What to Watch…Monday, May 19, 2008

Tonight is my first night back after an atypical week of non TV. To say I’m excited for TV is a bit of an understatement because hello we have a bunch of season finales. It’s bittersweet because we have to say goodbye to some of my favorite shows but I have high expectations of the great television we are going to get tonight.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW | Season Finale
“Much ‘I Do’ About Nothing”
In the first-season finale, Blair comes to Serena’s defense and faces off with Georgina, while an emotional Serena finally comes clean to Dan about her past. Elsewhere, Lily continues planning her extravagant wedding to Bart.

The Big Bang Theory | 8pm on CBS | Season Finale
“The Tangerine Factory”
In the first-season finale, Leonard asks Penny out on a date after she breaks up with her boyfriend. To prepare for the big night, Leonard practices the date the day before with the guys.

Bones | 8pm on Fox |Season Finale
“The Pain in the Heart”
In the third-season finale, a human jawbone appears at the Jeffersonian, looking like the work of the Gormogon. Meanwhile, the silver skeleton disappears from the lab, suggesting that one of their own may be working as the serial killer’s apprentice.

How I Met Your Mother | 8:30pm on CBS| Season Finale
“Miracles”
In the third-season finale, Ted has an accident, and his close call with death finds him reevaluating his life and his relationship with Stella (Sarah Chalke). Nurse: Taira Soo. Customs Officer: Anthony Palermo. Bob Hewitt: John Getz.

House | 9pm on Fox | Season Finale
“Wilson’s Heart”
In the conclusion of the two-part fourth-season finale, House remains held back by his bus-accident injuries as he struggles to recall the symptoms he noticed in a rapidly deteriorating fellow passenger just before the crash.

One Tree Hill | 9pm on The CW | Season Finale
“What Comes After the Blues”
In the fifth-season finale, Brooke must give up her foster baby and Lucas has to deal with what happened on game night. Meanwhile, Haley’s music career takes a positive turn and Peyton hears news about someone from her past.

Paradise Hotel 2 | 9pm on MyNetworkTV | Season Finale
“Season Finale”
The winning couple is chosen and the ultimate prize is revealed in the season finale—but first, past Paradise Hotel guests return to put the two remaining couples in the hot seat.

The Bachelorette | 9pm on ABC | Season Premiere
DeAnna Pappas, the finalist on a 2007 edition of “The Bachelor” who was spurned at the last moment by Brad Womack, is now dispensing roses herself as the fourth female edition of the dating-contest perennial begins.

Also playing…

• Greek | 8pm on ABC Family: Dissension in the ranks at the Zeta house erupts when Ashleigh gets special treatment from Casey. Meanwhile, Cappie takes action against the current campus rules, and Rusty adjusts to a new relationship.

• Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC: The tenth and final round of competition for the sixth season includes Kristi, Jason, Cristian and their partners each dancing the cha-cha in quick succession. Also: a freestyle routine.

• Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS | Season Finale: In the fifth-season finale, Charlie is tempted when he meets the daughter of the older woman (Susan Blakely) he is dating. Dr. Freeman: Jane Lynch.

• Rules of Engagement | 9:30pm on CBS | Season Finale: In the second-season finale, Jeff buys the Camaro that he’s always wanted. Elsewhere, Adam and Jennifer set a date for their wedding; and Russell allows his apartment to be used for a photo shoot for Audrey’s magazine.

• CSI: Miami | 10pm on CBS | Season Finale: In the sixth-season finale, Horatio puts his life in jeopardy to save his team from being taken down.

So much to watch, so little space on the TiVo. What will YOU be watching tonight?