Posted by Dustin on 03.15.2011 at 6:43 pm

ABC shows begin to trickle back in at the end of the month. Here are a few more spoilers . . . (nothing yet on “Brothers and Sisters.”)

– Becket and “Castle” investigate a juror murdered during a murder trial.
– Charlie’s mother makes an appearance on “Off The Map.”
– Kate Walsh returns to “Grey’s” for the big fat musical episode!
– On “Private Practice,” Pete’s family is back, and Pete suspects his brother is slowly killing his mother!
– Is Beth Young dead? Doesn’t look like it, and Paul is trying to keep Susan from getting her kidney on “Desperate Housewives.”

CASTLE & BECKETT INVESTIGATE THE CASE OF A JUROR WHO WAS MURDERED DURING A MURDER TRIAL, ON ABC’S “CASTLE”

“Law & Murder” – During the high-profile trial of a murdered socialite, a juror suddenly tumbles out of the jury box — dead! When Castle & Beckett learn the juror was poisoned, their investigation soon uncovers that this seemingly innocent juror may not have been so innocent after all, on “Castle,” MONDAY, MARCH 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.

A PARAGLIDING ACCIDENT LEAVES A COUPLE IN PERIL, ON ABC’S “OFF THE MAP”

“Hold on Tight” – A paragliding accident leaves a vacationing couple in peril, while Mina is forced to take control of Ryan’s care, and Charlie is reunited with his absent mother who is in need of help from the clinic and from Tommy, on “Off the Map,” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Michael Arden as Pher, Nicholas Gonzalez as Mateo, April Grace as Fran, Justina Machado as Teresa, Elizabeth Pena as Inez and Cynthia Stevenson as Charlene.

CREATOR SHONDA RHIMES AND THE “GREY’S ANATOMY” CAST AND TEAM PRESENT SOMETHING SEVEN YEARS IN THE MAKING, GREY’S ANATOMY: THE MUSIC EVENT

Featuring the “Grey’s Anatomy” Cast — Including Tony® Award Winner Sara Ramirez, Kevin McKidd, Chandra Wilson and Chyler Leigh — Performing the Music That Has Touched the Hearts of “Grey’s” Fans Throughout the Years

Kate Walsh (“Private Practice”) Returns

“Song Beneath the Song” – In a series first, the music that has been at the heart of the show and been beloved by fans comes to life for Grey’s Anatomy: The Music Event. A cataclysmic event rattles the doctors of Seattle Grace to the core, as Callie, on the verge of an enormous life-changing moment with Arizona, envisions her hospital and friends as it has never-been-seen before. “Chasing Cars” (Snow Patrol), “How to Save a Life” (The Fray) and “The Story” (Brandi Carlile) are among the songs performed by the cast in one of the most special hours of “Greys Anatomy” yet, THURSDAY, MARCH 31 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

A sneak peek track will be made available on iTunes Tuesday, March 29. The entire Grey’s Anatomy: The Music Event soundtrack – as performed by the cast – will be released Thursday, March 31. In celebration of the Music Event, abc.com will feature exclusive video content in the days leading up to the episode, including an ABC Music Lounge homepage takeover on Thursday, March 24.

PETE LEARNS THAT HIS IMPRISONED MOTHER’S ILLNESS MAY BE HIS BROTHER’S DOING, ON “PRIVATE PRACTICE”

Academy Award® Winner Louise Fletcher (“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”) Guest Stars as Frances, Pete’s Mother

Paul Adelstein Directs

“The Hardest Part” – When Pete’s brother, Adam (Kyle Secor), brings their sick mother (Louise Fletcher) for a consult, Pete discovers her illness may be his brother’s fault. Meanwhile, in the wake of her book’s success, Violets walks in on Sheldon just as he’s about to take her archenemy on a date, and Cooper treats a young musical prodigy whose brain tumor could prevent him from ever playing the piano again, on “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, MARCH 31 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Alex Kingston as Marla, Louise Fletcher as Frances, Kyle Secor as Adam Wilder and Vanessa Marano as Casey.

PAUL YOUNG STANDS IN THE WAY OF SUSAN GETTING HER MUCH-NEEDED KIDNEY TRANSPLANT, AND BREE BECOMES CONCERNED OVER ANDREW’S ESCALATING ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION, ON ABC’S “DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES”

“Everything’s Different, Nothing’s Changed” – Paul Young stands in the way of Susan getting her much-needed kidney transplant; Lynette is furious with Tom when he passes up a lucrative job opportunity in order to continue working with Carlos out of friendship; Bree becomes concerned over Andrew’s escalating alcohol consumption; and Gaby is shocked when Renee continues as planned with her neighborhood party after the tragic suicide attempt of one of Wisteria Lane’s residents, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, APRIL 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Emily Bergl as Beth Young, Daniella Baltodano as Celia Solis, Harriet Sansom Harris as Felicia Tillman, Shawn Pyfrom as Andrew Van De Kamp, Todd Grinnell as Dr. Alex Cominis, Michael Kagan as board chairman, Ron Melendez as Glenn Morris, Josh Clark as warden, Aaron Lustig as Mr. Lynwood, Brian Patacca as car salesman, Tim Ransom as Tommy, Karl T. Wright as Dr. Jenkins, Kevin Sifuentes as Jorge, Susan Grace as Edna, Andy Forrest as Chuck, Mindy Sterling as Mitzi Kinsky and Brittany Ross as girl.