Posted by Dustin on 04.13.2009 at 7:26 pm

Official ABC spoilers for the final week of April heading into the first week of May.

The April 30th episodes of “Samantha Who” and “Private Practice” are the season finales for these shows!

A MURDERED WOMAN FOUND DROWNED IN A TUB OF MOTOR OIL
LEADS TO A MAZE OF LIES AND REVENGE FOR A HORRENDOUS CRIME
COMMITTED YEARS EARLIER, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

“Ghosts” – Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a woman found drowned in a bathtub of motor oil at a transient hotel. But when they uncover a dark secret about the woman’s past, they must unravel a 20-year-old mystery with the help of a true crime journalist who may have been stalking the victim. Meanwhile, Beckett puts her poker face to the test as she squares off against Castle, with her money and pride at stake, on “Castle,” MONDAY, APRIL 27 (10:02-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest Cast: Joanne Kelly as Lee Wax, Alex Carter as Michael Goldman, Jillian Armenante as Susan Mailer, Dan Castellaneta as Judge Markway and Joseph C. Phillips as Mayor.

SAM TRIES TO BE CORDIAL TO WINSTON FUNK’S EX-WIFE, GIGI,
WHO PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HER LIFE BEFORE THE ACCIDENT,
ON THE SEASON FINALE OF ABC’S “SAMANTHA WHO?”

Billy Zane (“Titanic”) Guest Stars as Winston Funk

Angie Harmon (“Law & Order”) Guest Stars as Gigi

“The Other Woman” – Sam discovers that billionaire Winston Funk’s (Billy Zane, “Titanic”) ex-wife, Gigi (Angie Harmon, “Law & Order”), played an important role in her life before the accident. Meanwhile, Andrea tries to seduce her gay pro-basketball playing fiance, Chapman attempts to propose to a reluctant Dena, and Regina’s love of the city life may cause a roadblock in the plan to have her meet up with Howard on the road for their RV trip across the country, on the Season Finale of “Samantha Who?,” THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (8:30-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Billy Zane as Winston Funk, Angie Harmon as Gigi, Rick Hoffman as Chase Chapman, McKinley Freeman as Tony Dane, Adam DeVine as Tyler and Bree Condon as Mickey.

IZZIE’S MOTHER MAKES A SURPRISE AND LESS-THAN-WELCOME VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL, AS THATCHER GREY RETURNS TO MAKE AMENDS WITH HIS DAUGHTERS, MEREDITH AND LEXIE, ON ABC’S “GREY’S ANATOMY”

Guest starring Emmy-Nominated Sharon Lawrence (“NYPD Blue,” “Desperate Housewives”) as Izzie’s Mother, Robbie

“No Good at Saying Sorry (One More Chance)” – As preparations continue for Meredith and Derek’s wedding, Izzie receives a surprise hospital visit from her handful-of-a-mother, Robbie. Meanwhile, a newly sober Thatcher visits his daughters, Meredith and Lexie, in order to make amends, and the Chief and Meredith bitterly fight over a controversial medical case, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

Guest starring Sharon Lawrence as Robbie, Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona, Jeff Perry as Thatcher, Kellie Martin as Julie, Nina Siemaszko as Kate and Megan Henning as Willow.

IN THE SEASON TWO FINALE, AS VIOLET CHOOSES BETWEEN PETE AND SHELDON, A GRIEF-STRICKEN PATIENT POSES A DANGER TO HER, AND ADDISON FACES HER FEELINGS FOR NOAH AS MORGAN GOES INTO LABOR, ON ABC’S “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

Guest Starring Josh Hopkins (“Swingtown,” “The Perfect Storm”) as Dr. Noah Barnes, Amanda Detmer (“What About Brian,” “Saving Silverman”) as Morgan Gellman, Amanda Foreman (“What About Brian,” “Felicity”) as Katie Kent and Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace.

“Yours, Mine & Ours” – As Violet chooses between Pete and Sheldon, a grief-stricken patient poses a danger to her; Addison faces her feelings for Noah as Morgan goes into labor; Dell has concerns for his daughter when a drugged-out Heather returns to town; and Naomi must decide if it’s in her best interest to stay with Oceanside Wellness or start anew at Pacific Wellcare, on “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, APRIL 30 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Josh Hopkins as Dr. Noah Barnes, Amanda Detmer as Morgan Gellman, Amanda Foreman as Katie Kent and Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace.

ROBERT DELIVERS AN ULTIMATUM, ON ABC’S “BROTHERS & SISTERS”

Tom Skerritt Reprises His Guest Starring Role as William Walker

“Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off” – When Kitty and Robert reach a crossroads in their marriage, she is forced to reflect on her father’s (guest starring Tom Skerritt as William Walker) past indiscretions and decide what’s most important in life. Meanwhile, Ryan makes a discovery about his mother’s death and takes a huge leap in the wrong direction to vie for Rebecca’s affection, on “Brothers & Sisters,” SUNDAY, MAY 3 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Tom Skerritt as William Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Matt Letscher as Alec Tyler, Luc Charbonnier as Ben Tyler, Jay Knowlton as Grady and Toby Holguin as the bus driver.

GALE HAROLD RETURNS TO WISTERIA LANE AS JACKSON BRADDOCK, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“Bargaining” – Everyone knows how to bargain on ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET): Bree sinks to a new low to retain the best lawyer; Gaby’s vanity is put to the test when she makes a deal with daughter Juanita; Lynette and Tom negotiate sex; Katherine deceives Mike to win his heart; Jackson walks back into Susan’s life with a proposal; and an unexpected visit sends Dave to do some bargaining of his own.

Gale Harold guest stars as Jackson Braddock.