Tonight’s Top Pick is the series finale of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the first episode of which I remember watching back in 2003. She had on Jennifer Aniston, recently declared by some magazine as Hollywood’s most powerful star. “So, do you use your powers for good or evil?”
Let’s see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, May 26. All times are EST.
STREAMING
Look At Me: XXXTANTACION, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Premiere. “Explores how Florida teenager Jahseh Onfroy became SoundCloud rapper XXXTENTACION, one of the most streamed artists on the planet. Through frank commentary from family, friends and romantic partners, and unseen archival footage, director Sabaah Folayan offers a sensitive portrayal of an artist whose acts of violence, raw musical talent and open struggles with mental health left an indelible mark on his generation before his death at the age of 20.”
That Damn Michael Che, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Second season premiere. “Emmy nominee Michael Che shares his uncompromisingly honest perspective on racial profiling, unemployment, falling in love and more in this one-of-a-kind sketch comedy series.” Six episodes available.
The Flight Attendant, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Season finale. “Backwards and Forwards.”
Hacks, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Retired” and “Surf & Turf.” Two episodes available. Season finale next week.
Under the Banner of Heaven, 12:01 a.m., FX on Hulu. “Revelation.” “New details emerge about Brenda’s attempt to reckon with some of the Lafferty family’s most extreme members and beliefs, as Pyre and Taba hunt for those who killed Brenda before they can kill again.”
Better Call Saul Presents “Slippin’ Jimmy”, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. “City Flights.” “In this silent comedy, Jimmy McGill braves a city full of enormous dogs, angry policemen and dangerous trains to get a heartfelt gift for big brother Chuck.”
The Ipcress File, 3:01 a.m., Sundance Now and AMC+. “Under the diligent eyes of agent Jean, Palmer’s intuition edges them closer to the professor while gun-for-hire former MI6 man Randall is always one step ahead. A tip-off from a key witness draws Jean and Palmer closer to the truth but their discovery only opens the door to a more chilling mystery.”
The Offer, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Mr. Producer.” “Dissatisfied with the footage, Barry Lapidus orchestrates a potential coup as Ruddy initiates a bold plan to save both Coppola and Pacino’s jobs. Crime boss Carlo Gambino questions Colombo’s leadership as he holds another large Italian-American Civil Rights League rally.”
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. “Memento Mori.” “While on a routine supply mission to a colony planet, the U.S.S. Enterprise comes under an attack from an unknown malevolent force. Pike brings all his heart and experience to bear in facing the crisis, but the security officer warns him that the enemy cannot be dealt with by conventional Starfleet means.”
Girls5Eva, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. “B.P.E.” “Dawn and Wickie vie for the same solo on the album. Gloria and Summer attempt to clean up their pasts by tracking down copies of an old prank show they made for Lifetime Raw.”
The Staircase, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. “Red in Tooth and Claw.”
TALKIN’ ‘BOUT TALK
Good Morning America, 7 a.m., ABC. Camilla Luddington (Grey’s Anatomy), cookbook author Andy Baraghani and Deals and Steals with Tory Johnson.
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. Jesse Williams (Broadway’s Take Me Out).
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. The parents of college athletes who killed themselves, plus the first all-Black climbing team to reach Mount Everest and a look at beach reads. Later, Carson Daly reports on the song “Numb Little Bug,” plus summer travel tips and trends and trendy junk foods to try. After that, Machine Gun Kelly, summer grilling and popular nail trends.
The View, 11 a.m., ABC. Alyssa Farah Griffin guest co-hosts, with Julianne Hough and Vanessa Williams (Broadway’s POTUS).
The Talk, 2 p.m., CBS. Glen Powell (Top Gun: Maverick) and more of Jerry O’Connell reporting on fashion designer Kovid Kapoor.
Syndicated Corner, times and stations vary:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Series finale. Jennifer Aniston (the first guest returns!), Billie Eilish (who made her daytime TV debut on the show) and P!nk, who will perform “What About Us.”
The Rachael Ray Show. Barbara Corcoran (Shark Tank), Veselka, a Ukrainian restaurant in New York City and Rachel’s chicken Kyiv.
Live with Kelly and Ryan. Jon Hamm (Top Gun: Maverick), Monica Mangin with bargains and Huntergirl, the American Idol runner-up.
The Wendy Williams Show. Guest Host Sherri Shepherd has Mare Winningham and Jeannette Bayardelle from Broadway’s Girl From the North Country, plus summer travel tips from Dayvee Sutton.
The Kelly Clarkson Show. Camila Cabello (“Boys Don’t Cry,” her upcoming stint on The Voice), Shemar Moore (S.W.A.T.) and Craig Morgan (the God, Family, Country tour)
The Drew Barrymore Show. RERUN; Billie Eilish (Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles), Missy Elliott helps Drew surprise the body-positive, all-inclusive dance enthusiast CEO of a non-profit, Big Boy (Big Boy’s Neighborhood) and Hometown Pride Week continues with a tour of Phoenix.
Dr. Phil. “Painfully Ill: Can Monica Be Saved?”
PRE-PRIMETIME MOVIES
Snake Eyes, 6:20 p.m., The Movie Channel Xtreme. Future Thoughts On entry.
Run Lola Run, 7 p.m., Sho2. Future Thoughts On entry!
Tremors, 7:21 p.m., StarzEncore. Former Thoughts On entry!
Beverly Hills Cop, 7:30 p.m., Showtime. Former Thoughts On entry!
Midnight Run, 7:45 p.m., Showtime Extreme.
PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS (all are LIVE)
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., ESPN. New York Rangers at Carolina Hurricanes.
College Softball, 7 p.m., ESPN2. NCAA Tournament: Arkansas vs. Texas.
LPGA Tour Golf, 7 p.m., Golf. Bank of Hope LPGA Match Play, Day 2, from Shadow Creek in Las Vegas.
8 P.M.
Grey’s Anatomy, ABC. Season finale, 2 hrs. “Out for Blood” and “You Are the Blood.” “Due to a blood shortage, Grey Sloan Memorial sets up a voluntary donation center. Nick asks Meredith for help with his patient.” Later, “Winston is hung up on his relationship with his brother. Meredith makes a risky decision regarding a patient.” Two episodes airing.
Top Chef, Bravo. 2 hrs. “Cactus Makes Perfect.” “For their last Quickfire Challenge, the chefs make the trip to El Charro in Tuscon, Ariz, the oldest family-run Mexican restaurant in the country, where chef Carlotta Flores challenges them to create a dish featuring her carne seca.”
This Old House, PBS. “Saratoga Springs: Raise the Roof.” “Repointing the old foundation. Installing a steel beam in the basement. Exploring trends in plumbing fixtures. A truss system for the third floor living space.”
Cheating for Your Life, Lifetime Movie Network. Premiere. “When star student Kaley gets suspicious of a group of underachievers’ high SAT scores, she unwittingly uncovers a cheating ring and puts her life in jeopardy.”
Movie Night!
The Rock, AMC.
Girls Trip, FX. Encore at 10:30 p.m.
Top Gun, Paramount. Encore at 10:30 p.m.
The Notebook, 8:30 p.m., E.
The Wolf of Wall Street, 8:30 p.m., Sho2.
9 P.M.
Welcome to Flatch, Fox. Season finale. “Pyramid Scheme” and “Merry Flatchmas.” “Kelly accidentally gets involved in a green juice pyramid scheme. Father Joe helps Shrub get into college.” Later, “Kelly’s father puts her in charge of the Flatch Christmas celebration, and disaster ensues.” Two episodes airing.
NBA Basketball, TNT. LIVE. Dallas Mavericks at Golden State Warriors.
NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., ESPN. LIVE. Edmonton Oilers at Calgary Flames.
College Softball, ESPN2. LIVE. NCAA Tournament: Clemson at Oklahoma State.
Rat in the Kitchen, TBS. “The Case of the Awful Waffles.” “It’s a culinary whodunit where one of the six chefs performs a waffle lot of sabotages and gets the team into a pickle, all for the chance to take home up to $50,000. The team must identify the rat to take home any money.”
Movie Night!
Fatal Attraction, MoreMax.
Whiplash, 9:10 p.m., Showcase.
Beverly Hills Cop II, 9:15 p.m., Showtime.
Constantine, 9:30 p.m., Syfy.
You, Me and Dupree, 9:53 p.m., Cinemax.
10 P.M.
Bull, CBS. Series finale. “Goodbye.” “Bull and the head to court one last time to finalize a negligent homicide defense that will change the nature of their company and their lives forever.”
Johnny Carson, Antenna. George Foreman and Garry Shandling are the guests on this May 8, 1992 episode.
Movie Night!
13 Going on 30, Bravo.
Get Shorty, The Movie Channel Xtreme.
Assassin’s Creed, 10:25 p.m., FXM.
What They Had, 10:35 p.m., HBO Signature.
Ghostbusters: Afterlife, 10:41 p.m., Starz.
LATE NIGHT TALK!
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Machine Gun Kelly and Harry Kane.
Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Rose Byrne and Sebastián Yatra.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Beto O’Rourke and Karl Urban.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Jon Hamm, Julio Torres, the cast of Broadway’s Six and sitting in with the 8G Band, Ulf Mickael Wahlgren.
The Late Late Show With James Corden, 12:37 a.m., CBS. Terry Crews, June Diane Raphael and Amos Lee.
LATE NIGHT PICK!
American Graffiti 12 a.m., Sho2.
Sources: Futon Critic, zap2it, Spoilertv, individual show websites.
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