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Tuesday, May 19
Forever Young: A Grammy Salute to Rod Stewart Live
CBS, 8pm
Rod Stewart, a Grammy winner, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and one of the best selling artists in music history, brings viewers along for an all-access concert experience in this two-hour special. Stewart invites viewers backstage for an intimate interview reflecting on his extraordinary life, devotion to his family and enduring passion for performing.
MLB Baseball: Toronto at N.Y. Yankees
TBS & truTV, 7pm Live
A rematch of AL Division Series opponents from last fall has the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx to face the N.Y. Yankees.
NBA Playoffs: Eastern Conference Finals: Game 1
ESPN, 8pm Live
The best two teams in the Eastern Conference, the N.Y. Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers, collide in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series with the winner earning a berth in the NBA Finals.
Farmer Wants a Wife: “A Rumor Rocks the Farm”
FOX, 8pm
As rumors spread, some women start to question if they have what it takes to continue their pursuit for love in the new episode “A Rumor Rocks the Farm.”
Special Theme: Yasujirō Ozu
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies travels to the 1940s-’50s for a night of Japanese postwar classics by legendary director Yasujirō Ozu. The night begins with the heartwarming Record of a Tenement Gentleman (1947), in which a lonely boy (Hōhi Aoki) wanders the streets with no one to love him. With nobody volunteering to raise the boy, Otane (Chōko Iida) is assigned to take care of him, eventually growing to love him. The next two films are new to TCM: A Hen in the Wind (1948) and The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice (1952). Both features follow life after World War II and the struggles married couples face as they move into the modern age. These two films are followed by the dramatic feature Early Spring (1956), in which office worker Shôji (Ryō Ikebe) has an affair with a colleague, prompting his wife, Masako (Chikage Awashima), to leave him. When the couple moves to the countryside, they attempt to start over in a new setting. The final movie of the night is the drama Tokyo Twilight (1957), where two sisters, Takako (Setsuko Hara) and Akiko (Ineko Arima), have a difficult life with their father, and their lives worsen as they find out the identity of their long-lost mother.
In the City
Bravo, 9pm
New Series!
Bravo’s latest was filmed directly out of Summer House Season 10 last fall. The crossover series follows Lindsay Hubbard, Kyle Cooke, Amanda Batula, Danielle Olivera, Eoin Heavey, Andrea Denver, Lexi Sundin, Nick Barber, Yvonne Najor, Georgina Ferzil, Whitney Fransway, Kenny Martin, Gavin Moseley and Katie Arundel as they navigate the biggest transitions of their lives at the time — marriage, separation, parenthood, reinvention and the reality of growing up without growing apart.
Bear Grylls Is Running Wild: “Bear With Michelle Monaghan”
FOX, 9pm
Actor Michelle Monaghan takes on her next action-packed adventure as she treks through the Great Basin Desert with Bear Grylls in the new episode “Bear With Michelle Monaghan.”
American Masters: “W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause”
PBS, 9pm
This documentary film explores W.E.B. Du Bois’ remarkable journey of education and personal growth, examining how he transcended the social constraints of the early 20th century and worked to elevate the lives of Black people worldwide. Born just five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Du Bois lived a life marked by cultural influence, passing away in Ghana on the eve of the 1963 March on Washington.
Baylen Out Loud
TLC, 9pm
Season Premiere!
The last two seasons of the hit series have followed the day-to-day life of Baylen Dupree, a young woman who is unapologetically herself while living with an extreme case of Tourette syndrome. Now, with an engagement ring on her finger, expect the new season to follow her down the aisle as she marries fiancé Colin Dooley.
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Wednesday, May 20
Survivor
CBS, 8pm
Season Finale!
One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize in the three-hour Season 50 finale.
NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Conference Finals: Game 1
ESPN, 8pm Live
ESPN presents Game 1 of a Stanley Cup playoffs conference finals series. The winner of the best-of-seven series advances to the Stanley Cup Final.
MasterChef: “Eggs Benedict”
FOX, 8pm
The home cooks enter the kitchen to find mystery boxes containing nothing but eggs, and each contestant must let their culture shine by creating a unique take on the iconic brunch dish in the new episode “Eggs Benedict.”
TCM Spotlight: Hollywood Biopics
TCM, beginning at 8pm
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Learn about the true lives of some of Hollywood’s finest stars tonight on TCM. The night starts with Harlow (1965), a film inspired by alluring 1930s star Jean Harlow (Carroll Baker), who came to Los Angeles as a teen, where she was immediately shoved into the acting scene by her mother (Angela Lansbury) and stepfather (Raf Vallone). A studio mogul (Leslie Nielsen) becomes obsessed with Harlow, but she only has eyes for producer Paul Bern (Peter Lawford). This biopic is followed by the true story of Frances Farmer, played by Jessica Lange, in Frances (1982). Farmer was a troubled actress who was known for her abrasive attitude after moving from Seattle to Hollywood. From California, Farmer was manipulated to go to New York, dealing with a tyrannical mother and an addiction to alcohol. While in rehab, Farmer was abused by the staff until her release, after which she became a TV show host until dying from esophageal cancer. The night of true stories continues with Gable and Lombard (1976), W.C. Fields and Me (1976) and The Story of Will Rogers (1952).
NBA Playoffs: Western Conference Finals: Game 1
NBC, 8:30pm Live
The Western Conference Finals continue with Game 2 at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center as the defending NBA champion Thunder face the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs have a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Floor: “New Faces, New Threats”
FOX, 9pm
With the Territory Freeze in effect and the players established, fresh faces enter to tear up the rulebook without fear or hesitation in the new episode “New Faces, New Threats.” Rob Lowe hosts.
Shared Planet
PBS, 10pm
Season Finale!
From the reefs of Indonesia to an Idaho beaver dam, “Waters” dives into the stories of people setting a new standard for aquatic wildlife protection, which is key to a hopeful future for the largest and most essential habitat on our planet.
Thursday, May 21
Kyle Larson vs. The Double
Prime Video
Original Film!
This feature-length documentary captures two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson’s two-year quest to complete one of auto racing’s most demanding challenges: racing in both the IndyCar Indianapolis 500 and the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 in Charlotte, North Carolina, on the same day. “This documentary really shows what goes into trying to complete ‘The Double,’ not just on race day, but in the weeks and months leading up to it,” Larson says. “I’ve always felt like people watch us race, but they don’t see what it takes to get there. Having cameras around for two years gives a real look at my life — the preparation, the pressure, the travel, and the balance between racing and family. There are moments fans have never seen before, and I think it really captures how hard it is to do what we do and chase something big.” The Double is a combined 1,100 miles of racing across two different cities, two fundamentally different cars, and two of the most demanding tracks in the world. The logistical challenge is staggering — racing 500 miles at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then flying from Indiana to North Carolina to climb into a stock car and complete NASCAR’s longest event at Charlotte Motor Speedway, all while managing the extreme physical toll of heat, dehydration, G-forces and mental exhaustion. Only a handful of drivers have ever dared to attempt it, but in 2024 and ’25, Larson pushed himself to the absolute limit in pursuit of one of racing’s most elusive accomplishments.
The Boroughs
Netflix
New Series!
In the sun-drenched expanse of the New Mexico desert lies The Boroughs, a picturesque retirement community promising its residents the time of their lives. But for new arrival Sam Cooper (Alfred Molina), paradise feels more like a prison. Everything changes when a terrifying nighttime encounter reveals that something monstrous is stalking the manicured cul-de-sacs. Dismissed by the powers that be as just another confused old man, Sam finds unlikely allies in a band of neighborhood misfits: a sharp-witted former journalist, a spiritual seeker, a cynical music manager, and a brilliant doctor running out of options. Overlooked and underestimated, these unlikely heroes must band together to unravel the dark truth at the heart of The Boroughs before their time runs out. The eight-part series also stars Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, Bill Pullman, Carlos Miranda, Jena Malone, Seth Numrich and Alice Kremelberg.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
CBS, 8pm
Season Finale!
The Young Sheldon spinoff wraps up Season 2 with a one-hour finale. In “Funky Chili and Friends Who Take Their Clothes Off,” Mandy and Jim (Emily Osment and Will Sasso) butt heads when they fill in at the store. Then, in “A New Beau and Someone Else’s Mom’s House,” Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy take matters into their own hands when Mary (Zoe Perry) starts warming up to Fagenbacher (returning guest star Matt Letscher). CBS has ordered Season 3.
Scrabble: “Playing a Dangerous Game”
The CW, 8pm
Contestants wage a war of words for the chance at the $10,000 prize in the new episode “Playing a Dangerous Game.” Craig Ferguson hosts.
Next Level Chef
FOX, 8pm
Season Finale!
The three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes, and one contestant will be crowned the winner of Season 5 in “The Final Level.” FOX has renewed the show for Season 6.
Host Movie Confessions
TCM, beginning at 8pm
Catch a Classic!
Host of TCM Imports Alicia Malone shares her insights on tonight’s airing of The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957), followed by TCM’s Musical Matinee host Dave Karger, who selects 1974’s Blazing Saddles. Kwai’s lasting appeal, as TCM has shared, is its “uneasy mix of heroism and blind obedience to military honor, large-scale action and subtle characterization, humor and horror.” Saddles, of course, is a Mel Brooks classic, with Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little at the lead, and remains one of the highest-grossing Westerns (even though it is a spoof) of all time.
Ghosts
CBS, 9pm
Season Finale!
The sitcom following Sam (Rose McIver), Jay (Utkarsh Ambudkar) and the ghosts inhabiting their Woodstone bed and breakfast ends Season 5 with “Up the Creek” and “Across the Pond.” When Woodstone’s future is put in jeopardy, Sam and Jay join forces with the ghosts to protect the mansion by securing its place in history. Then, a major career opportunity takes Sam out of town, leaving others to step in and help with the ghosts. CBS has picked up the show for Season 6.
Trivial Pursuit: “Heart of Gold”
The CW, 9pm
A college professor hopes to surprise his parents for their 50th anniversary by mastering the six Trivial Pursuit categories and winning $20,000 in the new episode “Heart of Gold.” LeVar Burton hosts.
Fear Factor: House of Fear: 48 Hours of Fear
FOX, 9pm
Season Finale!
The two-week special event wraps up as five sleep-deprived competitors try to push through another 24 hours of tarantulas, needles, electrocution, disgusting sushi and playing chicken with ATVs. The winner claims a $50,000 prize. Johnny Knoxville hosts.
Elsbeth
CBS, 10pm
Season Finale!
A minor royal’s mysterious death at New York’s most legendary hotel brings Elsbeth (Carrie Preston) into a world of faded elegance, cabaret and murder. Patti LuPone and Michael Urie guest-star in the Season 3 finale “That’s All.” CBS has ordered a fourth season.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
CBS, 11:35pm
Series Finale!
The Late Show debuted in 1993 with host David Letterman, who remained behind the desk until Stephen Colbert succeeded him in 2015. The Late Show franchise signs off after 33 years on CBS as Colbert hosts the final broadcast.
Friday, May 22
Sheriff Country
CBS, 8pm
Season Finale!
With her department under scrutiny and tensions rising across Edgewater, Mickey (Morena Baccarin) faces the fallout from a major investigation that threatens to upend everything she’s built in the Season 1 finale “Mexico.” CBS has renewed the show for Season 2.
Memorial Day Movie Marathon Begins
TCM, beginning at 8pm
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Starting this evening and continuing into the early morning of Tuesday, May 26, Turner Classic Movies commemorates Memorial Day with a nonstop lineup of war- and military-themed films. This evening’s schedule begins with the biopic MacArthur (1977), which was the follow-up film for producers David Brown and Richard Zanuck after their successful Jaws. The film was a disappointment at the box office despite its lead man being Gregory Peck, but it remains a classic today, sharing the story of the prickly war general. Immediately after, the lineup features The Guns of Navarone (1961), Pork Chop Hill (1959), The Purple Plain (1954), Days of Glory (1944), The Sea Wolves (1980) and Captain Newman, M.D. (1963).
Fire Country
CBS, 9pm
Season Finale!
After a catastrophic dam failure unleashes historic floodwaters across Edgewater, Station 42 and Three Rock battle rising waters and dwindling resources in the Season 4 finale “Try Not to Drown.” Fire Country will return for Season 5.
Great Performances: “An Evening With Nicole Scherzinger”
PBS, 9pm
Nicole Scherzinger won Tony and Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical for her recent star turn in Sunset Boulevard. Last fall, the former Pussycat Dolls singer returned to London’s Royal Albert Hall to perform pop singles and Broadway hits in a solo concert captured for tonight’s episode.
Boston Blue
CBS, 10pm
Season Finale!
Season 1 concludes with “Patrol,” featuring major twists and D.A. election drama, with Sonequa Martin-Green teasing “difficult” revelations for her character, Lena Silver. The series has been renewed for a second season.
Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen
CBS, 11:35pm
New Time Slot!
This talk series hosted by Byron Allen and featuring a rotating panel of some of the top names in comedy airs at a new time with two half-hour episodes on weeknights.
Saturday, May 23
The Red Badge of Courage
TCM, 10:45am
Catch a Classic!
Turner Classic Movies’ multiday marathon of war- and military-themed films continues today, beginning with the airing of 1951’s tear-jerker The Red Badge of Courage starring Audie Murphy. The film is a heartfelt drama about a young man’s dream of becoming a war hero and the harsh realities of what that takes. Director John Huston had somewhat of an epic experience trying to stay faithful to Stephen Crane’s classic 1895 novel on which the film was based. Stricken with studio problems and personal distractions (Huston got married to his fourth wife during filming and welcomed his son Tony), Huston did his best. He even appeared in a crowd scene as one of the experienced Union soldiers jeering the youth and other raw recruits, TCM shared. In the end, Huston lost his editorial control of the film to the studio heads at MGM, who reduced his original film by over one-third. Huston would go on to do The African Queen, but Courage would be remembered as a “mutilated masterpiece.” New Yorker journalist Lillian Ross’ 1952 book Picture shared the behind-the-scenes story of the chaotic production and studio mutilation of his film. Novelist Graham Greene said it best when he wrote an excerpt for the book’s jacket: “A terrifying picture of how a great film, directed by one of the best living directors, based on an American classic, can be slashed into incoherence through the timidities and the illiteracy of studio heads.”
Summer of ’94
FOX, 12:30pm
This new documentary feature chronicles the rise of the U.S. Men’s National Team leading up to the 1994 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament hosted by the United States. The film reveals how chaos, chemistry, coaching and grit forged a brotherhood that changed the trajectory of soccer in America.
MLB Baseball
FOX & FS1, beginning at 4pm Live
The Seattle Mariners visit Kansas City to face the Royals on FS1. FOX’s regional game has either the L.A. Dodgers at the Milwaukee Brewers or the St. Louis Cardinals at the Cincinnati Reds.
True Justice: Eye for an Eye
Hallmark Channel, 8pm
Original Film!
Our Warriors work to exonerate a mother wrongly accused of murdering another mother in the Parent School Coalition. Stars Katherine McNamara, Markian Tarasiuk, Nikki DeLoach and Benjamin Ayres.
When I Said I Do
Lifetime, 8pm
Original Film!
Inspired by country music legend Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black’s duet of the same name, this film shares a story of a search-and-rescue K-9 handler (Sarah Drew, Grey’s Anatomy) who has rebuilt her life after losing her husband in the line of duty. She’s reluctant to open her heart again — until she meets Shawn Willis (Eric Johnson, Vikings), a quiet, steadfast rescue specialist with a past of his own.