Tonight’s TV Spotlight…Monday, May 21, 2012

It’s the last week of season and series finales, and tonight’s going to be a rough one for HOUSE fans.

Yes, after eight years of wisecracks and pill-popping, Dr. Gregory House will be leaving our TV screens. Look below to see what time the finale airs and what else is new this Monday!

America’s Got Talent | 8pm on NBC
“Episode 703”
Auditions shot on-location in theaters across the nation continue in New York as Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne and Howard Stern determine which acts are worthy of the $1 million prize in this top-rated summer series. Nick Cannon hosts.

House | 8pm on Fox | 2-Hour Series Finale
“Swan Song/Everybody Dies”
The special two-hour HOUSE series finale event kicks off with a one-hour retrospective special that will look back at this groundbreaking, seminal series and feature interviews with the series’ stars and producers, special original content and other surprises. Then, in the emotional series finale, directed by series creator and executive producer David Shore, treating a drug addict patient (guest star James LeGros) results in House examining his life, his future and his own personal demons. [Have you seen what series creator David Shore had to say about the hour? How about some pictures of the series finale and the wrap party?]

Dancing with the Stars | 8pm on ABC
“Episode 1410”
Each of the couples will compete in two dances. All three couples will have the chance to show their improvement over the course of the season, performing a dance chosen by the judges that they have previously performed, but will be able to incorporate new music and new choreography. Each couple will also perform the unpredictable and always entertaining no rules Freestyle dance to music they have chosen themselves.

So much more. Keep reading…

American Ninja Warrior | 9pm on NBC
“Finals Region 1”
Comedian Matt Iseman and Olympic Gold Medalist Jonny Moseley host the heart-racing obstacle course competition series “American Ninja Warrior.” The top 30 finishers from the southwest region preliminary round (which airs on G4) will take on an even more challenging course and compete for the chance to move into the national finals, which will take place in Las Vegas, NV. Competitors range from trained athletes to everyday Americans including schoolteachers, police officers, moms and even granddads, who must all tackle the arduous obstacle course in their quest for the $500,000 cash prize and a chance to win the coveted title of the first ever “American Ninja Warrior.”

The Bachelorette | 9pm on ABC
“Episode 802”
This is no ordinary Bachelorette, as the 19 remaining men find out when they are “tested” from the start about how they might fit into Emily’s world as a dad, as well as working at a charity event that is near and dear to her heart. Now ensconced in the sprawling 12,000-square foot mansion in Emily’s hometown of Charlotte, the men quickly learn that roses will be at stake on the one group date and on two individual dates. However, the competition is revved up when they learn that not all the men will get dates before the next rose ceremony, so the bachelors must take advantage of every opportunity to score points with the Bachelorette. A special concert by hit country music trio Gloriana and a charming, scene-stealing romp with the acclaimed Muppets, featuring Kermit and Miss Piggy, at the charity event are real delights. But after careful deliberation, Emily must eliminate three men, as she starts to try and make her fairytale come true.

Eureka | 9pm on Syfy
“Worst Case Scenario”
A disaster-preparedness drill for Global Dynamics goes awry and imperils the town. Meanwhile, Zane participates in a secret simulation for Fargo.

Lost Girl | 10pm on Syfy
“It’s Better to Burn Out Than Fae Away”
Bo seeks out a graffiti artist whose paintings are exposing Fae secrets in exchange for information pertaining to the Ash’s hold on Lauren.

Also playing…

• The Secret Life of the American Teenager | “The Text Best Thing” | 8pm on ABC Family
• Clash of the Commercials: USA vs. the World | One-Hour Special Presentation | 10pm on CBS

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