What to Watch on TV This Week: The Righteous Gemstones, Wild Cards, Ghosts, and More!

Winter and Spring shows continue to wind down during the week of May 4th, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t anything to watch.

This week, we have several season finales, including The Equalizer, NCIS, Ghosts, Elsbeth, and Wild Cards.

You should also catch the premieres of Poker Face, The Walking Dead: Dead City, and Long Way Home. Meanwhile, The Righteous Gemstones says goodbye for the final time.

Here’s our list of suggestions for What to Watch on TV this week!

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

The Walking Dead: Dead City – Sunday, May 4th

Maggie and Negan are back for another round of trying to gain control of Manhattan. Only this time, they are trapped on opposite sides. The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 premieres Sunday, May 4th at 9/8c on AMC.

Episode Description: In the war for control of Manhattan, Maggie and Negan find themselves trapped on opposite sides.

The Righteous Gemstones – Sunday, May 4th

On the series finale, the Gemstone family travels to the Galilee Gulch. While there, they find their faith tested like never before. Where will they all land? The Righteous Gemstones series finale airs Sunday, May 4th at 10/9c on HBO/Max.

Episode Description: A stroke of fate has left its mark on the Gemstone family. Together they travel to Galilee Gulch. There, their faith is put to the ultimate test.

The Equalizer – Sunday, May 4th

McCall and Dante have to face off against Salazar and his army while trying to take a romantic trip together. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi takes the next step with her relationship, and Dee meets her favorite author. The Equalizer Season 5 finale airs Sunday, May 4th at 10/9c on CBS.

Episode Description: While on a romantic getaway, McCall and Dante are abruptly ambushed by Salazar and his army; Aunt Vi finally decides to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis; Dee meets with her favorite author.

All American – Monday, May 5th

It’s the day of the South Crenshaw vs. Beverly game, and tension is high. KJ is thrown off by some news that causes him to make a bold declaration while the game comes down to the wire. All the while, Jordan considers going back to the game despite concerns. All American season finale airs Monday, May 5th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: On the day of the South Crenshaw vs. Beverly game, KJ learns news that throws him off, and Cassius and Ava try to help. Meanwhile, Jordan is determined to return to the game despite outside concerns. Amina learns good news about her future, but she is unsure of what choice to make. Coop is ready for the next step with Breonna. Khalil gets support from an unlikely source. Lastly, KJ makes a bold declaration, and the game comes down to the wire.

The Neighborhood – Monday, May 5th

Season 7 comes to an end with a two-part finale. Tina and Gemma put their heads together to plan a graduation party for Malcolm and Grover. Meanwhile, Malcolm worries about starting a new chapter in his life, so the Butlers and Johnsons help. The Neighborhood season finale airs Monday, May 5th at 8/7c on CBS.

Episode 19 Description: Tina and Gemma plan a joint graduation party for Malcolm and Grover.

Episode 20 Description: The Butlers and Johnsons help Malcolm start a new chapter in a new city that, while just across town, is worlds away from the neighborhood.

NCIS – Monday, May 5th

The Nexus cartel has a dangerous connection with Parker’s longtime nemesis, Carla Marino, so the NCIS team investigates. During their investigation, they uncover a plot regarding stolen nuclear material, and Parker has to make an uneasy alliance. NCIS season finale airs Monday, May 5th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: As NCIS investigates a dangerous connection between the Nexus cartel and Parker’s longtime nemesis, mob boss Carla Marino, the team uncovers a high-stakes plot involving stolen nuclear material. With time running out, Parker is forced into an uneasy alliance that could determine the fate of the operation – and his own future.

Night Court – Tuesday, May 6th

Season 3 rounds out with a two-part finale that is bound to keep us laughing. Abby begins to suspect that the “fun judge” might not live up to the moniker. Meanwhile, Gurgs’ new courthouse welcome video takes on a life of its own. Night Court season finale airs Tuesday, May 6th at 8/7c on NBC.

Episode Description: Abby suspects the courthouse’s new “fun judge” may not be as fun as he seems; Gurgs must regain control when her new courthouse welcome video, starring Roz, takes on a life of its own.

Wild Cards – Wednesday, May 7th

After the nail-biting first half of this story, Ellis makes an even more shocking discovery about the criminal who killed his brother and why people are protecting him. Meanwhile, Max, George, and Ricky attempt to solve the cryptic clues in Ashford’s office. Wild Cards Season 2 finale was moved to Wednesday, May 7th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: Ellis makes a shocking discovery about the criminal kingpin responsible for Daniel’s death, and who is protecting him; Max, George and Ricky try to solve the cryptic clues hidden in Ashford’s office.

Criminal Minds: Evolution – Thursday, May 8th

Six months after the prisoners attacked the Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, his followers are turning to the dark web to wreak havoc across the country. The BAU is forced to work with Voit to stop these events despite Voit having his own agenda. Criminal Minds: Evolution premieres Thursday, May 8th on Paramount+.

Season 3 Description: Season 18 of Criminal Minds: Evolution picks up six months after prisoners attack the notorious Sicarius Killer, Elias Voit, leading his restless followers on the dark web to begin wreaking havoc all over the country. In order to stop this nefarious group from killing more innocents, the BAU is forced to work alongside an increasingly unpredictable Voit who has his own agenda.

Forever – Thursday, May 8th

Based on Judy Blume’s groundbreaking novel, this series reimagines things for a new generation. The story is moved to Los Angeles in 2018 and depicts an epic love between two Black teens as they navigate uncharted romantic waters. Forever premieres Thursday, May 8th on Netflix.

Series Description: Judy Blume’s groundbreaking 1975 novel, Forever, is being reimagined for a new generation by Mara Brock Akil. It’s an epic love story of two Black teens exploring romance and their identities through the awkward journey of being each other’s firsts, set in Los Angeles, 2018.

Poker Face – Thursday, May 8th

Natasha Lyonne is back as Charlie Cale and ready to use her skills to solve even more mysteries. Her lie detection capabilities help her unravel cases in minor league baseball, big box retail, and a grade school talent show. Poker Face premieres Thursday, May 8th on Peacock.

Season Description: Charlie Cale, known for her uncanny ability to detect lies, is back on the run, solving mysteries as she travels across America. She continues to use her lie-detecting skills to unravel crimes in various settings, including minor league baseball, big box retail, and even a grade school talent show.

Ghosts – Thursday, May 8th

On the Season 4 finale, it is finally time for Sam and Isaac’s vampire book to launch. Sam and Jay host a big party to celebrate, bringing back some familiar faces. Ghosts season finale airs Thursday, May 8th at 8:30/7:30c on CBS.

Episode Description: Sam and Jay host a big party for the launch of Sam and Isaac’s vampire book

Elsbeth – Thursday, May 8th

While solving a murder, Elsbeth finds herself face-to-face with various familiar suspects. Elsbeth season finale airs Thursday, May 8th at 9/8c on CBS.

Episode Description: When Elsbeth tries to solve a murder, she comes face to face with many familiar suspects

Long Way Home – Friday, May 9th

It’s time for another Long Way trip for best friends and producers Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman. This season, they travel from Scotland to England, taking the longest route through 17 European countries. Long Way Home Season 4 premieres Friday, May 9th, on Apple TV+.

Documentary Series Description: Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman gear up for their fourth Long Way series–this time going from Ewan’s home in Scotland to Charley’s in England. They’ll take the scenic route, of course, through 17 European countries on cranky, old bikes.

The Royals – Friday, May 9th

Sparks and tension fly immediately when Aviraaj Singh, a polo-playing party prince, meets CEO Sophia Kanmani Shekhar. They find they have to work together reluctantly to save his dysfunctional family from financial ruin and her startup from investment bankers. The Royals premieres Friday, May 9th on Netflix.

Series Description: When Aviraaj Singh, the polo-playing, pleasure-seeking, party prince, heir to the royal throne of Morpur, meets high-functioning, tightly wound, ace CEO Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, sparks and insults fly as they reluctantly come together to save his royally dysfunctional family from financial ruin and to save her own leading startup of luxury homestays in India from shark investment bankers.

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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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