WOMEN BEHIND BARS (Tuesdays at 10 pm ET/PT)
On Tuesday, May 11, “Women Behind Bars” follows the stories of Holly Coomber, and Renay Lynch. Holly, whose foster father, William Allen, allegedly starting having a sexual relationship with her when she was 15 – joined him in a multi-state crime spree in 1986, robbing two convenience stores and killing a female clerk in each. Holly was spared the death penalty in exchange for her testimony. Renay, a crack cocaine addict, convicted shoplifter and tenant of Louise Cicelsky – an 81-year-old widow and landlady of several rental properties, who was found stabbed to death in her apartment – was charged and convicted of second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and attempted grand larceny and sentenced to 25 years in prison. Renay is still claiming innocence while Holly claims she felt her life would be in danger if she didn’t participate in her crime spree.
SUNSET DAZE (Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT)
On Wednesday, May 12, “Mr. Romeo” Jack is trying his luck with a new woman and tests his macho skills with pilot lessons. Will Jack’s new relationship soar or take a nosedive? “Wild Child” Sandy is celebrating her daughter Dawn’s three-month sobriety with a pinot grigio in hand. But after speaking with a substance abuse counselor, Sandy questions how her lifestyle could be affecting her daughter’s recovery and thinks of changing her ways. Go-getter Eileen is competing in the Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant. During a dance rehearsal, Eileen hurts her back and her doctor serves her some unsettling news. Is her pageant crown in jeopardy?
Then on Wednesday, May 19, “Big Man on Campus” Ron decides to run for the board of the Home Owner’s Association. His friends help him campaign and he thanks them with a raging backyard barbeque, but Ron’s wife Kay has some troublesome news that could change his game plan. “Mr. Romeo” Jack wants to hire event planner Linda “New Girl in Town” to throw his dog Mosen a birthday party. But dog parties are beneath her expertise – will she go through with it or say no thanks and alienate her new friends? Preparing the proper treats prove difficult within the confines of Sun City Grand, but Linda hopes to throw a party to please both dogs and people. Due to her back pain, Eileen is forced to give up her dream of the Ms. Senior Arizona Pageant. Her friend Terry goes on without her – will Eileen lend her support?
PLATINUM WEDDINGS (Sundays at 9pm ET/PT)
On the season finale on Sunday, May 16, meet bride Sanya Richards, an Olympian who has impressed millions with her skill and speed. She and her groom, NY Giant Aaron Ross, are one of the country’s hottest celebrity sports couples. With a budget $600,000, this platinum affair is first-class all the way. The beautiful bride’s spectacular $40,000 St. Pucci Couture mermaid-style gown looks like it came from a fairytale and is the perfect style statement to go along with her seven carat diamond engagement ring. With a theme of “Fashionable Elegance,” the ballroom will be done up in white and gold. The space will be filled with impressive arrangements of orchids, calla lilies and English garden roses and illuminated tables covered in gold silk, with a gold and ivory silk overlay. In addition to the best day of her life, the bride has something else to celebrate – her 25th birthday. To mark the occasion, Sanya is setting up a sexy cocktail lounge complete with gaming tables and an all-star line-up of top recording artists. From the glamorous reception to the electrifying after-party, this platinum wedding shines as an all-star event.
GIRL MEETS GOWN (Sundays at 10pm ET/PT)
On Sunday, May 16, old Hollywood glamour is all Hannah wants on her wedding day, and she’s looking for a gown to take her to that place. When Hannah brings her mom and sister along to Stardust Celebrations, they have her try on “princess” dresses that are miles away from her vision. So, Salon Stylist Melissa goes on the hunt for a gown that makes Hannah feel like a star.
Next, Laurie came into Stardust Celebrations and found the perfect dress. But when she returned weeks later to order it, she had to divulge news to her stylist Nancy that could jeopardize her chances of getting into her dream gown.
Lastly, indecisive Liesl’s been all over Dallas looking for her wedding dress. When she walks into Stardust, Salon Stylist Marianne vows to end Liesl’s marathon search by really listening to her needs and finding the perfect gown. Marianne’s expertise is put to the test when Liesl can’t decide and wants to try on endless gowns.
Then on Sunday, May 23, meet Jamie-Dale who bought a designer gown from Stardust Celebrations. Unfortunately, her relationship with her fiancé ended, and she soon discovered there were no refunds from the salon. So, Jamie-Dale asked her stylist Wendy to find the dress a good home by giving it away to a deserving bride. Days earlier, Wendy met a deaf bride named Candice who left Stardust empty-handed. She couldn’t afford any of the gowns because she’s spent her life savings on Cochlear Hearing Implants, so she could hear music at her wedding. Will Wendy give Candice the chance to be a real-life Cinderella?
Next, Tauri is a spunky bride who ordered a dress in the sample size she tried on at Stardust. But the gown was uncomfortably tight when it came in, so Tauri vowed to lose weight by her next alterations appointment.
Finally, Shelley’s dreamed of being a bride since she was a little girl. She even had a bridal magazine subscription when she was just 14-years-old! Shelley’s envisioned herself in every style of dress for years and when she comes into Stardust, her stylist Marianne must prevent her from trying on every gown in the store!