What To Watch: Ziwe On Showtime, When Calls The Heart Finale And More
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On TV this Sunday: Desus & Mero's Ziwe Fumudoh launches her own late-night series, When Calls the Heart and The Gloaming wrap their seasons, and Ninja Warrior's fiercest females go head to head. Here are 15 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for May 9, 2021
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The American Ninja Warrior Women’s Championship
NBC
Two hours: Twelve female warriors compete for the $50,000 prize and title of the first-ever women's champion.
Aunt Vi is suspicious after McCall bails on another family night; the daughter of McCall's late CIA mentor is hunted by a hit squad in France.
The Simpsons
Fox
Lisa's shocking college decision hurts Marge; ABC News' George Stephanopoulos and Nate Silver guest-voice.
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Atlantic Crossing
PBS
Missy grows suspicious of ties between Martha and the president; Olav arrives from England just as America enters the war.
City on a Hill
Showtime
Jackie confronts Grace, who can no longer deny her sons' criminal activity; Decourcy finds comfort in Siobhan, who remains calm in the face of tragedy.
Fear the Walking Dead
AMC
Grace wakes up with amnesia and learns what has transpired in the years she's been gone.
Godfather of Harlem
EPIX
Malcolm X fights off attacks on his character and life; an unlikely partnership between Bumpy and Chin Gigante paints targets on their backs.
The Nevers
HBO
Penance struggles with "a moral calling" that puts her at odds with Amalia's plans, forcing the orphans to decide whom to follow.
When Calls the Heart
Hallmark Channel
Season 8 finale: Elizabeth decides who she should be with; the town says goodbye to one of its own. (Get scoop; not yet renewed.)
Season 1 finale: Alex is taken prisoner by William and the Crofters; Molly and Gareth face off for the last time.
Pose
FX
After Elektra is unjustly arrested, she tasks Blanca to help her dispose of the trunk in her closet before the police find it. (Who was Performer of the Week?)
Series premiere: Desus & Mero scribe Ziwe Fumudoh kickstarts her own late-night show with a discussion on the phenomenon of white women with guest Fran Lebowitz, and hosts a focus group for women named Karen. (Read preview.)
