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Season Finale dates are arriving this week with major hits wrapping episodes. Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, High Potential, and more have confirmed air dates. Here’s what’s happening next on network television.
🔥 Quick Facts
- This Week’s Finales: Six shows are ending, starting Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 7.
- May Finales Lock In: Grey’s Anatomy airs May 7, American Idol ends May 11 on ABC.
- Quick Wrap Schedule: High Potential Season 2 finale Tuesday, April 7 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.
- Total Shows Wrapping: Over 60 series finales announced across ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC through May.
This Week’s Must-Watch Finale Dates
Monday, April 6 kicks off finale season with three shows ending back-to-back. Extracted wraps on Fox at 8 p.m. ET, while St. Denis Medical concludes its second season on NBC at the same time. The comedy follows doctors and nurses at an Oregon hospital facing romantic and professional drama. Memory of a Killer airs its final episode on Fox at 9 p.m. ET, with the episode titled “Exposed.”
Tuesday brings High Potential, ABC’s breakout crime-comedy. The Season 2 finale airs at 9 p.m. ET on April 7. Fans are watching closely to see if lead character Karadec will choose between romantic interests Morgan and Lucia. Best Medicine and other Fox shows also conclude this week.
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Grey’s Anatomy and Big May Finales Locked In
Grey’s Anatomy Season 22 finale is confirmed for Thursday, May 7 at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. The medical drama wraps its season with high stakes and emotional moments expected. Other major ABC finales include 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville, both airing May 7.
American Idol Season 24 finale dominates the calendar on Monday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. The singing competition will crown a new American Idol champion as the season concludes. ABC stacks that night with other finales including The Rookie and Scrubs.
Complete This Week’s Finale Schedule
| Show | Network | Date | Time ET |
| Extracted | Fox | Mon, Apr 6 | 8:00 p.m. |
| St. Denis Medical | NBC | Mon, Apr 6 | 8:00 p.m. |
| Memory of a Killer | Fox | Mon, Apr 6 | 9:00 p.m. |
| Best Medicine | Fox | Tue, Apr 7 | 8:00 p.m. |
| High Potential | ABC | Tue, Apr 7 | 9:00 p.m. |
“Spring is in the air, and so is finale season, with more than 60 shows signing off in the weeks ahead.”
TVLine, April 2, 2026
Why This Week’s Finales Matter for Television
Finale season 2026 features an unusually packed April and May calendar. Networks are clearing their primetime schedules to showcase final episodes for shows that launched seasons back in September 2025. St. Denis Medical wraps faster than expected, with fans wondering if the mockumentary sitcom will return for Season 3.
High Potential has become one of ABC’s breakout hits, and Karadec’s romantic storyline has become central to the show’s appeal. Viewers anticipate emotional reveals in the Season 2 finale. Meanwhile, iconic dramas like Grey’s Anatomy and American Idol remain network staples, drawing massive audiences for their seasonal conclusions.
What Happens After These Season Finales?
After this week’s finales, major shows won’t return until fall 2026 for most networks. However, May brings a second wave of finales, with Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and the Law & Order franchise wrapping between May 13 and May 14. The Voice finale airs for two hours on April 14 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.
For streaming options, Peacock subscribers can catch most NBC finales, while ABC shows air on traditional television and the ABC app. CBS brings late finales including series enders for Watson, The Neighborhood, and DMV.
Are You Ready for the Greatest Television Week of Spring?
Television fans are marking calendars as this week launches finale season across broadcast networks. Whether you’re invested in St. Denis Medical’s romantic moments, High Potential’s crime cases, or ready to say goodbye until next fall, April 6 and 7 deliver must-watch television. Will beloved characters get the endings they deserve? Tune in Monday and Tuesday to find out.
