Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, May 9, 2011

It’s that time of year again, when all of our favorite shows are starting to wrap up their seasons, which means finales are just around the corner — it makes me sad! But enough lamenting, because tonight’s schedule is quite full with new episodes!

Keep reading for the lineup and let me know which shows you’re excited about…

90210 | 8pm on The CW
“The Prom Before the Storm”
As the gang gears up for prom, Dixon and Annie find out some devastating news about their futures, while Ivy learns that Raj’s health (guest star Manish Dayal) has taken a turn for the worse. While Silver is in the hospital, Adrianna tries to rekindle her romance with Navid. Meanwhile, Naomi and Max’s (guest star Josh Zuckerman) relationship is tested to the limit.

Chuck | 8pm on NBC
“Chuck vs. The Last Details”
Chuck and Sarah’s wedding prep includes one final detail: ensuring that the mother-of-the-groom (guest star Linda Hamilton) makes it to the ceremony alive. Meanwhile, Morgan’s responsibilities as Best Man include his most dangerous mission yet, as he faces Vivian Volkoff (guest star Lauren Cohan). Elsewhere, Ellie tends to the last details of the rehearsal dinner and seeks help from an unlikely source.

Dancing with The Stars | 8pm on ABC
“1208”
In the eighth week of performances, the remaining celebrities perform two dances each – including an instant dance – in their quest to win the mirrorball trophy.

House | 8pm on Fox
“The Fix”
When House and Wilson bet on a boxing match and disagree over the outcome, Wilson gives him exactly one day to pay up or prove him wrong. House presses the boxer for more information to help prove his case and ends up attempting to breathe new life into the losing fighter’s career. Meanwhile, the team begins to suspect House may have another type of drug problem.

How I Met Your Mother | 8pm on CBS
“Landmarks”
When Ted is faced with an important decision that might affect his future with Zoey, the gang expresses their true feelings about her.

Secret Life of the American Teenager| 8pm on ABC Family
“Young at Heart”
Grace helps Adrian shop for a wedding dress and asks Amy to assist with Adrian’s baby shower. Meanwhile, Ricky grows frustrated with Amy’s hesitancy to move their relationship forward; and Grace meets Grant’s parents (Dominic Chianese and Shawnee Smith).

Mad Love | 8:30pm on CBS
“Friends”
When Tiffany decides to leave New York because of her divorce, it means Connie must find a new job and Larry finally has a chance with his dream girl; however, they soon each get more than they bargained for.

So much more. Keep reading…

Make It Or Break It | 9pm on ABC Family
“To Thine Own Self Be True”
Kaylie’s homecoming at The Rock fails to meet her expectations. And will Damon step up to the plate for Emily? Can The Rock survive any longer?

The Chicago Code | 9pm on Fox
“Black Sox”
Following a murder that appears to be a hate crime, Teresa risks tipping Gibbons off to her big-picture plan by boldly taking on the Chicago Police Department’s corrupt “meritorious” promotion system. Meanwhile, Jarek is forced to face his own reality when Vonda receives an anonymous package that reveals more about the Wysocki family.

The Event | 9pm on NBC
“One Will Live, One Will Die”
With doubt still surrounding the tragedy at the White House, Sterling encounters an unlikely ally in Simon, who risks his life to return with a possible antidote. Against the wishes of Chief of Staff Richard Peel (guest star Roger Bart), Jarvis authorizes an air strike to neutralize them. Meanwhile, Sophia continues on her diabolical plan to exterminate the human race, now with the help of an unwitting accomplice — Leila. Elsewhere, Sean and Vicky try to prevent the deaths of many thousands of innocent people.

Gossip Girl | 9pm on The CW
“Shattered Bass”
Charlie (guest star Kaylee DeFer) is finally starting to feel less like a fish-out-of-water with Serena and her friends, but complications present themselves when Charlie is invited to attend the Constance Billard alumni fundraiser. On the road to “happily ever after,” Blair finds herself torn between the men in her life. Jack Bass’ (guest star Desmond Harrington) return to the Upper East Side sets off a chain of events that could end up destroying Chuck and those closest to him.

Stargate Universe | 9pm on Syfy | Series Finale
“Gauntlet”
Prepare for Destiny’s final voyage as drones close in and STARGATE UNIVERSE reaches its thunderous series finale.

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS
“Victoria’s Birthday”
Victoria freaks out as her 30th birthday quickly approaches, while Mike and Molly find themselves tangled up in her crisis.

Law and Order: Los Angeles | 10pm on NBC
“Runyon Canyon”
When pre-med freshman Beth Garrett (guest star Jillian Nelson) is found strangled to death, a mysterious text leads the detectives to a potential suspect. After some investigating at her sorority, the detectives learn that there is more to this mild mannered bookworm than initially meets the eye. Meanwhile, DDA’s Dekker and Rubirosa are forced to change their strategy when game-changing evidence is discovered at the last minute.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS
“Ua Hiki Mai Kapalena Pau”
With the invaluable information that was shared by Agent Jenna Kaye, Five-0 is closer than ever to capturing Wo Fat. Their mission takes an abrupt turn, however, when Danny is exposed to a lethal neurological agent that presents an even greater threat: bio-terrorism on the island.

Castle | 10pm on ABC
“Pretty Dead”
During rehearsal for “Baron’s All-American Beauty Pageant,” the contestants are shocked to discover the body of Miss Illinois – strangled, but by whom? As Castle and Beckett delve into the cut-throat competition of the pageant world, they learn that a number suspects had motive for murder, including jealous fellow contestants, the pageant’s larger-than-life millionaire sponsor, Victor Baron (Michael McKean, CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM), and the show’s host — hedonistic TV personality, Bobby Stark (Sasha Roiz, CAPRICA).

Nurse Jackie | 10pm on Showtime
“Orchids and Salami”
After soothing Grace’s concerns about the upcoming saints pageant at school, Jackie seeks a palliative for herself and scores some drugs. Meanwhile, new nurse Kelly Slater is leaving his mark on the hospital, and Zoey shows a special interest in a boy whose mother is being treated for an overdose. Later, a Native American patient has some uplifting advice for Coop, who is depressed about his mothers’ divorce, and Jackie witnesses O’Hara and Eddie leaving All Saints together in a car.

United States of Tara | 10:30pm on Showtime
“The Electrifying & Magnanimous Return of Beaverlamp”
Max gets a double dose of positives in his life when Tara, with help from Ted Mayo, sets out to reunite his former rock band and also plans a birthday party for him. Meanwhile, a moody Dr. Hattaras cancels a session with Tara, which doesn’t sit well with Max; Kate ponders her bumpy relationship with frequent-flyer Evan; and Marshall and Noah cram for their film-festival submission with a surprisingly revelatory interview with Max.

Also playing…

• Bethenny Ever After | 10pm on Bravo | Season Finale: “Skinny on the Skinny”

• The Hard Times of RJ Berger | 10pm on MTV: “Give Me a ‘P”

Let us know what you’ll be watching!