Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, May 14, 2012

It’s apparently wedding night this Monday, as three shows are bracing for the big day: HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, HART OF DIXIE and MIKE AND MOLLY.

My favorite guilty pleasure, THE BACHELORETTE, also returns tonight. Read on to see what you’ll be watching!

How I Met Your Mother | 8 and 8:30pm on CBS | Season 7 Finale
“The Magician’s Code, Part One”
While Marshall is in Atlantic City with Barney, Lily goes into labor, leaving him desperate to make it back to New York before the baby is born. Meanwhile, Ted and Robin try to distract Lily during her painful contractions, on the first part of the one-hour seventh season finale.

“The Magician’s Code, Part Two”
On Barney’s future wedding day, when his wife is finally revealed, the gang reminisces about the time they encouraged Ted to follow his heart and go after the one that got away, on the second part of the one-hour seventh season finale.

America’s Got Talent | 8pm on NBC | Season 7 Premiere
“Episode 701”
The series returns for its seventh season with outspoken, unedited radio personality, television host and author Howard Stern joining the experienced and talented judge dais, alongside comedian, TV host and producer Howie Mandel and daytime TV host, reality producer and music manager Sharon Osbourne. Actor, producer and comedian Nick Cannon returns as host. The two-hour premiere kicks off with auditions in Los Angeles and St. Louis. With the talent search open to acts of all ages, “America’s Got Talent” has brought the variety format back to the forefront of American culture by showcasing performers from across the country, all vying for their chance to win America’s heart – and the $1 million prize.

Bones | 8pm on Fox | Season 7 Finale
“The Past in the Present”
Evil tech genius Christopher Pelant, a suspect in a previous case Brennan and Booth handled, is back in court on appeal. Knowing what he is capable of, Brennan and Booth inform the judge that he is a suspect in two murder cases. Then, Brennan and Booth are called to the scene of a new murder. After determining the victim is Brennan’s friend, who also is linked to Pelant, the Jeffersonian team works to prove he is guilty once and for all. But when law enforcement examines the team’s findings, key pieces of evidence are tied to Brennan and suspicion falls on her.

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1409”
The couples will perform one new Ballroom and one new Latin dance to determine which three couples will land in the finals.

Gossip Girl | 8pm on The CW | Season 5 Finale
“The Return of the Ring”
When Gossip Girl goes after Blair as she’s never done before, Serena admits she may have unintentionally played an important role in Blair’s latest nightmare. Meanwhile, Nate invites Lola to move in with him, and Lily must make a big decision about the future of her marriage. Finally, by episode’s end, Blair will make a choice between the two men in her life … will it be Chuck or will it be Dan?

So much more. Keep reading…

Two and a Half Men | 9pm on CBS | Season 9 Finale
“Oh Look! Al-Qaeda!”
Jake graduates from high school and is pressured to decide what he wants to do with his future.

House | 9pm on Fox
“Holding On”
The team takes on the case of Derrick, a 19-year-old college student who had a mysterious nose bleed during cheerleading practice, and discovers that his health issues are likely both physiological and psychological. Possibly suffering from schizophrenia, Derrick claims to hear his deceased brother’s voice in his head. Meanwhile, Wilson gets advice from former colleague Thirteen (guest star Olivia Wilde) and Foreman tries a different approach with House.

Hart of Dixie | 9pm on The CW | Season 1 Finale
“The Big Day”
With an impending storm about to hit Bluebell, George and Lemon prepare for their wedding day. Meanwhile, taking shelter from the storm, Zoe finds herself stranded in a barn with Wade.

Eureka | 9pm on Syfy
“Jack of All Trades”
DOD psychological assessor Warren Hughes resurfaces, and Carter begins to exhibit strange behavior.

Mike and Molly | 9:30pm on CBS | Season 2 Finale
“The Wedding”
Mike and Molly encounter many speed bumps before they can finally make the trip down the aisle on their wedding day.

The Bachelorette | 9:30pm on ABC | Season Premiere
“Episode 801”
Emily Maynard begins her quest for love in her hometown, Charlotte, where her 25 suitors are predictably charmed by Emily. And Emily is charmed by a letter written by one man’s 11-year-old son. But not all contestants charm each other (most notably, the guy who arrives by helicopter), and, not surprisingly, the opening cocktail party has its share of contention. At the rose ceremony later, Emily pares the field to 19.

Hawaii Five-O | 10pm on CBS | Season 2 Finale
“Ua Hala (Death in the Family)”
Five-0 is in hot pursuit of a shooter who guns down one of their own, while another team member is forced to choose which of their kidnapped loved ones will live.

Smash | 10pm on NBC | Season 1 Finale
“Bombshell”
The big night is finally here. Tom and Julia race against time to save the show, while Derek makes a decision that will change the lives of Karen and Ivy forever. Ellis reveals his true colors. But when he finally makes his move to save “Bombshell,” will it be for or against Eileen? In the midst of it all, another bombshell goes off – this one is in Karen and Dev’s relationship.

Lost Girl | 10pm on Syfy
“BrotherFae of the Wolves”
Dyson’s medieval past catches up with him as he helps Bo track down a stolen Mongolian death worm for an old friend.

Also playing…

• The Secret Life of the American Teenager | “Allies” | 8pm on ABC Family
• The Pitch | “Popchips” | 10pm on AMC

Leave a comment and let us know what you will be watching!