begs his parents to take a detour to North Carolina so he can meet his online girlfriend, and Axl anxiously awaits the posting of his final grades as a college freshman. Then, when the Hecks arrive at Walt Disney World, a good time may not be had for all when a series of misfortunes threaten to put a damper on their trip, on the one-hour season finale of “The Middle,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

MODERN FAMILY – SEASON FINALE – “The Wedding, Part 2” – The wedding day chaos continue as the entire party shifts from one contingency plan to another. Guests start to get testy, Mitchell and Cameron are feeling discouraged and poor Claire shows physical wear and tear, but an unexpected turn of events leads to the ceremony we’ve all been waiting for, on the season finale of “Modern Family,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 (9:00-9:31 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

MIXOLOGY – SEASON FINALE – “Closing Time” – The night is coming to an end and it’s Tom’s last chance to ask Maya to go home with him, but Bruce and Cal explain the various obstacles that lie ahead that could prove costly on his quest to find love. Meanwhile, Bruce has to decide whether or not to make a final play for Jessica or go home with a girl who is infatuated with his red-headed attributes. Across town, Liv finds herself in a situation with Ron that comes down to a last minute decision that will ultimately affect her happiness. And Kacey will need to overlook some information she learns about Cal and decide if she still wants to keep her date with him, on the season finale of “Mixology,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 (9:31-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

MOTIVE – SEASON PREMIERE – “Motive” returns for an exciting second season with gripping new cases featuring more complicated killers and intricate crime scenes, WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

THURSDAYS

GREY’S ANATOMY – “We Are Never Getting Back Together” – Cristina looks to Meredith for advice as she assesses her future at the hospital. Derek and Amelia work together on a difficult surgery involving conjoined twins. Meanwhile, Jo is spread too thin when she tries to work on several cases at once and Stephanie realizes the truth about Bailey’s bubble boy case, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

BLACK BOX – “Sweet Little Lies” – Dr. Black’s team of fourth year medical students try to determine why a young nanny is suffering from hallucinations of her head exploding. Will and Catherine struggle to get their relationship back on track after she reveals that she cheated on him during a manic episode. After the chief of neurosurgery suffers a seizure during surgery, the Cube’s medical director calls a meeting to announce that any doctors suffering from medical conditions that could harm patients must come forward, on “Black Box,” THURSDAY, MAY 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

GREY’S ANATOMY – “Everything I Do, Nothing Seems to Turn Out Right” – With Derek away, Meredith spends time with Amelia and finds out her true feelings about her time in Seattle. Bailey deals with the ramifications of her actions and Callie receives devastating news. Meanwhile, the residents panic after hearing that one of them will be fired, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 8 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

BLACK BOX – “Who Are You?” – Will reveals to Catherine he’s slept with the hostess at his restaurant in retaliation for her betrayal. Bickman’s ego gets the best of him when he performs emergency surgery on a celebrity. Regan reluctantly agrees to allow Esme an opportunity to work with Catherine on a student film. A patient arrives at the Cube and displays signs of being unbalanced, on “Black Box,” THURSDAY, MAY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

GREY’S ANATOMY – SEASON FINALE – “Fear (of the Unknown)” – In the Season 10 finale, the doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital bid an emotional farewell to the beloved Cristina Yang. A possible act of terrorism rocks Seattle and causes chaos at the hospital. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a life changing decision and one doctor receives shocking news on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

BLACK BOX – “Exceptional or Dead” – THURSDAY, MAY 15 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

FRIDAYS

LAST MAN STANDING – SEASON FINALE – “Mutton Busting” – With some guidance from Mike, Ryan convinces an overprotective Kristin to let Boyd participate in the mutton busting competition at the rodeo to help build Boyd’s confidence. Meanwhile, Eve’s turned off by her boyfriend’s insecurity after he says he doesn’t want her to wear her JROTC uniform to the prom. Having heard about their fight, Eve’s not-so-secret admirer Andrew swoops in, on the season finale of “Last Man Standing,” FRIDAY, APRIL 25 (8:00-8:31 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network.

SHARK TANK – “Episode 522” – An 11-year old fashionista from Memphis, Tennessee has already captured Oprah’s attention with his line of hand-crafted bow ties for people of all ages which he makes with his family members. But can he cut a deal in the Tank with Daymond John or another Shark? Two men from Linden, Utah present their new hot beverage made from roasted cocoa beans roasted like coffee which is packed with antioxidants, and a college student from Provo, Utah created his own blend of nutritional supplements to help focus, mental agility, and overall brain health. Two Boston men operate a popular 5K obstacle course race series in 20 cities that features 100′ foot water slides, fire and water hazards, as well as other “epic” obstacles. Will the Sharks buy in?  Also, an update on Brandon and Keith Marz from Van Nuys, California,  Leander, TX and their Marz Sprays, oral vitamin atomizers which are a tasty, easy way to get daily nutrients, in which Lori invested last season. “Shark Tank” airs FRIDAY, APRIL 25 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SHARK TANK: SWIMMING WITH SHARKS – In the high pressure world of “Shark Tank,” entrepreneurs battle to win a better future for themselves and their companies. Featuring updates on more than a dozen of the show’s most memorable and controversial entrepreneurs, “Shark Tank: Swimming with Sharks” goes behind the scenes of the hit reality show and reveals what happens after the deals are made and the entrepreneurs plunge into the uncharted waters of the shark-eat-shark business world. Anchored by “Good Morning America’s” Lara Spencer, “Shark Tank: Swimming With Sharks” is an all-new special made to give viewers a unique look behind-the-scenes of ABC’s hit show, “Shark Tank,” airing FRIDAY, MAY 2 (8:00-9:00 p.m./ET). In keeping with the evening’s theme, an all-new, original episode of “Shark Tank” will air immediately following (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SHARK TANK – “Episode 526” – An entrepreneur from Marina Del Rey, CA wants an investment in his e-commerce flower business, which offers bouquets shipped direct from farms on an active volcano for just $40 flat. A man from Encinitas, CA thinks his anti-aging lifting strips for mouth wrinkles is a game changer. A 19-year-old from Plano, TX invented a “breakaway” hanger as a third-grader which collapses under pressure for easy on and off, and two friends from Brooklyn, NY pitch their compostable party tableware made from renewable plant materials. And, Kevin O’Leary follows up on his and Mark Cuban’s recent investment in Groovebook, which tripled its sales in just 5 days after airing earlier this season and also drops by “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” This episode of “Shark Tank” airs FRIDAY, MAY 2 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SHARK TANK – “Episode 525” – Self-professed wine connoisseur Kevin O’Leary gives advice to a lady from Solano Beach, CA on her lighter, healthier alternative to a full-bodied wine. Likewise, Robert Herjavec has some suggestions for a former merchant marine from Anacortes, WA on his innovative, deep-sea treasure hunting business. Three men from San Francisco, CA hope to paddle their way into a deal with a collapsible kayak that folds up like the traditional Japanese art of origami, and a couple from Pleasant Hill, CA reveal to the Sharks the surprising twist they put into their decadent cinnamon rolls. Also, an update on Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac from Los Angeles, CA and their Maine lobster roll food truck business, which Barbara Corcoran invested in during Season 4, on “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, MAY 9 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

SHARK TANK – SEASON FINALE – “Episode 527” – A college sophomore from Oak Brook, IL raised in a traditional Indian family, wants to make her own American dream come true with her flat-folding, reusable storage box. A couple from Carmel, IN hope to cook up a deal with their reinvented cookware, two exuberant moms from Beverly Hills, CA have taken the pain out of shoe shopping for your kids with an iPad app that measures foot sizes, and two men from Aurora, IL designed a quick, simple solution to tying up a water balloon. In a first of its kind follow-up, many of the amazing success stories from “Shark Tank” are highlighted, with the entrepreneurs discussing their experiences and how their businesses have grown since coming to the Tank, on the Season Finale of “Shark Tank,” FRIDAY, MAY 16 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

BARBARA WALTERS: HER STORY – TWO HOUR SPECIAL – After more than five decades of entertaining and informing generations of Americans, Barbara Walters says goodbye to daily television. This two-hour ABC primetime special that celebrates acclaimed journalist Walters, a television icon, with a look at her incredible, unparalleled life and career, FRIDAY, MAY 16 (9:00-11:00p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

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You can check out a full list of ABC’s season finales below.

Which ABC finale are you most looking forward to? Do you think we’ll see any surprise renewals when the network releases its schedule in May? What do you think will happen during the extended Once Upon a Time finale?

Thursday, April 3rd
8:00 Once Upon a Time in Wonderland

Friday, April 11th
8:30 The Neighbors

Thursday, April 17th
10:00 Scandal

Friday, April 25th
8:00 Last Man Standing

Sunday, May 4th
9:00 Resurrection

Sunday, May 11th
8:00 Once Upon a Time (Two-Hour Season Finale)
10:00 Revenge

Monday, May 12th
10:00 Castle

Tuesday, May 13th
8:00 Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD
9:00 The Goldbergs
9:30 Trophy Wife

Wednesday, May 14th
8:30 Suburgatory
10:00 Nashville

Thursday, May 15th
9:00 Grey’s Anatomy

Friday, May 16th
9:00 Shark Tank

Sunday, May 18th
7:00 America’s Funniest Home Videos

Tuesday, May 20th
9:00 Dancing with the Stars (Two-Hour Finale)

Wednesday, May 21st
8:00 The Middle (One-Hour Season Finale)
9:00 Modern Family
9:30 Mixology

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about an important How I Met Your Mother milestone, what to expect on FX come January, and a new Netflix deal with Disney, while the internet touched on sexy newscasters, Facebook TV reminders, and ratings winners and losers.

ABC Picks Up Full Seasons of The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife, Cancels Back in the Game
ABC gave out full seasons to new comedies The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife while extending Super Fun Night and cancelling Back in the Game.

Bob’s Burgers Recap: Breadsticks and Butt Punches
When Linda feels that her date night with Bob has gone stale, she decides to take flying lessons, only to find out that her teacher has other things in mind.

Witches of East End 1.05 “Electric Avenue” Recap
While Ingrid finds her own way of grieving the loss of Adam, Freya is forced to deal with Dash’s ex and Wendy’s spell has adverse effects on Maura.

Community: Vince Gilligan to Guest
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is set to appear on an upcoming episode of Community, which returns this January on NBC.

Castle Review: “Like Father, Like Daughter”
When Alexis enlists Castle’s help on a case she’s working with her professor, he and Beckett uncover evidence that local police had previously overlooked.

How I Met Your Mother 9.08 Review – The Lighthouse
While Barney gets caught in the middle of a conflict between Robin and Loretta, Ted and Cassie try to enjoy a trip to a lighthouse.

Treme Season 4 Spoilers and Trailer: Thirty-Eight Months After the Storm
HBO has released a trailer for the final season of Treme, as well as episode descriptions for the final five installments of the David Simon drama.

Helix to Premiere Friday, January 10th on Syfy
Syfy has announced that upcoming scripted drama Helix is set to premiere Friday, January 10th at 10:00, with the first episode to repeat several times the following day.

‘Vegas’ alum Jason O’Mara headed towards USA Network
Jason O’Mara has joined USA pilot Complications, where he’ll be playing an ER doctor. The series was created by Burn Notice‘s Matt Nix.

FX Sets Premiere Dates for Justified, The Americans, Archer, and Chozen
FX has revealed its winter 2014 schedule, which includes the return of Justified, a relocated Archer, and the second season of The Americans being delayed.

Scandal Casts Olivia’s Mom: Khandi Alexander to Play the Part
Treme alum Khandi Alexander has been cast as the mother of Olivia Pope on Scandal. She made her first appearance this past Thursday.

American Horror Story Renewed for Season 4 by FX
FX has renewed American Horror Story for a fourth season, though no details about the season’s focus/theme have been revealed as of yet.

Witches of East End 1.06 Preview: Ingrid Flashes Back to a Past Life
On the next episode of Witches of East End, Freya makes a shocking discovery at Fair Haven and Ingrid flashes back to one of her past lives.

Netflix Partners with Disney for Live-Action Marvel Series
There will be four new Marvel series coming to Netflix in the near future thanks to a deal the streaming service struck with Disney this week.

Boardwalk Empire Season 4: Spoilers for November Episodes
Coming up on Boardwalk Empire, Chalky and Daughter go on the run after a close call, while Nucky gets an important tip from Sally and Richard goes looking for Tommy.

Betrayal 1.07 Preview: Sara and Jack Deal with Their Affair Being Exposed
On the next episode of Betrayal, Sara and Jack must deal with having their affair exposed, while Zarek takes it upon himself to take care of Brandy for Karsten.

Reign 1.04 Sneak Peek: Mary and Her Ladies Prepare for a Costume Ball
This week on Reign, Mary and her ladies prepared for a costume banquet that was to culminate in an execution of an English envoy accused of spying.

Why People in Hong Kong Protest Over Bad Television (The Atlantic)
100,000 Hong Kongers took to the streets to protest the paucity of television channels made available to them, a number low enough to negatively impact the quality of shows they do get to see.

Evicted Greek TV channel goes on air from street (RT)
Despite the government shutting Greece’s former state broadcaster down, the network turned a street into its live audience, at least for a brief time.

12 TV Shows That Are Way Up—or Way Down—in the Ratings (E!Online)
Do you want to know the biggest winners and losers of the fall season? E!Online looks at shows that are either soaring in the ratings or still crashing down to Earth.

The 50 Sexiest in TV News (Mediaite)
Here, look at the pretty people charged with bringing us our news.

Facebook Adds Reminders For Upcoming TV Show Airings To Its Android App (Tech Crunch)
Ever forget to watch your favorite show? Well, you’re in luck, as Facebook has added TV reminders to its Android app.

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More interesting now is how the network is going to handle the comedies they decided to stick with. With Back in the Game likely ending in January, Super Fun Night‘s extension should take it into February, as both The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife have been rumored as candidates for Wednesday tryouts. ABC also still has Suburgatory and dating comedy Mixology on the bench, though the former dropped enough last season to where a return to Wednesdays seems unlikely and the latter is another comedy seemingly penciled in to the post-Modern Family slot despite being completely mismatched. The network’s full plans for midseason should be unveiled sometime later this month.

The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife air Tuesdays on ABC at 9:00 and 9:30, respectively, while Super Fun Night airs Wednesdays at 9:30. Back in the Game will continue airing Wednesdays at 8:30 and finish out its initial 13-episode order.

Do you think that ABC made the right decision in what it picked up and what it canceled? What will their decision-making mean for their midseason schedule? Would you like to see any of The Goldbergs, Trophy Wife, and Super Fun Night move to new nights?

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about the latest Netflix original project, what’s happening on HBO in January, and possible ABC comedy extensions, while the internet touched on television fashion, scary episodes, and pilot season as a concept.

FOX Cuts Episode Order for Us & Them, Orders More Dads Scripts
FOX has halted production on romantic comedy Us & Them, which stars Jason Ritter and Alexis Bledel, while ordering six additional scripts for controversial Dads.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Team Up for CBS Comedy
The Oscar-winning duo have a comedy at CBS in development that stars comedian Tom Papa as a man who gives up a career on the road to spend time with his family.

The White Queen Episode 9 Recap: Save or Slaughter
While Margaret Beaufort learns that she has more power than even she knew, Elizabeth tries to negotiate with Richard and Anne worries that her words might have done irreparable damage.

Star Wars Rebels villain unveiled during New York Comic-Con
Disney and Lucasfilm unveiled Inquisitor, the villain in upcoming series Star Wars Rebels, during New York Comic-Con.

Grey’s Anatomy 10.04 Review: “Puttin’ on the Ritz”
While the doctors throw a benefit gala for Grey + Sloan Memorial, the interns are left to fend for themselves and Bailey finds herself stuck between two difficult patients.

Comedy Bang! Bang! renewed for a Third Season
IFC has renewed late-night series Comedy Bang! Bang! for a third season, which will consist of 20 episodes and air throughout 2014.

Witches of East End 1.02 “Marilyn Fenwick, R.I.P.” Recap
Ingrid is tasked with both resurrecting Wendy and helping Freya escape the photo, while Joanna gets questioned as to her role in the murder and the girls discover something about Aunt Marilyn.

Witches of East End 1.03 Preview: Should Joanna Use Dark Magic to Identify the Shifter?
On the next episode of Witches of East End, Wendy tries to teach the girls about their powers and Ingrid struggles with the lurking consequences of the resurrection spell.

Netflix Adds Psychological Thriller from Damages Creators
Production on a psychological thriller from the creators of Damages is set to begin sometime next year. The series will focus on a family dealing with the return of its black sheep.

Witches of East End Spoilers: Freya Tries to Mend the Rift Between Dash and Killian
Coming up on Witches of East End, Freya is asked by Penelope to help bring Dash and Killian together, while Wendy seduces an entomologist while gathering spell ingredients.

Outlander: Borgias Alum Lotte Verbeek Joins the Cast
Starz’s upcoming adaptation of the Outlander novel series has added Borgias alum Lotte Verbeek as untrustworthy Geillis Duncan, whose hand is firmly in the dark arts.

Susan Sarandon to Star in NBC Comedy Pilot, Daughter to Co-Star
Along with daughter Eva Amurri Martino, Susan Sarandon is attached to Growing Ivy, an NBC comedy about a career woman who lives with her eccentric mother.

Black Sails Official Trailer: Deliver Us from Evil
At New York Comic-Con, Starz released the official trailer for upcoming pirate drama Black Sails, which has already been renewed for a second season and will premiere this January.

Castle Review: “Number One Fan”
While Castle is called in to negotiate a hostage crisis with a murder suspect who will only speak to him, Beckett makes a major step in her career thanks to Gates.

Betrayal 1.04 Preview: Does Drew Already Know About Jack and Sara?
On the next episode of Betrayal, Karsten begins feeling his power slipping away, T.J. runs with the wrong crowd in prison, and Drew confronts Sara about her whereabouts.

Betrayal Spoilers: Will Sara and Jack Have Their Affair Exposed?
Coming up on Betrayal, Sara becomes increasingly concerned that her affair with Jack will be exposed, while Jack makes a confession that leaves him vulnerable and crucial evidence turns up in the murder investigation.

Golden Globes hosts for 2014-15: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler
Following a well-received turn hosting the Golden Globes this year, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler have signed on to host the next two ceremonies.

How I Met Your Mother 9.05 Review – The Poker Game
While Barney is forced to pick sides in a fight between Robin and her mother, Ted and Marshall get into a dispute over wedding gifts and thank-you notes.

Kerry Washington to Host Saturday Night Live
Emmy nominee Kerry Washington has been tapped to host an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live. It’ll be her first time hosting the NBC sketch series.

HBO Announces Premiere Dates for True Detective, Girls, and Looking
On Sunday, January 12th, HBO will air the series premiere of True Detective and one-hour season premiere of Girls, with Looking premiering the following week.

TNT Orders Cooking Competition Series from Mark Burnett
TNT has ordered cooking competition On the Menu, from reality super-producer Mark Burnett, to series. The show will find home cooks working with professional chefs to create signature dishes for various food businesses.

Lara Spencer to host National Board of Review Awards
Good Morning American co-host Lara Spencer has been named host of the National Board of Review Awards.

ABC Orders Additional Scripts for The Goldbergs, Trophy Wife
ABC has ordered three additional scripts for freshman comedies The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife, both of which currently air on Tuesdays.

The Americans: Margo Martindale to Appear in Season 2
Emmy winner (and current Millers star) Margo Martindale will be returning to The Americans for at least one episode during the show’s upcoming second season.

Outlander: Merlin Alum Laura Donnelly Joins the Cast
Merlin alum Laura Donnelly has joined the cast of Starz’s Outlander as Jenny Fraser Murray, motherly sister of Jamie Fraser who is married to her brother’s best friend.

Banshee Season 2 to Premiere Friday, January 10th on Cinemax
The second season of action drama Banshee, which won an Emmy last month, is set to premiere Friday, January 10th at 10:00 on Cinemax.

Bitten: Watch the First Trailer for the Upcoming Syfy Drama Here
The first trailer for upcoming Syfy werewolf drama Bitten, starring Smallville‘s Laura Vandervoort, has been released. The show will premiere sometime in 2014.

Time of Death: Watch a First Trailer for the Showtime Documentary Series Here
Showtime has released the first trailer for upcoming documentary series Time of Death, which focuses on terminally ill patients living out their last days.

Victor Garber to guest star in The Good Wife
Alias alum Victor Garber is set to appear on an upcoming episode of CBS legal drama The Good Wife.

Ryan Murphy: Season 6 will be the last one for Glee
Glee creator Ryan Murphy has confirmed that next season will be the show’s final and given the first hint as to the direction season six will take.

ABC Schedules Lady Gaga, Muppets Holiday Special
ABC will air a Lady Gaga holiday special that will feature cameos from RuPaul, the Muppets, Sir Elton John, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, among others.

News’ Need to Pump Web Traffic Presents Speedbump for Network TV Coverage (Variety)
Variety took a look at the evolving nature of news-outlet behavior and how the interests of TV networks and newspapers are no longer closely aligned.

10 TV characters who never change their clothes (and why) (Entertainment Weekly)
Ever wonder why your favorite TV character doesn’t change their clothes? Entertainment Weekly explains why their closet seems to be so limited.

Netflix Is Coming Soon to Your TV Through Your Cable Box (Wired)
Wired reports that Samsung has announced that Netflix will be available to its customers through its Smart Cable Box.

4 TV Execs in Showdown: Fox’s Reilly Calls Pilot Season ‘Welfare State’; Sarandos’ New Threat (The Hollywood Reporter)
The Hollywood Reporter gathered four of television’s top executives for an hour-long interviewing covering development, competition, and the show that got away.

The Top 50 Scariest Television Episodes of All Time, Part 1 (io9)
io9 has begun a countdown of the 50 scariest episodes of television of all time, with the first part including installments of Angel, Game of Thrones, and True Blood.

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The network has ordered three additional scripts for both The Goldbergs and Trophy Wife, TVLine is reporting.

The sitcoms have been performing comfortably, though not stellar, in the ratings since their premieres, and Trophy Wife could probably benefit from a move to a timeslot out of Modern Family (rather than the slightly-less-than-fun Super Fun Night), but this is nonetheless hopeful news for the two.  Time will tell if the comedies will last a full season.

The Goldbergs, is based on creator Adam Goldberg’s real family life.  Set in the 80s, it is exactly what it sounds like – a comedy about The Goldberg family.  In fact, each episode ends with clips of Goldberg’s home movies.

Trophy Wife, which has suffered some flack for its title, follows Kate, third wife of Pete Harrison, as she navigates her new and extensive (and slightly wacky) family.  This includes three step-children and Pete’s two ex-wifes, plus her best friend.

Excited about more of these two comedies?  I know I am.  Hit the comments below!

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about the 10th season of Grey’s Anatomy, winners at this year’s Emmy main ceremony, and what’s to come on How I Met Your Mother, while the internet touched on comedy becoming more dramatic, the influx of film writers in the television industry, and unsexy sex scenes.

Sleepy Hollow: Fringe Alum John Noble to Recur
Noble has signed on for a recurring role on the genre series as Henry Parrish, a man with supernatural powers who could help Icabod and Abbie.

ABC to Premiere Super Fun Night with Second Episode
Rather than airing the much-criticized Super Fun Night pilot, ABC will use the second episode of the series as a de facto series premiere.

The White Queen Episode 6 Recap: You Flatter Her to Even Dwell on Her Name
While Edward heads off into battle once more, Elizabeth faces heartbreak on two levels and Anne makes a major move to secure her future.

2013 Primetime Emmy Award Winners
Winners at the 2013 Primetime Emmy Award main ceremony included Breaking Bad, Modern Family, and Homeland.

Devious Maids Season Finale Recap: Who Killed Flora Hernandez?
On the season finale of Devious Maids, Flora’s killer is revealed, but what problems will the girls have to solve next season?

Witches of East End Promos: Come As You Are
Lifetime has released several new promos for upcoming drama Witches of East End, which premieres October 6th.

Penny Dreadful Teaser: I Believe in Curses
Showtime has released the first teaser for upcoming psychosexual thriller Penny Dreadful, which begins production this fall for a 2014 premiere.

Revenge Season Premiere Spoilers and Extended Promo: It’s Make or Break for Emily Thorne
Check out descriptions for the first three episodes of Revenge‘s third season, as well as an extended promo showing what’s to come for Emily Thorne.

Betrayal Series Premiere Spoilers: Sara and Jack Struggle with Their Feelings
Coming up on Betrayal, Sara and Jack are forced to deal with their feelings for one another and the murder case that threatens to split them for good.

Lucky 7 Series Premiere Spoilers: What Would You Do If You Won the Lottery?
On the first episodes of Lucky 7, the Gold Star employees try to get used to the spotlight their win puts them under, while the police continue to investigate the robbery.

Castle Season 6 Premiere Review: “Valkyrie”
The season 6 premiere of Castle consisted of flash forwards, Lisa Cuddy, an answer to the proposal, chemical toxins, and new boyfriends, among many other things.

Academy Winner Vanessa Redgrave to star in ABC’s Black Box
Acclaimed actress Vanessa Redgrave will be returning to American television in ABC limited series The Black Box, where she’ll be playing a psychiatrist.

The Bridge Renewed for Season 2 by FX
FX has given crime drama The Bridge a second season renewal, with the next batch of 13 episodes set to premiere next summer.

Grey’s Anatomy Season 10 Premiere Spoiler Alert
Check out a sneak peek of the 10th season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy where Grey + Sloan Memorial is running out of supplies and may have to shut down.

HBO Acquires Doll & Em from Newsroom Star
HBO has acquired the North American rights to Doll & Em, an upcoming comedy co-created by Newsroom star Emily Mortimer that will premiere on UK’s Sky Living.

Army Wives Cancelled by Lifetime After Seven Seasons
Lifetime announced that it has officially cancelled Army Wives after seven seasons, though there’ll be a cast retrospective early next year.

The Goldbergs Series Premiere Recap: Can’t Fight This Feeling Anymore
On the series premiere of The Goldbergs, Barry doesn’t get the 16th birthday that he was expecting, while Pops causes a headache for Murray and Beverly.

Trophy Wife Series Premiere Recap: Thanks for the Ride, Dr. Pepper
On the series premiere of Trophy Wife, Kate has to adjust to a life with a husband whose past includes two ex-wives and three children.

Ravenswood Official Preview: The Guy Who Doesn’t Make It to the End Credits
The first preview of upcoming ABC Family mystery Ravenswood with new footage has been released ahead of its October 22nd series premiere.

HIMYM Premiere Review: The Journey to Farhampton
The final season of How I Met Your Mother began with a plane ride, Lily meeting the mother, and a familial connection between Barney and Robin.

Arrested Development: More, Netflix Says
Though nothing is official, Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos has expressed interest in producing more Arrested Development content.

How I Met Your Mother: Casting Scoop – Bryan Cranston Returns!
The Emmy winner will be resuming his role as Ted’s former boss sometime this season.

CW releases The Originals Debut Posters
Get a look at several character posters released by The CW in anticipation for The Originals, which premieres October 3rd.

Mistresses Renewed for Season 2 by ABC
ABC has given summer soap Mistresses, which stars the likes of Alyssa Milano and Yunjin Kim, a second season renewal.

American Horror Story: Coven: Watch the Opening Credits Here
You can watch the opening credits for American Horror Story: Coven weeks in advance of its October 9th FX premiere.

Chasing Life: Smash Alum Andy Mientus Joins the Cast
Smash alum Andy Mientus has signed on for a recurring role on upcoming ABC Family drama Chasing Life, which premieres in 2014.

ABC to Repeat First Episode of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD Thursday
ABC repeated the first episode of Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD on Thursday following an extremely well-rated series premiere on Tuesday.

UK TV Giant ITV orders 8th Season of Law & Order: UK
Following a significant increase in the ratings for season seven, ITV has ordered an eighth season of Law & Order: UK.

CBS to Repeat The Crazy Ones, Mom, and Hostages Saturday
CBS will be repeating the first episodes of The Crazy Ones, Mom, and Hostages this Saturday beginning at 8:00.

HBO Renews Boardwalk Empire for Fifth Season
Boardwalk Empire, which was the most awarded series at this year’s Emmys, has been given a fifth season by HBO, which will premiere next fall.

Bob’s Burgers Renewed for Season 5 by FOX
Ahead of its fourth season premiere, Bob’s Burgers has been given a fifth season renewal by FOX.

Grey’s Anatomy season 10 Premiere Review: “Seal Our Fate”
On the season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy, Grey + Sloan Memorial deals with the aftermath of the storm and April chooses between Matthew and Jackson.

The Future of TV: How Do Networks Plan to Stay Competitive? (PBS Newshour)
PBS Newshour’s Hari Sreenivasan talks to Brian Roberts of Comcast about staying competitive and the legal battles with companies who stream TV for free.

Girls on Film: Hollywood should embrace women — just as TV has (The Week)
The Week argues that television has long surpassed the film industry in terms of its treatment of women – both on screen and off.

TV’s Unsexiest Sex Scenes, Vol. VI (TVGuide)
TVGuide takes a look at decidedly unsexy sex scenes from the likes of The Good Wife, Mad Men, and Homeland.

More Film Writers Switching to Television (TVWeek)
90% of respondents to a survey of the Writers Guild of America indicate that they’ll be seeking work in television within the next year.

The Difficulty of Defining Television Comedies in 2013 (The Atlantic Wire)
The Atlantic Wire takes a look at the state of comedy television in 2013, including how the lines between comedy and drama have become increasingly blurred.

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Of course, Barry is upset and doesn’t flinch when Bev acts as if she’ll throw the locket in the garbage, hurting her feelings. Murray, meanwhile, remains disengaged and attempts to pick the mood by up by giving Barry the present he got him – an REO Speedwagon cassette. Except Barry isn’t into the top 40 music that the Sam Goody employee recommended. He’s into hip hop and as such, he storms away from the table, his birthday seemingly ruined. Before he can leave, though, his 80-year-old maternal grandfather Pops arrives in his new sports car and tells them that he’s giving Barry his old car, since Erica can get a ride from just about any guy in town with her looks. When he throws his grandson the keys, Beverly intercepts them and puts her foot down that Barry is too immature and high-strung to be driving, causing him to run back into the house.

Afterwards, Pops and Adam go to the House of Waffles to work on Operation Waffle Girl; Adam’s developed a crush on an older girl named Zoe who works at the restaurant and he’s been learning ways to attract her attention from his grandfather. Pops calls her over and Adam embarrasses himself in front of her, though she almost remembers his name. When she leaves, he has an imaginary light saber battle with himself in the middle of the restaurant and Pops takes him outside, where they find Barry sitting by the dumpster. He’s eating day-old donuts from the bakery his friend works at and obviously miserable at not being allowed on the road, but Pops has a plan to pick him up. Unfortunately, before that plan can come to fruition, the old man veers off the road and destroys the tables located outside a local burger place, as well as the columns near the drive-thru.

He’s then arrested for reckless endangerment and the three are taken to jail, where they’re held until Beverly can come and pick them up. She ends up taking away Pops’ keys when they get back to her house, despite his protestations and date with Shirley Nagle, a woman with 12 grandkids who he deems to be an easy lay. As he walks away, he tells Murray that he’s out of the will; later, Murray calls Beverly on her assertion that she’s not falling apart with the children getting older and manipulates his way into getting to take Barry on a driving lesson. Once Barry gets done breakdancing in celebration, the two hit the road, only for Barry to ride the breaks, accidentally turn on the windshield wipers, and hit Adam, who was panicking in the backseat. Barry claims that this is his one chance at learning how to drive and he’s not going to pass that up, so even when Murray forces him to stop the car in the middle of a busy part of town, he refuses to get out, rolling his window up while staring at his father standing outside. For 20 minutes, the two have a stand-off, which ends when Adam calls Beverly and she makes it into town. Instead of yelling at her husband or embarrassing her son, though, she simply tells Murray that this is his mess and he can clean it up.

Pops and Adam arrive back at the restaurant, where Beverly interrupts her son’s attempt to talk to Zoe and shuts down any chance of him getting into the dating world. She says that as someone who plays with robot toys and doesn’t have any hair under his arms, the 6th-grader isn’t ready to date, which causes him to storm out of the room and make a fool of himself in front of Zoe, who overhears him talking about her breasts. Once Adam leaves, Pops reveals why he was so against giving up his keys – it would mean less time with his grandkids, which is the best part of his week. Beverly then realizes that she’s going to have to let go a little. Elsewhere, Murray and Barry are waiting to pick up their vehicle and the elder Goldberg lets his son know that he relates to him. He knows how angry, let down, and misunderstood he feels, even if he doesn’t cry into his pillow like Barry does, and will do his best to convince Bev to let him drive. Or, well, get a hobby. They get back on the road and Murray puts in the REO Speedwagon tape, singing along and eventually being joined by Adam on the chorus to “Can’t Fight this Feeling”.

Murray finds Bev in the backyard, sniffing baby blankets while sitting on their swing set. It’s what she does when she feels sad and she admits to feeling like the kids are all she has, that now that they don’t need her as much, she doesn’t have anything. Murray tells her that that’s not true – he’s still there and he’s not going anywhere. He then sits down on a swing next to her and asks for a blanket to sniff, too.

Pops ends up cutting up his license and giving his keys to Erica before being dropped off at Hooters with Adam. Beverly relents and allows Barry to drive, gifting him with a key to the family car and a purple rabbit’s foot keychain. However, the first time he gets behind the wheel, he drives right into the garage door.

Additional thoughts and observations:
-“Car means freedom from all you monsters. I love you, mom.”
-“You’re killing your father. I hope you’re having a happy birthday.”
-“It’s called eating your feelings, ass-bag!”
-“Do you ever cry into your pillow?”
-There are two things that keep me from being extremely enthusiastic about what was otherwise a very good pilot – the yelling and the pop culture references. The former made the first 2/3 of the pilot have very grating moments, since it seemed like everybody was SUPER ANGRY ABOUT EVERYTHING, while the latter is more of a wait-and-see for me. If the show can use pop culture in the way that, say, That 70s Show did, I think it’ll be in wonderful shape, but if it starts to rely on the nostalgia and becomes live-action Family Guy, it might not be something to stick around for. That being said, I thought the pilot was pretty good at doling out the references and things like the REO Speedwagon sing-a-long make me hopeful that they’ll use pop culture to explore the relationships with the family.
-For those curious, among the pop culture references in the pilot were Karate Kid, Pac-Man, Sam Goody, Alf, Knight Rider, MTV, Simon, REO Speedwagon, Brooke Shields, and Star Wars.
-Troy Gentile (who plays Barry) was responsible for, I think, 85% of the laughs in the pilot. The way he runs, the breakdancing, the “no. no. no. no. no.” sequence in the car, his hatred of Simon, eating his feelings by the dumpster, taking a dump in the jail cell – all amazing. He was also in the scene that made me the most hopeful for the show’s future, where he got his father to open up and relate to him.
-The footage of creator Adam F. Goldberg’s real family at the end was a nice touch, though there seemed to be a lot of direct translation from his home movies to this pilot. Once the show finds its legs, I’m willing to bet that it’ll move away from that into events that simply make sense for the characters that have been established.
-The bleeped cursing: do you like it on network shows or no? I’m not a big fan, since I think it’s a very cheap way to get a laugh, but it didn’t bother me here.
-When I was in college, my town lost its Sam Goody and that was just depressing.
-Do you think we’ll get to see Shirley Nagle or will she be an off-screen character like Howard’s mother on The Big Bang Theory or Maris on Frasier?
-As always, this recap is testing the water to see what kind of interest there is in talking about The Goldbergs every week. If enough people click, I might cover it every week. If not, expect the odd recap here and there, in addition to sneak peeks and previews.
-Next week on The Goldbergs: Erica bucks against spending the first Saturday of the new school year with her father, while Beverly takes Adam shopping for new clothes.

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This week on TVHackr, we talked about a LeBron James sitcom, the final episodes of Siberia, and the first episodes of Back in the Game and Trophy Wife, while the internet touched on the most anticipated fall TV, what just hit Netflix, and TVs that were designed for outdoor usage.

NBC: Watch the Primetime Preview Special Here
NBC has released its annual Primetime Preview, a look at its upcoming fall schedule with assorted clips, which Sean Hayes and the cast of Sean Saves the World host this year.

Comedy Central to Livestream “Roast of James Franco”
Comedy Central provided fans with additional ways to watch its roast of James Franco, aired on Labor Day.

Fox Sports 1 Up, Then Down In Opening Week
Just how did the new FOX Sports Network do during its first full week on the air? We have the verdict here.

CBS and Time Warner Cable Reach Agreement
CBS and Time Warner ended the month-long blackout and restored service to its customers this week. Did you stick with TWC during the entirety of the CBS blackout?

Mistresses Season Finale Preview: Savi Finds Out the Paternity Results
While Savi finds out who the father of her unborn child is, April makes a decision about Richard and Karen faces off with Elizabeth one more time.

Siberia Finale Spoilers: Who Will Make It Out Alive?
Coming up on Siberia, the two groups of contestants are reunited after quite some time apart, but what is the latest danger threatening their lives?

Siberia 1.10 Preview: Where are Sabina, Neeko, and Miljan?
On the next episode of Siberia, the three contestants at the settlement are taken to their next residence, while those at the facility find evidence of experimentation.

True Blood to End After Season 7 in 2014
True Blood‘s seventh season, which will air during the summer of 2014, will be its last, HBO confirmed this week.

LeBron James Developing Starz Sitcom
NBA champion LeBron James has broken into the world of television, as he’s developing a comedy for Starz with Tom Werner and Maverick Carter.

American Idol finalizes judging panel for 13th Season!
The American Idol judging panel has been confirmed as consisting of Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick Jr. for the show’s next season.

American Horror Story: Coven Poster: The Snakes of Wrath
American Horror Story had its third season key art released by FX and it pointed at just how sinister the coven the season will be following is.

Trophy Wife: Watch the First Episode of the Upcoming ABC Comedy Early
ABC released the first episode of Trophy Wife, which stars Malin Akerman as a former party girl who marries a man with two ex-wives and three children.

Back in the Game: Watch the ABC Comedy Pilot Early Here
ABC released the first episode of Back in the Game, an upcoming comedy that follows a former softball star moving back home with her father.

The Goldbergs: Watch the First Episode of the Upcoming Comedy Here
ABC released the first episode of family comedy The Goldbergs, set in 1985 and starring Jeff Garlin and Wendi McLendon-Covey.

Dancing With The Stars Season 17 Cast Revealed
The cast for the venerable ABC reality competition has been revealed. Who do you think is the favorite to take home the trophy?

Baby Daddy Season 2 Finale Recap: Happy Birthday, Miley
While Riley’s surprise birthday party doesn’t go quite as planned, Ben is in for a surprise of his own when he finds out that Emma’s mother is back in town.

Johnny Galecki a.k.a. Leonard ventures into Production
Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki has gotten into the production side of the television industry with a series in development at FOX.

True Detective to Premiere This January on HBO
The upcoming HBO crime drama, which stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, will premiere this January, along with the third season of Girls.

CBS Puts Entire Seasons of Selected Shows Online and On-Demand
CBS has made full seasons of The Good Wife, The Mentalist, Elementary, and Hawaii Five-o available before their fall 2013 premieres.

News Roundup: Women Making Strides on Television
According to a study by San Diego State University, women have been making incremental gains both in front of and behind the camera, though female characters are still outnumbered and tend to be younger than their male counterparts.

Defiance: William Atherton and Anna Hopkins Join Season 2
The Syfy drama has added two new characters for its second season: an E-Rep higher-up and a documentarian who gets involved in a passionate love triangle.

Tyrant: Jennifer Finnigan Joins the Cast
Jennifer Finnigan has joined the FX drama pilot as the matriarch of the family that the series will be following.

Patrick Dempsey – Racing Le Mans: “Actor/Racer” Review
The Grey’s Anatomy actor took on the 24-hour French race in a four-part series for Velocity.

What’s New on Netflix Streaming This Month: September 2013 (Vulture)
Vulture has compiled a list of everything that hit Netflix this month, which includes the second season of Scandal.

A Television Designed for the Outdoors (The New York Times)
Ranging in price from $1,500 to $7,000, SubBrite TVs are made from moisture-resistant parts and enclosed in a weather-resistant plastic case, per The New York Times.

Africa set to deploy digital television – As 47 Sub-Saharan African countries agree on frequency coordination for digital switch-over in 2015 (Newstime Africa)
Digital television will come to 47 Sub-Saharan African countries in 2015, according to Newstime Africa.

TV.com’s 10 Most Anticipated New Shows for Fall 2013 (TV.com)
TV.com counts down the 10 new fall shows that they’re most excited about. Did your most anticipated series make the list?

Will the fall TV season be less gay? (CNN)
After a slew of gay-friendly series were canceled this past season, the fall of 2013 will be decidedly less diverse, ironically at a time when support for same-sex marriage is rising, per CNN.

The true stories behind 9 iconic TV production logos (The Week)
Want to know how Bad Robot, Mutant Enemy, and Ubu decided on their production logos? The Week has you covered.

How to End It All (Interview)
Interview brought together Vince Gilligan, Carlton Cuse, Damon Lindelof, and Alan Ball to talk wrestling with expectations, making television in the so-called Golden Age, and figuring out how to say goodbye.

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The Goldbergs is told from the perspective of youngest child Adam, a budding director who always has a camera in his hand and an idea in his head. (The character is based on series creator Adam F. Goldberg, while each member of the fictional family represents someone from his real life brood.) While he has to deal with a hot-tempered father whose threatening language he has to decipher, an overprotective mother he refers to as a “smother,” a headstrong older sister, and a spaz-y older brother yearning for his driver’s license, Adam has a close relationship with his grandfather, who is always trying to teach his grandson about the rules of love. On the surface, the Goldberg family looks (and sounds) like a disaster waiting to happen, a walking and talking whirling dervish of anger and noise, but beneath the surface is an extremely tight bond that simply manifests itself in ways that most aren’t used to seeing from a happy family.

In addition to Garlin and McLendon-Covey, The Goldbergs stars Sean Giambrone (I Heart Shakey) as aspiring videographer Adam; Troy Gentile (Good Luck Chuck) as 16-year-old middle child Barry; Hayley Orrantia (Cooper and the Castle Hills Gang) as oldest Goldbergs child Hayley; and George Segal (Just Shoot Me) as Pops.

The series premiere of The Goldbergs is set to air Tuesday, September 24th at 9:00 on ABC.

Will you be watching The Goldbergs? How do you think the show will do following Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD? What was your favorite bit of nostalgia from the pilot?

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