What To Watch: Cancelled Mr. Mayor Ends, The Resident Finale, Penultimate This Is Us, Lionel Richie And More
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On TV this Tuesday: Emily VanCamp returns for The Resident finale, Lionel Richie receives a special honor, and NBC impeaches Mr. Mayor. 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 17, 2022
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Black Gold
Paramount+
From EP Darren Aronofsky comes a three-part docuseries about a decades-deep conspiracy to alter the public's perception of climate change.
Kat Williams: World War III
Netflix
Williams' latest stand-up set riffs on truth, lies, chicken wing shortages and the war on drugs.
ET
FBI
CBS
The team investigates when a retired DEA agent is shot outside a bakery; Tiffany and Nina clash over the use of an informant. (Psst... see the good news?)
In 1987, Rocky is faced with a difficult decision; in 2032, Dwayne seeks advice from an old friend. (Psst... see the good news?)
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Mr. Mayor
NBC
Series finale: Arpi and Neil face off in a mayoral recall debate; James reveals information that may change the course of his and Mikaela's relationship. (Cancelled.)
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Lionel Richie: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song
PBS
Richie receives the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song; Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Andra Day, Chris Stapleton, Miguel, Yolanda Adams and Richie perform.
This Is Us
NBC
In the series' penultimate hour, the Pearsons gather around Rebecca's bedside. (Fall behind? Read Episode 16 recap.)
Max struggles with his decision to return to London; Reynolds takes his personal frustrations out on his department; Iggy reflects on his personal life.
📺 ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY 📺
On May 17, 1995, Beverly Hills, 90210's Kelly Taylor famously chose "me."
