Monday, May 16
6 p.m. “Science of Star Wars”
Experts examine the possibility of artificial intelligence and why
somebody might want an annoyingly effeminate walking toaster like
C3PO. Discovery Channel
7 p.m. “Hercules”
The strongman of Greek mythology is tasked to complete a dozen heroic
labors, none of which involve a blood test for steroids. (2005) NBC
7 p.m. “Everybody Loves Raymond: the Last Laugh”
The cast looks back on the series’ phenomenal success and why they’re
quitting now before the series title is changed to “Some People Still
Love Raymond But the Rest of Us Have Moved On.” CBS
8 p.m. “Everybody Loves Raymond”
The finale marks the end of nine seasons and 210 episodes as the
characters ride off into the sunset of syndication, beginning the
protracted evolution from coveted DVD box set to endless repeats on TV
Land to an eventual movie remake starring some particularly annoying
former child star currently being scouted by Nickelodeon. CBS
7 p.m. “The Bachelor”
Another of those “final rose” episodes where the Bachelor chooses his
“life mate” (“life” referring to the period of days between the
initial news cycle and the next edition of National Enquirer). ABC