What to Watch on TV: Week of May 19th
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! We’ll be sharing our picks of what to watch for the week, from new specials to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to.
This week’s picks include Game of Thrones‘ final episode, Chicago Med and Chicago PD finales, She’s Gotta Have It returns, and more!
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Game of Thrones – Sunday, May 19
After an uneven, divisive final season, it’s time to say goodbye to Westeros and the surviving citizens of the realm in the Game of Thrones series finale. Who will take the throne and who will survive? Game of Thrones airs Sunday, May 19 at 9/8c on HBO.
Episode Description: Following the fiery destruction of King’s Landing by Drogon and Daenerys’ forces, Arya, Jon, and Tyrion gravely assess the devastation, while Daenerys prepares to finally take her place upon the Iron Throne and assume control of the Seven Kingdoms.
United Shades of America – Sunday, May 19
W. Kamau Bell heads down to Mississippi to explore reproductive health and reproductive rights and the divide in the southern town of Jackson. United Shades of America airs Sunday, May 19 at 10/9c on CNN.
Episode Description: Kamau visits Jackson, Miss., to explore the divisive world of reproductive rights and reproductive justice, including abortion, sex education and women’s health.
Legends of Tomorrow – Monday, May 20
The hunt for Ray continues as Nora gets clued in on what Neron is up to, and the Legends must reach out to other magical creatures to try and save the world. Will they be successful, and will the Legends finale include a Crisis-related teaser? Legends of Tomorrow airs Monday, May 20 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: While on a mission to find Ray, Constantine and Nora discover Neron’s evil plan; Nate convinces the legends to think outside the box and suggests a dangerous plan to unite magical creatures and people to save the world.
Black-ish – Tuesday, May 21
Junior gets an offer for his dream job, but his parents are determined to get him back to school. Will Dre and Bow succeed in convincing Junior to go back or will they learn to accept Junior’s choices? Black-ish airs Tuesday, May 21 at 9/8c on ABC.
Episode Description: Junior gets an offer for his dream job working with Migos, but Dre and Bow are determined to convince him to return to college and get his degree.
Chicago Med – Wednesday, May 22
Connor discovers that his father’s death may not have been entirely unavoidable, as Daniel and Caroline plan the remainder of their time together on the Chicago Med finale.
Will Connor find out what really happened to Cornelius? Will Daniel and Caroline make it down the aisle (again)? Chicago Med airs Wednesday, May 22 at 8/7c on NBC.
Episode Description: Dr. Charles and Caroline set some major plans; Ava fights to keep her relationship with Connor; Agent Lee informs Will of news that may put his life in danger.
Whiskey Cavalier – Wednesday, May 22
After the rough cancellation news, it’s time to say goodbye (for now, hopefully) to Will, Frankie, and the team as Ollerman makes his return with a vengeance, putting members of the team at risk. Will everyone make it out? Whiskey Cavalier airs Wednesday, May 22 at 10/9c on ABC.
Episode Description: Ollerman attempts to force the team to commit a terrorist attack for The Trust using Ray’s life as leverage; Jai helps Standish deal with a revelation about his girlfriend; Will and Frankie come to a realization about their relationship.
Chicago P.D. – Wednesday, May 22
Antonio’s past comes back to haunt him, and the team must do everything they can to protect themselves from Kelton’s attack on Intelligence. How will everything play out? Chicago P.D. airs Wednesday, May 22 at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: With Kelton’s election all but assured, Voight and his team must go off-book in a last-ditch effort to save Intelligence from getting axed.
Vida – Thursday, May 23
Vida is back for its sophomore season and will be available to binge on the Starz App!
The series picks up after the events of the Season 1 finale, with Eddy’s beating and the fight for the bar invigorated. With Emma and Lyn committed to helping save Vida and Eddy’s bar, will they be able to do it? All of Vida Season 2 is available on Thursday, May 23 on the Starz App.
Episode Description: The bar prepares to host a fundraiser for Eddy’s hospital expenses; Emma and Lyn learn the truth behind Vida and Eddy’s marriage; Mari questions her life; an event in the building leaves everyone stunned.
Doom Patrol – Friday, May 24
The team goes their separate ways in the wake of the Chief’s revelation but soon find themselves reuniting against a weird new threat to the world. Doom Patrol streams Friday, May 24 on DCUniverse.
Episode Description: In the wake of the Chief’s revelation, the members of the Doom Patrol go their separate ways; when Mr. Nobody hatches a new plan, the team must reunite to help the Chief with a new, unexpected — and weird — threat to the world.
She’s Gotta Have It – Friday, May 24
Nola Darling is back and struggling to navigate commercial success and manage to keep her creative soul intact, as her friends and neighborhood undergo some changes of their own. She’s Gotta Have It drops Friday, May 24 on Netflix.
Episode Description: A seriously sexy comedy and rousing celebration of female empowerment, She’s Gotta Have It Season 2 offers a timely and topical portrait of rising talents, with free-spirited artist Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise) at the center. Struggling with newfound success this season, against a backdrop of black art and culture, Nola must decide if she will remain true to her creative ideals or give in to the corporate world. Her journey of self-discovery helps transform the lives of those around her, including friend and sometimes lover Mars Blackmon (Anthony Ramos), who sets out to pursue his true passion of music as well as her inner circle of Opal (Ilfenesh Hadera), Greer Childs (Cleo Anthony), Jamie Overstreet (Lyriq Bent), Clorinda Bradford (Margot Bingham), Shemekka Epps (Chyna Layne) and Winnie Win (Fat Joe). Their journey expands to new destinations this season beyond their home base of Fort Greene, the vibrant Brooklyn enclave, that continues to evolve and change as gentrification remakes the neighborhood.
Those are our picks for the week! Are your faves on the list? What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!
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Brianna Martinez
Brianna spends her time away from briefs, legal research, and pleadings, watching TV and writing about it. She generally has a lot of feelings about TV, which you can read about here and on Twitter.