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The CW has announced renewals for 10 of its existing shows, including:

ARROW (Season 7), BLACK LIGHTNING (Season 2), CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (Season 4), DYNASTY (Season 2), LEGENDS OF TOMORROW (Season 4), THE FLASH (Season 5), JANE THE VIRGIN (Season 5), RIVERDALE (Season 3), SUPERGIRL (Season 4), and SUPERNATURAL (Season 14). At present time, the fates of LIFE SENTENCE, iZOMBIE, VALOR and THE 100 remain unknown, but will be announced in May.

“As The CW expands to a six-night, Sunday through Friday schedule next season, we are proud to have such a deep bench of great returning series for 2018-19,” said CW president Mark Pedowitz. “By picking these ten series up for next season, we have a terrific selection of programming to choose from when we set our fall schedule in May, with more still to come. And I’m especially happy that we’ll continue to work with the incredibly talented casts, producers, and writers who create the series our fans are so passionate about.”

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What’s coming to The CW the week of April 16? THE ORIGINALS is returning for its fifth and final season on a new night (Wednesday), while JANE THE VIRGIN is airing its season finale on Friday. Plus, Castiel tries to recruit some angels on SUPERNATURAL and Laurie Metcalf makes a guest appearance on SUPERGIRL.

Monday, April 16
SUPERGIRL 3.14 “Schott Through the Heart”: When Winn’s (Jeremy Jordan) father dies, his estranged mother, Mary (guest star Laurie Metcalf), reappears trying to reconnect and to explain why she abandoned him all those years ago. Winn is too embittered from his rough childhood to forgive her but when a copycat Toyman attacks, the two must work together to stop him. Mon-El (Chris Wood) tells Kara (Melissa Benoist) something important about the Worldkillers, and Alex (Chyler Leigh) becomes suspicious of Myr’nn’s (guest star Carl Lumbly) recent behavior. Glen Winter directed the episode written by Caitlin Parrish & Derek Simon.

IZOMBIE 4.07 “Don’t Hate the Player, Hate the Brain”: After consuming the brain of a bachelor playboy, Liv (Rose McIver) heads to a club to meet up with Clive (Malcolm) and Ravi (Rahul Kohli). Meanwhile, Major (Robert Buckley) is assigned an enormous task. Lastly, Clive (Malcolm Goodwin) is still struggling with the arrangement he’s made with Bozzio (guest star Jessica Harmon). David Anders, Aly Michalka and Robert Knepper also star. Tuan Quoc Le directed the episode written by Sara Saedi.

Tuesday, April 17
THE FLASH 4.18 “Lose Yourself”: When Barry (Grant Gustin) and Team Flash find a way to enter The Thinker’s lair, Ralph (guest star Hartley Sawyer) considers crossing a dangerous line to defeat DeVoe. Meanwhile, Joe (Jesse L. Martin) is concerned by Harry’s (Tom Cavanagh) recent behavior. Hanelle Culpepper directed the episode written by Jonathan Butler & Gabriel Garza.

Wednesday, April 18
RIVERDALE 2.18 “Chapter Thirty-One: A Night to Remember”: As Riverdale High begins rehearsals for its upcoming production of “Carrie the Musical,” the arrival of an ominous letter forces director Kevin (Casey Cott) to make a difficult decision about the show.  Jughead (Cole Sprouse) uses his cover as the musical’s documentarian to solve the mystery behind the letter. Meanwhile, tensions between Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Veronica (Camila Mendes) continue to escalate just as Alice (Madchen Amick) announces she is joining the musical to spend more time with Betty.  Elsewhere, Hiram (Mark Consuelos) enacts a devious plan to further drive a wedge between Fred (Luke Perry) and Archie (KJ Apa), while Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch) channels Carrie White during a showdown with her mother. Marisol Nichols, Ashleigh Murray and Skeet Ulrich also star. Jason Stone directed the episode written by Arabella Anderson & Tessa Leigh Williams.

THE ORIGINALS 5.01 “Where You Left Your Heart” (Season Premiere): Desperate to see her father Klaus (Joseph Morgan) after seven years, Hope (Danielle Rose Russell) resorts to drastic measures to bring her father back to New Orleans. Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) attempts to minimize the fallout from Hope’s actions, but not before news of what she’s done ripples through the city. Meanwhile, Freya’s (Riley Voelkel) guilt over not being able to reunite her family gets in the way of her happiness with Keelin (guest star Christina Moses), while Rebekah (guest star Claire Holt) struggles with her inability to fully commit to Marcel (Charles Michael Davis). Finally, struggling without Elijah (Daniel Gillies) by his side, Klaus’ murderous rampage throughout Europe leads to an unexpected encounter with Caroline Forbes (guest star Candice King). Yusuf Gatewood and Steven Krueger also star. Lance Anderson directed the episode written by Marguerite MacIntyre.

Thursday, April 19
SUPERNATURAL 13.19 “Funeralia”: Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) must stop Rowena (guest star Ruth Connell), who is on a deadly mission. Meanwhile, Castiel (Misha Collins) looks to heaven to recruit angels for an impending invasion but is shocked by not only what he finds, but who. Nina Lopez-Corrado directed the episode written by Steve Yockey.

ARROW 6.19 “The Dragon”: Looking to expand his empire, Diaz (guest star Kirk Acevedo) and Laurel (Katie Cassidy) meet with The Quadrant, a coalition of mafia families who run national organized crime. Meanwhile, after Oliver’s (Stephen Amell) recent decision, Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and Curtis (Echo Kellum) double their efforts on building Helix Dynamics. Gordon Verheul directed the episode written by Spiro Skentzos & Elizabeth Kim.

Friday, April 20
DYNASTY 1.19 “Use or Be Used”: The manipulative power games between Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) and Alexis (guest star Nicollette Sheridan) continue when Alexis — who’s grown highly suspect of Fallon’s new husband, Liam (guest star Adam Huber) — meddles in Fallon’s love life. Meanwhile, Blake (Grant Show) and Cristal (Nathalie Kelley) spar over whether CA will take responsibility for the health crisis that is hurting Culhane’s (Robert C. Riley) family. James Mackay, Rafael de la Fuente, Sam Adegoke and Alan Dale also star.  Jake Coburn and Jay Gibson wrote the episode, directed by Viet Nguyen.

JANE THE VIRGIN 4.17 “Chapter Eighty-One” (Season Finale): Jane (Gina Rodriguez) believes she and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) are in a good place until she realizes he is keeping a secret from her.  Alba’s (Ivonne Coll) big day has finally arrived, and Jane, Xo (Andrea Navedo) and Rogelio (Jaime Camil) are ready to celebrate but Alba has other plans.   Petra (Yael Grobglas) and JR (guest star Rosario Dawson) make a decision about their future that neither of them saw coming.  Meanwhile, River (guest star Brooke Shields) spends the week with Rogelio in order to help them be believable as a married couple, but she soon starts to take her role too seriously.  Jennie Snyder Urman & Paul Sciarrotta directed the episode written by Gina Lamar.

What’s coming to The CW the week of April 9? Anael and Lucifer return on SUPERNATURAL, LEGENDS OF TOMORORW will have its season finale, Rachel Bloom will guest star on iZOMBIE, The CW will be airing a special HARRY POTTER retrospective and more.

Monday, April 9

DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW 3.18 (Season Finale): “The Good, the Bad and the Cuddly”: The Legends plan to vanquish Mallus by using the totems doesn’t go as planned, forcing Rip (guest star Arthur Darvill) to improvise.  The team finds itself regrouping in the Wild West where they run into their old pal Jonah Hex (guest star Johnathon Schaech).  Sara (Caity Lotz) leaves Ray (Brandon Routh) in charge of watching Damien Darhk (Neal McDonaugh), while she comes up with a new plan.  Meanwhile, Amaya (Maisie Richarson-Sellers) is determined to find a way to use the totems to destroy Mallus.  Dominic Purcell, Tala Ashe, Keiynan Lonsdale, Nick Zano and Franz Drameh also star.  Dermott Downs directed the episode written by Marc Guggenheim & Phil Klemmer.

IZOMBIE 4.06 “My Really Fair Lady”: Liv (Rose McIver) and Clive (Malcolm) investigate the murder of a pretentious theater actor (guest star Rachel Bloom “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend). Meanwhile, Ravi (Rahul Kohli) makes a huge sacrifice for Peyton (Aly Michalka). Lastly, Blaine (David Anders) makes a startling discovery. Malcolm Goodwin and Robert Knepper also star. Tessa Blake directed the episode written by Graham Norris.

Tuesday, April 10

THE FLASH 4.17 “Null and Annoyed”: Barry (Grant Gustin) and Ralph (guest star Hartley Sawyer) take different approaches to finding the remaining bus metas before DeVoe gets to them. However, Ralph’s cavalier attitude frustrates Barry and the two clash over what it means to be a hero. Meanwhile, Breacher (guest star Danny Trejo) returns to ask Cisco (Carlos Valdes) for a favor. Kevin Smith directed the episode written by Lauren Certo & Kristen Kim.

BLACK LIGHTNING 1.12 “The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain”: Tobias (Marvin Jones III) returns to Freeland. He is tasked to capture – not kill – Black Lightning (Cress Williams) with the help of an unexpected source. After a battle of epic proportions, Anissa (Nafessa Williams) and Jennifer (China Anne McClain) provide surprising aid. Christine Adams, Damon Gupton and James Remar also star. The episode was written by Jan Nash & Adam Giaudrone and directed by Oz Scott.

Wednesday, April 11

“Harry Potter: A History of Magic” (90 minutes): Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book along with the British Library as they host an exhibition of the real-life magical history behind J.K. Rowling’s beloved classics. Go behind the scenes of this mesmerizing show with exclusive access to a priceless collection of artifacts and other items on display as J.K. Rowling opens her private archive to reveal drawings and drafts that have been hidden away for years. Her magical writing is brought to life with readings from actors from the “Harry Potter” films (David Thewlis, Evanna Lynch, Warwick Davies, Miriam Margoyles and Mark Williams) while illustrator Jim Kay illuminates Rowling’s imaginary world. The special is narrated by Imelda Staunton (“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1”) and directed by Alex Harding and Jude Ho.

Thursday April 12

SUPERNATURAL 13.18 “Bring ‘em Back Alive”: Lucifer (Mark Pellegrino) rules over heaven but things aren’t going exactly as planned, exasperating his first lady, Jo (guest star Danneel Ackles). Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Castiel (Misha Collins) are perplexed by the return of Gabriel (guest star Richard Speight Jr.). Meanwhile, Dean (Jensen Ackles) gets one step closer to finding Mary and Jack. Amyn Kenderali directed the episode written by Brad Buckner & Eugenie Ross-Leming.

ARROW 6.18 “Fundamentals”: In his darkest place yet, Oliver (Stephen Amell) wonders if he has failed at everything – being a father, a mayor and a hero. His frustration rising, Oliver lashes out at Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) and William (guest star Jack Moore). A surprising visit from an old friend has Oliver questioning his next move. Ben Bray directed the episode written by Speed Weed & Emilio Ortega Aldrich.

Friday, April 13

JANE THE VIRGIN 4.16 “Chapter Eighty”: Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) find themselves in a not ideal living situation in order to save money.  When Rafael sees Alba (Ivonne Coll) try to punish Mateo, an unexpected rift is formed.  Xo (Andrea Navedo) tries to stay positive during treatment and even makes a new friend, but things get a little too real for her and Rogelio (Jaime Camil).  River (guest star Brooke Shields) and Rogelio once again are at odds over their ideas for the show, but an unlikely person helps River see the show in a different light.  Meanwhile, Petra (Yael Grobglas) feels unsupported by JR (guest star Rosario Dawson) when she questions what really happened the night Anezka died.  Micah Schraft directed the episode written by Micah Schraft.

What’s coming to The CW the week of April 2? The Winchesters will have to deal with a hungry, inter-dimensional God on SUPERNATURAL, while John Noble makes a guest appearance on LEGENDS OF TOMORROW. And several shows, including THE FLASH and RIVERDALE, will be airing reruns.

Monday, April 2

DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW 3.17 “Guest Starring John Noble”: With the timeline barely stable, the Legends must tackle two anachronisms at the same time to try and keep Mallus at bay. Sara (Caity Lotz) and Rip (guest star Arthur Darvill) team up to stop Grodd (guest star David Sobolov) from going after a particular target leaving Nate (Nick Zano) and Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) to stop Amaya (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) from changing her future. Meanwhile, the Legends think they have found a way to destroy Mallus, but they will have to create an uneasy alliance with one of their enemies. Brandon Routh, Dominic Purcell and Tala Ashe also star. Ralph Hemecker directed the episode written by Keto Shimizu & James Eagan.

ONE HOUR SPECIAL “Penn & Teller: April Fool Us Day”: From the serious to the comedic, see those who amused, and fooled, Penn & Teller – including a mind reading chicken! The special includes behind the scenes footage, special guests, never-before seen tricks a few other surprises. PENN & TELLER: APRIL FOOL US DAY was produced by Penn Jillette & Teller, Andrew Golder, Peter Golden and Lincoln Hiatt.

Wednesday, April 4

LIFE SENTENCE 1.05 “Wes Side Story”: Stella (Lucy Hale) feels like she and Wes (Elliot Knight) need to get back into a romantic rhythm, but things take a turn when Wes gets a surprise visitor. Aiden (Jayson Blair) is torn over whether or not he should tell his father (Dylan Walsh) the truth about the woman he is dating. Meanwhile, Ida (Gillian Vigman) seems to be struggling with Peter’s new relationship which starts to cause problems in her own life. Arlene Sanford directed the episode written by Oliver Goldstick.

Thursday, April 5

SUPERNATURAL 13.16 “The Thing”: Sam (Jared Padalecki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles) continue to collect the pieces necessary to open a rift to the other world in order to save their family. Their latest quest leads them to a Men of Letters bunker from the 1920s and a hungry God from another dimension. Meanwhile, Ketch (guest star David Hayden-Jones) makes a shocking decision about Gabriel (guest star Richard Speight Jr.) after an unruly encounter with Asmodeus (guest star Jeffrey Vincent Parise). John Showalter directed the episode written by Davy Perez.

ARROW 6.17 “Brothers in Arms”: Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Diggle (David Ramsey) face their biggest challenge yet. Curtis (Echo Kellum) is disappointed to find out his new boyfriend has a firm anti-vigilante stance. Mark Bunting directed the episode written by Sarah Tarkoff & Jeane Wong.

Friday, April 6

JANE THE VIRGIN 4.15 “Chapter Seventy-Nine”: After Jane (Gina Rodriguez), Rafael (Justin Baldoni), Petra (Yael Grobglas) and JR (guest star Rosario Dawson) all go out together, Jane is bothered to learn that JR doesn’t like her. Jane and Rafael brush off a big relationship moment, but they both try to make up for it in different ways. Rogelio (Jaime Camil) is nervous to tell Darci (guest star Justina Machado) that he is no longer able to be a “Danny” so he uses Xo (Andrea Navedo) as a scapegoat landing him in hot water with both Xo and Darci. Meanwhile, Jane helps Alba (Ivonne Coll) secretly prepare for the biggest test in her life. Gina Lamar directed the episode written by Paul Sciarrotta.

What’s coming to The CW the week of March 26? SUPERNATURAL is getting a full-blown animated episode, Liv becomes a hockey player on iZOMBIE, and Alexis Carrington shows up on DYNASTY.

Monday, March 26

DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW 3.16 “I, Ava”: When Ava (guest star Jes Macallan) disappears, Sara (Caity Lotz) and Ray (Brandon Routh) set out to find her after some prodding from Time Bureau agent Gary (guest star Adam Tsekhman) and a disturbing truth about Ava.  Amaya (Maisie Richardson-Sellers) tasks Zari (Tala Ashe) with helping train Rory (Dominic Purcell) in controlling his own Totem power. Meanwhile, Nate (Nick Zano) and Wally (Keiynan Lonsdale) set out on a mission that goes awry when they pair with an unlikely person to try and get a Totem. Dean Choe directed the episode written by Ray Utarnachitt & Daphne Miles.

IZOMBIE 4.05 “Goon Struck”: While tracking the murder of a hockey player, Liv (Rose McIver) stumbles onto Chase Graves’ (guest star Jason Dohring, “Veronica Mars”) evil plan. Meanwhile, Major (Robert Buckley) is forced to make a horrible decision. Lastly, Peyton (Aly Michalka) tries to contain a volatile situation.  Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli and Robert Knepper also star. Joaquin Sedillo directed the episode written by Bob Dearden.

Tuesday, March 27

BLACK LIGHTNING 1.10 “Sins of the Father”: Black Lightning (Cress Williams) attempts to rescue several long-missing children reveals a secret he did not anticipate, and its resulting connections. Gambi (James Remar) struggles to stay strong while in a compromising position. Jefferson begins to view things differently. Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, Christine Adams, Marvin Jones III and Damon Gupton also star. The episode was written by Pat Charles and directed by Eric Laneuville.

Wednesday, March 28

RIVERDALE 2.17 “Chapter Thirty: The Noose Tightens”: Just as the town’s mayoral race gets underway, Riverdale High’s own student council election heats up. Archie (KJ Apa) steps up to help after learning that Hiram’s (Mark Consuelos) mobster associates have come to Riverdale to stir up some trouble. Meanwhile, things take a dangerous turn for Alice (Madchen Amick), Betty (Lili Reinhart) and Chic (guest star Hart Denton) when an unexpected guest shows up at the Cooper residence. Finally, Toni (guest star Vanessa Morgan), Veronica (Camila Mendes) and Josie (Ashleigh Murray) team up to solve a strange mystery involving Cheryl (Madelaine Petsch). Cole Sprouse, Marisol Nichols, Luke Perry, Skeet Ulrich and Casey Cott also star. Alexis Ostrander directed the episode written by Britta Lundin & Brian E. Paterson.

LIFE SENTENCE 1.03 “How Stella Got Her Groove On”: When Stella (Lucy Hale) decides to apply for a manager position, she learns another secret about her past, forcing her to figure out what she really wants to do with her life. Knowing that they need money, Wes (Elliot Knight) starts secretly working on a project which upsets Stella.  With the house sold, Peter (Dylan Walsh) and Aiden (Jayson Blair) find themselves in an interesting living situation.  Meanwhile, Aiden is ready to take on the responsibility of being a father, but learns some shocking news that changes things.  Carlos PenaVega and Gillian Vigman also star. Roger Kumble directed the episode written by Lisa Melamed and Erin Cardillo & Richard Keith.

Thursday, March 29

SUPERNATURAL 13.16 “Scoobynatural”: Sam (Jared Padalecki), Dean (Jensen Ackles) and Castiel (Misha Collins) are transported into the animated world of Scooby Doo where they join forces with the Scooby gang to solve a ghostly mystery. Robert Singer directed the episode written by Jim Krieg & Jeremy Adams.

ARROW 6.16 “The Thanatos Guild”: Nyssa Al Ghul (guest star Katrina Law) returns to Star City to warn Thea (Willa Holland) that a group of renegade League of Assassins members are planning to attack her. This group, led by Athena (guest star Kyra Zagorsky), is intent on finding a mysterious box that Malcolm left behind and will stop at nothing to get it. Nyssa helps Oliver (Stephen Amell) come to a life-changing realization. Joel Novoa directed the episode written by Beth Schwartz & Ben Sokolowski.

Friday, March 30

DYNASTY 1.16 “Enter Alexis”: The arrival of Alexis (guest star Nicollette Sheridan) has thrown the entire Carrington family into disarray. After Alexis receives a fortune from Grandpa’s will, Fallon (Elizabeth Gillies) sets out to prove her mother weaseled her way into it. Meanwhile, Cristal (Nathalie Kelley) tries to keep Alexis away from her already shaky marriage to Blake (Grant Show). Sam Adegoke, James Mackay, Rafael de la Fuente, Alan Dale and Robert C. Riley also star.  Sallie Patrick and Christopher Fife wrote the episode, directed by Jeff Byrd.