Monday on TV: Another dopey season of "The Bachelor" is nearing another sappy end

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I can't bring myself to write this kind of stuff myself, so I'll just quote from ABC's release about tonight's episode of The Bachelor (7 p.m., Ch. 4):"As Sean's search for his soul mate draws to a close, he sweeps the final three bachelorettes away for fantasy overnight dates in exotic Thailand."OK, whatever.Elsewhere on TV ...How I Met Your Mother (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Barney uses his infamous playbook to help Ted find a date.The Biggest Loser (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Contestants are forced to face their fears.Bones (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): A weird new intern starts work at the Jeffersonian.The Carrie Diaries (7 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Larissa offers Carrie an internship.NBA (7 p.m., NBATV and ROOT): Boston Celtics at Utah JazzBeing Human (7 and 10 p.m., Syfy): Aidan's blood supply is jeopardized.Dallas (7 p.m., TNT): Christopher and Pamela settle their divorce; an outsider threatens the Ewings.Rules of Engagement (7:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Jeff tries to get healthy.Two Broke Girls (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): The girls ask Caroline's rich aunt for help.The Following (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): A new follower reveals Carroll's true intentions.90210 (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Naomi and Mark decide to open a restaurant.Monday Mornings (8 and 10 p.m., TNT): A patient sues Sung when a successful surgery produces an unforeseen side effect.Mike & Molly (8:30 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Molly goes on a shopping spree.Castle (9 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): The FBI can't find Alexis, so Castle takes matters into his own hands.Deception (9 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): During a press conference, Edward makes a confession.Switched at Birth (9 and 11 p.m., ABC Family): Carlton's deaf students campaign against extending the pilot program for hearing students.Continuum (9 p.m. and midnight, Syfy): Carlos is a suspect when a reporter is killed.Bunheads (10 p.m., ABC Family): Michelle sneaks away for an audition. (Season finale)