Wednesday, May 13, 2026

What's On Tonight (Thursday): Saint Olivia says so long for the summer

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the 27th season finale of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. I like that I don't even have to know the context of this gif without still having a pretty strong idea of what's going on.


Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, May 14. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING (Netflix has the streaming premiere of GOAT.)
Nemesis, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "The story of two men on either side of the law, a tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective). What starts as a series that aims to subvert the heist genre at every turn, amped with thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action, actually gives birth to an exploration of what drives us, sustains us, and ultimately destroys us." Eight episodes available.

On the Roam, 3:01 a.m., HBO Max. Second season premiere. No new description avilable. New episodes weekly through Thursday, June 18.

The Terror, 3:01 a.m., AMC+ and Shudder. "Disturbed." No description available.

After the Flood, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Jo and Sam find themselves with two surprising suspects in custody. The pressure mounts on Sergeant Mackie when he makes a discovery that turns everything on its head."

Silent Witness, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "The Enemy Within, Part I." "Nikki, Jack and the team must navigate divisions in their new city in order to solve a racially motivated murder, but not everything is as it seems."

Pop Culture Jeopardy!, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. No description available.


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
CBS Mornings, 7 a.m., CBS. An eliminated Survivor contestant.

The View, 11 a.m., ABC. John Lithgow (Broadway's Giant).

The Kelly Clarkson Show, times and stations vary. Josh Groban (Cinematic), Jalen Thomas Brooks (The Pitt), and Carl Radke & Kyle Cooke (Summer House).


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NHL Hockey, 7 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres.
WNBA Basketball, 7:25 p.m., Amazon. Minnesota Lynx vs. Dallas Wings.


8 P.M. (Bravo has a Summer House rerun.)
Law & Order, NBC. Twenty-fifth season finale. "Liberty." "The murder of a military hero draws the FBI into Brady's investigation. As political pressure rises during Baxter's reelection campaign, Price and Maroun worry that a series of unusual courtroom rulings mean the judge is in the defendant's pocket."

Celebrity Jeopardy!, ABC. "Semifinal No. 3." Ike Barinholtz, Patton Oswalt, and Mira Sorvino compete.

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, CBS. "Splurges and Secrets." "A financial windfall leads Georgie to make a questionable purchase. Audrey and Jim butt heads over old secrets." Season finale next week.

Ghosts, 8:30 p.m., CBS. "Polar Opposites." "When a Hollywood producer comes to scout Woodstone as a filming location, Sam is prompted to take a creative leap that draws unexpected support from the ghosts. Changing roles among the ghosts sparks a heartfelt effort to honor someone special."

Next Level Chef, FOX. "Building a Legacy." "The chefs must create a signature dish that they feel defines them, but there is a hidden catch."

Scrabble, The CW. "Ruthless With Words." No new description available.

The This Old House Hour, PBS. "Walpole ADU: An Attic ADU" and "Tile Soap Holders; Swirl Ceiling." "Touring a new attic apartment ADU in Dorchester, Mass., and a plumbing update." Later, "Replacing vintage ceramic toothbrush and soap holders, and repairing a water-damaged ceiling crack matching the original swirl texture."


Movie Night!
Love, Simon, 8:12 a.m., Cinemax. 2018 movie.


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9 P.M. AND AFTER (ABC has reruns of 9-1-1: Nashville.)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 9 p.m., NBC. Twenty-seventh season finale. "Monster." "A procedural mistake made during the rescue of a kidnapped boy causes the case to collapse in court. As Griffin gets closer to the truth about Tynan, he finds himself in grave danger." Followed by a network airing of the M.I.A. pilot.

Welcome to Wrexham, 9 p.m., FXX and Hulu. Fifth season premiere. Two hours. "The Heart of Wrexham" and "Joey Jones." "In a tough new league with a mostly new squad, Wrexham fans and co-chairmen Rob Mac and Ryan Reynolds try to keep focus on what makes Wrexham Wrexham." Later, "The team struggles to stay out of the relegation zone as the town honors the legacy of Joey Jones, one of Wrexham's footballing legends." Encore at 11 p.m. Two episodes available or airing, followed by one per week through Thursday, June 25.

Fear Factor: House of Fear, 9 p.m., FOX. Special presentation. "48 Hours of Fear, Part I." "Six new players must carry darkling beetles in their mouths, endure a spelling bee while covered by bees, and wear shock collars all night to stay awake." Concludes next week.

Elsbeth, 9 p.m., CBS. "Catch and Kill." "Elsbeth battles a veteran gossip columnist (Tracey Ullman) who trades in people's secrets -- and may have killed to keep her own." Erich Bergen and Laura Benanti also guest star. Followed by a rerun. Season finale next week.

Half Man, 9 p.m., HBO. Seventy minutes. "When Niall's estranged brother Ruben shows up at his wedding, it leads to an explosion of violence that catapults us back through their lives, from the eighties to the present day." Encores at 10:10 p.m. and 12:23 a.m.

Hacks, 9 p.m., HBO Max. No description available.

Trivial Pursuit, 9 p.m., The CW. "First Class." No new description available.

WNBA Basketball, 9:25 p.m., Amazon. New York Liberty vs. Portland Fire.

NHL Hockey, 9:30 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks.

That Thrifting Show With Lara Spencer, 10 p.m., Freeform. "Library Goals." "Books, bold style, and big ideas collide! Lara Spencer challenges the teams to design a library study, '70s Revival vs. Parisian Chic. The teams pull out all the stops, including painting original artwork and restoring vintage furniture."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 9 p.m., Bravo. Geena Davis and Nathan Fillion. Followed by a rerun of The Valley.

Movie Night!
Memories of Murder, 10 p.m., Paramount+ With Showtime. 2003 movie.


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LATE NIGHT TALK (Jimmy Kimmel Live! is a rerun.)
The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Jordan Klepper interviews Boots Riley.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Colin Jost, Sienna Miller, and AZ and Nas.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. David Letterman and The Strokes. Series finale next week.
Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Nick Kroll.
Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.


LATE NIGHT PICK!
Hard Rain, 12 a.m., The Movie Channel. 1998 movie.


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Sources: The Futon Critic, TV Passport, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.

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