What To Watch: Jessica Biel Is Candy, Breeders Is Back, Song Contest Names Winner, New Amsterdam And More
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On TV this Monday: Jessica Biel takes a swing as Candy Montgomery, American Song Contest crowns its first (and last?) winner, and Breeders is back for Season 3. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for May 9, 2022
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Candy
Hulu
Limited series premiere (one episode per day through Friday): The pressures of conformity build within 1980s housewife Candy Montgomery (played by The Sinner's Jessica Biel), culminating in deadly results; Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets), Timothy Simons (Veep), Pablo Schreiber (Halo) and Raúl Esparza (Law & Order: SVU) co-star. (Watch trailer.)
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9-1-1
Fox
Hen and Chimney put their lives on the line to get to the bottom of a mysterious death; Eddie visits Texas to try to make amends with his father.
American Song Contest
NBC
Season 1 finale: The top 10 artists perform one last time for their chance to win America's vote. (Not yet renewed.)
The Neighborhood
CBS
Grammy-winning legend Patti LaBelle guest-stars as Calvin's mother, the oft-mentioned Butler matriarch Marilyn. (Watch sneak peek.)
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All American: Homecoming
The CW
Simone attempts to distract herself from what's really upsetting her; saddled with more questions than answers, Damon find help from Thea.
Hersl is placed on the GTTF; Jensen monitors Gondo's calls; Jenkins brings Suiter along on a raid. (Fall behind? Read Episode 2 recap.)
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Breeders
FX
Season 3 premiere (two episodes): Paul stays at Leah's house; Ally begins to feel the pressure of single parenthood. (Watch trailer.)
The Good Doctor
ABC
Shaun and Claire work a case together, just like old times; Sophie takes Lea out for a day of wedding planning; Lim stays on top of Nurse Villanueva's situation.
New Amsterdam
NBC
Special night: Max discovers a fatal flaw in Fuentes' scheme to acquire the UMI medical clinic. (Another new episode airs Tuesday at 10.)
Speaking of NBC medical dramas....
👨⚕️ ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY 👨⚕️
On May 9, 2002, ER's Dr. Mark Greene returned home to Hawaii, with daughter Rachel, to live out his final days. [Cue Israel Kamakawiwoʻole's "Over the Rainbow" 😭]
