Saying, "Goodbye" to a beloved show is never easy - and it's even harder when the series doesn't get the finale it deserves. Weigh in on some of the most talked-about season finales ever!
Mad Men [2007-2015]
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| Mad Men season 7 finale episode "Person to Person" |
The period-drama AMC series first went on the air July 19, 2007 with a total of 1.65 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. May 17, 2015 the series came to an end with a total of 3.29 million viewers tuning in to see too-smart-to-be-a-secretary Joan announced plans to go into business for herself, Peggy Olson; actress Elisabeth Moss's character, and Stan Rizzo; actor Jay R. Ferguson, locked lips and Don Draper; actor Jon Hamm's character, disappeared to a commune in California. The final shot of the series showed him meditating next to the Pacific Ocean as the screen faded into a feel-good Coca-Cola commercial. While the series won on the air it won multiple awards for Best Drama Series of the Year including 1 Critic's Choice Television award, 4 Primetime Emmy awards, 4 Golden Globe awards, 3 Satellite awards, 2 Screen Actors Guild awards, and 5 Television Critic's Association awards.
Friends [1994-2004]
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| Friends season 10 finale episode "The Last One (Part 2)" |
The sitcom NBC series first went on the air September 22, 1994 with a total of 21.5 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. May 6, 2004 the series came to an end with a total of 52.46 million viewers tuning in to see the two part season finale ending with Monica Geller; actress Courteney Cox's character, and Chandler Bing; actor/comedian Matthew Perry's character's, wishes come true as they became parents to twins Jack and Erica, but we all know what the real highlight of the episode was: Ross Gellar; actor David Schwimmer's character, and Rachel Green; actress Jennifer Aniston's character, finally getting back together. The final shot of the series showed the six friends turning in their keys to Monica's apartment and with the last sarcastic joke of the show being delivered by none other than funny man Bing responding to the question 'Wanna get a cup of coffee?' with Chandler exclaiming, "Where?" While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Comedy Series of the Year including 1 GLAAD Media awards, 2 Logie awards, 6 People's Choice awards, 1 Primetime Emmy award, 1 Screen Actors Guild award, and 3 Teen Choice awards.
Lost [2004-2010]
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| Lost season 6 finale episode "The New Man in Charge" |
The drama ABC series first went on the air September 22, 2004 with a total of 18.65 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. May 23, 2010 the series came to an end with a total of 13.57 million viewers tuning in to see the question of whether or not the show's character's had actually been dead throughout the entire series. The final shot focused on Jack Shepard; actor Matthew Fox's character, as the camera closes in on his eyes closing mirroring the series premiere when he wakes and his eyes open. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Drama Series of the Year including 1 Primetime Emmy award, 1 Golden Globe award, 4 Saturn awards, 1 Screen Actors Guild award, and 4 Television Critic's Association awards.
Breaking Bad [2008-2013]
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| Breaking Bad season 5 finale episode "Felina" |
The crime-drama AMC series first when on the air January 20, 2008 with a total of 1.40 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. September 29, 2013 the series came to an end with a total of 10.28 million viewers tuning in to see Walter White's; actor Brian Cranston's character's, demise. The finale shot focused on Walt entering the lab and nostalgically admiring the equipment, while holding a gas mask and rubbing a kettle. He leaves a bloody trail on the kettle and sinks to the floor as Badfinger's "Baby Blue" is heard. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Crime-Drama Series of the Year including 2 Critic's Choice Television awards, 2 Primetime Emmy awards, 1 Golden Globe award, 1 People's Choice award, 3 Satellite awards, 5 Saturn awards, and 1 Screen Actors Guild award.
Sex and the City [1998-2004]
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| Sex and the City season 6 finale episode "An American Girl in Paris (Part Deux)" |
The romantic sitcom HBO series first went on the air June 6, 1998 with a total of some odd million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. (Excluding the two sequel films the series spawned) February 22, 2004 the series came to an end with a total of some odd million viewers tuning in to see Carrie Bradshaw; actress Sarah Jessica Parker's character, had finally left New York to follow Aledsandr Petrowsky; actor Mikhail Baryshnikov's character, to Paris. It didn't take long for her to see the error of her ways, however, thanks in part to "Mr. Big" a.k.a. John James Preston; actor Chris Noth's character, who finally came to the realization he couldn't live without her. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Comedy Series of the Year including 2 Primetime Emmy awards, 1 GLAAD Media award, 3 Golden Globe awards, and 2 Screen Actors Guild awards.
The Sopranos [1999-2007]
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| The Sopranos season 6 finale episode "Made in America" |
The American crime-drama HBO series first went on the air January 10, 1999 with a total of some odd million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. June 10, 2007 the series came to an end with a total of some odd million viewers tuning int to see the loose ends tied up, but not conclude with the big bang that audiences predicted. Instead, the final moments showed Tony Soprano; actor James Gandolgini's character, and his family sitting in a booth at Holsten's - then the whole thing cut to black as Journey played in the background. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Drama Series of the Year including 2 Primetime Emmy awards, 1 Golden Globe award, 2 Screen Actors Guild awards, and 7 Television Critic's Association awards.
Seinfeld [1989-1998]
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| Seinfeld season 9 finale episode "The Finale" |
The sitcom NBC series first went on the air July 5, 1989 with a total of 19.26 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. May 14, 1998 the series came to an end with a total of 76.3 million viewers tuning in to see the ending of a show about noting. The gang prepared to head to Paris for one last hurrah before Jerry Seinfeld; actor/comedian Jerry Seinfeld's character, and George Costanza; actor Jason Alexander's character, relocate to Los Angeles, California to produce a television show, but their plane goes down in Massachusetts, where they witness a carjacking. This leads to a trial in the second part the season finale landing the gang in the slammer. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Comedy Series of the Year including 1 Golden Globe award, 1 Primetime Emmy award, 3 Screen Actors Guild awards, and 4 People's Choice awards.
Gilmore Girls [2000-2007]
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| Gilmore Girls season 7 finale episode "Bon Voyage" |
The comedy-drama WB series first went on the air October 5, 2000 with a total of 3.6 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. May 15, 2007 the series came to an end after getting cancelled with a total of 3.7 million viewers tuning in to see a send-off party being thrown for Rory Gilmore; actress Alexis Bledel's character, in the Stars Hollow town square, a Friday night dinner with the Gillmores and the long-awaited reunion of the formerly engaged Luke Danes; actor Scott Patterson's character, and Lorelai Gillmore; actress Lauren Graham's character. While the series was on the air it only won two awards for Best Comedy Series of the Year including 1 Teen Choice award and 1 Television Critic's Association award.
How I Met Your Mother [2005-2014]
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| How I Met Your Mother season 9 finale episode "Last Forever (Part 2)" |
The comedy CBS series first went on the air September 19, 2005 with a total of 10.94 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. March 31, 2014 the series came to an end with a total of 13.13 million viewers tuning in to see Ted Mosby; actor Josh Radnor's character, get his happy ending with the very elusive 'mother'. And he did - although it wasn't really the end of Ted's story. After Tracy McConnell; actress Cristin Milioti's character, his wife and the mother of his children died of a terminal illness. The final moments of the show saw him rekindling his romance with Robin Scherbatsky; actress Cobie Schmulder's character, with his son and daughter's blessing. While the series was on the air it only won an individual award for Best Comedy Series of the Year including 1 People's Choice award.
Parenthood [2010-2015]
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| Parenthood season 6 finale episode "May God Bless and Keep You Always" |
The drama NBC series first went on the air March 2, 2010 with a total of 8.10 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. January 29, 2015 the series came to an end with a total 5.46 million viewers tuning in to see Sarah Braverman; actress Lauren Graham's character, marry Hank Rizzoli; actor/comedian Ray Romano. Julia Braverman-Graham; actress Erika Christensen and Joel Graham; actor Sam Jaeger's character, adopt Victor Graham's; actor Xolo Mariduena's character, baby half-sister, and of course, in the biggest Kleenex moment Zeek Braverman's; actor Craig T. Nelson's character, unexpected death. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards to Best Drama Series of the Year including 2 Television Academy Honors award, and 1 NAMIC Vision award.
Dexter [2006-2013]
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| Dexter season 8 finale episode "Remember the Monsters?" |
The drama Showtime series first went on the air October 1, 2006 with a total of 0.60 million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. September 22, 2013 the series came to an end with a total of 2.80 million viewers tuning in to see the controversial conclusion that had, well, a lot of death. Dexter Morgan; actor Michael C. Hall's character, took his sister Debra Morgan; actress Jennifer Carpenter's character, off life support and dumped her body in the water. While out at sea, he seemingly commits suicide, but the last moments show reveal that he faked his death. While the series was on the air it won multiple awards for Best Drama Series of the Year including 2 Satellite awards, 1 Saturn award, 2 American Film Institute awards, 3 IGN awards, 1 Peabody award, and 1 Scream award.
Friday Night Lights [2006-2011]
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| Friday Night Lights season 5 finale episode "Always" |
The drama NBC series first went on the air October 3, 2008 with a total of some odd million viewers tuning in to see the pilot episode. February 9, 2011 the series came to an end with a total of some odd million viewers tuning in to see the mantra of Dillion's citizen's - well, besides clear eyes full heart, can't lose, but that didn't prove to ring true for the Taylor family, who left the Lone Star state behind for Philadelphia, where Tami; actress Connie Britton's character, had a new job waiting for her. This bittersweet moment was coupled with, obviously, a state championship football game. While the series was on the air it won an individual award for Best Drama Series of the Year including 1 Television Critic's Association award.
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