12 Must-See Finales

'Tis the season for finales, and that means guest stars galore, shocking twists, explosive cliffhangers, and tons more heading to your TV. With so much going on, you'll want to make extra certain you don't miss any of your favorite shows' big finales. Don't worry, we've got your back. Click through this slideshow for our guide to the 12 must-see finales this season.

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"The Vampire Diaries"
Thursday, 5/10 at 8 PM on The CW

The Season 3 closer is a flashback-filled episode, where viewers will be taken back to the day when Elena's parents died in a car crash. Will this memory help Elena decide to be with Damon, Stefan, or neither of the Salvatore brothers? But more pressing is the threat of a now-evil Alaric hell-bent on ridding the town of vampires by any means necessary. Meanwhile, with Klaus out of the picture ... more
"The Vampire Diaries"
Thursday, 5/10 at 8 PM on The CW

The Season 3 closer is a flashback-filled episode, where viewers will be taken back to the day when Elena's parents died in a car crash. Will this memory help Elena decide to be with Damon, Stefan, or neither of the Salvatore brothers? But more pressing is the threat of a now-evil Alaric hell-bent on ridding the town of vampires by any means necessary. Meanwhile, with Klaus out of the picture (or is he?), his siblings Elijah and Rebekah return to Mystic Falls. Ian Somerhalder teased that the last scene he shot for the finale involved his character, Damon, getting a serious beating and lots and lots of blood.

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