http://dir.salon.com/topics/tv_season_finale_2005/?source=rss&aim=tv_season_finale_2005 en-us Copyright 2007 Salon.com. Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT By Thomas Bartlett Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/26/idol_finale/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/26/idol_finale/index.html?source=rss Bland country moxie beat brash Vegas rocker, in the first -- and last -- "Idol" I'll ever watch. By Laura Miller Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/26/lost_finale/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/26/lost_finale/index.html?source=rss TV's great head-scratcher offers no big payoffs, but plenty of reason to stay tuned. By Hillary Frey Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/24/everwood/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/24/everwood/index.html?source=rss "Everwood" -- the family drama the Christian right hates -- wraps up on a passionate note. By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/24/24_finale/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/24/24_finale/index.html?source=rss The surprisingly strong fourth season of "24" ends with an anticlimactic "Pfffft!" -- but at least we got the panicked, unethical president we so richly deserve. By Kerry Lauerman Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/23/anatomy/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/23/anatomy/index.html?source=rss In its first half-season -- and surprise finale -- "Grey's Anatomy" shows "ER" how to maintain a healthy medical drama. By Choire Sicha Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/23/desperate_housewives/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/23/desperate_housewives/index.html?source=rss In the "Desperate Housewives" finale, Mary Alice returns -- sort of -- and Wisteria Lane gets more twisted than we'd ever hoped. By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/23/deadwood/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/23/deadwood/index.html?source=rss Murderous double-dealing and a loveless wedding: What passes in "Deadwood" for a happy ending. By Andrew O'Hehir Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/20/csi/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/20/csi/index.html?source=rss A '90s culture icon takes over the big hit show of the Bush era. And the results are as grisly as any crime lab. By Hillary Frey Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/20/oc/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/20/oc/index.html?source=rss In a fantastical finale, Ryan gets back in touch with his inner thug. Is it enough to save "The O.C."? By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/20/apprentice/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/20/apprentice/index.html?source=rss "The Apprentice" crowns a winner in its most predictable finale yet. By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/19/antm_finale/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/19/antm_finale/index.html?source=rss "America's Next Top Model" crowns a winner, but stumbles on the runway. By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/05/16/rosenthal/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/feature/2005/05/16/rosenthal/index.html?source=rss "Everybody Loves Raymond" creator Phil Rosenthal talks about Monday's final episode, sitcoms in the age of reality TV, and why you're always more popular when you're dead. By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/16/survivor/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/16/survivor/index.html?source=rss The dynamic duo of Fireman and Dolphin Boy play out a tear-jerking saga of friendship, disloyalty and redemption. By Heather Havrilesky Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/11/amazing_race/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/11/amazing_race/index.html?source=rss "The Amazing Race" crowns new winners after a glorious season of Springer-like theatrics and Oprah-like enlightenments. By Stephanie Zacharek Thu, 26 May 2005 08:05:00 PDT http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/11/veronica_mars/index.html?source=rss http://www.salon.com/ent/tv/review/2005/05/11/veronica_mars/index.html?source=rss Lilly Kane's killer is exposed on "Veronica Mars" -- but our heroine still puzzles over the mysteries of life.