Finale Fanfare Though it's always sad to see our favorite shows end for the season, leaving nothing but the bleak expanse of summer television before us, there are a few reasons--besides pool parties and barbecues--to get excited at this time of year. Each year's May Sweep brings exciting finales and other special TV events. All in all, it's shaping up to be an excellent month of television--and we've outlined the best of it for you. Oh, and a word to the wise: this feature abounds with spoilers, so read with care! By Lila Holland, Friday, April 21, 2006 Acting with 'Conviction' (external) "Though it comes from 'Law & Order' mastermind Dick Wolf, the cases in NBC's new legal drama 'Conviction' won't always have life-or-death stakes. Here's how Julianne Nicholson, who plays one of the show's young assistant district attorneys, puts it:" Source: Zap2It, Thursday, March 9, 2006

'SVU' Star Returns with 'Conviction' (external) Stephanie March talks about taking her character, Alexandra Cabot, from "Law & Order: SVU" to new series "Conviction." Source: TV Guide, Friday, March 3, 2006

Stephanie March Returns to Role with Fresh 'Conviction' (external) "Both March and her TV alter ego return to NBC in 'Conviction,' a 'Law & Order' spinoff premiering Friday, March 3." Source: Zap2It, Friday, March 3, 2006

TV Veteran Courts Stardom With 'Conviction' (external) "Eric Balfour has the look of a needle. A needle if it were human, curiously handsome and a promising young actor. Maybe even an on-the-brink star." Source: Yahoo! TV, Tuesday, February 28, 2006

NBC Offers Pre-Trial 'Conviction' (external) "The new Dick Wolf drama 'Conviction' is scheduled premiere Friday, March 3 on NBC, but if you use iTunes, you can watch the show today." Source: Zap2It, Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Midseason Madness Call your bookie and place your bets! It's time for midseason replacements, and that means we have to catch up on the TV season so far. By Colin Mahan, Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Govich, Balfour Act with 'Conviction' (external) "Eric Balfour, late of UPN's 'Sex, Love & Secrets,' and Milena Govich have joined Julianne Nicholson and Anson Mount in the cast of 'Conviction,' according to The Hollywood Reporter." Source: Zap2It, Monday, November 14, 2005