May 17
7 p.m. “The Amazing Race”
The season finale brings the teams to the finish lines. The winners get a grand prize. The losers have to use all their 59,000 frequent flier miles in coach. CBS.
7 p.m. “America’s Next Top Model”
The winner is chosen, receiving a modeling contract, a drug habit and a rock star boyfriend to be named later UPN.
7 p.m. The Templar Code”
The Knight’s Templar was a mysterious militia of warriors and monks during the Crusades. The code has something to do with what kind of funny hat to wear at secret Freemason’s shindigs. History Channel.
8 p.m. “Untold Stories of the ER”
When a patient comes in with an ax in the head, doctors have to decide whether to remove it or leave it in and diagnose it “totally punk rock.” The Learning Channel.
8 p.m. “Ghost Hunters”
A man claims he is being held captive in his home by otherworldly spirits, as opposed to being held captive in his home by TIVO and pizza delivery as is more commonly the case. Sci-Fi Channel
9 p.m. “Future Weapons”
Tonight’s episode examines the threat of weapons controlled by artificial intelligence that could turn on mankind with atomic destruction, enslavement and a really bad Schwarzenegger sequel. Discovery Channel.