What To Watch: United States Of Al Ends, Jensen Ackles Joins Big Sky, Emmy Rossum Is Angelyne And More
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On TV this Thursday: United States of Al and How We Roll strike out, Supernatural vet Jensen Ackles makes his Big Sky debut, and the Law & Order trifecta goes off duty until fall. Here are 17 (!) 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 19, 2022
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Angelyne
Peacock
Limited series premiere (all five episodes): Shameless' Emmy Rossum transforms into the real-life L.A. billboard bombshell. (Watch trailer.)
The G Word With Adam Conover
Netflix
Series premiere (all six episodes): The Adam Ruins Everything star offers a humorous look at the complexity (and shortcomings) of the U.S. government.
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Netflix
John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler and Jon Stewart pay tribute to Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers and George Carlin, respectively.
Halo
Paramount+
Season 1 finale: A beaten and betrayed John-117 leads the Spartans on a suicide mission. (Previously renewed.)
The Ipcress File
AMC+, Sundance Now
Series premiere: Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) succeeds Michael Caine, who played British spy Harry Palmer in the 1965 film; Lucy Boynton (The Politician) and Tom Hollander (The Night Manager) co-star.
Kingdom Business
BET+
Series premiere (all eight episodes): From EP Kirk Franklin comes a drama that asks, "What if Empire, but set in the world of gospel music?" Yolanda Adams stars. (Watch trailer.)
Legendary
HBO Max
Season 3 premiere (first three episodes): Keke Palmer succeeds Megan Thee Stallion as judge of the ballroom competition.
Made for Love
HBO Max
Season 2 finale (last two episodes): Following a critical father-daughter trip, the quest to take down Other Hazel kicks into high gear. (Not yet renewed.)
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Law & Order
NBC
Season 21 finale: SVU captain Olivia Benson assists when an off-duty NYPD detective is murdered. (Renewed for Season 22!)
Station 19
ABC
Season 5 finale: Andy tracks down a witness to testify at her trial; Carina and Maya navigate a stressful situation. (Also renewed!)
Young Sheldon
CBS
Season 5 finale: As Mary and George grapple with unemployment, Sheldon deals with the first signs of puberty. (Watch preview; renewed through Season 7.)
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United States of Al
CBS
Series finale: Riley comes clean to Freddie about his affair with Vanessa; Cindy grows increasingly possessive of Al. (Officially cancelled.)
Season 23 finale: SVU provides help to a longtime domestic violence victim; Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial. (Previously renewed.)
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Atlanta
FX
Season 3 finale: "Yo Tarrare was a real person. Wild. They gotta stop biting these better shows tho." (Renewed for final season.)
