What to Watch on TV This Week: The Handmaid’s Tale, And Just Like That…, Hacks, and More!

Several network shows are winding down their seasons this week, so most of our What to Watch on TV picks focus on finales you won’t want to miss. The Last of Us, The Handmaid’s Tale, Hacks, and Doctor Who, just to name a few, will see big finales this week.

Plus, there are quite a few exciting premieres to tune in for such as, The Librarians: The Next Chapter, And Just Like That…, and The Better Sister.

Find our full list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week below. Mark your calendars accordingly!

What to Watch on TV This Week:

The Last of Us Season 2 Finale: Sunday, May 25th

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7, “Convergence,” airs Sunday, May 25th at 9/8c on HBO and Max.

Season Description: The Last of Us season 2, adapted from the game The Last of Us Part II, follows Joel and Ellie five years after the events of season 1, now settled in Jackson, Wyoming. Their peaceful life is disrupted by a tragic event, leading Ellie on a journey to Seattle in search of revenge for the death of Joel, at the hands of Abby, whose father Joel killed.

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Series Premiere: Sunday, May 25th

The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 1 Episode 1, “And the Deadly Drekavac,” airs Sunday, May 25th at 11:30/10:30c on TNT

Episode Description: When a Librarian from 200 years ago reappears today, he brings back to life a long-closed magical Library and accidentally resurrects an evil Drekavac. The Librarian, with a quickly assembled team, must stop the Drekavac before it can kill and multiply.

The Handmaid’s Tale Series Finale: Tuesday, May 27th

The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 Episode 10, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” airs Tuesday, May 27th on Hulu.

Episode Description: June’s rebellion finally succeeds, though not without significant losses and a bittersweet ending.

Alert Season 3 Finale: Tuesday, May 27th

Alert Season 3 Episode 10, “Chase,” airs Tuesday, May 27th at 9/8c on FOX.

Episode Description: When a limousine filled with teenagers — including a Senator’s son — is hijacked on the way to prom, MPU discovers that the ex-girlfriend of one of the victims may have been the actual target.

Government Cheese Season 1 Finale: Wednesday, May 28th

Government Cheese Season 1 Episode 10, “Hampton,” airs Wednesday, May 28th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: The summer solstice arrives and it propels each member of the Chambers family down a new path.

Dept. Q Series Premiere: Thursday, May 29th

Dept. Q Season 1 airs Thursday, May 29th on Netflix.

Series Description: Carl, a former top-rated detective, is wracked with guilt following an attack that left his partner paralyzed and another policeman dead. On his return to work, Carl is assigned to a cold case that will consume his life.

And Just Like That… Season 3 Premiere: Thursday, May 29th

And Just Like That… Season 3 Episode 1, “Outlook Good,” airs Thursday, May 29th at 9/8c on Max.

Episode Description: Carrie and Aidan face their commitment, but Aidan’s teenage son’s mental health issues hinder their plans.

Hacks Season 4 Finale: Thursday, May 29th

Hacks Season 4 Episode 10, “Heaven,” airs Thursday, May 29th at 9/8c on Max.

Episode Description: Deborah Vance sacrifices her late-night show to protect Ava and exposes network censorship, prioritizing loyalty over legacy

The Better Sister Series Premiere: Thursday, May 29th

The Better Sister Season 1 airs Thursday, May 29th on Prime Video.

Series Description: Chloe, a high-profile media executive, lives a picturesque life with her husband Adam and son; her estranged sister Nicky struggles to make ends meet; when Adam is murdered, the two sisters reunite and try to untangle a complicated family history.

Your Friends and Neighbors Season 1 Finale: Friday, May 30th

Your Friends and Neighbors Season 1 Episode 9, “Everything Becomes Symbol and Irony,” airs Friday, May 30th at 9/8c on Apple TV+.

Series Description: After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager resorts to stealing from his neighbors’ homes in the affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets hidden behind the wealthy facades might be more dangerous.

Doctor Who Season 2 Finale: Saturday, May 31st

Doctor Who Season 2 Episode 8, “The Reality War,” airs Saturday, May 31st on Disney+.

Episode Description: Battle rages across the skies as the Unholy Trinity unleash their deadly ambition. The Doctor, Belinda and Ruby have to risk everything in the quest to save one innocent life.

Plus, a few more shows to add to your TV calendar:

• 2025 American Music Awards: Monday, May 26th on CBS
• The Cleaning Lady: Tuesday, May 27th on FOX
• Destination X Series Premiere: Tuesday, May 27th on NBC
• Adults Series Premiere: Wednesday, May 28th on FX
• Sherlock & Daughter: Wednesday, May 28th on The CW
• Scrublands Season 2 Premiere: Thursday, May 29th on AMC+
• Law & Order: Organized Crime: Thursday, May 29th on Peacock

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Those are our picks for the week! What are you planning to watch? Share in the comments below!

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