What To Watch: Circle Winner Revealed, Kids Say The Darndest Things And More
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On TV this Wednesday: The Circle crowns its new (catfishing?) champ, Crank Yankers dials up its sixth season, and Kids Say the Darndest Things migrates from ABC to CBS. Here are 11 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for May 5, 2021
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The Circle
Netflix
Season 2 finale: Chloe, Courtney, "John," "River" and "Trevor" compete for the grand prize. (Who should win? Who will win?)
The Handmaid's Tale
Hulu
June embarks on a harrowing journey; Janine recalls a trauma from her past; Serena tries to manipulate Rita. (Who was Performer of the Week?)
The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness
Netflix
Docuseries premiere (all four episodes): Journalist Maury Terry is convinced that serial killer David Berkowitz's murders were linked to a satanic cult.
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Kids Say the Darndest Things
CBS
Season 2 premiere (formerly on ABC): Tiffany Haddish and the kids pay a visit to The Price Is Right to play fun pricing games with host Drew Carey.
Kung Fu
The CW
Following an officer-involved shooting in Chinatown, Mei-Li and Jin are forced to revisit a traumatic episode from their past. (Psst... hear the good news?)
The Masked Singer
Fox
Black Swan, Chameleon, Piglet, Robopine, Russian Dolls and Yeti perform; Chrissy Metz (This Is Us) guest-judges.
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Chicago Fire
NBC
A mysterious caller relies on Kidd to help save her and her brother; the firehouse helps Cruz prepare for fatherhood. (Read preview, watch sneak peek.)
SEAL Team
CBS
When Sonny drops the ball as Bravo’s rep on the U.S.S. Keating, the entire team pays the price. (Renewal jitters, still?!)
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A Million Little Things
ABC
Gary's dad (played by comedian Paul Rodriguez) bonds with Darcy; the video of George Floyd's murder is released during a dinner hosted by Regina and Rome.
Queen of the South
USA Network
Teresa flies to Germany after Oksana gets cheated in a drug deal.
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Crank Yankers
Comedy Central
Season 6 premiere: Model train enthusiasts try to prevent vandalism; a gymnast gets tangled in a silk sling; Spoonie Luv learns about aphrodisiacs.
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