FOX announces season finale dates for 2011-12 season

FOX announced Monday (March 19) the finale dates for its 2011-12 line up.

The most recent cycle of "American Idol" will crown its new champ with a two-hour special on May 23. The final performances will air the day before in a one-hour broadcast.

After eight seasons, "House" is getting sent off with a full two-hour block. The May 21 airing will feature a one-hour retrospective before leading in to the series finale.

The animated hit "Family Guy" is also going double-time in its season ender. The cartoon will have a one-hour show on May 20.

Here's the rest of the schedule...

[All times are ET]

Saturday, April 7

• "Q'Viva! The Chosen" (8 p.m.)

Tuesday, April 17

• "Raising Hope" (9:30 p.m.)

 
Tuesday, May 8

• "New Girl" (9 p.m.)

 
Friday, May 11

• "The Finder" (8 p.m.)
• "Fringe" (9 p.m.)

 
Sunday, May 13

• "American Dad" (9:30 p.m.)

 
Monday, May 14

• "Bones" (8 p.m.)

 
Sunday, May 20

• "The Cleveland Show" (7:30 p.m.)
• "The Simpsons" (8 p.m.)
• "Bob's Burgers" (8:30 p.m.)
• "Family Guy" (9 p.m.)

 
Monday, May 21

• "House" (Retrospective) (8 p.m.)
• "House" (Series Finale) (9 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 22

• "American Idol" (Final Performances) (8 p.m.)
• "Glee" (9 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 23

• "American Idol" (Finale) (8 p.m.)