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'American Idol' Crowns a Winner: Best Season Finale?

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SLIDESHOW: Best Season Finale?

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"American Idol"

J-Lo in a sexy bra top! An Aerosmith concert! Rihanna! A live marriage proposal! These were only some of the highlights of Wednesday's finale, which crowned handsome 21-year-old Phillip Phillips the winner.
  1. "American Idol"

    "American Idol"

    J-Lo in a sexy bra top! An Aerosmith concert! Rihanna! A live marriage proposal! These were only some of the highlights of Wednesday's finale, which crowned handsome 21-year-old Phillip Phillips the winner.

  2. "Grey's Anatomy"

    "Grey's Anatomy"

    The season finale of "Grey's" might have been the most disturbing thing we've ever seen on TV. Ever.

  3. "Desperate Housewives"

    "Desperate Housewives"

    The season finale was also the series finale. After eight years, we tuned in as the main characters moved away from Wisteria Lane, literally and figuratively.

  4. "House"

    "House"

    The series finale of "House" turned out to be quite a tearjerker. But it wasn't as sad as it initially appeared ...

  5. "Glee"

    "Glee"

    Some "Gleeks" graduated on this week's season finale … and some didn't.

  6. "NCIS"

    "NCIS"

    "NCIS" ended its ninth season with a bang … and a cliffhanger.

  7. "Saturday Night Live"

    "Saturday Night Live"

    Mick Jagger joined the cast to say goodbye to Kristen Wiig at her emotional "graduation" from the show.

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Jennifer Lopez in a sexy bra top! An Aerosmith concert! Rihanna! A live marriage proposal, and, lest we forget, a brand-new American Idol.



These were only some of the highlights of Wednesday night's "American Idol" finale, which crowned handsome (and talented) 21-year-old Phillip Phillips the season 11 winner. Yes, it's the fifth year in a row that a white guy won, but who's counting?

As usual, the "Idol" finale had something for everyone. Season three winner Fantasia joined third-place finalist Joshua Ledet (“Mantasia”) for a rollicking performance of Elton John’s classic, “Take Me to the Pilot.” Season five finalist Ace Young proposed to season three runner-up Diana DeGarmo, live on the "Idol" stage. And then there were the aforementioned performances from Rihanna, J-Lo and Aerosmith.

From "Idol" to "Grey's Anatomy" to "House," click through our slideshow and let us know: What was 2012's best season finale?
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  • Holmes 2012/06/05 01:51:01
    "NCIS"
    Holmes
    Very suspenseful
  • Jeri 2012/06/03 19:49:54
    "American Idol"
    Jeri
    Im not sure it was the best was the only one I was able to watch tho. I was very happy with the outcome this year
  • abby 2012/05/30 14:57:35
    "Glee"
    abby
    where is once upon a time??? lolol
  • latia wright 2012/05/30 11:59:00
    "Glee"
    latia wright
    revenge has the best season finally!!
  • LarryStylinson 2012/05/30 02:16:48
    "House"
    LarryStylinson
    As much as I love American Idol and wanted Phillip to win. House was the end of the series and was great show and I will miss it
  • Shirleywillow 2012/05/28 20:27:38
    "NCIS"
    Shirleywillow
    +1
    What happened to Ducky?? He can't really be dead!
  • Holmes Shirley... 2012/06/05 01:52:16
    Holmes
    +1
    I don't think he'll die. David McCallum signed a 2 year extension.
  • Shirley... Holmes 2012/06/08 20:54:38
    Shirleywillow
    +1
    Yay, thanks for the news!!!
  • Holmes Shirley... 2012/06/09 17:55:35
    Holmes
    +1
    Your welcome
  • wpsegura 2012/05/28 15:33:20
    "Glee"
    wpsegura
    American Idol need to be cancelled
  • dranet 2012/05/28 15:11:45
    "House"
    dranet
    +1
    Actually I thought Fringe was pretty awesome. So was Once Upon a Time and Grimm.
  • Raphy 2012/05/28 02:50:10
    "Saturday Night Live"
    Raphy
    That's the only one I've seen. Don't watch American Idol anymore. This is to many shows to keep up with anyway..
  • Joe.Engebretsen 2012/05/27 19:39:30
    "House"
    Joe.Engebretsen
    Oh, Gregory House, we shall miss thee :( Cool ending, though. Awesome reveal during Wilson's eulogy.
  • _Ganjaa 2012/05/27 16:10:49
    "American Idol"
    _Ganjaa
    +2
    PHILLIP PHILLIPS !!!!!! PHILLIP PHILLIPS
  • Kat 'CARROT' 2012/05/27 11:48:55
    "NCIS"
    Kat 'CARROT'
    +1
    Supernatural should have been up there
  • rikab49 2012/05/27 04:42:00
    "Glee"
    rikab49
    I cried like a super puss
  • Nancy~PWCM~JLA~POTL 2012/05/27 00:47:44
    "American Idol"
    Nancy~PWCM~JLA~POTL
    entertaining
  • www.sodahead.com/smithy 2012/05/26 17:59:35
    "House"
    www.sodahead.com/smithy
    but i prefer 24 final scene 24 final scene 24 final scene
  • JoeM 2012/05/26 16:14:36
    "House"
    JoeM
    +1
    Idol was great entertainment, but the House series final was very imaginative and fulfilling. ended the story nicely.
  • Pinball Wizard 2012/05/26 16:07:05
    "Grey's Anatomy"
    Pinball Wizard
    I recorded Idol to see Areosmith.
  • Jee 2012/05/26 14:44:54 (edited)
    "Grey's Anatomy"
    Jee
    I do not watch those shows but I had to put my check mark somewhere. I watched the Idol and the ending was more disappointing than season 10. I thought Revenge ending was excellent.
  • Paige 2012/05/26 12:51:13
    "Desperate Housewives"
    Paige
    +1
    None of them really but I had to choose.
  • jimmie 2012/05/26 12:46:01
    "NCIS"
    jimmie
    It was sad to see Duckie have the big one. I hope he doesn't join his mother
  • Dave 007 2012/05/26 11:58:56
    "NCIS"
    Dave 007
    +1
    American Idol???? REALLY???????
  • nothingbutthetruth 2012/05/26 07:55:31
    "Grey's Anatomy"
    nothingbutthetruth
    +1
    American Idol this year is one of the most boring season of all times, yet had some very great outstanding singers.
  • Mae 2012/05/26 07:52:04
    "NCIS"
    Mae
    +1
    Reality TV contest shows shouldn't even be considered for questions like this! American Idol--are you serious? That's the kind of stuff they used to show as filler during the summer between the seasons that SCRIPTED DRAMAS usually are aired! Sure, people are interested to see who wins the contest, but you can't compare contest-variety programs to normal TV programs that tell a story.

    NCIS was by far the best cliffhanger of the season, and the cruelest! Jimmy's bachelor party and wedding get pushed aside and basically ignored. To make all the fans have to wait and worry if any of the team have been killed by the explosion, and especially for implying that Ducky is dying from a heart attack! Picking on Ducky is like kicking a puppy, you're just not supposed to do that, it's mean! I've been worrying about Ducky's fate ever since that episode where he asked Gibbs if he would be willing to be the Executor of his estate. I was thinking they were putting in some foreshadowing there, and sure enough, the finale had this as the cliffhanger!
  • the fuze 2012/05/26 04:46:18
    "House"
    the fuze
    Aside from NCIS, all of the other shows do nothing for me. I wish House wasn't over.
  • sexii<3 2012/05/26 04:15:46
    "Glee"
    sexii<3
    Ugh, I meant to do American Idol. Sry.
  • L K 2012/05/26 03:37:13
    "American Idol"
    L K
    +2
    American Idol was definitely fun to watch. I think America got the winner wrong though.
  • sherdon2 2012/05/26 02:16:06
    "Desperate Housewives"
    sherdon2
    I was happy to see this one ending with happiness but my number one was Revenge and I am sitting on pins and needles waiting for it to return. Love this series.
  • JOMO 2012/05/26 01:23:26 (edited)
  • Tigger Too 2012/05/26 00:19:53
  • MetalMouthJeff 2012/05/25 23:58:11
    "NCIS"
    MetalMouthJeff
    Jessica should have STAYED Voted out! I think that Judges Save Thing Blows. They did that so if another Jennifer Hudson comes along they can get her back.for ratings. PS.......Jessica Sanchez is No Jennifer Hudson. I bet she makes good Lumpia though! I Love Filapino Food. Chicken Adobo, Lumpia, I even like Balut. Shes very talented, sings great, is a Beautiful Girl and I have read shes wonderful to her family and friends. Shes no Champion. Remember.....Sometimes its Better to not win Idol. Ruben Studdard, Taylor Hicks, Keith Allen ect did nothing. Ill take Bucky Covington anyday over those 3! Good Job Jessica and Congrats Phil Phillips. Hope your surgery goes well. For some reason Im a little worried...... : /
  • Buoyant Leadraft 2012/05/25 23:56:01
    "Saturday Night Live"
    Buoyant Leadraft
    I really believe deep in my heart, only losers watch American Idol. "NCIS" "House" "Grey's Anatomy" "Desperate Housewives" "Glee!"
    I think all network TV is puke. The only thing that has any meaning is...SNL! And if you don't agree with me, you are worse then Hitler and Stalin! Do not even attempt to disagree with me or you will be permanently blocked!!!!
  • MetalMo... Buoyant... 2012/05/26 00:08:18
    MetalMouthJeff
    Glee=Caters to the Gay Audience. Thats fine but How can they even sit through this show. Id rather watch reruns of That New Knight Rider Show that lasted 2 episodes. Idol needs to.Hang it Up too. Big Brother returns soon too. Does any of you guys watch Big Brother? A bunch of strangers hand picked to not mix well thrown in a house with no TV. Sounds Good but ...........Bring Back Chicken George or Marcelos(sp?) Were fun though
  • Buoyant... MetalMo... 2012/05/26 00:55:55
    Buoyant Leadraft
    As a gay man i would rather have a 3 hour root canal then watch one hour of "Glee!"
    I guess i am lucky to have the top tier cable package, and the full range of paid movie channels that would make Donald Trump envious. Aside from all the endless TV viewing i can watch, i seam to have very few channels that i enjoy. History channel 1&2 science channel, A&E, Bio Channel , Nat Geo, HBO's Bill Maher . i am quite boring after all. When it comes to movie watching i enjoy dark stories, not so much mindless horror films. Network Tv seems to be beneath me. I don't consider myself a snob, just a connoisseur.
  • MetalMo... Buoyant... 2012/05/28 18:59:54
    MetalMouthJeff
    PS I totally agree. I am family and can say none of my friends watch Glee( I must admit I do like NCIS). I read its favored by Republicans. That makes me a gay republican! LoL!
  • Buoyant... MetalMo... 2012/05/28 21:29:43
    Buoyant Leadraft
    OMG...Nooooooooooooo!
  • Ardwin_Viesheight 2012/05/25 23:51:43
    "American Idol"
    Ardwin_Viesheight
    +1
    Wheres other. I liked the simpsons one.
  • Tennessee3501 2012/05/25 23:13:54
    "Desperate Housewives"
    Tennessee3501
    They went out on top!

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