TV's Impending 2013 Series Finales

Breaking Bad (Season 5 returns July 14, finale in early September)

It's becoming clear, (blue) crystal clear, that this finale will go down in the record books as possibly the biggest TV drama finale in history. Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston return for the final eight episodes of Vince Gilligan's maniacal meth series "Breaking Bad."

The final season was split into two short seasons after the creators had a skirmish with AMC about continuing the show. If any story needed a clear ending, this would be the deserving one, but Gilligan left off the fourth season in a way that could have satisfied fans if the show hadn't been picked up.

The first half of the final season ended with D.E.A. agent/brother-in-law of the drug lord himself, Hank, finding out about Walt's dirty little chemistry experiment. The mid-season premiere will likely start with Walt on the run, changing his name and buying big guns, hopefully for killing Skylar (she's the worst!).

The only question is just how it will end for Walter White. Some say that Jesse (Aaron Paul) should be the one to kill him. Others think it'd be good if everybody died but Walt, leaving him alone with nothing but regret. Whatever happens, we trust Gilligan has it just right, per usual.

Parks and Recreation (unknown)

Out of thin air, NBC ordered up 22 more episodes of "Parks and Recreation" this year, but tacked on a footnote that this would be the show's fifth and final season. Kid sister to "The Office," this show has seemingly become more of the fan favorite with its endless list of ace characters and Jerry moments.

Unfortunately, NBC is losing grip with its current shows, most of which are on the way out. "Parks and Rec" was considered for a shortened season like "Community" and "30 Rock," but proved worthy of a full season to match "The Office."

All we know to expect after the blessed union of Amy Poehler and Adam Scott's characters is that the Pawnee craziness will continue for at least a few more episodes. The real tragedy will come when we are no longer treated to a consistent viewing of Ron Swanson. Breakfast foods will never taste the same again.

Arrested Development (May 4 on Netflix)

Back just long enough to go away on the same day, this binge viewing of one of the best canceled shows in the history of television has made a roaring comeback. Since the show's success lied heavily on DVD sales in the aftermath of its demise, it will try a new venue for our viewing pleasure, Netflix, for its release.

Coming back with 14 episodes (originally planned for 10), the show has a lot of ground to cover with each Bluth character, building up to its finale and then rolling into at least one film.

Expect failed magic tricks, a possible grown-up relationship for Michael Cera and double fisting martinis in this new season. It's safe to say this will be the comedy event of the year, beginning on May 4 and probably ending on May 4, for most fans.

Community

The NBC stepchild comedy has just returned for a shortened, final season. To this, we inquire as to what the point is. Ratings were already down before the show returned out of the blue and now with Chevy Chase being written off, it's clearly the end for the peacock's secondhand show.

The "Glee" meets "The Office" type comedy will be lucky to get through the entire season with any viewers left, since it has struggled since conception to find its target audience. Maybe it was just picked up by the wrong network or perhaps the lack of a Steve Carell-caliber lead character hurt it. It's hard to say, but this will definitely be the last run for "Community" on NBC.

666 Park Avenue (Summer)

The short-lived ABC horror series costarring "Lost" star Terry O'Quinn and a group of extraordinarily B-list actors will be closing up shop by summer 2013. The show, based loosely on the Gabriella Pierce novel followed a new couple into the Drake Hotel of Upper East Side Manhattan.

The show was picked up for a shortened 13-episode season, the first nine of which aired but quickly dropped off after the premiere. The show will return with its final episodes and definitive ending for the summer, which will please its three fans.

Life's Too Short (Summer)

The understated Ricky Gervais HBO series with so much downplayed humor that it was almost awkward to sit through has come and gone. The show was actually rather funny, if you get humor and have a sense of it, with uneasy conversations between Gervais's right-hand midget friend, Warwick Davis, and the likes of Johnny Depp and Liam Neeson.

The show, canceled after only seven episodes, was considered for a special later this year, which HBO granted despite the show's lacking in ratings. This is probably due to the strong affinity people have for Ricky Gervais and his ability to make people feel strange things. If only Steve Carell had done an Americanized remake of this, then they'd really have something.

Expect the special hopefully in the summer, jam-packed with British accents and dry humor.

Ben and Kate (finale date still unknown)

This show needs little introduction, because if you've seen the Fox flop, you'd understand why the final three unaired episodes will probably never see the light of day. The show was ordered up for 18 episodes, but with six left in production, the network pulled it due to its staggering ability to suck.

But get this: Fox is bringing the sitcom back. The second life will begin on April 27th as part of their late Saturday night lineup. However, only "Ben and Kate" reruns will air, and it is unclear if the three originals yet to be broadcast ever will be. If you care that much, stay tuned, but we know you know better.

Boss

The boss may be out of the office for a while, but he'll be back in soon enough to ruin your weekend. The Kelsey Grammer-led Starz program about a Chicago mayor that loses his job and his mind ended in late 2012. But the "Cheers" actor and sole successful spin-off star of television is now being considered for a run in the movie box office.

The show, known for its slow but steady ratings and solid cast, were not welcomed back for a third season, but executives feel the show had enough promise to return in 2013 for a two-hour movie conclusion. How the ending will be presented is undetermined, but we can hope for Grammer to return as Beast from "X-Men" to make it a character crossover classic.