What’s coming to The CW the week of April 30? Most of the network’s shows are gearing up for their final stretch of episodes before their season finales. Meanwhile, there’s a long-awaited reunion between Rowena and Lucifer on SUPERNATURAL, Colin Donnell will be making a guest appearance on ARROW and more.
Monday, April 30
SUPERGIRL 3.16 “Of Two Minds”: Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and Imra (guest star Amy Jackson) have different ideas on how to stop the third Worldkiller, Pestilence. However, when both Alex (Chyler Leigh) and Winn (Jeremy Jordan) are seriously injured by Pestilence, Supergirl and Imra team up to stop the destruction. Alexandra La Roche directed the episode written by Gabriel Llanas & Anna Musky-Goldwyn.
Tuesday, May 1
THE FLASH 4.20 “Therefore She Is”: Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash team up with Gypsy (guest star Jessica Camacho) to try to thwart Thinker’s plan. Meanwhile, Cisco (Carlos Valdes) and Gypsy have a heart to heart talk about their relationship. Rob J. Greenlea directed the episode written by Sterling Gates & Thomas Pound.
THE 100 5.02 “Red Queen”: Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos) is forced to take guidance from an unlikely ally when the future of the bunker and all those inside it is jeopardized. Eliza Taylor, Bob Morley, Paige Turco, Henry Ian Cusick, Lindsey Morgan, Richard Harmon, Chris Larkin and Tasya Teles also star. P.J. Pesce directed the episode written by Terri Hughes Burton.
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Wednesday, May 2
RIVERDALE 2.20 “Chapter Thirty-Three: Shadow of a Doubt”: As the town’s mayoral race between Fred (Luke Perry) and Hermoine (Marisol Nichols) heats up, Hiram (Mark Consuelos) sets his sights on a new ally – Sheriff Minetta (guest star Henderson Wade). Betty (Lili Reinhart) turns to Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) for help when she has a suspicion about the Black Hood. Meanwhile, the reveal of a dark secret forces Archie (KJ Apa) and Jughead (Cole Sprouse) to try and ease tensions between the Bulldogs and Serpents. Finally, on the eve of the mayoral debate, a mysterious message leaves everyone on edge. Camila Mendes, Madchen Amick, Skeet Ulrich and Casey Cott also star. Gregory Smith directed the episode written by Yolonda E. Lawrence.
THE ORIGINALS 5.03 “Ne Me Quitte Pas”: In the immediate aftermath of having his memory erased by Marcel (Charles Michael Davis), Elijah (Daniel Gillies) awakens to find himself in the middle of nowhere and without a clue as to who he is. Unable to control his instinctive vampire ways, Elijah encounters Antoinette (guest star Jaime Murray), a beautiful and free-spirited vampire, who helps him navigate his new life. However, a run-in with Klaus (Joseph Morgan) threatens to destroy the peace he’s finally found. Joseph Morgan directed the episode written by K.C. Perry & Michelle Paradise.
Thursday, May 3
SUPERNATURAL 13.21 “Beat the Devil”: Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles), Castiel (Misha Collins) and Gabriel (guest star Richard Speight, Jr.) must work together if they have any hope of bringing Mary (guest star Samantha Smith) and Jack (Alexander Calvert) home. Meanwhile, Rowena’s (guest star Ruth Connell) encounter with Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino) may alter the outcome of the journey for one of our heroes. Phil Sgriccia directed the episode written by Robert Berens.
ARROW 6.21 “Docket No. 11-19-41-73”: The pressure mounts for Oliver (Stephen Amell) who begins to wonder if he will lose everything in his battle to save Star City. A familiar face returns (Colin Donnell). Andi Armaganian directed the episode with teleplay by Ubah Mohamed & Tyron B. Carter and story by Marc Guggenheim.
Friday, May 4
DYNASTY 1.21 “Trashy Little Tramp”: When Blake (Grant Show) thwarts Fallon’s (Elizabeth Gillies) attempts to take the company in a new direction, Fallon realizes that the biggest threat is actually Blake himself. Nathalie Kelley, James Mackay, Robert C. Riley, Sam Adegoke, Rafael de la Fuente and Alan Dale also star. Christopher Fife and Kevin A. Garnett wrote the episode, directed by Brandi Bradburn.
LIFE SENTENCE 1.07 “Our Father the Hero”: With Aiden (Jayson Blair) facing a growing problem, he keeps the faith that Peter (Dylan Walsh) will keep him out of trouble. Stella (Lucy Hale) struggles with not telling Aiden the truth about who really tipped of the police. Wes (Elliot Knight) is not happy when he sees Dr. Grant (guest star Riley Smith) performing at the bar. Meanwhile, Lizzie (Brooke Lyons) and Diego (Carlos PenaVega) struggle with making the right choice about the twins’ academics. Gillian Vigman also stars. Viet Nguyen directed the episode written by Tad Safran.