This Week's Sweeps Schedule

With things finally returning to normal after the Writers’ Strike, we can actually have a real sweeps period--which is starting a few days early this week.

As always, it is my duty to keep you caught up on what you can see…

Monday, April 28th marks the return of two favorites--“House” (9 p.m. FOX) and “Wildfire” (9 p.m. ABC Family)… “Star Wars” fans get a special treat with a special “Deal or No Deal” featuring appearances by Chewbacca, R2-D2, Carrie Fisher (Princess Leia) and the suitcase models wearing the gold bikini Princess Leia wore in “Return of the Jedi.” Plus, Darth Vader will be the banker (8 p.m. NBC)…

Tuesday, April 29th, “Shark” returns with new cast member Paula Marshall (9 p.m. CBS)…Robin Williams guests on “Law & Order: SVU” and “The Riches” ends its second season (10 p.m. FX)…

Wednesday, April 30th, “Boston Legal” moves to its new night (10 p.m. ABC)…

Thursday, May 1st, “Ugly Betty” gets fierce with a guest appearance by “Project Runway” winner Christian Siriano and former “Elle” Fashion Director Nina Garcia (8 p.m. ABC) and “Grey’s Anatomy” gets a visit from Kate Walsh’s Addison (9 p.m. ABC)…

Sunday, May 4th, “Hannah Montana” returns with a new episode with guest star Brooke Shields returning as Hannah’s mom (8 p.m. Disney)…Richard Burgi’s Karl returns to make things interesting for Susan (Teri Hatcher) on “Desperate Housewives” (9 p.m. ABC) and “Family Guy” wraps up its season (9 p.m. FOX)…