What to Watch on TV: Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Blindspot, All Rise
Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV for the week of May 3rd! We’ll be sharing our picks for what to watch this week, from marathons to big guest spots, and significant episodes of TV to look forward to while stuck inside.
This week’s picks include Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist season finale, the beginning of the end for Blindspot, All Rise‘s stay-at-home episode, and more.
Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:
Supergirl – Sunday, May 3
After a bit of a hiatus, Supergirl is back as the question about whether Lena will see through Lex’s plans come up and Supergirl herself, Melissa Benoist, makes her directorial debut. Supergirl returns Sunday, May 3 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: Lex (guest star Jon Cryer) proceeds to lay an intricate plan to bring Lena (Katie McGrath) closer to him, defeat Leviathan’s latest attack, and pit Supergirl (Melissa Benoist) and team against Leviathan. It is also revealed how Lex came into power after Crisis. Melissa Benoist directed the episode.
Billions – Sunday, May 3
Bobby and company are back for a new season as a new shift in dynamic changes thing for everyone involved. Billions returns Sunday, May 3 9/8c on Showtime.
Episode Description: Bobby Axelrod reaches a major milestone; Chuck struggles to get his bearings, and he and Wendy navigate a new normal; tensions are high at Axe Cap now that Taylor Mason is back; Axe faces off against new rival Mike Prince.
Run – Sunday, May 3
Billy and Ruby continue their ride on the train as life slowly starts seeping in. Run airs Sunday, May 3 at 10:45/9:45c on HBO.
Episode Description: Billy is frightened when he gets a ominous text; Ruby sees Fiona on the train and shares the news with Billy.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist – Sunday, May 3
Zoey’s dealing with a looming threat communicated to her in a song and is working to stop it from happening. Will she succeed? Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist finale airs Sunday, May 3 at 9/8c on NBC.
Episode Description: After hearing an ominous song, Zoey does everything in her power to stop something bad from happening.
Harley Quinn – Sunday, May 3
If you missed your first chance at watching Season 1 on DCUniverse, Syfy is giving fans another chance to watch the antics and wild times of Harley Quinn. Harley Quinn Season 1 debus Sunday, May 3 at 11/10c on Syfy.
Creepshow – Monday, May 4
The Shudder anthology series is heading to AMC as it follows 12 different frightening tales written by Stephen King and directed by George Romero. Creepshow debuts Monday, May 4 at 10/9c on AMC.
Series Description: Creepshow is based on the iconic 1982 movie written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero and features twelve chilling tales told over six, hour-long episodes.
All Rise – Monday, May 4
The freshman CBS series is taking on the pandemic story and putting everyone in a virtual courtroom. All Rise airs Monday, May 4 at 9/8c on CBS.
Episode Description: With Los Angeles under a mandatory shelter-in-place order and trials piling up, Judge Benner authorizes Judge Carmichael to preside over a virtual bench trial.
9-1-1 – Monday, May 4
It’s part 1 of the 2-part finale as the crew races to save a little girl from a hot air balloon and help with a power outage. 9-1-1 airs Monday, May 4 at 8/7c on Fox.
Episode Description: The 118 races to rescue a little girl in a runaway hot air balloon and help with a city power outage caused by a hijacked tree-trimmer truck; Athena’s investigation into the serial rapist case puts her life in jeopardy.
The Baker and The Beauty – Monday, May 4
Noa’s set to have dinner with the Garcia family. But when things blow up and surprise guests stop by, everyone’s in for a shock. The Baker and The Beauty airs Monday, May 4 at 10/9c on ABC.
Episode Description: While meeting the Garcias for the first time, Noa accidentally reveals a big secret; Vanessa shows up unannounced and finds herself face to face with her rival for the first time.
Riverdale – Wednesday, May 6
The impromptu season finale, directed by Madchen Amick, finds the Riverdale crew dealing with Principal Honey. Riverdale airs Wednesday, May 6 at 8/7c on The CW.
Episode Description: After receiving a letter from the University of Iowa asking him to submit a story, Jughead (Cole Sprouse) works on a twisted tale about the gang’s revenge fantasy against Principal Honey (guest star Kerr Smith) for all the ways he’s ruined their senior year. Madchen Amick directs the episode.
Single Parents – Wednesday, May 6
Single Parents fans are being treated to double the fun as Angie, Poppy, Will, Douglas, and company pull double duty. Single Parents airs Wednesday, May 6 at 8:30/7:30c and 9:30/8:30c on ABC.
“Look, This is Obviously A Sexy Situation” Episode Description: Angie attempts to help Poppy through her situation with Douglas, only to be confronted by the fact that she might have feelings for Derek again; Will distracts himself from thinking about Angie by smothering Douglas with a little too much love.
“A Night of Delicate Frenching” Episode Description: With Graham and Sophie away at Lance Bass Space Camp, Angie decides to spend the summer in Barstow with Derek, leaving Will plotting a way to stop her. Meanwhile, Rory and the twins attempt to make Poppy and Douglas jealous with the goal of getting them back together.
Workin’ Moms: Season 4 – Wednesday, May 6
The beloved Canadian series is back with new moms as they deal with the hectic day-to-day life that is being a mother that is returning to work. Workin’ Moms Season 4 drops Wednesday, May 6 on Netflix.
Series Description: Four new working mothers and friends deal with the struggles and nuttiness of returning to work while trying to balance their family and love lives.
Blindspot – Thursday, May 7
It’s the beginning of the end for Jane and the team as they face down one last mission. Will they be able to free one of their own? Blindspot returns Thursday, April 30 at 10/9c on NBC.
Episode Description: Jane gets a strange message from an unknown ally, allowing her to mount a rescue mission to free Rich Dotcom from a CIA black site, but she’ll need help from her old rival Sho Akhtar.
Siren – Thursday, May 7
The battle against Tia has Ryn, Ben, and Maddie looking to recruit allies in the fight. Will they find anyone willing? Siren airs Thursday, May 7 at 10/9c on Freeform.
Episode Description: Ryn, Ben and Maddie must recruit new allies in the fight against Tia; Helen seeks answers when she’s haunted by Donna’s spirit; Tia obtains dangerous weapons she plans to use in her fight; Xander struggles to make amends with Annie.
Dead to Me: Season 2 – Friday, May 8
Jen, Judy, and company are back for another season as they pick up the pieces and deal with the aftermath of the final reveal. Where do they go from there? Dead to Me Season 2 drops Friday, May 8 on Netflix.
Series Description: Jen (Christina Applegate), Judy (Linda Cardellini) and the lies that entwine them are back. Picking up in the aftermath of that bloody backyard reveal, the irrepressible 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. From Emmy Award-winning creator Liz Feldman, Dead to Me returns for an addictively dark second season, where the stakes are higher, the friendship is deeper and the traumas that bond loom larger than ever before.
Solar Opposites: Season 1 – Friday, May 8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hHoKWE4Vb4
Hulu is bringing an animated family to life with a series that follows the lives of a family of aliens that have to learn how to assimilate to life in Middle America. What could go wrong? Solar Opposites Season 1 drops Friday, May 8 on Hulu.
Series Description: A family of aliens from a better world must take refuge in middle America; they disagree on whether Earth is awful or awesome.
Spaceship Earth – Friday, May 8
A new documentary takes a look at the 1991 experiment as 8 individuals are put into quarantine over a 2-year span inside what is called a Biosphere. Spaceship Earth debuts Friday, May 8 on Hulu.
Series Description: In 1991 eight visionaries embark on a two-year experiment to quarantine themselves inside Biosphere 2 — a self-engineered replica of Earth’s ecosystem.
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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.