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Saturday, May 2
Horse Racing: 152nd Kentucky Derby
NBC, 2:30pm Live
The first leg in horse racing’s Triple Crown, the prestigious Kentucky Derby, is run today at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The race is contested at 1 1/4 miles, with a $3.1 million winner’s share on the line.
Be My Guest With Ina Garten
Food Network, 12pm
Season Finale!
Journalist Michael Barbaro joins Ina in the kitchen for the season finale.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
Saturday MLB action on FOX Sports starts in Pittsburgh as the Cincinnati Reds face the Pirates. In FOX’s primetime regional game, viewers will see either the L.A. Dodgers at the St. Louis Cardinals or the Texas Rangers at the Detroit Tigers.
Kentucky Roses
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Hallmark Channel pairs up with Churchill Downs Racetrack, home of the Kentucky Derby, for this movie shot on location at the legendary horse racing venue in Louisville. The story follows Sadie Moore (Odette Annable), who works in the greenhouse at Churchill Downs and dreams of one day becoming a florist who contributes to the Derby’s garland of roses. Sadie meets Ash Taylor (Andrew Walker), who has been hired to do emergency repairs on one of the grandstand’s famous spires. Romance soon blooms, but both Sadie and Ash feel the weight of their family legacies and a long-buried, bittersweet love story from the past that threatens to repeat itself.
Kidnapped in Her Own Home: The Martha Carelli Story
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Castle star Stana Katic returns to TV in this chilling film based on a true story about Martha Carelli, a woman whose quiet life is shattered when a masked fugitive hiding in her basement takes her hostage. Forced to drive him across state lines, Martha finds herself trapped in a dangerous psychological battle where survival depends on both courage and cunning. The film was inspired by Ann Rule’s true-crime story “The Painter’s Wife,” from the book Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder.
Two for One: Noah Wyle
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM primetime host Ben Mankiewicz is joined by Noah Wyle (ER, The Pitt), who introduces two films of his choosing. Wyle will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and its influence on other films, behind-the-scenes stories, and his own personal reflections on them. Wyle has chosen the John Huston-directed gritty neo-noir Fat City (1972), which focuses on the bleak lives of small-time boxers, including a washed-up fighter (Stacy Keach) and a potential up-and-coming talent (Jeff Bridges). Wyle’s second selection is the heavy sports drama Inside Moves (1980), starring John Savage and David Morse, which shares the story of a troubled, partially crippled man who works to fulfill his dream as a basketball star.
To Philly With Love
Hallmark Channel, 10pm
Original Film!
This is an encore airing of last month’s Hallmark premiere, which finds a teacher and an archivist decoding Revolutionary War-era love letters. Their findings take them on a thrilling journey through Philadelphia, where they uncover history and a love story of their own. Stars Rebecca Dalton and Stephen Huszar.
Saturday Night Live: “Olivia Rodrigo”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Actor and singer Olivia Rodrigo (“Drop Dead”) does double duty as host and musical guest in tonight’s new episode.
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Sunday, May 3
NASCAR Cup Series: Würth 400
FS1, 3:30pm Live
It’s a 267-lap shootout at Texas Motor Speedway for Tyler Reddick, Ryan Blaney, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and more top Cup Series drivers.
Collector’s Call: “Meet Paul Chu — Star Wars”
MeTV, 6:30pm
Host Lisa Whelchel heads to New York, where she meets Paul Chu and is introduced to his otherworldly Star Wars collection. As a kid, Paul had Star Wars toys but sold them to pay for tuition and dental school. After becoming a dentist, Paul amassed many of the Star Wars collectibles he had as a kid, and then some. In the episode, Paul shares some of his favorites, including the Star Wars artwork he got from a dumpster dive; international collectibles like the Uzay Headman from Turkey; and his beloved, one-of-one Boba Fett bounty hunter figure.
Marshals: “Playing With Fire”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “Playing With Fire,” a prison bus crash has the Marshals team splitting up to hunt down the escaped convicts and triage the injured.
Family Guy: “Friend’s Best Man”
FOX, 8pm
In the new episode “Friend’s Best Man,” Stewie (voice of Seth MacFarlane) gets engaged to his teddy bear, Rupert, but Brian (MacFarlane) is upset when he is not chosen as the best man.
Home Town
HGTV, 8pm
Season Finale!
In the Season 10 finale “Unfinished Business,” Ben and Erin Napier return to update the second floor of an architect’s downtown loft. Erin steps outside her comfort zone to design a sleek modern kitchen, entertainment room and guest suite.
Call the Midwife
PBS, 8pm
A cohort of new junior doctors arrive at Nonnatus House, and Violet (Annabelle Apsion) announces her plan to shadow the midwives in tonight’s new episode.
“The Searchers” 70th Anniversary
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM delves into the Wild West, revisiting this revered 1956 Western that starred one of film’s favorite cowboys — John Wayne. Here he plays Ethan Edwards, a Civil War veteran whose family is attacked by Comanches. He makes it his life’s mission to avenge their crimes, no matter how fear-inducing the journey becomes. When he discovers his niece is alive, Ethan spends years traversing Comanche territory to find her, fueled by hatred and vengeance for his family. While critically misunderstood when it was first released, the film moved outside of the typical Westerns of the time that simply shared a story of good versus evil, and instead gave an honest, yet slightly uncomfortable, look at racism and obsession. In its original 1956 review, The Hollywood Reporter proclaimed it “undoubtedly one of the greatest Westerns ever made.”
Bob’s Burgers: “Children of the Carn”
FOX, 8:30pm
The Belcher kids return to Carniapolis to help an ex-carnie restart what they think is an innocent prank war in the new episode “Children of the Carn.”
Tracker: “Chain of Custody”
CBS, 8:55pm
In the new episode “Chain of Custody,” Reenie (Fiona Rene) hires Colter (Justin Hartley) to locate the star witness of her and Maxine’s (returning guest star Kathleen Robertson) lawsuit against a corrupt real estate developer on the eve of trial.
The Audacity: “Vanitas”
AMC, 9pm
Toxic masculinity makes a comeback, but the feminine side is strong in the new episode “Vanitas.” Anushka (Meaghan Rath) holds Duncan’s (Billy Magnussen) feet to the fire as a massive shock wave sweeps through Las Altas.
Eva Longoria: Searching for France
CNN, 9pm
Season Finale!
Eva Longoria’s culinary and cultural tour of France concludes with “France in Seven Courses” and “Brittany.”
American Dad!: “Reaper Madness”
FOX, 9pm
After getting a euphoric high from a scary story, Klaus and Hayley (voices of Dee Bradley Baker and Rachael MacFarlane) band together to search for their next fix in the new episode “Reaper Madness.”
Watson
CBS, 9:55pm
Series Finale!
CBS didn’t pick up a third season of this drama starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson, so the series ends tonight with “The Cobalt Fissure.” A seemingly random murder sets the stage for the arrival of someone from Watson and Sherlock Holmes’ (Robert Carlyle) past.
The Count of Monte Cristo: “The Duel”
PBS, 10pm
The drama based on the Alexandre Dumas novel continues with the new episode “The Duel.” Fernand’s (Harry Taurasi) misdeeds are made public, and an outraged Albert (Nicolas Maupas) challenges Edmond (Sam Claflin) to a duel. With such high stakes, Edmond must decide if he should reveal the truth.
“The Postman Always Rings Twice” 80th Anniversary
TCM, 10:15pm
Catch a Classic!
Based on the 1934 novel by James M. Cain, this 1946 film noir is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year. In the film, a thrilling story of lust, romance and murder, drifter Frank Chambers (John Garfield) falls in love with the married Cora Smith (Lana Turner) while working for her husband. Their illicit affair quickly turns dark when they plot to murder her husband and seize his assets. TCM shares that director Tay Garnett managed to tone down some of the sex in Cain’s novel with tricks like dressing Turner all in virginal white. Turner would later share that playing Cora was one of her favorite roles.
Monday, May 4
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round
ESPN, beginning at 7pm Live
ESPN presents two Stanley Cup playoffs second-round games tonight.
American Idol: “Class of 2006: Reunion/Idol X DWTS”
ABC, 8pm
Fan-favorite contestants from 2006 and special guests return for this new episode, and Dancing With the Stars pros bring some ballroom flair to the celebration.
The Neighborhood: “Welcome to Kalamazoo?”
CBS, 8pm
When Dave and Gemma (Max Greenfield and Beth Behrs) seriously consider a major life change, it sends ripples through the family and strains relationships in the new episode “Welcome to Kalamazoo?”
Sullivan’s Crossing: “Northern Lights”
The CW, 8pm
Maggie (Morgan Kohan) looks for a doctor to support her application to the board of physicians, and Cal (Chad Michael Murray) discovers information that causes him to question Maggie’s history with Liam (Marcus Rosner) in the new episode “Northern Lights.”
The 1% Club: “The Boobie Queen”
FOX, 8pm
A woman raising four diaper-wearing chickens indoors, a lactating man crowned the “Booby King” and a nipple-cover entrepreneur are among 100 contestants competing for the chance to win up to $100,000. Joel McHale hosts.
Senior Year
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
TCM puts together a lineup to take you back to the unruly hallways of high school. The marathon of films opens with the 1973 coming-of-age film American Graffiti, in which a friend group tries to make the most of their last day of summer before being launched into adulthood. The film received five Academy Award nominations including Best Picture. The bell rings to take you to the next film, 1975’s Cooley High. Basketball hero Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) and aspiring writer Preach (Glynn Turman) enjoy parties and meeting girls at their Chicago high school, but life takes a turn for the worse when a simple hangout goes haywire. The roster continues with Our Very Own (1950) and Lord Love a Duck (1966), and closes out with Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary (1941).
DMV: “Car-lette”
CBS, 8:30pm
In the new episode “Car-lette,” Colette (Harriet Dyer) tries to fix up her car to get it reregistered, but Gregg (Tim Meadows) encourages her to buy a new one to save money.
FBI: “Roleplay”
CBS, 9pm
A murder investigation leads the team to a young killer who’s running a cryptocurrency scam in the new episode “Roleplay.”
The Ultimate Baking Championship
Food Network, 9pm
Season Finale!
Jesse Palmer challenges the final three chefs to create a spectacular dessert display inspired by one of three themes. Judges Duff Goldman, Shinmin Li, Jacques Torres and Sherry Yard decide who will win $50,000 and the title of Ultimate Baking Champion.
The Quiz With Balls: “Football Rivals”
FOX, 9pm
It’s Buffalo Bills fans vs. Minnesota Vikings fans in a trivia battle to stay dry and go for the $100,000 grand prize in the new episode “Football Rivals.” Jay Pharoah hosts.
Hollywood Demons: “Scarred by the Bell”
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
Beloved ’90s high school sitcom Saved by the Bell captured the heart of a generation. But the show’s wholesome reputation has since been tarnished by tales of stalking, deception, sex tapes and other controversies. The new episode “Scarred by the Bell” features cast members, production crew and family members pulling back the curtain on the harsh realities that some faced when the cameras stopped rolling.
The Rookie
ABC, 10pm
Season Finale!
Season 8 of the police drama starring Nathan Fillion concludes with “The Bandit.” ABC has renewed the series for Season 9.
CIA: “Rare Earth”
CBS, 10pm
Colin and Bill (Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss) discover the killing of a foreign diplomat is tied to a rare mineral that could disrupt international relations in the new episode “Rare Earth.”
Tuesday, May 5
Will Trent
ABC, 8pm
Season Finale!
The detective drama starring Ramón Rodríguez as Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation wraps up Season 4 with “Be of Service.” Will Trent has been renewed for Season 5.
NCIS: “Deal With the Devil”
CBS, 8pm
As a secret immunity deal threatens to let a man walk free, Parker (Gary Cole) fights to keep the case alive in the new episode “Deal With the Devil.” Guest star Nancy Travis returns as Navy Vice Adm. Harriet Parker.
Farmer Wants a Wife: “Thank God She’s Not Blonde”
FOX, 8pm
A cheerful trip to the horse races gets stampeded as one woman’s character is questioned in the new episode “Thank God She’s Not Blonde.” Also, a new crop of ladies, handpicked by the farmers’ families, shake up the competition.
MLB Baseball: L.A. Dodgers at Houston
TBS & truTV, 8pm Live
Daikin Park in Houston is the site for this Tuesday night matchup between the Astros and the L.A. Dodgers.
The Ozu Diaries
TCM, 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tuesdays this month, TCM honors the late Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu. Programming begins with the network premiere of this 2025 documentary showcasing his life and work. Produced and directed by Academy Award-nominated Daniel Raim, the doc draws from Ozu’s private journals, correspondence, photos and unseen home movies to paint an intimate story of Ozu’s legendary life. His diaries span 30 years, exploring his wartime trauma and personal loss and how he transformed them into life-changing film masterpieces. This emotional, moving documentary goes beyond Ozu’s own words, featuring interviews from fellow legacy filmmakers such as Kyōko Kagawa, Wim Wenders and Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Betrayal: Secrets & Lies: “Latter Day Lies”
ABC, 9pm
The true-crime series continues with the new episode “Latter Day Lies.” Andrea falls for an ambitious man who gives her the world, but a shocking confession reveals everything she knew about her husband was a lie.
NCIS: Origins
CBS, 9pm
Season Finale!
Season 2 concludes with “Hollywood Ending,” in which the team confronts an uncertain future as the Camp Pendleton office is in danger of being shut down. The series will return for Season 3.
Bear Grylls Is Running Wild: “Bear With MGK”
FOX, 9pm
Rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and actor MGK explores an Arctic rainforest and reconnects with his Norwegian roots in the new episode “Bear With MGK.”
The Dark Wizard
HBO, 9pm
Series Finale!
This documentary exploring the world of climber, BASE jumper and highline walker Dean Potter concludes with “Transcending Human Limitations.” Potter finds emotional stability in a new relationship, and his long-held dream of flight becomes reality when he immerses himself in flying wingsuits.
NCIS: Sydney: “Rough Diamond”
CBS, 10pm
In the new episode “Rough Diamond,” the death of a former Marine wanted for murder leads the team to a sinister plot involving a disgraced journalist, one of Australia’s richest men and lab-grown diamonds.
Soccer’s American Dream
Vice TV, 10pm
New Series!
Ahead of next month’s World Cup, this six-part docuseries takes a deep dive into the sport’s relevancy in America. It begins with the high-stakes gamble of the ’94 World Cup and intensifies through the early 2000s as stars like Landon Donovan and Mia Hamm elevate the game’s visibility, while David Beckham’s arrival transforms Major League Soccer and accelerates its global credibility. Featuring never-before-heard stories from the players, coaches and team executives who bet their careers on the sport’s survival, the series spotlights the risk-takers who refused to let soccer fail in America. Saturday Night Live alumnus and soccer fanatic Alex Moffat narrates the series, sprinkling comedic relief throughout the dramatic, decades-long story.
Wednesday, May 6
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round
TNT & truTV, beginning at 7pm Live
The quest for the Stanley Cup continues with two NHL second-round playoff games tonight.
NBA Playoffs: Conference Semifinals
ESPN, beginning at 7:30pm Live
A pair of matchups from the NBA playoffs conference semifinal round air on ESPN tonight.
MasterChef: “Auditions Day 4 (The Americas)”
FOX, 8pm
In the final round of auditions, five home cooks from the Americas will earn a white apron and move on in the competition in the new episode “Auditions Day 4 (The Americas).”
Chicago Med: “Hell Breaks Loose”
NBC, 8pm
Gaffney is thrown into chaos when a prison riot overwhelms the emergency department in the new episode “Hell Breaks Loose.”
Life on Earth: Attenborough’s Greatest Adventures
PBS, 8pm
In 1976, David Attenborough embarked on an ambitious three-year global odyssey to film Life on Earth, an innovative documentary of unprecedented scale. Attenborough and his team traveled to 40 countries to document over 600 species, facing extraordinary challenges along the way. They were almost lost at sea in the Indian Ocean, and endured a coup in the Comoros, gunshots in Rwanda, and threats from Idi Amin’s troops in Uganda and Saddam Hussein’s army in Iraq. Written and presented by Attenborough, Life on Earth set out to “tell the greatest story in all the world”: how life on our planet evolved. Fifty years after production began, and in celebration of Attenborough’s 100th birthday, this documentary special offers rare, behind-the-scenes insight into the making of the groundbreaking series. Featuring exclusive interviews with Attenborough and his original crew, the special captures the triumphs and setbacks of filming the series with new technology during a pivotal era in television history.
TCM Spotlight: Hollywood Biopics
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Tonight, TCM puts a highlight on movie biopics, honoring some of the most influential figures of our time in this lineup, kicking off with 1957’s Man of a Thousand Faces, which explores the groundbreaking life of Lon Chaney. Lon — played by James Cagney — is a vaudeville performer who falls in love with his assistant, later wife. She is horrified to discover Lon was raised by deaf-mute parents and leaves him once their son is born, though not for long. The film received an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay. TCM continues to explore the lives and legacies of other stars in Valentino (1977), based on the life of Rudolph Valentino; The Perils of Pauline (1947), a fictional account of the rise to fame of silent film star Pearl White; The Jolson Story (1946), a highly fictionalized and musical account of singer Al Jolson; and Jeanne Eagels (1957), a look at the temperamental stage and silent film actress.
The Nancy Guthrie Mystery
The CW, 9pm
Hosted by NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin, this one-hour documentary unravels the twists, turns and unanswered questions surrounding the case of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of television host Savannah Guthrie.
The Floor: “Sweet Revenge”
FOX, 9pm
One ruthless player hides in plain sight and waits for the perfect moment to exact vengeance in the new episode “Sweet Revenge.” Rob Lowe hosts.
Chicago Fire: “Speak of the Devil”
NBC, 9pm
In the new episode “Speak of the Devil,” Severide (Taylor Kinney) is forced to crack open a cold case buried for decades.
America’s Culinary Cup: “Bittersweet Semifinals”
CBS, 9:30pm
Four chefs remain in the new episode “Bittersweet Semifinals,” and a challenge highlighting the five flavor profiles will send three chefs to the final competition and send one home. Padma Lakshmi hosts.
Chicago P.D.: “The Lost Years”
NBC, 10pm
Imani (Arienne Mandi) struggles to maintain her composure when a new lead reignites her investigation into her sister’s disappearance in the new episode “The Lost Years.”
Shared Planet: “Open Spaces”
PBS, 10pm
Filmed on four continents, the new episode “Open Spaces” shines a light on people reshaping how we live and work in the planet’s grasslands, deserts and savannahs. Maasai Lion Ambassadors in Africa show the value of living alongside lions, while in Mexico, flower-loving bats revive the tequila and mezcal industries. In Brazil’s Cerrado, farmers benefit from coexisting with giant anteaters, and South African flowers provide water for millions in Cape Town.
The Bad Foot Clinic
TLC, 10pm
Season Finale!
In the final episode of the season, leading podiatrist Marian Yau solves the mystery of Jonathan’s twisted toes, gets marathon runner Robert’s feet fit for his next race and helps a drag queen back into heels.
Hollywood Squares: “The Wizard of Hollywood Squares”
CBS, 10:30pm
Michelle Buteau, Kat Dennings, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes, Thomas Lennon, Bobby Moynihan, Law Roach and Meghan Trainor are celebrity squares in the new episode “The Wizard of Hollywood Squares.” Nate Burleson hosts with center square Drew Barrymore.
Thursday, May 7
M.I.A.
Peacock
New Series!
Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta Tiger Jonze (Shannon Gisela) dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, tropical kingdom. When her family’s drug-running business shatters in tragedy, Etta embarks on a dangerous journey through Miami’s neon-lit underbelly that will define who she is and what she’s ultimately capable of. Cary Elwes and Danay Garcia also star. All nine episodes of the crime drama are available today.
9-1-1
ABC, 8pm
Season Finale!
The procedural drama concludes Season 9 with “Hearts and Flowers.” ABC has renewed the series for Season 10.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: “A Little Schmoozin’ and a Nose for the News”
CBS, 8pm
Georgie’s (Montana Jordan) plan to get on the news sparks a feud between Mandy (Emily Osment) and a rival weathergirl in the new episode “A Little Schmoozin’ and a Nose for the News.”
Scrabble: “Cautiously Optimistic”
The CW, 8pm
Three contestants hope their strong word play can get them to the final round and a chance at the $10,000 prize in the new episode “Cautiously Optimistic.” Craig Ferguson hosts.
Next Level Chef: “The Ultimate Goal”
FOX, 8pm
With only five chefs left, the worlds of soccer and food are fused in the new episode “The Ultimate Goal.” Former U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team star Alexi Lalas makes a guest appearance.
Jersey Shore Family Vacation
MTV, 8pm
Season Premiere!
The final season delivers some of the reality show’s biggest moments yet. Jenni “JWoww” Farley turns 40 and directs her second movie. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi juggles being a cheer mom and a businesswoman. Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino celebrates 10 years of sobriety and opens a rehab center. Vinny Guadagnino takes his stand-up comedy act on tour to sold-out shows. For longtime fans, the final 18 episodes offer both nostalgia and new memories — a tribute to the friendships, inside jokes, iconic moments and cultural imprint that only the Shore could deliver.
Law & Order: “Once Burned”
NBC, 8pm
After a hero fire chief is found dead, Riley and Walker (Reid Scott and David Ajala) must break through his squad’s closed ranks to uncover the truth in the new episode “Once Burned.”
Games People Play
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
In Part 1 of a two-part showcase (Part 2 airs next Thursday), TCM leans into the subject matter of games people play or endure to survive, starting with Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945). The film follows a Norwegian farmer and his wife living in rural Wisconsin during World War II, trying to raise their daughter the best they can. Next up is Foul Play (1978), in which quiet librarian Gloria Mundy (Goldie Hawn) ends up in the middle of an assassination plot. On her escapade to evade her stalkers, she falls in love with detective Tony Carlson (Chevy Chase). The film was nominated for Best Original Song at the 1979 Oscars. Lastly, 1959’s Western thriller No Name on the Bullet follows John Gant (Audie Murphy), a notorious gunman. As he rides into a small Arizona town, residents are apprehensive toward his arrival, convinced one of them must be marked for death.
Ghosts: “Gate-gate”
CBS, 8:30pm
When an emotion-driven decision puts Woodstone at risk, Sam and Jay (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) step up to defend what they’ve built in the new episode “Gate-gate.”
9-1-1: Nashville
ABC, 9pm
Season Finale!
The first responder drama starring Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw and Kimberly Williams-Paisley wraps up Season 1 with “Intrusive Thoughts.” ABC has ordered a second season.
Elsbeth: “Murder From Scratch”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Murder From Scratch,” an ambitious filmmaker dies in a suspicious cleaning accident, and Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) focuses on the subject of her final documentary: a “trad wife” (guest star Anna Camp) whose from-scratch lifestyle included a deadly ingredient.
Trivial Pursuit: “The Main Event”
The CW, 9pm
An events planner and chemical engineer square off in the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories to try to win $20,000 in the new episode “The Main Event.” LeVar Burton hosts.
We Are Jeni
Investigation Discovery, 9pm
The remarkable true story of an Australian woman who created more than 2,500 identities to confront a lifetime of unimaginable abuse is told in this two-hour documentary special. From a young age, Jeni Haynes endured years of sexual abuse from her father and struggled to find anyone to believe her. In response, she developed dissociative identity disorder and created an army of alternate personalities (“alters”) to protect her. In 2019, at the age of 49, Haynes was finally able to seek justice in a landmark legal case as she and her alters testified in court.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: “Old Friends”
NBC, 9pm
In the new episode “Old Friends,” the squad untangles conflicting stories when a drug-fueled college reunion ends in sexual assault.
Grey’s Anatomy
ABC, 10pm
Season Finale!
Season 22 of the medical drama closes with “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” A catastrophic bridge collapse sends dozens of victims to Grey Sloan, and the hospital activates its full disaster response. The show will return for Season 23.
The Hunting Party
NBC, 10pm
Season Finale!
Bex (Melissa Roxburgh) and the team hunt a killer (guest star John Corbett) with a knack for poisoning through unpredictable methods in the Season 2 finale “Xander Wax.” NBC has not yet announced if The Hunting Party will return for Season 3.
Friday, May 8
Cycling: Giro d’Italia
HBO Max & truTV, 6am Live
One of road cycling’s premier events, the Giro d’Italia, begins today in Bulgaria. Cyclists race 21 stages and over 2,149 miles through Italy, with the final stage ending in Rome on May 31. Select race coverage airs on truTV, while HBO Max offers live coverage of every stage.
Sheriff Country: “The Gambler”
CBS, 8pm
In the new episode “The Gambler,” a dramatic federal crackdown rocks Edgewater and forces Mickey (Morena Baccarin) to confront a sprawling investigation that pits loyalty to her community against the reach of the DEA.
Star of the Month: Gregory Peck
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Gregory Peck wore many hats over his 50-plus-year acting career. Tonight, Peck dons a cowboy hat as TCM showcases Westerns featuring the legendary performer in more complex roles. The evening begins with his most famous and influential film in the genre, 1950’s The Gunfighter, featuring Peck as Jimmy Ringo, an outlaw looking to reconnect with his family and leave his violent past behind but finding he can’t escape his notorious reputation. Next up is 1946’s Duel in the Sun, written by David O. Selznick, with Peck as the dark antihero Lewt McCanles. The film earned the nickname “Lust in the Dust” due to its sexually suggestive content. The antihero theme continues in 1971’s Shoot Out, making its TCM debut, with Peck portraying a former bank robber who seeks revenge against the partner who betrayed him. Also featured are 1974’s Billy Two Hats and 1958’s The Big Country. The programming block concludes with 1962’s How the West Was Won, with James Stewart and John Wayne, which took home three Oscars.
Fire Country: “Best Man”
CBS, 9pm
In the new episode “Best Man,” a volatile chain of events leads to a perilous off-duty rescue that forces Bode (Max Thieriot) to confront guilt, accountability, and what it truly means to step up when lives and friendships are on the line.
Great Performances: “Suffs”
PBS, 9pm
This musical recorded from Broadway tells the story of the American suffragist movement, and the remarkable friendships, heartbreak and action that brought women together — or, in some cases, tore them apart. The ensemble cast features Shaina Taub as Alice Paul, Nikki M. James as Ida B. Wells, Jenn Colella as Carrie Chapman Catt and Grace McLean as President Woodrow Wilson.
Amadeus
Starz, 9pm
New Series!
This new adaptation of Peter Shaffer’s acclaimed 1979 play comes to Starz for a five-episode run. Will Sharpe (The White Lotus) stars as musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Paul Bettany (Avengers: Infinity War) plays envious court composer Antonio Salieri. This lavish reimagination offers a symphony of genius, rivalry and vengeance as classical music’s most fascinating relationship is explored. Gabrielle Creevy (Three Women) and Rory Kinnear (No Time to Die) also star.
Boston Blue: “Personal Foul”
CBS, 10pm
Danny and Lena (Donnie Wahlberg and Sonequa Martin-Green) race to protect a college basketball player who is being threatened in the new episode “Personal Foul.”
Saturday, May 9
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
The Houston Astros visit the Cincinnati Reds on FS1, and FOX’s regional game has either the St. Louis Cardinals at the San Diego Padres or the N.Y. Mets at the Arizona Diamondbacks.
NTT IndyCar Series: Sonsio Grand Prix
FOX, 4:30pm Live
The NTT IndyCar Series returns to the hallowed ground of Indianapolis Motor Speedway for this race on the Brickyard’s 2.439-mile, 14-turn road course.
Gandhi
TCM, 4:45pm
Catch a Classic!
This 1982 epic about Indian leader Mohandas K. Gandhi, depicted by Best Actor Oscar winner Ben Kingsley, traces the events of his life from his career as a lawyer to the liberation of his native country from British subjugation to his assassination. Gandhi’s nobility, humility and sheer determination serve as a valuable testament to the perseverance of the human spirit. The late Richard Attenborough (brother of Planet Earth narrator Sir David Attenborough) spent nearly 20 years trying to get this biopic made and was rewarded with the Oscar for Best Director. The film won eight Academy Awards in total, including Best Picture.
All’s Fair in Love & Mahjong
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
There’s certainly been a surge of interest in the past two years around the Chinese tile game mahjong, first introduced in the United States in the 1920s. Hallmark Channel picks up on the centuries-old game’s popularity in its latest original that finds a school nurse (Fiona Gubelmann) turning her love of mahjong into a new path.
Love, Again
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Valerie Bertinelli, Eric McCormack and Henry Czerny headline this new film that examines loyalty, compassion and the quiet strength required to navigate unimaginable change when Alzheimer’s impacts a three-decade-long marriage, asking what love truly means when memory fades but the heart remains steadfast.
Two for One: Bill Hader
TCM, beginning at 8pm
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Tonight, TCM primetime host Ben Mankiewicz is joined by Saturday Night Live and Barry star Bill Hader, who introduces two films of his choosing. Hader will offer commentary on each title’s cultural significance and his own personal reflections on each. Hader has chosen the psychological drama Kanal (1957), which is set in 1944 during the Warsaw Uprising against the Nazis and follows a group of resistance fighters who seek safety in Poland’s sewer system. Hader’s next choice, Salvatore Giuliano (1962), is set in postwar Sicily and shares the story of the man known as a murderer of Sicilian communists, among other things.
Saturday Night Live: “Matt Damon/Noah Kahan”
NBC, 11:25pm Live
Actor Matt Damon hosts tonight’s new episode with singer-songwriter Noah Kahan as musical guest.