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ALL DAY AND A NIGHT ORIGINAL FILM!Netflix

Jahkor (Ashton Sanders, Moonlight) never wanted to be like his father (Jeffrey Wright, Westworld), and his father never wanted to see his son in prison. Yet somehow finding themselves together as inmates seemed inevitable. In an unlikely journey of self-discovery, Jahkor explores the dangerous world that unites them, hoping to help his newborn son escape a cycle that feels inescapable.

HOLLYWOOD NEW SERIES!NetflixRyan Murphy’s latest production for Netflix, which he co-created with Ian Brennan and cowrote with Brennan and Janet Mock, is a limited series set in post-World War II Hollywood, where it follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers trying to make it no matter what the cost.

THE BLACKLIST: “BROTHERS”NBC, 8pmRessler (Diego Klattenhoff) is forced to confront past trauma and family secrets when his brother takes him back home for a risky job.

SOMEWHERE SOUTH: “HOW DO YOU ’CUE?”PBS, 9pmFollow chef Vivian Howard on a journey to learn how other Southerners cook and eat barbecue. She travels to Florida for smoked mullet and Texas for barbecue with Japanese and Mexican twists.

BLUE BLOODS SEASON  FINALE!

CBS, 10pmGood news! This episode was always intended to be the final hour of the drama’s 10th season, even though production on the New York City-based show shut down prematurely over the coronavirus pandemic. “It turned out to be a perfect season finale,” star Tom Selleck promises, “since the requirement of a season finale is a big surprise. There’s a good one.” His Frank Reagan, police commissioner and patriarch, has a dilemma that “goes to the heart of who he is,” Selleck teases. “It’s a deeply personal and emotional story for him, but it has an impact on all the Reagans. I don’t expect a dry eye in the house!”

FRIDAY NIGHT IN WITH THE MORGANSAMC 131, 10pmIn tonight’s episode of Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan from The Walking Dead) and his wife Hilarie Burton Morgan’s (One Tree Hill) half-hour video-chat show, the couple check in with their friends Mark Duplass and Katie Aselton.

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COLD JUSTICEOxygen 127, 6pm

SEASON  FINALE!

Dogged former prosecutor Kelly Siegler and investigator Abbey Abbondandolo wrap up Season 5 of the true crime series in the Sunshine State, reexamining the unsolved 1997 murder of Keith Jones, an aspiring police officer robbed and fatally shot in his motel room.

’80S SATURDAYIFC 133, beginning at 8pmEach Saturday night in May, IFC will show memorable films from the 1980s. Tonight’s lineup of comedy movies kicks off with back-to-back airings of the highly quotable 1980 classic Caddyshack, led by Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray and Ted Knight, followed by John Candy in 1985’s Summer Rental.

STARRING DONALD O’CONNORTCM 132, beginning at 8pm

CATCH A CLASSIC!Beloved actor, dancer and singer Donald O’Connor is the focus of TCM’s primetime lineup of two films that showcase both his musical talent and his comedic acting ability. First up is the iconic musical Singin’ in the Rain (1952), for which O’Connor won the Golden Globe for Best Actor — Motion Picture Musical or Comedy portraying Cosmo Brown alongside Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Following that is the 1950 comedy Francis, which launched the seven-film Francis the Talking Mule franchise, most of which featured O’Connor as Peter Stirling.

DEADLY MILE HIGH CLUBLifetime 108, 8pm ORIGINAL FILM!Nightmare at 20,000 feet! Aspiring pilot Jake (Marc Herrmann) flies into the face of danger when he begins working with attractive instructor Tanya (Allison McAtee), who becomes obsessed with him.

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THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWMeTV 247, 5pmMay marks “the Month of Mayberry” on MeTV — a monthlong celebration of all of the iconic television series featuring Mayberry: The Andy Griffith Show; Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.; Mayberry R.F.D.; and the reunion movie Return to Mayberry. Things kick off tonight with the very first episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, Mayberry R.F.D. and Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.

THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMACBravo 129, 8pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

Season 5 of this entry in Bravo’s Housewives franchise finds new housewife Dr. Wendy Osefo — a professor, political analyst and entrepreneur — bringing her “brains and sass” to the series.

THE WORLD’S DEADLIEST WEATHER NEW SERIES!The Weather Channel 214, 8pm As if 2019’s devastating flash floods weren’t enough, Queensland, Australia, locals found their route to safety overrun by crocodiles! These and other stories about surviving Mother Nature are part of this new series.

MARRIED TO MEDICINE LOS ANGELESBravo 129, 9pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

Returning are Dr. Britten Cole, Dr. Imani Walker, Shanique Drummond and Jazmin Johnson.Dr. Kendra Segura and Lia Dias join the vibrant group of doctors and wives this season.

GOOD WITCHHallmark Channel 185, 9pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

The quirky and charming show returns for its sixth season on Hallmark, without Grace Russell (Bailee Madison) as a series regular.

ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY PLAYLIST: “ZOEY’S EXTRAORDINARY DAD”

SEASON  FINALE!

NBC, 9pmAfter hearing an ominous song, Zoey (Jane Levy) does everything in her power to stop something bad from happening.

BILLIONSShowtime 318, 9pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

Bobby (Damian Lewis) and Chuck (Paul Giamatti) are ready to reignite their cold war when Season 5 begins. Taylor (Asia Kate Dillon) encounters some obstacles in their own plan. Also introduced this season are new faces — Corey Stoll as Mike Prince, a business titan with plans to get in the middle of Axe and Chuck’s conflict, and Julianna Margulies as Catherine Brant, a sociology professor who makes Chuck question his values.

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STARRING NATALIE WOOD TCM 132, beginning at 8pm

CATCH A CLASSIC!Although legendary actress Natalie Wood died far too young, at age 43, she still left behind an indelible body of classic performances, some of which are featured in tonight’s TCM lineup. The evening begins with Splendor in the Grass (1961), which earned Wood a Best Actress Oscar nomination. Following that is the classic Western The Searchers (1956), the musical comedy/drama Gypsy (1962) and the iconic drama Rebel Without a Cause (1955), with Wood earning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination starring alongside James Dean.

CREEPSHOW NEW SERIES!AMC 131, 9pmReady for something truly macabre? The rebooted Creepshow, which debuted last year on the horror streamer Shudder, claws its way onto AMC, starting with tonight’s four stories. (Two back-to-back hours, a quartet of short tales, air weekly.) “The concept really does stand the test of time,” says executive producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead) of these 12 “bite-size morsels” inspired by the 1982 cult film.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: “GEORGE W. BUSH, PART 1”PBS, 9pm In Part 1 of this documentary, explore the life and tumultuous presidency of George W. Bush, from his unorthodox road to the White House to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and the myriad of challenges he faced over his two terms, including the war in Iraq and the 2008 financial crisis. Part 2 airs tomorrow night.

ALL RISE CBS, 9pm This timely new All Rise episode reflects the world’s current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and its impact on the criminal justice system as Judge Lola Carmichael (Simone Missick) virtually presides over a bench trial. Written and inspired by current events, the episode was filmed extensively using FaceTime, WebEx, Zoom and other available social media and online technology.

CAMP GETAWAY NEW SERIES!Bravo 129, 10pmThis series follows the staff of the ultimate adult playground, located in the Berkshire Mountains of Kent, Conn., as they navigate the challenges and surprises that accompany working for a camp that offers a nonstop good time. The upstairs and downstairs worlds collide as the staff live, love and work together, while tending to the ever-changing eccentric and outrageous wishes of their demanding guests.

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JERRY SEINFELD: 23 HOURS TO KILL Netflix Comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s new hourlong standup special was filmed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City and showcases his sharp angles on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace.

MATLOCKMeTV 247, 10amIn honor of the Month of Mayberry, episodes in this time slot feature Andy Griffith paired up with old pal Don Knotts and other Mayberry favorites.

SPECIAL THEME: WONDER WOMEN: “RULING WOMEN”TCM 132, beginning at 8pm CATCH A CLASSIC!

Each Tuesday night in May, TCM airs a themed block devoted to films about real-life strong women. Tonight’s focus is “Ruling Women,” with movies dramatizing the lives of famous female leaders from history. The lineup includes Marlene Dietrich as Catherine the Great in The Scarlet Empress (1934); Elizabeth Taylor as the famed Egyptian queen in the title of the Oscar-winning Cleopatra (1963); Katharine Hepburn as Mary, Queen of Scots in Mary of Scotland (1936); Oscar nominee Norma Shearer as French queen Marie Antoinette (1938); and more.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: “GEORGE W. BUSH, PART 2”PBS, 9pmFollow the evolution of George W. Bush’s presidency, from 9/11 and the ensuing war in Iraq to his second-term challenges, including anthrax scares, threat levels, Hurricane Katrina and the most serious financial crisis since the Great Depression.

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THE BIG INTERVIEW WITH DAN RATHER: “THE BAND’S ROBBIE ROBERTSON”AXS TV 167, 8pmFamed newsman Dan Rather sits down to chat with legendary musician Robbie Robertson of the Band.

SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WARCBS, 8pmCBS presents a special two-hour edition of Survivor ahead of next week’s dramatic season finale.

H2O: THE MOLECULE THAT MADE US: “CRISIS”PBS, 9pmEarth’s changing water cycle — and a globalized movement toward water for profit — is forcing changes in humans’ reliance on water. Can a geopolitical crisis be averted?

JAY LENO’S GARAGE: OFF ROAD ADVENTURESCNBC 208, 10pm

SEASON  FINALE!

Soapbox derbies live again … again! Gearhead Jay Leno wraps his look back at off-the-beaten-path episodes with a nutty motorless contest from 2018 against off-road racer Bryce Menzies. Plus: tanks!

EATING HISTORY: “FLAVOR EXPLOSION”History 120, 10pm

SEASON  FINALE!

Old Smokey and Josh try one of the most notorious military rations ever made. Then, will things fizzle when they taste an out-of-this-world powdered candy from the ’70s? And, the guys visit a beer club, where they find a brew that changes colors.

DEADLY RECALL: “RING”Investigation Discovery 192, 10pmIn 1987, Pat Postiglione is a young detective just starting on the general homicide unit when he is called to the scene of a murder.

BROCKMIRE SERIES  FINALE!

IFC 133, 10pm The fourth and final season of the acclaimed comedy starring Hank Azaria as the titular baseball announcer comes to an end tonight.

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COUNCIL OF DADSNBC, 8pmThe emotional new drama about a very modern family is set to inspire more weeping with its third episode. But don’t worry: This time, they’ll be tears of happiness. “People have been like, ‘It’s quite depressing and sad,’” admits Clive Standen (Vikings), whose restaurateur Anthony is one of three men recruited by late pal Scott (Tom Everett Scott) to care for his widow Robin (Sarah Wayne Callies) and their five kids. “And it does make you cry. But [tonight] is when you start to see the joy of moving on from grief.”

STAR OF THE MONTH: EDWARD G. ROBINSON

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TCM 132, beginning at 8pmEach Thursday night in May, TCM devotes its programming to the films of legendary actor Edward G. Robinson. Though Robinson excelled as various types of characters, he is most famously associated with tough guy/gangster roles, and that is tonight’s theme. The evening begins with Robinson’s iconic, breakthrough performance as small-time-hood-turned-gang-leader Rico in 1931’s Little Caesar. Also on the schedule are tough-guy performances from Robinson in Tiger Shark (1932), The Sea Wolf (1941), Key Largo (1948) and more.

BLINDSPOTNBC, 9pmBeginning tonight, the action-packed drama moves to its regular time slot as it continues its fifth and final season. Sullivan Stapleton, Jaimie Alexander, Rob Brown, Audrey Esparza and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio lead the cast.

SHAQ LIFETNT 138, 9pm

SEASON  FINALE!

The NBA Hall of Famer stays active in this hourlong episode of the docuseries by sparring with a UFC fighter, DJ’ing the Lollapalooza music festival, and juggling his roles as board member of Papa John’s Pizza and mentor to one of his sons.

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DEAD TO ME SEASON  PREMIERE!Netflix

Jen (Christina Applegate), Judy (Linda Cardellini) and the lies that entwine them are back for a second season. Picking up in the aftermath of that bloody backyard reveal, the irresponsible pair once again struggle to keep their secrets buried. With a surprising new visitor in town and Detective Perez (Diana Maria Riva) hot on their heels, Jen and Judy take drastic measures to protect their loved ones and each other — no matter the cost.

VE DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARYTCM 132, beginning at 8pm

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Turner Classic Movies commemorates the end of World War II in Europe 75 years ago with a lineup of notable films that take place near the end of and/or after the war. The lineup includes Elizabeth Taylor and Van Johnson in The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954); Henry Fonda as the title character and Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner Jack Lemmon as Ensign Pulver in Mister Roberts (1955), which is set in the waning days of the Pacific War; and Deborah Kerr and Van Johnson in The End of the Affair (1955).

IN THIS TOGETHER: PBS AMERICAN PORTRAIT STORY PBS, 9pmPeople from across America share their personal stories, photographs and videos, providing firsthand accounts of how the global coronavirus pandemic has affected their lives and our nation, and brought us all together.

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: SECRET CELEBRITY EDITIONVH1 162, 9:30pmOn the penultimate episode of this four-part event series, fierce Drag Race alums Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi and Nina West help another trio of stars (whose identities are hush-hush for now) wig out on the main stage, where they have to roast host RuPaul!

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DR. OAKLEY, YUKON VET SEASON  FINALE!Nat Geo Wild 190, 8pm

Dr. Michelle Oakley is the only all-species vet for hundreds of miles in the Yukon. Whether wrestling bison, tracking ibex in the mountains, performing surgery on a bear or braving frozen landscapes to return lynx to the wild, Dr. Oakley does whatever it takes to keep the animals in her charge safe and healthy.

PARANORMAL 911: “BASEMENT DWELLER, DO NOT RESUSCITATE AND CHILDREN OF THE BARN”Travel Channel 196, 9pmA dark entity attacks a security guard in the basement of a nursing home; an EMT has a chilling encounter with a dying man; and a paramedic hears ghostly children playing in an old barn.

LINE OF DUTYAMC 131, 11pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

The six-episode Season 2 of this anthology police procedural sees the AC-12, a police unit that investigates fellow officers, focusing their attention on an officer who survived an ambush where three cops were killed and a protected witness was left seriously injured. Expect to gasp at how the hour ends.

NOIR ALLEY: “MILDRED PIERCE”TCM 132, 12am (late-night)Tonight’s entry in Turner Classic Movies’ Saturday evening salute to film noir classics is 1945’s Mildred Pierce, the iconic crime drama that netted Joan Crawford an Oscar for Best Actress in the title role (the only Oscar win in her career). Based on a novel by James M. Cain, the film follows Mildred, a divorced mother who climbs from waitress to chain restaurateur in order to provide a good life for her children, only to face a fateful — and fatal — betrayal from her heartless and ungrateful eldest (Ann Blyth).

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THE TOP TEN REVEALED: “’80S BREAK UP SONGS”AXS TV 167, 8pmFrom the sounds of Whitesnake to Bon Jovi, the panel counts down the 1980s songs that were the soundtracks to heartbreak.

OUTLANDER: “NEVER MY LOVE”Starz 350, 8pm SEASON FINALE!Claire and Jamie Fraser close another chapter in their beloved love story, as the 12-episode Season 5 ends tonight. Season 6 will continue their story and will follow the book A Breath of Snow and Ashes.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAYTCM 132, beginning at 8pm

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Sit down with Mom tonight and watch a Mother’s Day double feature on Turner Classic Movies. First up is the 1948 drama I Remember Mama, starring Best Actress Oscar nominee Irene Dunne, Best Supporting Actress nominees Barbara Bel Geddes and Ellen Corby, and Best Supporting Actor nominee Oscar Homolka. That’s followed by Best Actress Oscar nominee Barbara Stanwyck and Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominee Anne Shirley in Stella Dallas (1937).

KILLING EVE: “ARE YOU FROM PINNER?” BBC America 135 & AMC 131, 9pm In the new episode “Are You From Pinner?,” Villanelle (Jodie Comer) returns home to Russia to try to find her family, hoping a connection with her roots will help bring back what’s been missing in her life.

WORST COOKS IN AMERICA: CELEBRITY EDITIONFood Network 110, 9pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

Chefs Anne Burrell and Tyler Florence return to whip a new cast of celebrity cooking nightmares into culinary shape. Only the most-improved star left standing at the finale wins $25,000 for the charity of their choice and bragging rights for their team mentor. From a seafood challenge with live fish tanks to a rowdy dessert scramble game, anything can and does happen in Worst Cooks boot camp.

CALL YOUR MOTHERComedy Central 107, 10pmComedy Central presents this hilarious ode to moms and the way they have shaped the work of some of comedy’s biggest stars. The documentary features interviews with Louie Anderson, Awkwafina, Jimmy Carr, Bridget Everett, Fortune Feimster, Rachel Feinstein, Judah Friedlander, Jim Gaffigan, Judy Gold, Jen Kirkman, Jo Koy, Bobby Lee, the Lucas brothers, Norm Macdonald, Jim Norton, Tig Notaro, David Spade and more.

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TIP TOP TAPTCM 132, beginning at 6am

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Enjoy 24 hours of fancy footwork in the form of classic films featuring terrific tap-dancing sequences. The day begins with 1952’s Singin’ in the Rain, and the lineup also includes Kiss Me Kate (1953), 42nd Street (1933), Top Hat (1935), Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) and plenty more.

9-1-1 FOX, 8pm

SEASON  FINALE!

The first-responder drama starring Angela Bassett, Peter Krause and Jennifer Love Hewitt has its Season 3 finale episode tonight.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWMeTV 247, 8pmThis week, “The Fife Is Right” with episodes featuring Barney, including “Sheriff Barney” (5/11), “Convicts-at-Large” (5/12), “Barney’s First Car” (5/13), “The Haunted House” (5/14) and “Barney’s Sidecar” (5/15).

ASIAN AMERICANS NEW SERIES!PBS, 8pmThe fastest-growing racial/ethnic group in the United States are Asian Americans. This series explores the impact of this group on the country’s past, present and future, told through individual lives and personal histories. The first episode, “Breaking Ground,” explores how new immigrants from China, Japan and beyond — despite anti-Asian laws — built railroads, dazzled in Hollywood and fought for equality. Then, in Episode 2, “A Question of Loyalty,” the first generation of U.S.-born Asian Americans have their loyalties tested during World War II.

BAKEAWAY CAMP WITH MARTHA STEWARTFood Network 110, 9pm NEW SERIES!

In a show that is equal parts baking boot camp and camp-inspired games and challenges, six talented home baker/campers brave the outdoor elements for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perfect their skills under the watchful eyes of baking mentor Martha Stewart. Jesse Palmer hosts and “camp counselors,” baking experts Carla Hall and Dan Langan, serve as judges.

INDEPENDENT LENS: “REWIND”PBS, 10pmUncover a horrifying secret buried within one tight-knit suburban family’s home video footage — a secret that, when revealed, leads to a media firestorm, a high-stakes court battle and a determination to heal.

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THE HAPPY DAYS OF GARRY MARSHALLABC, 8pmIn this special, Garry Marshall’s family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history. In a one-of-a-kind, heartfelt tribute to a Hollywood legend, the stars of some of TV and film’s most iconic titles — including Happy Days, Laverne & Shirley, Mork & Mindy, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries — come together to celebrate his life and achievements.

GORDON RAMSAY’S 24 HOURS TO HELL AND BACK: “SOS” FOX, 8pmIn this special two-hour episode, Gordon Ramsay takes on his biggest makeover challenge yet, revitalizing three local business in Ellicott City, Md., which was hit by massive floods in 2016 and 2018. Ramsay has called in some expert help, including esteemed interior designer Nate Berkus, Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr., former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Torrey Smith and the Maryland National Guard to offer helping hands.

ASIAN AMERICANS: “GOOD AMERICANS; GENERATION RISING; BREAKING THROUGH”PBS, 8pmLearn how Asian Americans were targeted as perpetual foreigners during the Cold War. A younger generation fights for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and new immigrants and war refugees expand the definition of “Asian American.”

STEP UP TO THE PLATEBYUtv 9403, 8:30pm NEW SERIES!This 15-episode competitive cooking series aired on CBBC, the British children’s channel owned by the BBC. In the energetic show, a “Kitchen Crew” made up of children ages 10 to 14 runs a busy restaurant, dealing with obstacles they would face in the real world. Themed menus, including diner, zombie, tropical, medieval and magical, stretch their imaginations.

JEFF’S HOMEMADE GAME SHOWBYUtv 9403, 9pm NEW SERIES!Created and hosted by Second City alum Jeff Rogers, this 10-episode series turns a visit to a family’s home into an instant game show using common on-site household objects, locations and activities. Family members can win cash and prizes by participating in homegrown challenges such as stacking cans from their kitchen into a pyramid, catapulting cereal into a milk-filled bowl, collecting as much loose change as possible and more.

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THE WRONG MISSY ORIGINAL FILM!Netflix

When Tim Morris (David Spade) meets his dream girl and their relationship quickly escalates through texts, he throws caution to the wind and invites her to his company’s corporate retreat at an island resort. However, when a past blind date from hell shows up at the airport for the weekend getaway instead, Tim learns too late that he’s been texting the wrong woman.

THE BIG INTERVIEW WITH DAN RATHER: “JETHRO TULL’S IAN ANDERSON”AXS TV 167, 8pmMusician Ian Anderson, of the classic rock band Jethro Tull, stops by to talk with host Dan Rather.

SURVIVOR: WINNERS AT WARCBS, 8pm SEASON FINALE!Survivor’s 40th season concludes tonight as host Jeff Probst will crown one castaway the winner who will take home the $2 million prize — the largest in reality show history — and earn the title of Sole Survivor for the second time. During the three-hour finale, Probst will also remotely connect with all 20 players to discuss the highlights of the season.

SPY IN THE WILD: A NATURE MINISERIES: “THE ISLANDS”PBS, 8pmExplore the islands of the South Pacific with creatures like the spy koala, who captures breeding behavior in Australia, or the spy crab, who joins an army of red crabs on their march to the sea to deposit their eggs.

DEADLY RECALL: “STOPWATCH”Investigation Discovery 192, 10pmPat is called to the Days Inn off Interstate 24 to investigate the murder of the night clerk. He’s greeted at the scene by the Metro PD robbery division, which signals that greed was at play in this homicide. Pat finds the victim has been killed with a single gunshot to her back, and after uncovering footprints and finding the murder weapon, he follows the evidence of the case across multiple states, leading him to vital comparisons that reveal the profile of the killer.

EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALL: “GREENLAND — ICE MOUNTAIN”PBS, 10pmFollow Steve Backshall as he tries to summit a remote and unclimbed mountain in Greenland’s Stauning Alps. After Steve faces quicksand, a river and a glacier to reach base camp, the climb gives him a unique insight into a fast-changing environment.

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STAR OF THE MONTH: EDWARD G. ROBINSON: “FUNNY GUY ROLES”TCM 132, beginning at 8pm In tonight’s celebration of Edward G.

Robinson, viewers can start to see a more diverse side to the actor beyond the tough-guy roles for which he remains famous with a lineup of films that includes comedies (or crime films with comedic elements) in which he starred, including The Whole Town’s Talking (1935), A Slight Case of Murder (1938), Larceny, Inc. (1942) and Brother Orchid (1940).

KATY KEENE SEASON  FINALE!The CW, 8pm

Katy (Lucy Hale) and her friends finish up their first season tonight.

HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDERABC, 10pm

SERIES  FINALE!

The twisty drama wraps up its sixth and final season tonight with an explosive finale.

YUM AND YUMMERCooking Channel 113, 10pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

The temperature is rising, and some folks like it really hot! Eddie Jackson shares hot and spicy dishes that give a little sweet, a little savory and a whole lot of spice.

THE MISERY INDEX SEASON  PREMIERE!TBS 139, 10:30pm

Host Jameela Jamil reprises her role alongside the stars of truTV’s Impractical Jokers, comedy troupe the Tenderloins — Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano — as panelists translating the most miserable of mishaps into outright hilarity at a time when we need it most.

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THE BLACKLIST SEASON  FINALE!NBC, 8pm

Season 7 ends tonight. The series was renewed for Season 8 earlier this year.

FAMILIES IN PERILTCM 132, beginning at 8pm

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Families are terrorized in tonight’s film lineup on TCM. First, Glenn Ford and Donna Reed star as a wealthy couple whose son is kidnapped in Ransom! (1956). Following that is the iconic 1962 psychological thriller Cape Fear, starring Gregory Peck as a lawyer stalked by the rapist he once put in prison (Robert Mitchum in one of the screen’s greatest bad-guy portrayals). Finally, the aptly titled The Night Holds Terror (1955) follows a family that is held captive in their home by the hitchhiker the father picked up, who is a wanted criminal, and his accomplices.

MASTERS OF ILLUSION SEASON  PREMIERE!The CW, 8pm

Hosted by actor Dean Cain, the new season features amazing magic performed by cutting-edge illusionists, escape artists and performers in each episode displaying skills ranging from perplexing interactive mind magic to hilarious comedy routines. Audience members and viewers at home will be baffled by the astounding skills of these modern illusionists.

BERING SEA GOLDDiscovery Channel 182, 8pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

Following a record-breaking heat wave in Nome, the clock is ticking for those seeking gold in the depths of the Bering Sea as the sediment on the ocean floor begins to kick up, putting all of their known claims at risk. The Eroica’s Capt. Emily Riedel has a secret weapon — she’s brought diver Daryl Galipeau back into the game in the hopes of venturing into untouched areas and rising up against her competitors. Later in the season, when winter sets in and the sea freezes over, for the first time in years the miners will dive under a solid sheet of ice.

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BEST OF THE WEST WEEKEND: JOHN WAYNE CATCH A CLASSIC!

SundanceTV 126, beginning at 5pm SundanceTV offers a salute to classic Westerns this weekend, beginning today with several John Wayne classics, beginning with True Grit (1969, pictured) and followed by a

55th anniversary airing of The Sons of Katie Elder (1965) and the network premiere of Rio Grande (1950), celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. True Grit and The Sons of Katie Elder will also air tomorrow ahead of the network’s salute to Clint Eastwood.

’80S SATURDAYIFC 133, beginning at 8pmIn tonight’s lineup of ’80s movies, Chevy Chase stars as Clark Griswold, a dad whose efforts to simply take his family on fun getaways always ends up in hilarious disaster. The evening begins with the original National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), followed by National Lampoon’s European Vacation (1985).

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HUSBANDHallmark Channel 185, 9pmA marriage therapist attempts to fix her own marriage by focusing on how to change her husband. Stars Julie Gonzalo and Jonathan Chase.

ALASKA ANIMAL RESCUENat Geo Wild 190, 9pm SEASON FINALE!It’s the season finale of the series that follows wildlife heroes from three renowned conservation centers — Alaska SeaLife Center, Alaska Raptor Center and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center — as they respond to animals in need.

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AMERICAN IDOL SEASON  FINALE!ABC, 8pmA winner is crowned in the finale of the show’s 18th season.

HIGHTOWNStarz 350, 8pm NEW SERIES!

National Marine Fisheries agent Jackie Quiñones (Monica Raymund) discovers a dead body in the bay in Provincetown, Cape Cod, propelling her into a compulsion to figure out what happened.

THE LAST DANCE SERIES  FINALE!

ESPN 140, 9pmThe 10-part documentary series about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s concludes tonight with the final two episodes.

AURORA TEAGARDEN MYSTERIES: HEIST AND SEEKHallmark Movies & Mysteries 187, 9pm ORIGINAL FILM!

The theft of a rare Elizabethan artifact on display at the Lawrenceton Library’s annual fundraising event leads to capital crimes, when Aurora Teagarden (Candace Cameron Bure) begins her unorthodox investigation and soon discovers not one but two murders committed by someone who would do anything to possess “Leicester’s Gift,” the Tudor crown on loan from the Seattle Museum of History.

AN AMERICAN ARISTOCRAT’S GUIDE TO GREAT ESTATES Smithsonian Channel 367, 9pm NEW SERIES!Julie Montagu, Viscountess Hinchingbrooke, gives an all-access pass into some of Great Britain’s most magnificent homes, revealing their incredible histories and the aristocratic families, both past and present, who have taken up residence in each estate. Montagu, originally from Illinois, married into the aristocracy and lives in her husband’s historic family estate in Dorset.

SNOWPIERCER NEW SERIES!TNT 138, 9pm

Oscar winner Bong Joon Ho (Parasite), who directed the cult 2013 feature film Snowpiercer, is a producer of this series adaptation based on that film and the graphic novel that inspired it. Oscar winner Jennifer Connelly (A Beautiful Mind) and Tony winner Daveed Diggs (Hamilton) lead the cast in a tale set more than seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, where the remnants of humanity now inhabit a perpetually moving train that circles the globe as class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out onboard.

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WAR HERO MONDAYSSundanceTV 126, beginning at 5pm

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Continuing its May theme of airing movies about war and its aftermath, SundanceTV features a lineup today including Henry Fonda and Robert Shaw in Battle of the Bulge (1965), back-to-back airings of John Wayne in The Green Berets (1968) and Bruce Willis in In Country (1989).

THE BACHELOR PRESENTS: LISTEN TO YOUR HEARTABC, 8pm SEASON FINALE!As the show’s first season comes to a close, only one couple will be left standing at the end.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWMeTV 247, 8pmIt’s all about Opie this week, with the theme of “Opie Dokie” and favorite episodes “Opie’s Charity” (5/18), “Opie’s Hobo Friend” (5/19), “Mr. McBeeVee” (5/20), “Opie the Birdman” (5/21) and “Three Wishes for Opie” (5/22).

CREATED EQUAL: CLARENCE THOMAS IN HIS OWN WORDSPBS, 9pmTake a rare look into the life and perspective of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas as he discusses his life, legacy and legal theories.

PAWN STARS: “SAINTS AND WINNERS”History 120, 10pmWhen a customer comes in with items from Tony Soprano’s wardrobe, can Rick make him an offer he can’t refuse, or will he fuhgetaboutit? Then, a pair of papal artifacts inspires Rick and Chum to mix business with pleasure as they set off to Italy for a Roman holiday. Will the holy relics be the blessing they’re hoping for?

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STARGIRLThe CW, 8pm NEW SERIES!

One day after its launch on the DC Universe streaming service, this new series gets its linear premiere on The CW. New episodes will continue to air Tuesdays following their Monday debuts on DCU. Brec Bassinger stars as high school sophomore Courtney Whitmore, who discovers a powerful cosmic staff that imbues her with superpowers. As Stargirl, Courtney inspires an unlikely group of young heroes to stop villains of the past. Luke Wilson and Amy Smart also star.

SPECIAL THEME: WONDER WOMEN: “TRAILBLAZERS”TCM 132, beginning at 8pm

CATCH A CLASSIC!Tonight’s lineup of films about notable real-life women focuses on trailblazing women in various fields. First, Oscar nominee Rosalind Russell stars in Sister Kenny (1946), about Australian bush nurse Elizabeth Kenny, who bucked the medical establishment to help patients with polio. Other films include The Girl in White (1952), about pioneering female surgeon Emily Dunning Barringer; Oscar nominee Greer Garson as famed physicist Marie Curie in Madame Curie (1943); The White Angel (1936), with Kay Francis as Florence Nightingale; and more.

LOST GOLD OF WORLD WAR II: “A BONE TO PICK”History 120, 9pmLeft with no other option, John plans to drill across the mountain to get underneath the waterfall, but the weather won’t make that an easy task. Meanwhile, Rick finds an artifact at Breach 6 that could confirm Japanese military presence on the mountain during World War II.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: “MR. TORNADO”PBS, 9pmMeet pioneering meteorologist Ted Fujita, who transformed our understanding of tornadoes. His technological advancements saved lives and helped Americans prepare for and respond to dangerous weather phenomena.

THE GENETIC DETECTIVEABC, 10pm NEW SERIES!The all-new series follows investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore as she uses her unique research skills to transform the face of crime solving. By working with police departments and crime scene DNA, Moore is able to trace the path of a violent criminal’s family tree to reveal their identity and help bring them to justice.

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THE MASKED SINGER SEASON  FINALE!

FOX, 8pmThe top three finalists are unmasked and the winner is revealed in the Season 3 finale tonight.

THE 100The CW, 8pm

SEASON  PREMIERE!

The CW’s sci-fi hit returns for its seventh and final season. Season 6 ended on quite a cliffhanger, with an adult version of Hope (Shelby Flannery) potentially killing Octavia (Marie Avgeropoulos). Season 7 will feature 16 episodes, bringing the total episode count for the series to, fittingly, 100.

THE AMAZING RACE SEASON  PREMIERE!CBS, 8pm

Season 32 of The Amazing Race has 11 new teams beginning their journey of a lifetime when host Phil Keoghan kicks off this edition from the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This season’s destinations include Trinidad and Tobago, France, Germany, Kazakhstan and Brazil, among others. The team that crosses the finish line first will be crowned the winners and receive the $1 million prize. Season 32 was filmed before the COVID-19 pandemic.

MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT: COUPLES’ CAMLifetime 108, 8pm Following their ongoing stories in real time, in the completely raw and self-shot show, the couples invite viewers into their homes via mounted cameras, diary cams and virtual group chats. The series will also feature never-before-seen footage captured by couples, revealing deeply intimate access to their lives — including births of their babies and other personal highlights — since their time on their seasons.

ULTIMATE TAG NEW SERIES!FOX, 9pmNFL players and brothers J.J., T.J. and Derek Watt host this high-octane physical competition show based on the classic playground game of chase. Each week, competitors must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different obstacle courses. All the while, the contestants will be chased by resident Taggers. These larger-than-life characters have a range of incredible and jaw-dropping athletic skills. For the contestants, there is one simple rule: Don’t get caught!

MOTHERLAND: FORT SALEM: “WITCHBOMB”Freeform 180, 9pm

SEASON  FINALE!

Raelle, Abigail and Tally graduate from Basic Training, making Abigail more desperate than ever to prove her unit belongs in War College. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission while Anacostia and Scylla find common ground.

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CELEBRITY ESCAPE ROOMNBC, 8pmNBC brings the phenomenon of escape rooms to television in this one-hour special that raises money to end child poverty across the world as part of the network’s annual Red Nose Day programming event. Jack Black serves as the show’s Game Master and guides his celebrity friends — Ben Stiller, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and Adam Scott — through a series of clues and puzzles.

BURDEN OF TRUTHThe CW, 8pm SEASON PREMIERE!As Season 3 begins, Joanna Chang (Kristin Kreuk) and Billy Crawford (Peter Mooney) are finally a couple. They’re also a boutique law firm — Crawford Chang — but both have one foot in and one foot ready to bolt.

HOLEY MOLEY II: THE SEQUELABC, 9pm SEASON PREMIERE!The 13-episode extreme mini-golf competition series swings into Season 2 and will showcase self-proclaimed mini-golf lovers from around the country as they compete head-to-head through an epic obstacle golf course. In each episode, eight contestants will put their miniature golf — and physical — skills to the test as they face off in out-of-this-world challenges on the supersized course.

RED NOSE DAYNBC, 9pmThis two-hour special airs in connection with the annual Red Nose Day charitable event that works to help children around the world impacted by poverty. The entertainment showcase will feature music, comedy and poignant films that share stories of children and young people who have been affected by poverty and how Red Nose Day funds have helped change their stories for good.

TO TELL THE TRUTH SEASON  PREMIERE!

ABC, 10pmIn each round, the panel of celebrities is presented with three people who all claim to be the same person with the same incredible talent, job or achievement. One is sworn to tell the truth while the other two use every trick they can to deceive the panel.

THE SPLIT SEASON PREMIERE!

SundanceTV 126, 12am (late-night) The Defoes are back, at newly merged law firm Noble Hale Defoe, and as former rivals now find themselves on the same side of the table, Hannah’s (Nicola Walker) latest case is set to put NHD firmly on the map. Nina (Annabel Scholey) teeters on the edge, as the consequences of her erratic behavior finally catch up with her.

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RANKIN AND BASSTCM 132, beginning at 8pm

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Producers Arthur Rankin and Jules Bass may be best remembered for their stop-motion animated TV specials, especially ones associated with Christmas and other holidays, but they also produced various feature films, mostly animated. Three of those air tonight on Turner Classic Movies. The first two titles — Mad Monster Party? (1967) and The Daydreamer (1966) — use stop-motion animation, while the third, The Wacky World of Mother Goose (1967), is traditionally animated.

AKA JANE ROE FX 136, 9pm FX’s first acquired documentary feature film, AKA Jane Roe, is the revealing story of Norma McCorvey, who was “Jane Roe” in the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on abortion rights. Behind the Supreme Court’s

most polarizing decision is a woman as controversial as her case. In the final year of her life, McCorvey revealed the unvarnished truth about her journey in what she called her “deathbed confession.”

FOOD NETWORK CHALLENGE: “THE WIZARD OF OZ CAKES”Cooking Channel 113, 11pmIan Ziering welcomes four cake artists to the kitchen as Food Network Challenge celebrates the 80th anniversary of The Wizard of Oz. Winning this contest takes courage, brains and a lot of heart, and although four start the journey, only three will continue down the yellow brick road. In the end, one challenger’s ruby red slippers will walk away with $10,000.

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SPELLING THE DREAMNetflixAn Indian American competitor has won the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee for the past 12 years straight, one of the longest streaks in sports history. This documentary chronicles the ups and downs of four Indian American students as they compete to realize their dream of winning the iconic tournament. The film also explores the reasons behind this incredible winning streak and what it means for the Indian American community.

MEMORIAL DAY MARATHONTCM 132, beginning at 6am

CATCH A CLASSIC!All day today, and again over the next two days, Turner Classic Movies honors Memorial Day with a schedule of films chronicling the various aspects of war — from battles to the impact on veterans and their loved ones following the conflicts and more. Today’s films include classics like Glory (1989), Sergeant York (1941), D-Day the Sixth of June (1956), The Steel Helmet (1951), The Green Berets (1968), Casablanca (1942) and others. The Memorial Day marathon will pick up again on Sunday, May 24, and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day itself).

’80S SATURDAYIFC 133, beginning at 8pmMore comedies are featured in tonight’s ’80s movie lineup, beginning with Caddyshack (1980) and followed by National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989).

JUNGLE ANIMAL RESCUENat Geo Wild 190, 10pm SEASON FINALE!Catch the season finale of the series that followed a dedicated team of conservationists and vets in India on a mission to rescue animals in distress and find a way for India’s people and wildlife to coexist.

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MEMORIAL DAY MARATHONTCM 132, beginning at 6am

CATCH A CLASSIC!Turner Classic Movies’ Memorial Day observance continues all day today with a lineup of movies including Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944), The Sand Pebbles (1966), Pride of the Marines (1945), the silent movie classic (and very first Best Picture Oscar winner) Wings (1927) and more.

NAKED AND AFRAID XL SEASON  PREMIERE!Discovery Channel 182, 8pm

This new season of the survival competition series kicks off with a two-hour premiere. The challenge is taken to the next level as individuals work to prove their worth to the group or risk being banished. It is a true survival of the fittest as a new crop of survivalists, including some seeking redemption, look to make their mark on this competition, all while battling unbearable heat and a harsh environment.

LITTLE BIG SHOTS SEASON  FINALE!NBC, 8pm

The fourth season of the hilarious kids talent series, the first season presided over by new host Melissa McCarthy, ends tonight.

NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERTPBS, 8pmTune in to the 31st annual broadcast of America’s national night of remembrance, honoring the service and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform, their families at home, and all those who gave their lives for our country.

CARNIVAL EATS: “YOU’VE GOT ALE”Cooking Channel 113, 9pmNoah Cappe hits the Wisconsin State Fair, where a local brewery is serving the ultimate deep-fried combo of beer, brats and cheese curds.

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MEMORIAL DAY MARATHONTCM 132, beginning at 6am

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Turner Classic Movies has more notable films on the schedule as its Memorial Day marathon continues, and concludes, on the holiday itself. Today’s titles include Where Eagles Dare (1968), The Great Escape (1963), The Dirty Dozen (1967), Battle of the Bulge (1965), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Coming Home (1978) and more.

I WAS LORENA BOBBITT ORIGINAL FILM!Lifetime 108, 8pm

Starring Dani Montalvo and Luke Humphrey as the controversial couple Lorena and John Bobbitt, the film follows Lorena’s account leading up to that fateful day when after years of abuse by her husband, she cut off his penis with a knife in 1993. Lorena also serves as executive producer and onscreen narrator.

THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOWMeTV 247, 8pmIt’s time to celebrate “The Bee Team” with a week full of episodes featuring Aunt Bee and other sidekicks. “The Pickle Story” (5/25) always makes the list of favorite Andy Griffith episodes and many people, including Don Knotts, have considered it the best episode of the series. “Aunt Bee’s Medicine Man” (5/26), “A Date for Gomer” (5/27), “Citizen’s Arrest” (5/28) and “The Loaded Goat” (5/29) round out the week.

INDEPENDENT LENS: “EATING UP EASTER”PBS, 10pmSee how climate change and a booming tourism trade threaten the fragile economy of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, and meet the local artists, ecologists and developers balancing their strong cultural heritage with modern-day challenges.

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HANNAH GADSBY: DOUGLASNetflixEmmy- and Peabody Award-winning comedian Hannah Gadsby debuts her second Netflix comedy special, recorded in Los Angeles and based on her second comedy album, which she named after her eldest dog.

SPECIAL THEME: WONDER WOMENTCM 132, beginning at 8pm

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TCM’s monthlong Tuesday celebration of films about notable real-life women concludes tonight with a 24-hour lineup of biopics about musical women and musicals about other famous women. First is Incendiary Blonde (1945), with Betty Hutton as 1920s nightclub star Texas Guinan. Also on the lineup are Lady Sings the Blues (1972), with Oscar nominee Diana Ross as Billie Holiday; Funny Girl (1968), featuring Barbra Streisand’s Oscar-winning performance as Fanny Brice; Doris Day in Calamity Jane (1953); and more.

LOST GOLD OF WORLD WAR II: “ALL OVER THE MAPS”History 120, 9pmWhile John and Rick work to decipher a Golden Lily map, Breach 6 reveals its first piece of treasure. Meanwhile, Levi and Geo come up with a creative solution to get past a mysterious collapse in the tunnel. Finally, while drilling toward a possible treasure vault, John and Rob make a startling discovery and come face-to-face with unexpected visitors.

MILLION DOLLAR LISTING LOS ANGELESBravo 129, 10pm

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Returning for Season 12 are agents Josh Flagg, Josh Altman, Tracy Tutor, James Harris and David Parnes. Making his mark on both coasts, Fredrik Eklund of Million Dollar Listing New York stirs up major drama between the agents with his Los Angeles arrival.

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MOBSTERS: “MURDER, INC.”REELZChannel 299, 8pmMurder, Inc. is the name for a ruthless gang that carried out mob hits during the 1930s. When mob leaders formed The Syndicate, they became the “judge and jury,” and Murder, Inc. “the executioner,” killing an estimated 1,000 people from coast to coast.

ULTIMATE TAG: “REAL MEN DO CRY” FOX, 9pm NFL superstar sibling trio J.J., T.J. and Derek Watt host this all-new, high-octane competition game show. Each week

competitors must vault, dodge, tumble and dive their way through several different epic, three-dimensional courses. Contestants will be chased by resident Taggers, larger-than-life characters who have a range of incredible and jaw-dropping athletic skills. Six new contestants fight it out in tonight’s episode.

MARVEL’S AGENTS OF S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC, 10pm SEASON PREMIERE!Coulson (Clark Gregg) and the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. are thrust backward in time and stranded in 1931 New York City. With the all-new Zephyr set to time-jump at any moment, the team must hurry to find out exactly what happened. If they fail, it would mean disaster for the past, present and future of the world.

EXPEDITION WITH STEVE BACKSHALLPBS, 10pmVisit the remote and impenetrable Dhofar Mountains in Oman, where Steve Backshall hopes to become the first to climb unexplored cliffs.

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STAR OF THE MONTH: EDWARD G. ROBINSON: “DRAMATIC GUYS”TCM 132, beginning at 8pm

CATCH A CLASSIC!TCM’s Thursday night May salute to Edward G. Robinson concludes tonight with some of the actor’s most dramatic roles in a lineup beginning with Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945) and also including The Woman in the Window (1944), Scarlet Street (1945), Dr. Ehrlich’s Magic Bullet (1940) and more.

CASEY ANTHONY: HER FRIENDS SPEAKREELZChannel 299, 9pmMore than seven years after her acquittal, Casey Anthony’s friends are speaking out. They recall their tense interviews with police, and the media circus surrounding her high-profile trial in which Anthony faced the death penalty. This quartet includes a childhood friend who was rumored to be Caylee’s father, a tattoo artist who inscribed “Bella Vita” on Casey’s left shoulder just two weeks after her daughter went missing, a friend besieged by reporters on his apartment steps after the story broke and a former roommate who makes a heart-wrenching visit to the site where Caylee’s body was found.

SIREN: “THE TOLL OF THE SEA”Freeform 180, 10pm SEASON FINALE!In an effort to save Hope, Ryn and Ben confront Tia in an undersea battle between the mermaid tribes. Maddie and Robb work to find a cure for Xander while Helen and the hybrids help restore order. Ted struggles to accept Ben’s reality.

COLLEGE BEHIND BARS: PART 4PBS, 10pmThe prison debate team faces Harvard. Two students complete their senior projects, while another is sent to the solitary housing unit and isn’t able to finish before being released. Bachelor’s and associate degrees are awarded on graduation day.

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SPACE FORCE NEW SERIES!NetflixFormer The Office colleagues Steve Carell and Greg Daniels re-team as co-creators of this workplace comedy likely inspired by President Donald Trump’s announced Space Force military initiative. Carell also stars in the series as celebrated four-star general Mark R. Naird, who has grand dreams of running the Air Force but is thrown for a loop when he suddenly finds himself instead assigned to lead the new sixth branch of the U.S. Armed Forces — Space Force. Lisa Kudrow and John Malkovich costar.

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTIONAMC 131, 5pm

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This 1994 drama is very well the best of the many big-screen adaptations of a Stephen King

story, and it isn’t even a horror tale. Based on the 1982 King novella Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, the film follows the prison life of Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins), who is sentenced to life for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence. Shawshank was nominated for seven Oscars, including Best Picture.

DINERS, DRIVE-INS AND DIVES: “SICILIAN AND SEAFOOD”Food Network 110, 9pmHost Guy Fieri is going from incredible Italian to sensational seafood in this trip. In Oklahoma City, a funky food truck is putting out wood-fired pizza and grandma’s Sicilian meatball recipe. In Portland, Ore., a righteous spot is cooking up crab cake cioppino and crab-spinach risotto. And in Fort Lauderdale, Guy is chillin’ with Vanilla Ice at a pirate-inspired joint serving up Brazilian and Caribbean seafood specialties.

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’80S SATURDAYIFC 133, beginning at 8pmIFC’s last Saturday night of ’80s movie classics this month features a couple of dramas. First up, Tom Cruise feels the need for speed when he takes to the skies in Top Gun (1986), followed by Stanley Kubrick’s acclaimed Vietnam War epic Full Metal Jacket (1987).

THE HUNT FOR THE I-5 KILLER REELZChannel 299, 10pmFrom Ann Rule’s book and starring John Corbett and Sara Canning, this original movie from Lifetime is based on the haunting true story of the yearlong manhunt for a killer suspected of murdering 14 victims and committing numerous sexual assaults up and down the I-5 highway corridor through California, Washington and Oregon. As Detective Dave Kominek (Corbett) starts to discover similarities in the cases, he becomes more determined to prove the seemingly unrelated killings are the work of one man. As the case unfolds and more victims come to light, a shocking twist comes into play — could the sadistic mass murderer possibly be a handsome, all-American athlete?

NOIR ALLEY: “A KISS BEFORE DYING”TCM 132, 12:15am (late-night)

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This classic may be one of the rare film noirs of its era to have been shot in color, but that does not diminish its effectiveness. In this adaptation of Ira Levin’s novel, Robert Wagner plays Bud Corliss, a charming man who stops at nothing to get ahead in life — including murdering the woman (Joanne Woodward) who became pregnant with his child and making it seem like a suicide. When he later starts dating the woman’s sister (Virginia Leith), she begins to have suspicions about what really happened to her sibling.

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RETURN TO MAYBERRYMeTV 247, 5pmThis made-for-TV reunion movie welcomes back the cast of The Andy Griffith Show as Andy returns to Mayberry to run again for sheriff, only to discover his former deputy, Barney, has also entered the race.

CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD ABC, 8pm SEASON PREMIERE!

Hosted by Steve Harvey, the iconic game show returns for a new season.

PRESS YOUR LUCK SEASON  PREMIERE!ABC, 9pm

Three contestants compete against each other answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board and the opportunity to win $1 million.

DR. K’S EXOTIC ANIMAL ERNat Geo Wild 190, 9pm SEASON PREMIERE!

Dr. Susan Kelleher (“Dr. K”) owns and operates one of the busiest exotic animal care practices in South Florida.

KILLING EVE SEASON FINALE!BBC America 135 & AMC 131, 9pmFind out what happens to British intelligence agent Eve Polastri (Sandra Oh) and international assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer) in the Season 3 finale. Killing Eve has already been renewed for Season 4.

LAUREL CANYON, PART 1EPIX 380, 9pmWith a wealth of rare and newly unearthed footage and audio recordings, Alison Ellwood’s feature-length documentary, airing in two parts, spotlights artists and groups like Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, the Eagles, the Doors, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and others centered in the Laurel Canyon area of Los Angeles who created a music revolution in the 1960s and ’70s. Part 2 airs next Sunday.

MATCH GAME SEASON  PREMIERE!ABC, 10pm

Hosted by Alec Baldwin, the bawdy panel game is back, and upcoming celebrity panelists include Amy Sedaris, Angie Harmon, Bob Saget, Christie Brinkley, Fred Armisen, Jane Krakowski, Padma Lakshmi and Vivica A. Fox, among many others.

QUIZAMC 131, 10pm

NEW MINISERIES!

Stephen Frears (The Queen) directed this three-part drama based on the true story of Charles and Diana Ingram (Matthew Macfadyen and Sian Clifford), who with an accomplice were accused of cheating their way to a million pounds on Britain’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? in 2001.