What to Watch on TV: NCIS: Hawai’i, Dark Matter, and Doctor Who

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of May 5th include some captivating episodes, enticing premieres, and satisfying finales.

This week, we feature NCIS: Hawai’i, Dark Matter, Doctor Who, and more!

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

Parish – Sunday, May 5th

On the season finale, Grey finds himself some unlikely allies as he seeks revenge while the Tongais up their operation. The Parish season finale airs Sunday, May 5th on Prime Video.

Episode Description: Grey discovers unlikely allies as he risks it all for revenge; the Tongais level up their operation, but face an unforeseen obstacle.

NCIS – Monday, May 6th

Parker and Knight end up locked inside an old Navy ship that’s about to be sunk to be turned into an artificial reef when they discover three dead bodies. NCIS season finale airs Monday, May 6th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: Parker and Knight discover three bodies on an old Navy ship that’s about to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef, when they’re suddenly locked inside by a mysterious figure; Vance offers Knight a unique opportunity.

NCIS: Hawai’i – Monday, May 6th

On the season finale, turned series finale by cancellation, the NCIS team must work together to track down a terrorist group responsible for a devastating ambush with a deadly bioweapons. The NCIS: Hawai’i series finale airs Monday, May 6th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: Following a devastating ambush with a deadly bioweapon, the NCIS team must track down a mysterious terrorist group before they can strike again.

The Cleaning Lady – Tuesday, May 7th

Jorge makes a connection with Nadia in order to use her connections to his benefit. Meanwhile, Thony causes a shift in her relationship with Ramona with an offer. The Cleaning Lady airs Tuesday, May 7th at 8/7c on FOX.

Episode Description: Ramona considers an offer from Thony that causes a shift in their dynamic; Jorge teams up with Nadia as a way to use her connections; Russo’s team gets closer to breaking their case open.

The Good Doctor – Tuesday, May 7th

The team works diligently to ensure a young patient gets the life-saving care he needs when his parents can’t come to a consensus on his quality of care. The Good Doctor airs Tuesday, May 7th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: A young patient needs his parents to agree on an important medical decision that could greatly improve his health; however, his parents are unable to agree on the correct path which spurs the team to try and intervene on behalf of their patient.

Animal Control – Wednesday, May 8th

Emily still has feelings for Shred, which puts her in an awkward position while Frank concludes his investigation. Animal Control season finale airs Wednesday, May 8th at 9/8c on FOX.

Episode Description: Frank’s investigation reaches a thrilling conclusion; Emily finds herself in an awkward position when she realizes she still has feelings for Shred.

Dark Matter – Wednesday, May 8th

Jason Dessen ends up in an alternate version of his life and works to get back to his true family. To do so, he must go on a harrowing journey, working against himself. Dark Matter premieres Wednesday, May 8th on Apple TV+.

Series Description: Jason Dessen is abducted into an alternate version of his life; to get back to his true family, he embarks on a harrowing journey to save them from the most terrifying foe imaginable: himself; based on Blake Crouch’s best-selling book.

Palm Royale – Wednesday, May 8th

Tensions boil over at the beach ball on the season finale. Palm Royale season finale airs Wednesday, May 8th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: Season finale. Tensions boil over at the Beach Ball.

Reginald the Vampire – Wednesday, May 8th

On the Season 2 premiere, Reginald finds himself having to decide to go big or go home while Maurice is the new Deacon and Nikki is a Killer Diller. Reginald the Vampire premieres Wednesday, May 8th at 10/9c on SyFy.

Episode Description: Reginald goes big or goes home; Maurice is the new Deacon; Nikki is a Killer Diller.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Thursday, May 9th

As the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance approaches, Agent Sykes finds herself unable to properly do her job. Benson hopes that a cold case in Manhattan will help her find closure. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airs Thursday, May 9th at 9/8c on NBC.

Episode Description: Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance; Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure.

Law & Order: Organized Crime – Thursday, May 9th

Having realized their youngest brother is up to no good, Elliot and Randall give him two options: get clean or go to prison. Meanwhile, Vargas and Jet struggle to find success in cutting off Emery’s smuggling routes. Law & Order: Organized Crime airs Thursday, May 9th at 10/9c on NBC.

Episode Description: Stabler and Randall give Joe Jr. the choice to get clean or go to prison; Vargas and Jet’s plan to cut off Emery’s smuggling routes leads to a dangerous rescue attempt.

Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin – Thursday, May 9th

On the second season of the spin-off series, aptly referred to as Summer School, the girls face summer school. Instead of focusing on their schoolwork though, they find themselves having to face a new deadly villain. Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin Season 2 premieres Thursday, May 9th on Max.

Episode Description: The girls are facing a fate worse than death, summer school; Millwood High isn’t the only thing killing the buzz, there’s a new horror villain in town.

The Girls on the Bus – Thursday, May 9th

On the season finale, Sadie pulls all her resources, aka the gang, to investigate the latest in her quest to find the truth about Walker’s campaign. The Girls on the Bus season finale airs Thursday, May 9th on Max.

Episode Description: Sadie enlists Grace, Lola and Kimberlyn to investigate an allegation that could threaten the Democratic Party’s nomination.

Doctor Who – Friday, May 10th

The official start of Ncuti Gatwa’s reign as The Doctor commences with a double-header premiere event. The Doctor and Ruby find themselves the prey of a terrifying new creature and then sent to the 1960s and the height of Beatlemania. Doctor Who premieres Friday, May 10th on Disney+.

Episode 1 Description: “Space Babies” will see the Doctor and Ruby find themselves stalked by a terrifying new creature through the dark, narrow corridors of a space station, as they meet unusual talking infants. Written by Davies and directed by Julie Anne Robinson, the episode will also guest star Golda Rosheuval as potential new ally Jocelyn.

Episode 2 Description: The Doctor and Ruby will travel back to the 1960s in “The Devils Chord”, once more penned by Davies while Ben Chessell takes up directing duties. The first historical story of Gatwa’s era, the new TARDIS team visit the height of Beatlemania, as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison (played by Chris Mason, George Caple, James Hoyles, and Phillip Davies) are met during their Abbey Road recording sessions. However, an unexpected and nefarious new Doctor Who villain is set to cause chaos, complete with musical battles in the studio itself.

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