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-ORIGINAL SERIES-
“DANCE MOMS”
Named Favorite Reality Show by the Kids’ Choice Awards, Lifetime’s hit docuseries Dance Moms (#DanceMoms) returns for its sixth season with new episodes, new dance moves and of course, the infamous Abby Lee Miller. With her LA studio now open for business, Abby is determined to ensure her team won’t have another dismal competition season. To keep her girls focused, Abby issues a ban on anything other than dance. In a move to keep her empire alive and grow new stars, Abby makes the controversial decision to form a new Mini Elite Competition Team that will learn from the older girls. With Abby’s legal woes on the horizon, will the Abby Lee Dance Company be able to get back on top?
ONE LAST DANCE (#618) Season Finale!
Airs Tuesday, May 3 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
It’s one of the saddest weeks in ALDC history as Maddie and Mackenzie participate in their final competition with the team. The two sisters both have solos, but when Abby pits Mackenzie up against a new mini, Ari, it’s clear that Abby is more concerned about her future than her past. The moms encourage Melissa to reason with Abby, since this is her last week, but she avoids the confrontation and takes her frustration out on the wrong person, ending her time with the ALDC like she never would have imagined.
Hello and Goodbye
Airs Tuesday, May 10 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
Jai Rodriguez hosts a Dance Moms reunion, following Melissa, Maddie and Mackenzie’s last performance with the team. The dramatic events of the latest season will be rehashed and the moms will get to speak their minds. We’ll also hear from the mini moms on the future of the ALDC. Then, the junior elite team will perform and Abby and the moms will have their last chance to air any grievances with Melissa before they bid her a final goodbye.
THE GIRLS SAY GOODBYE
Airs Tuesday, May 17 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
Jai Rodriguez hosts a very special episode of Dance Moms where the girls from the ALDC say goodbye to Maddie and Mackenzie. They’ll play outrageous games and answer questions from die hard fans. Later, Todrick Hall makes a special guest appearance to perform with the girls. We will witness the girls' heartfelt goodbyes to the Zieglers and watch them dance together for the very last time.
THE FINAL CURTAIN
Airs Tuesday, May 24 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
For the first time ever, Maddie and Mackenzie sit down with Abby and give an exclusive take on their Dance Moms journey before they say their final farewell. We’ll relive their triumphs and heartbreaks and finally get answers to the questions we’re all dying to know, plus we'll hear the scoop on what’s to come for the Ziegler sisters after Dance Moms.
“LITTLE WOMEN: LA”
Little Women: LA is back for a fourth season and the relationships between the cast members are more volatile than ever. After ending last season with a touching vow renewal, Preston and Elena find themselves back in LA and they are now at odds over Elena's preoccupation with launching her fashion line and DIY makeup tutorials. Christy and Todd are finally pregnant, but fearing the backlash from the little people community, they have yet to reveal that they have pre-selected an average size baby through IVF. Meanwhile, Tonya and Jasmine continue their on-again, off-again friendship and Tonya's relationship with Ja becomes stronger than ever. Will there finally be wedding bells for Tonya? The heart, drama, comedy, and unique storytelling style of Little Women: LA will all combine to make this fourth season the most explosive, unforgettable season yet.
SEASON 4 REUNION, PART 2
Airs Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
As Kevin Frazier hosts the second half of the reunion show, at times he feels like he’s in a wrestling ring, as the women of Little Women: LA get heated over some of the biggest scandals of Season 4.
special, Part 1: to be announced
Airs Wednesday, May 11 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
SPECIAL, PART 2: TO BE ANNOUNCED
Airs Wednesday, May 18 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
Season Premiere!
“LITTLE WOMEN: NY”
In this completely re-vamped version of Little Women: NY, we'll continue to follow the adventures of some of our favorite characters from Season 1 along with some exciting new faces who will be joining the group to shake things up.
Possessing big hearts, big minds and even bigger personalities, they will take us on a truly special emotional and physical journey this season. From the emotional turmoil of Jason coming out to his family, to Lila being plagued with severe medical problems, to Dawn undertaking a truly taxing investigation into the identity of her birth parents, there will be no shortage of heart throughout the season.
Will Jason and Jordanna ever be as close as they once were? Can Jazmin and Dawn's relationship ever be repaired? And, most importantly, how will the addition of these new cast members change the ever-precarious dynamics and alliances of this close group of friends?
NEW ROOMMATES, new drama (#201)
Airs Wednesday, May 4 at 10:02PM-11:02PM (ET/PT)
While Jason surprises everyone with his new love interest, one of the girls has news of her own – she’s pregnant! Jazmin’s husband makes an announcement that starts a family feud, and a surprise guest sends Lila over the edge.
Agree to disagree (#202)
Airs Wednesday, May 11 at 10:02PM-11:02PM (ET/PT)
A night of belly dancing gets heated when Jazmin confronts Dawn about being a disappointing sister-in-law. Meanwhile, one of the girl’s receives shocking news about her baby.
into the wild (#203)
Airs Wednesday, May 18 at 10:02PM-11:02PM (ET/PT)
As the rift between Dawn and Jazmin widens, Jason tries to plan a peaceful weekend away for the group that quickly blows up in his face. A secret is revealed that rocks the group and puts someone in danger.
PREMIERE: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#204)
Airs Wednesday, May 25 at 10:02PM-11:02PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
Season Finale!
“PROJECT RUNWAY ALL STARS”
Thirteen of television’s most memorable and talented designers make their way back to the workroom to try to sew up a win on season five of Lifetime’s hit series Project Runway All Stars (#PRAllStars). The designers will have a new twist to contend with this season as Alyssa Milano, Isaac Mizrahi and Georgina Chapman will be judging an "anonymous runway" for the very first time and won't know which designer created each garment. Zanna Roberts Rassi returns as the designers’ mentor.
Joining the judges to weigh in on who should win are musicians Ke$ha, Boy George, Little Big Town and actresses Debra Messing, Vanessa Hudgens, Megan Hilty and Debi Mazar. The designers will also face Project Runway’s Nina Garcia and Zac Posen, supermodel Coco Rocha, celebrity stylist Johnny Wujek, and TV personalities Kristin Cavallari and Brad Goreski.
New york state of mind (#513)
Airs Thursday, May 5 at 9:00PM-10:30PM (ET/PT)
Atop the new World Trade Center, the All Stars are challenged to create collections inspired by New York City. Debra Messing joins the judges to crown the winner.
“ATLANTA PLASTIC”
Lifetime reveals the changing face of plastic surgery in the all new season of the hit docuseries, Atlanta Plastic, following three of Atlanta’s top African American surgeons and their clients who seek to look their best by going under the knife.
With the rise of curvy celebrities such as Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj and Kim Kardashian, the demand to emulate these women has skyrocketed, especially within the African American community. Atlanta Plastic features board-certified physicians Dr. Wright Jones, Dr. Marcus Crawford and Dr. Aisha McKnight-Baron who are at the top of their game.
PREMIERE: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#207)
Airs Friday, May 6 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
PREMIERE: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#208)
Airs Friday, May 13 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
PREMIERE: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#209)
Airs Friday, May 20 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
PREMIERE: TO BE ANNOUNCED (#210) Season Finale!
Airs Friday, May 27 at 9:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
(Individual episode synopsis is currently not available.)
-MOVIES-MOVIES—
“pretty little addict” (Lifetime Premiere)
Premieres Sunday, May 1, at 9:00PM-11:02PM (ET/PT)
Teenager Jennifer Phillips loses her father in a long battle with cancer. She's devastated and one night, after heavy drinking, she crashes her car into Colin, a college bound track star, who now may never walk again. Jennifer is taken into rehab, and when she thinks that the worst is over, Colin's brother is looking for her and ready to take revenge.
Andrea Bowen, Scott Lyster, Chelah Horsdal star. (2015)
“why did i get married?” (Lifetime Premiere)
Premieres Monday, May 2, at 10:02PM-12:02AM (ET/PT)
The big screen adaptation of Tyler Perry's stage play about the trials of marriage, and what happens to one family when a sexy young temptress arrives on the scene.
Tyler Perry, Janet Jackson, Sharon Leal star. (2007)
“the real mvp: the wanda DURANT story” (World Premiere)
Premieres Saturday, May 7, at 8:00PM-10:02PM (ET/PT)
The inspiring true story of NBA great Kevin Durant’s mother Wanda and her dedication to raise one of the greatest basketball players in the world. As a single mom of two by the time she was just 21, Wanda tirelessly worked to make ends meet and put a roof over the heads of her young sons. With the support of her mother Barbara and of her best friend, Wanda focused all her energy on keeping her boys out of trouble and on the basketball court, selflessly putting aside her own dreams and desires to make sure their goals could be achieved. Her hard work paid off as Tony earned basketball scholarships while Kevin headed to the NBA. When Kevin was named NBA’s Most Valuable Player, he dedicated his speech to Wanda, naming her “the real MVP” for all of her sacrifices that allowed him to pursue his dreams.
Stars Cassandra Freeman, Tracie Thoms, and Pauletta Washington. (2016)
“the last bid” (U.S. Television Premiere)
Premieres Saturday, May 14, at 10:02PM-12:02AM (ET/PT)
Annette and Molly start a business purchasing abandoned storage lockers and selling the contents for profit. After they make the winning bid for storage locker 181, their lives change forever… The locker's previous owner, Dayton, was a thief and a murderer who targeted affluent brides and hid their jewels and cash in his storage locker. But when Dayton goes to prison for driving a stolen car, he falls behind on his payments for the locker and it goes up for auction. Eighteen months later he returns to find that Annette and Molly are the new owners and they must now fight for their lives against a determined criminal who will stop at nothing to regain his most treasured possessions.
Stars Cassi Thomson, Casper Van Dien, Samantha Cope, and Tom Wright. (2016)
“run to me” (Lifetime Premiere)
Premieres Sunday, May 22, at 9:00PM-11:02PM (ET/PT)
Alison Wynn is an amateur triathlete who convinces Dr. Laura Stevens, a controversial peak-performance trainer, to take her on as a client. Together they embark on a rigorous program combining cutting-edge physical training with experimental hypnotherapy in an effort to render Alison more competitive. Pushed to her limits and forced to explore the painful repressed memories of her mother's suicide, Dr. Stevens' punishing regimen helps Alison post impressive gains and break through her own glass ceiling; but at what cost? Alison's work and family life with her husband and daughter suffer but no sacrifice seems too great to satisfy Laura's escalating demands. In fact Laura will do whatever it takes to have Alison all to herself. As Alison runs directly into Laura's sinister psychological trap, it's up to Alison's daughter to help her mother see through the deception before they lose her forever.
Claire Forlani, Michelle Nolden, Amanda Tilson star. (2016)
“showing roots” (Network Television Premiere)
Premieres Thursday, May 26, at 10:00PM-12:02AM (ET/PT)
Set in the year 1977, two women look to integrate their small town, inspired by the miniseries Roots as it hits the airwaves. In a small southern town where there definitely are still "right" and "wrong" sides of the tracks, these two young women -- one white, one black -- forge an unlikely friendship that sparks a journey of independence, self-discovery, and ultimately results in the discovery of the perfect hairdo.
Stars Maggie Grace, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth McGovern, Adam Brody, Cicely Tyson. (2016)
—Special Presentation—
“ROOTS” (World Premiere Mini-Series Simulcast)
Premieres Monday, May 30, Tuesday, May 31, Wednesday, June 1 and Thursday, June 2, at 9:00PM-11:00PM (ET/PT); 4 x 2 hour episodes
ROOTS is a historical portrait of American slavery recounting the journey of one family’s will to survive, endure and ultimately carry on their legacy despite enormous hardship and inhumanity. A four-night, eight-hour event series developed by HISTORY, from A+E Studios, ROOTS will be simulcast on A&E, Lifetime and LMN, in addition to HISTORY.
Spanning multiple generations, the lineage begins with young Kunta Kinte, who is captured in his homeland in The Gambia and transported in brutal conditions to colonial America, where he’s sold into slavery. Throughout the series, the family continues to face adversity while bearing witness and contributing to notable events in U.S. history – including the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave uprisings and eventual emancipation. The story of Kunta Kinte and the women and men who came after him echoes through the history of millions of Americans of African descent, and reveals powerful truths about the universal resilience of the human spirit.
The stellar cast includes Academy Award® winners Forest Whitaker (“Fiddler”) and Anna Paquin (“Nancy Holt”); Academy Award® nominee and Emmy Award® winner Laurence Fishburne (“Alex Haley”); Golden Globe Award® winning and Emmy Award® nominated actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“Tom Lea”); Tony Award® winner Anika Noni Rose (“Kizzy”); Grammy Award® winner Tip “T.I.” Harris (“Cyrus”); Emayatzy Corinealdi (“Belle”); Matthew Goode (“Dr. William Waller”); Mekhi Phifer (“Jerusalem”); James Purefoy (“John Waller”) and introduces Regé-Jean Page (“Chicken George”) and Malachi Kirby (“Kunta Kinte”). (2016)
