Posted by Dustin on 04.27.2012 at 1:02 pm

A bunch of spoilers below for ABC’s shows in May, including season finales and series finales in the case of “Desperate Housewives.”

Both “Once Upon A Time” and “Grey’s Anatomy” are said to having shocking deaths in their season finales. In the case of “Grey’s” it’s not only a major character, but a permanent death. I’m going to guess it will be Adele.

On “Castle” Beckett gets close to learning who shot her, while Castle realizes he may have to come clean with her about his own deception.

On “Private Practice” Amelia goes into labor on the season finale, while Addison must once again make a difficult choice.

On “Revenge” and explosive finale leaves many lives in the balance!

ONCE UPON A TIME – “The Stranger” — August promises to enlighten Emma and take her on a journey that will show her how she can beat Regina, and possibly take custody of Henry; and with Mary Margaret returning to work, Regina puts a plan in motion to seduce David. Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, with the Evil Queen’s curse about to strike, Geppetto agrees to a plan that will save Snow White and Prince Charming’s daughter, but with a proviso that could also save his own son, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET).

ONCE UPON A TIME – “An Apple Red as Blood” – Henry pleads with Emma to stay in Storybrooke and continue her quest as the savior of the fairytale dwellers, and Regina concocts a plan that could rid her of Emma forever. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale land that was, Snow White enlists the aid of her fellow fairytale cohorts to attack the Evil Queen and save Prince Charming’s life, on “Once Upon a Time,” SUNDAY, MAY 6 (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET).

ONCE UPON A TIME – SEASON FINALE – “A Land Without Magic” (8:00-9:01 p.m., ET)

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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES — “Lost My Power” — With Mike gone, Susan attempts to build a car for MJ’s father-and-son school soapbox derby; Bree’s attorney, Trip (Scott Bakula), learns of her previous drunken sexual spree and needs her to come clean about it in order to help strengthen her case; Lynette tries to cause some negative friction between Tom and his girlfriend, Jane, by flirting with his boss and getting him to pile more work on her estranged husband; Gaby is furious with Carlos when he tries to poach one of her rich, personal shopper clients (Doris Roberts) and talk her into helping with his newly formed charity organization; and Renee discovers that Ben is keeping a secret from her about his involvement with Bree — and the body found at his work site — on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET). Scott Bakula Guest Stars as Bree’s Attorney, Trip. Doris Roberts Guest Stars as Gaby’s Rich Client.

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES – “The People Will Hear” – In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip (Scott Bakula); Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter’s commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job – thanks to Lynette – she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby’s nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro, on “Desperate Housewives,” SUNDAY, MAY 6 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET).

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES – 2-HOUR SERIES FINALE — “Give Me the Blame / Finishing the Hat” (9:01-11:00 p.m., ET)

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GCB — “Adam & Eve’s Rib” — When Amanda tries to put together an all female barbeque team to prove a point to her daughter, she recruits the helps of the GCBs for the cook-off of the year. Meanwhile Heather meets an attractive butcher (Kevin Alejandro), Cricket purchases stud services from businessman Mason Massey (Grant Bowler), Carlene becomes frustrated with Ripp, and Sharon tries to help Zack with his dealership problems, on “GCB,” SUNDAY, APRIL 29 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

GCB — SEASON FINALE — “Revelation” — When Carlene takes the GCBs down to unincorporated Juarez for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Condos for Christian Living, the GCBs find themselves in danger. Meanwhile Amanda’s suspicions regarding Luke lead to a surprising discovery about Ripp, on the Season Finale of “GCB,” SUNDAY, MAY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET). Sandra Bernhard and Grant Bowler Make a Special Guest Appearance.

CASTLE – “Undead Again” – When Castle and Beckett investigate the murder of a man with human bite marks on his body, Castle’s wild theories start flying. But none are as wild as what their only witness insists happened – a Zombie attack. As the evidence pointing towards an undead assailant piles up, the team plunges into New York’s Zombie subculture to find the killer and bring him in dead or alive…or undead, on “Castle,” MONDAY, APRIL 30 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

CASTLE – SEASON FINALE — “Always” – When the murder of an Army veteran puts Beckett on the trail of the man who shot her, Castle must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice to keep her safe. As secrets are revealed and feelings are put on the table, the lives of the detectives at the 12th Precinct may never be the same, on the season finale of “Castle,” MONDAY, MAY 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

PRIVATE PRACTICE — “True Colors” — Addison, Pete and the team treat an illegal immigrant facing deportation who self-induces her pregnancy so that her child will be a U.S. citizen; Cooper and Violet work with a young girl who has gender identity disorder – and with her parents — and Violet wants to continue therapy with Pete before they begin dating again, on “Private Practice,” TUESDAY, MAY 1 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

PRIVATE PRACTICE — “Drifting Back” – When a patient’s partner and father are heatedly divided on his health care, Pete makes a decision that impacts everyone, including himself; meanwhile, Jake offers strength and experience to Amelia when he suspects she’s being tempted to substance abuse, Sheldon and Violet treat a family concerned about the father’s new sexual appetite, and as baby Henry draws Addison and Sam closer, they struggle to define their relationship, on “Private Practice”, TUESDAY, MAY 8 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

PRIVATE PRACTICE — SEASON FINALE — “Gone, Baby, Gone” – When Amelia goes into labor, the Seaside doctors – even those she pushed away — come to her side as she faces the hardest decision of her life. Meanwhile, after Pete finds himself in life-changing trouble, he and Violet realize what they mean to one another, and Addison is faced with a choice, on the Season Finale of “Private Practice,” TUESDAY, MAY 15 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET).

REVENGE – “Absolution” – The impending release of Daniel has everyone on edge as the press grows more and more hostile; the SEC begin their investigation on Grayson Global; and Emily discovers a new photo taken of her father on the day of his death, leading her to more clues about how he died — and also to a mystery woman and an ominous new target — on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET). Oscar-Nominated Tess Harper (“Silkwood,” “No Country for Old Men”) guest stars, and ABC News Anchor Cynthia McFadden (“Nightline”) plays herself.

REVENGE – “Legacy” – The year is 2002 in the Hamptons… Emily, who is still Amanda Clarke, is wayward and reckless until Nolan convinces her to read her father’s journals. It is then that it all starts sinking in, and Amanda starts staking out the Grayson home, identifying all the Grayson Global players her father described, and piecing together the truth. Her anger builds into determination and focus; this is where it all begins – the genesis of Amanda’s ultimate plan to bring justice to her father — on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

REVENGE — “Grief” – A painful loss forges a stronger bond between Emily and Jack, Victoria forms a new alliance that could seal Conrad’s fate, and Charlotte sets out on a vendetta of her own with Declan as her target, on “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

“REVENGE” – SEASON FINALE — “Reckoning” – With the end in sight, Emily fearlessly pushes forward, closing in on the final phases of her plan for revenge, while the Graysons continue their downward spiral into the rabbit hole of self-destruction. But a big, explosive event leaves much hanging in the balance, courses are altered and even more is left in question, on the Season Finale of “Revenge,” WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET).

GREY’S ANATOMY – “Let the Bad Times Roll” — The residents agonize over their oral boards, reliving every answer they gave during their exams; Arizona’s close childhood friend comes to Seattle Grace for medical help; the doctors work on a patient who is missing one third of his skull; and Julia asks Mark to start a family with her. Meanwhile Catherine tells Richard that one of his residents has failed, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 3 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET). Guest Starring Debbie Allen (“Fame”) as Dr. Catherine Avery, William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere”) As Cristina’s Examiner and Jordan Belfi (“Entourage”) as Nick.

GREY’S ANATOMY – “Migration” – The residents determine their future as they make their final decisions regarding post residency positions; Mark admits to Derek that he is torn between his love for Lexie and the fact that Julia can give him everything he’s ever wanted; Ben plans something extra special for Bailey, but she is preoccupied with her work; and Arizona encourages her childhood friend, Nick, to have surgery. Meanwhile a couple on their third honeymoon come to the hospital complaining of mysterious symptoms, on “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 10 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).

GREY’S ANATOMY – SEASON FINALE -“Flight” — Faced with a life threatening situation, the doctors must fight to stay alive while trying to save the lives of their peers; Bailey and Ben make a decision regarding their relationship; and Teddy is presented with a tempting offer. Meanwhile, Richard plans a special dinner for the residents, on the Season Finale of “Grey’s Anatomy,” THURSDAY, MAY 17 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET).