What's Playing in the Media Room - May 10th

I don't know about you, but the finales I've watched so far have all been pretty damn awesome. Here's hoping the trend continues tonight.

Missing - 8:00 - ABC - Season 1 Episode 9
Episode Title: Promise
Despite emotional tensions escalating, Becca and the two men in her life must work together to flee Europe as the CIA and local police close in on them. Meanwhile, Dax discovers who his real enemies are.

Thoughts from the Media Room: The other day I said that I don't know anyone watching Unforgettable. Add Missing to that list. Anyone? Anyone out there watching this? Anyone?


The Big Bang Theory - 8:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 5 Episode 24
Episode Title: The Countdown Reflection

Season Finale!
The fifth season ends with Howard and Bernadette deciding to get married before his NASA mission, causing the gang to scurry into overdrive in an effort to stage the wedding. NASA astronaut Mike Massimino has a cameo as himself.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm hoping for Penny to realize that she actually wants to marry Leonard.


Community - 8:00 - NBC/CityTV - Season 3 Episode 19
Episode Title: Curriculum Unavailable
Abed develops a conspiracy theory and determines that Dean Pelton is an impostor. His search for the truth, however, lands him in mandatory therapy sessions after he's caught sneaking around campus.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Just when you think that this show can't get any wackier, they do it again. Did you see the Law and Order spoof a couple weeks back. Comedic Genius right there.


American Idol - 8:00 - FOX - Season 11 Episode 36
Episode Title: Results Show
The contestants face elimination; Jennifer Lopez performs; David Cook performs.

Thoughts from the Media Room: See ya later Holly, it's been nice knowing your sometimes UK, sometimes American accent.


The Vampire Diaries - 8:00 - The CW - Season 3 Episode 22
Episode Title: The Departed

Season Finale!
Determined to protect his sister, Jeremy makes a decision that will change everything. In the harsh reality of the present situation, Elena longs for simpler times when her parents, Grayson and Miranda, and Aunt Jenna were still alive and her biggest concern was her relationship with Matt. Stefan and Damon leave Mystic Falls together on a mission but soon split up when Elena needs one of them. Caroline and Tyler are forced to make a life-changing decision. Finally, Bonnie makes a secret deal that has heartbreaking consequences.

Thoughts from the Media Room: The chatter on Twitter the last few nights about this episode have been pretty epic. Sounds like it's going to be a huge finale.


Rules of Engagement - 8:30 - CBS/Global - Season 6 Episode 14
Episode Title: Goodbye Dolly
In an attempt to prepare for motherhood, Audrey repairs a doll she keeps damaging; Jeff questions Brenda's dating life.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I'm perplexed how this stays on.


30 Rock - 8:30 - NBC/CityTV - Season 6 Episode 21
Episode Title: The Return of Avery Jessup
Jack becomes suspicious when Avery seems unaffected by the news of his indiscretions; Liz embarrasses Criss when she embraces her role as breadwinner; Tracy and Kenneth help Jenna find a sponsor for her wedding.

Thoughts from the Media Room: Hey, did ya hear that 30 Rock got renewed for a final 13 episode season?


Grey's Anatomy - 9:00 - ABC/CTV - Season 8 Episode 23
Episode Title: Migration
The residents make their postresidency decisions; Mark tells Derek that he's torn between Lexie and Julia; Ben has special plans for Bailey, but she's preoccupied with work; and Arizona encourages Nick, her childhood friend, to have surgery. Meanwhile, a couple on their third honeymoon arrive at the hospital complaining of mysterious symptoms.


Person of Interest - 9:00 - CBS/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 22
Episode Title: No Good Deed
A person of interest winds up in the middle of a dark government conspiracy that Finch is all too familiar with; Reese makes a discovery about Finch's past.


The Office - 9:00/8:30 - NBC/Global - Season 8 Episode 24
Episode Title: Free Family Portrait Studio

Season Finale!
A former boss helps Andy go under cover and stage a coup; a new opportunity arises for Robert.


Touch - 9:00 - FOX/Global - Season 1 Episode 8
Episode Title: Music of the Spheres
Martin exposes a corrupt parole officer; a Brazilian street musician wins a beautiful woman's heart with his guitar; Jake bonds with another mute; Clea and Martin get information about one of Teller's patients.

Thoughts from the Media Room: This one, not really shocking, was renewed by Fox last night.


The Secret Circle - 9:00 - The CW - Season 1 Episode 22
Episode Title: Family

Season Finale!
Jake, Melissa and Adam try to save Faye from the witch hunters; Blackwell tells Cassie and Diana that they must use their dark magic to unleash the crystal skull; Dawn and Charles discover a new way to get their power back.


Parks and Recreation - 9:30/8:30 - NBC/CTV - Season 4 Episode 22
Episode Title: Win, Lose or Draw

Season Finale!
Leslie and Bobby Newport (Paul Rudd) are separated by a miniscule margin on Election Day; as everyone waits for election results, they ponder the future.


Scandal - 10:00/8:00 - ABC/CityTV - Season 1 Episode 6
Episode Title: The Trail
As Gideon investigates Amanda's past, flashbacks recall the contentious primary race between Fitz and Sally Langston, who's now vice president; how Olivia and Fitz first met, on the campaign trail; and how each of Olivia's associates joined the team.


The Mentalist - 10:00 - CBS/CTV - Season 4 Episode 23
Episode Title: Red Rover, Red Rover
Jane receives a message from Red John on the eighth anniversary of the deaths of his wife and daughter. Jane then gets distracted from the CBI's latest case, an investigation into the homicide of a brokerage-firm employee.


Awake - 10:00 - NBC/Global - Season 1 Episode 11
Episode Title: Say Hello to my Little Friend
Britten is haunted by a bizarre dream, an enigmatic man and surfacing memories of his life-altering accident. Before long, Capt. Harper grows more and more concerned about Britten's erratic behavior; and Hannah tries to reconnect Emma with her family.

Thoughts from the Media Room: I really have no idea how this show's renewal is going to go, it really could go either way. I hope they start digging into the conspiracy theory sooner rather than a second season that might not happen.

More Thoughts from the Media Room: Did you know that Parenthood got renewed this afternoon? It did, but the wear thing is, it only got renewed for a 15 episode season. Down from the 18 they did this year. That's not really a good sign.


Other Shows Worth Mentioning:
8:00 - E! "News" Special: Bobby Brown Speaks - E! USA
9:00 - Impact Wrestling - Spike
9:00 - The First 48 - AandE
9:30 - Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding - Bravo USA
10:00 - Punk'd - MTV
10:00 - Kathy - Bravo USA
10:00 - The First 48 - AandE
10:30 - The Pauly D Project - MTV


Movies Worth Mentioning:
9:00 - Cradle of Lies - CHCH
9:00 - Dumb and Dumber - MovieTime


What's Playing on the CBC:
Repeats of 8th Fire at 8 and 9.


What's on TLC:
9:00 - Dateline


A Look a Late Night:
Late Show: Kid scientists; actress Elizabeth Banks; Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes perform.
Late Late Show: Journalist Christiane Amanpour; actress Anna Kendrick.
Kimmel: Dr. Phil McGraw; Carrie Underwood performs.
Tonight Show: TV personality Howie Mandel; reality-TV star Vinny Guadagnino; Sara Watkins performs.
Late Night: Actor Will Ferrell; actress Ellie Kemper; AWOLNATION performs.
Conan: Actress Zosia Mamet; actor Tom Selleck; The Wombats perform.


What's Playing in my Media Room:
8:00 - Big Bang Theory, Community, American Idol, The Vampire Diaries
8:30 - 30 Rock
9:00 - Person of Interest, The Office, Touch
9:30 - Parks and Recreation
10:00 - Awake, Scandal