What To Watch: Supergirl, Batwoman And Last Dance Finales, Idol Winner Revealed, Snowpiercer And More
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On TV this Sunday: Supergirl and Batwoman bow out for the year (yes, the year), America crowns its new Idol and Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer film gets a TV counterpart. Here are 18 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for May 17, 2020
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Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj
Netflix
Season 6 premiere: Minhaj returns with the first of seven new episodes (dropping weekly), this time exploring, "What Happens If You Can't Pay Rent?"
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AFV@Home
ABC
This age-appropriate America's Funniest Home Videos clip show presents videos made families and influencers who are all adapting to social distancing guidelines; Alfonso Riberio hosts.
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American Idol
ABC
Season 18 finale: The Top 5 perform and a winner is crowned; Cynthia Erivo (TheOutsider), Lauren Daigle, Rascal Flatts and the show's judges perform. (Read our latest rankings.)
Two hours: Two-hundred breeds trot down the red carpet to compete for Best in Show (#TooSoon); Broadway's John O'Hurley and dog expert David Frei co-host from the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif.
Call the Midwife
PBS
Season 9 finale: A single mom seeks help from Nurse Crane, while an expectant Petra moves up her wedding; the council threatens to cut funding to Nonnatus House, causing Sister Julienne to fight back.
Hightown
Starz
Series premiere: A woman's road to sobriety gets entangled with a Provincetown murder investigation; Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire) and James Badge Dale (The Pacific) star. (Read preview.)
The Simpsons
Fox
Season 31 finale: After Santa's Little Helper bites Marge, the family looks back on the dog's traumatic past; Cate Blanchett (Mrs. America) guest-voices. (See photos.)
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Duncanville
Fox
Season 1 finale: Kimberly pulls a sneaky trick while taking part in a cookie fundraiser; Duncan is surprised by the competition when he runs against Mia for class president. (Check renewal status.)
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Belgravia
Epix
Season 1 finale: An olive branch places Charles in grave danger; James attempts to defend Charles' honor.
Bob's Burgers
Fox
Season 10 finale: Bob begrudgingly agrees to bring Jimmy Pesto his hernia medication; Louise gives a fellow classmate lessons on getting in trouble; Maya Erskine (Pen15) guest-voices. (Check renewal status.)
Snowpiercer
TNT
Series premiere: This reboot of the Bong Joon-ho film follows the passengers of a train as it circles a frozen Earth; Daveed Diggs (The Get Down), Jennifer Connelly (House of Sand and Fog) star. (Read review.)
Supergirl
The CW
Season 5 finale: Supergirl teams up with Lena to battle Lex and Leviathan, as Brainy realizes the only way to take them down. (Read preview and review CW Fall TV schedule.)
World on Fire
PBS
Season 1 finale: Lois possibly sets herself up for happiness, while Harry has another shot at saving Kasia.
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Family Guy
Fox
Season 18 finale: When Stewie writes a series of children's books, Brian sues him for his negative portrayal; Principal Shepherd is fired for fat-shaming Chris and moves in with the Griffins.
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Baptiste
PBS
Season 1 finale: After discovering the inside source, Julien and the case head toward a dramatic end.
The Last Dance
ESPN
Limited series finale: Jordan and the Bulls seek out their sixth championship as they take on the Utah Jazz in the June 1998 NBA Finals rematch.
Taylor Swift City of Lover Concert
ABC
One hour: The global superstar performs at Paris' L’Olympia Theater last September.
