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Season Finales

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Finale wrap-up: "Survivor"
"Survivor: Fiji" ends in broken promises -- so why is everyone smiling and holding hands?
By Heather Havrilesky May 14, 2007
Finale wrap-up: "Jericho"
This Norman Rockwell vision of Americana tanks -- literally -- ending a season of grim delights.
By Laura Miller May 10, 2007
Finale wrap-up: "The Amazing Race: All-Stars"
It all ends with capsized boats, teary fights and an appropriate nod to "The Newlywed Game."
By Heather Havrilesky May 7, 2007
Finale wrap-up: "30 Rock"
The deliciously dysfunctional ensemble comedy's season-ender rushes to tie up loose ends. Don't leave us, Alec Baldwin!
By Mary Elizabeth Williams Apr 27, 2007
I Like to Watch
Finale night! "Rome," "The L Word" and "Battlestar Galactica" end their seasons with strange twists, bad jokes and misplaced protest songs.
By Heather Havrilesky Mar 26, 2007
Geek love
The nerds and Playboy pinups in CW's "Beauty and the Geek" give us a reality show we can really cuddle up with.
By Stephanie Zacharek Feb 14, 2007
Pack your long knives and go!
The second season of "Top Chef" selects a winner, and cooks up an enemy rich and flavorful enough to savor for years to come.
By Heather Havrilesky Feb 1, 2007
Series wrap-up: "Everwood"
Monday night's finale tied things up with a big red bow -- and gave viewers something to feel good about.
By Hillary Frey Jun 6, 2006
Much ado about nothing
What exactly has happened to "The Sopranos"? And after two years of waiting, will we have any patience left when the final chapter airs in six more months?
By Heather Havrilesky Jun 5, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "Big Love"
The series' thoughtful and entertaining first season comes to a stirring conclusion.
By Laura Miller Jun 5, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "Lost"
Mysterious clues, competing philosophies and tempers collide in a heart-stopping, unforgettable second-season finale.
By Heather Havrilesky May 25, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "24"
Vengeful Jack takes matters into his own hands in the thrilling fifth season finale of "24."
By Heather Havrilesky May 23, 2006
Series wrap-up: "Alias"
The final episode finishes things off with a satisfying crescendo -- and gives us what this show's been missing for years.
By Laura Miller May 23, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "The OC"
The big closer explodes into flames after a season of stupid plot tricks and Scooby-Doo villains.
By Heather Havrilesky May 19, 2006
Series wrap-up: "Will & Grace"
After eight years, it was a drawn-out farewell. But the couple we'll really miss are Jack and Karen.
By Kerry Lauerman May 19, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "Invasion"
A supremely creepy show that examined an American family under attack from without and within wraps up its season, and its short-lived run.
By Laura Miller May 18, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "America's Next Top Model"
Vivid racial dynamics, prettier clothes and big, gross bugs -- the show is back!
By Joan Walsh May 18, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "Scrubs"
Tuesday's episode delivered a trademark barrage of taste-defying gags to a laugh-track-free beat -- and a surprise ending!
By Mary Elizabeth Williams May 17, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "Prison Break"
After toying with us for months, this show's writers finally gave us a shamefully satisfying season ender.
By Laura Miller May 16, 2006
Series wrap-up: "The West Wing"
As President Bartlet and his staff slip quietly out of our lives, we long for the days of Aaron Sorkin.
By Farhad Manjoo May 15, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "The Office"
The Dunder Mifflin crew rolls the dice and gives us the high-stakes moment we've been waiting for.
By Scott Lamb May 12, 2006
Finale wrap-up: "Veronica Mars"
Oh, the suspense! This season ender left us glued to our couches and cursing the commercials.
By Stephanie Zacharek May 10, 2006
Series wrap-up: "7th Heaven"
"Sexiest Woman Alive" Jessica Biel returned, dressed all prim; otherwise, this series finale was just cheesy business as usual.
By Hillary Frey May 9, 2006
Finale thoughts
The best and worst of TV's season-ending episodes.
By Joyce Millman Jun 1, 1999
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