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ABC TV, May Sweeps! Scandal Revealed

WARNING: Spoiler Alert! If you don't want to know the juicy details of what happens on your favorite ABC television programs, I would stray away from the descriptions. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "FEAR NO MORE" - SUNDAY, MAY 1 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) -- Gabrielle plans a big party to bid farewell to Carlos, who is about to head off to jail. Meanwhile George Williams (guest star Roger Bart) resurfaces in Bree's life, much to Rex's displeasure; Lynette is shocked to learn that Tom's old girlfriend (guest star Melinda McGraw) has been hired at his firm, and Susan and Julie encounter less-than-neighborly behavior from the Young family. LOST - "THE GREATER GOOD" - WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) -- After burying one of their own, tempers flare as the castaways' suspicions of each other grow -- and an unlikely survivor vows revenge. Meanwhile, Claire and Charlie struggle to calm her newborn. ALIAS - "MIRAGE" - WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 (9:01-10:02 p.m., ET) -- Sydney is shocked when she discovers that Jack is terminally ill -- and that he chose not to tell her. Meanwhile, Nadia's orphanage caregiver, Sophia (Sonia Braga, "American Family," "Kiss of the Spider Woman"), continues her convalescence at Sydney's apartment. Michael McKean ("Best in Show," "This is Spinal Tap," "Laverne & Shirley") guest stars as Jack's doctor, Dr. Liddell. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE" - SUNDAY, MAY 8 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) -- George Williams (guest star Roger Bart) continues to worm his way into Bree's life; Lynette tries to spice things up with Tom who, she fears, is losing interest; Gabrielle's latest man troubles grow even more complicated; and Susan gets a surprise visitor. Lesley Ann Warren (as Susan's mom, Sophie) and Bob Newhart (as her estranged boyfriend, Morty) also guest star. LOST - "BORN TO RUN" - WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) – Jack suspects foul play when Michael becomes violently ill while building the raft. Meanwhile a secret from Kate's past is revealed, the mysterious hatch is shown to a few of the survivors, and Walt gives Locke a warning. ALIAS - "IN DREAMS..." - WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 (9:01-10:02 p.m.) -- This episode marks Jennifer Garner's directorial debut. The mysterious man (Joel Grey, Broadway's "Wicked," "Cabaret") who has been impersonating Sloane resurfaces, and this time he's hot on the trail of Rambaldi. Meanwhile, shocking revelations about the real Sloane are brought to light, causing everyone to further question his true intentions. Amy Irving ("Traffic," "Yentl") guest stars as Emily Sloane. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "GOODBYE FOR NOW" - SUNDAY, MAY 15 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) -- Susan makes a decision about Mike Delfino. Meanwhile Lynette takes steps to make sure Annabel (guest star Melinda McGraw) doesn't come between her and Tom, Bree comes to a realization about "buddy" George the pharmacist (guest Roger Bart), and Carlos' legal problems take a turn for the worse. LOST - "EXODUS, PART 1" - WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET) -- The French woman -- Rousseau -- shocks the survivors by showing up with a dire warning about "the others." Meanwhile, Michael and Jin ready the raft for sailing. ALIAS - "THE DESCENT" - WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET) -- After learning the awful truth about Nadia's childhood caregiver, Sophia (Sonia Braga, "American Family," "Kiss of the Spider Woman"), APO races to track her down while an agent's life hangs in the balance. Meanwhile Sydney and Nadia question Sloane's trustworthiness now that his obsession with Rambaldi may have been renewed, Jack has an unsettling meeting with Katya Derevko (Isabella Rossellini), and Vaughn asks Jack a surprising and momentous question. Angela Bassett guest stars as Hayden Chase. A second episode follows. ALIAS - "SEARCH & RESCUE" - WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) -- "Search and Rescue" -- Upon discovering that Irina Derevko (Lena Olin) is alive, Sydney, Jack and Nadia set out to find her in order to thwart Elena Derevko's (Sonia Braga, "American Family," "Kiss of the Spider Woman") deadly Rambaldi endgame. Meanwhile, Dixon's condition takes a turn for the worse. Angela Bassett guest stars as Hayden Chase. DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "ONE WONDERFUL DAY" - SEASON FINALE -- SUNDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) -- It's a not-so-wonderful day in the neighborhood, as past actions come back to haunt the men and women of Wisteria Lane. Meanwhile, the ladies get a new neighbor (Emmy winner Alfre Woodard as Betty Applewhite. Ms. Woodard becomes a series regular next season). LOST - "EXODUS, PART 2" - TWO HOUR SEASON FINALE -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET) -- The castaways on the raft are surprised at sea by something unexpected. Meanwhile, remaining islanders attempt to blow open the hatch, and a visitor to the encampment might be a threat to Claire's infant son. ALIAS - "BEFORE THE FLOOD" - SEASON FINALE -- WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) -- Sydney, Jack, Irina (Lena Olin), Vaughn and Nadia are the last hope to save the world from the catastrophic effects of the Rambaldi endgame -- put into action by Elena Derevko (Sonia Braga, "American Family," "Kiss of the Spider Woman"). Meanwhile, the Rambaldi prophecy surrounding Sydney and Nadia comes one step closer to reality, Sloane's true allegiances are realized, and Vaughn asks Sydney a momentous question.

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