Critics picks for season finales

Thursday, May 14

The Vampire Diaries:
“I’m Thinking of You All the While”
The CW, 8 p.m., Season Finale

In the aftermath of Alaric and Jo’s powerful nuptials, things take a dramatic turn when an uninvited guest shows up, leaving Elena in terrible jeopardy. After a devastating chain of events, Damon is forced to make the most difficult decision of his life.

Grey’s Anatomy: “You’re My Home”
ABC, 8 p.m., Season Finale

In the middle of an unfathomable crisis, the Grey Sloan doctors are reminded of what matters most, and relationships are mended as Season 11 comes to a close.

The Odd Couple: “The Audit Couple”
CBS, 8:30 p.m., Season Finale

Facing an IRS audit is tough. Oscar (Matthew Perry) has an even tougher time of it, as he’s forced to cooperate with his ex-wife Gaby (guest star Lauren Graham) to settle it. Felix (Thomas Lennon) steps in to mediate after realizing he may have caused the audit in the first place, in the Season 1 finale

Scandal: “You Can’t Take Command”
ABC, 9 p.m., Season Finale

In the shocking season finale, Olivia and her team finally launch a bold plan to bring Command down, and Mellie’s fate is revealed as the election results are announced.

Reign: “Burn”
The CW, 9 p.m., Season Finale

There is only room for one queen, and Mary risks everything to take down Condé even as Francis believes she is turning against France. Catherine makes a bold move and meets with Queen Elizabeth (guest star Rachel Skarsten) in a stunning plot to seek revenge on Mary.

The Blacklist: “Masha Rostova”
NBC, 9 p.m., Season Finale

Liz (Megan Boone) realizes she is being framed by The Cabal, forcing Red (James Spader) to use his connections to help her clear her name. As Cooper (Harry Lennix) receives shocking news, Ressler (Diego Klattenhoff), Samar (Mozhan Marnò) and Aram (Amir Arison) must decide who on the task force can still be trusted.

Elementary: “A Controlled Descent”
CBS, 10 p.m., Season Finale

A tough case hits Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) particularly hard when his former recovery sponsor, Alfredo (Ato Essandoh), vanishes. As Holmes and the NYPD try to locate Alfredo, Holmes is concerned his friend may be a victim of foul play or may have relapsed into addiction. Lucy Liu also stars.

American Crime: “Episode Eleven”
ABC, 10 p.m., Season Finale

Everyone’s lives are forever altered as the criminal case comes to a shocking close — marking the end of the journey for some and only the beginning for others — in the provocative Season 1 finale.

Friday, May 15

The Amazing Race:
“Monster Truck Heroes”
CBS, 8 p.m., Season Finale

Which team will be the first to meet Phil Keoghan at the finish line? Tune tonight for the Season 26 finale “Monster Truck Heroes.”

Grimm: “Cry Havoc”
NBC, 8 p.m., Season Finale

On the heels of a shocking discovery, Nick (David Giuntoli) is hellbent on getting revenge and taking the fight to the Royals with help from Trubel (guest star Jacqueline Toboni).

Saturday, May 16

Saturday Night Live:
“Louis C.K./Rihanna”

NBC, 11:30 p.m. live, Season Finale Louis C.K. returns for his third hosting gig, having received Emmy nominations for his previous two hosting engagements. Rihanna makes her fifth appearance as musical guest.