As the clock wound down on the series, it became apparent that, while Cathy Jamison was the main attraction and her death was the featured event after four seasons of buildup, the stories that seemed to matter most were those of the family and friends Cathy left behind.
Before we get lost in summer classics like Breaking Bad, True Blood, and Wipeout, it's important to take stock of the last nine months; here's what we discovered between September and May.