I was slightly disappointed with a large part of season 5, it seemed as though the episodes just didn't have as much "oomph" in the plotting and dialouge as prior seasons had. Still great, still better than just about anything else on broadcast TV, but just not quite up to the standards set in prior seasons.

That is... Up until the end. The last few episodes of season 5 were intense. I can't wait until season 6. Anyone have any idea when they start those up on NBC?