Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_11274401_3 (timeslot VARCHAR, air_date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the timeslot for the episode that aired on May 12, 2009?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT timeslot FROM table_11274401_3 WHERE air_date = "May 12, 2009"