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She was one of the first women in New Jersey to have a black American Express card ... she's been engaged more than a dozen times ... she's connected to the Mafia ... she was involved with Columbian drug dealers and a kidnapping ...

Those are but a few of the rumors that have swirled around 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey' scene stealer Danielle Staub since Bravo first unspooled the preview clips of the guilty pleasure reality drama.

After a couple weeks of Danielle dramas -- with her rival Dina, her ex-husband and her current dating life (who knew basic cable even allowed the utterance of the word she used to describe a certain part of her anatomy on last night's episode?) -- it looks like we may finally get some answers. Next Tuesday's installment promises to shed some light on at least a few of the Staub mysteries, namely those involving her alleged illegal activities.

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This week on TV: House and Cuddy's post-kiss aftermath, 'Jersey' girls and big finales for 'Lost' and 'Bones.'

MONDAY, MAY 11
'House' (8PM, Fox) 5th season finale
Well ... that happened. Now that House and Cuddy have finally acted on their long-simmering feelings for each other, they can enjoy a happy relationship, right? Au contraire, because this is House we're talking about, and despite last week's gnarly detox, he still has plenty of demons haunting him, including, yes, Amber. Elsewhere, the good, grumpy doc and company are dealing with a patient whose brain is in a war with itself. The left side's battling the right side for control of his personality, which is making his diagnosis and treatment even more challenging.

'The Big Bang Theory' – 2nd season finale (8PM, CBS)
'Gossip Girl' – No Doubt guest stars (8PM, The CW)
'24' – Kim's baaa-ack (9PM, Fox)
'Charm School With Ricki Lake' – 3rd season premiere (9PM, VH1)
'Castle' – 1st season finale (10PM, ABC)