Monday, May 4, 2026

What's On Tonight (Tuesday): Origins Story

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the second season finale of NCIS: Origins, airing at 9 p.m. It's taking a powder this early so that next week can be occupied by the season finale of NCIS and the two-hour season finale of NCIS: Sydney.


Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Tuesday, May 5. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING (FX supposedly has a special presentation, Gary, at midnight. I can't find anything about it other than a blurb on TheFutonCritic.)
Designed To Last, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "At the intersection of home protection, innovation and entertainment, Designed To Last brings together architects, engineers, and inventors to tackle one of today's most urgent challenges: safeguarding homes against unpredictable and extreme real-world conditions. Each of the four episodes focuses on a specific environmental threat, wind, water, snow/ice, and fire, highlighting vulnerabilities faced by homeowners across the country and exploring practical, forward-thinking ways for proactive structural protection and to prevent costly damage." Four episodes available.

A Taste for Murder, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. First season finale. "Holy Cannoli!" "Joe discovers a hand found in a dead shark that has links to the Mafia as he struggles to come to terms to Angelica's decision about her future. Lara uncovers a shocking clue."

Death in Paradise, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Mervin and the team are called to a local church to investigate the death of an elderly parishioner in a case that hits close to home for Officer Rose."


TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK
Today, 7 a.m., NBC. A Met Gala recap, Sally Field (Remarkably Bright Creatures), a performance from Broadway's Titanique, and Today Food. Later, Christine Romans, formerly of CNN and newly hired by NBC News, plus Nicholas Braun (The Sheep Detectives), Tina Knowles (for more Met Gala recapping?), more Today Food, and more from Titanique. Finally, a look at Met Gala fashion, plus Jill Kargman (Influenced), food hacks, Carley Fortune (Our Perfect Storm), and Cinco de Mayo cocktails.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. "Social Media Debates," judged by Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema of Were You Raised By Wolves?

Sherri, times and stations vary. Aasif Mandvi (The Daily Show, The Miniature Wife) and comedian Phoebe Robinson.


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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS
NBA Basketball, 7 p.m., Peacock. Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.


8 P.M. (PBS has reruns tonight.)
Will Trent, ABC. Fourth season finale. "Be Of Service." "A missing college student ignites a frantic search that quickly reveals something far more dangerous than a simple abduction. As the team races to uncover the truth, Angie, on the brink of motherhood, heads to the hospital with Seth."

NCIS, CBS. "Deal With The Devil." "As a secret immunity deal threatens to let a man walk free, Parker fights to keep the case alive. But when his estranged sister (Nancy Travis) suddenly appears, and buried family wounds resurface, the battle for justice becomes deeply personal." Season finale next week.

Farmer Wants a Wife, FOX. "Thank God She's Not Blonde." "A cheerful trip at the horse races gets stampeded as one woman's true character is questioned. Amid the drama, a new crop of ladies, handpicked by the farmers' families, shake up the competition, leading to tension at the hoedown."

WWE NXT, The CW. Two hours. No description available.

Summer House, Bravo. "The Turntables Have Turned." No description available. Encore at 10:30 p.m.

MLB Baseball, TBS and TruTV. Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros.

NHL Hockey, ESPN. Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche.

NBA Basketball, NBC. Los Angeles Lakers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder.

College Baseball, ESPN2. Louisville Cardinals vs. Vanderbilt Commodores.

Movie Night!
Major League, 8:35 p.m., Paramount.


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9 P.M.
NCIS: Origins, CBS. Second season finale. "Hollywood Ending." "With the Camp Pendleton office in danger of being shut down, the team confronts an uncertain future."

The Dark Wizard, HBO. First season finale.  Sixty-three minutes. "Transcending Human Limitations." "With a new relationship grounding him, Dean regains emotional stability and his long-held dream of flight comes to fruition when he immerses himself in the cutting-edge world of wingsuit flying." Encore at 11:07 p.m.

Daredevil: Born Again, Disney+. Second season finale. "The Southern Cross." No description available.

Funny AF With Kevin Hart, Netflix. First season finale. "Homecoming: The Live Finale." No description available.

Betrayal: Secrets & Lies, ABC. Special night and time. "Latter Day Lies." Description uncertain. "(The Futon Critic) Ramon finds the perfect wife and business partner in Lulu. But when their love turns cold, an unthinkable betrayal leaves him fighting for his life." "(TV Passport) Andrea falls for an ambitious man who gives her the world, but a shocking confession reveals everything she knew about her husband was a lie." Followed by a rerun.

Bear Grylls Is Running Wild, FOX. "Bear With MGK." "MGK takes a break from the recording studio to explore an arctic rainforest with Bear Grylls. In this heartfelt journey, MGK reconnects with his Norwegian roots and pushes himself to new heights."

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Bravo. Jamie Lynn Sigler and K.J. Dillard. Followed by a rerun of Southern Hospitality.

Movie Night!
Air, 9:30 p.m., FX. 2023 movie. Also airing at 7 p.m.


10 P.M. AND AFTER
NCIS: Sydney, 10 p.m., CBS. "Rough Diamond." "The death of a former Marine wanted for murder leads the team to a sinister plot involving a disgraced journalist, one of Australia's richest men, and lab-grown diamonds." Season finale next week.

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Guest TBA.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Justin Hartley and Maddy Kelly.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, 11:35 p.m., CBS. Former President Barack Obama.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. John Mulaney and Eiza González. Followed by Nightline.

Late Night With Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Meg Stalter and Caro Claire Burke.

Movie Night!
Mickey 17, 10:07 p.m., Cinemax. 2025 movie.


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LATE NIGHT PICK!
All My Life, 12 a.m., E! 2020 movie.


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

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