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“Deli Boys” - Season 2 (May 28) Turns out inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part… and more money really does mean more problems. This season, the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar (Fred Armisen): casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s (Poorna Jagannathan) new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship. While Raj (Saagar Shaikh) plots revenge on Ahmad (Brian George), Mir (Asif Ali) tries to expand DarCo without blowing it up.
“Sofia the First: Royal Magic” (May 26) This new “Sofia the First” spinoff series follows Sofia as she attends The Charmswell School for Royal Magic, where she discovers she is the most magical princess in the realm and must learn how to master her powers while making new royal friends… and some exciting familiar faces!
“RoboGobo”Season 2, New Episodes (May 29) In this comedy-action series for preschoolers, Team RoboGobo - Hopper, Booster, Allie, Shelly and Wingo who were adopted by kid inventor Dax – learn that their super-powered Robo-Suits can now transform into Robo-Vehicles to help them save the day.
“Spider-Noir” - Season 1 (May 27)
A live-action series based on the Marvel comic “Spider-Man Noir,” this super-powered crime drama tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life following a deeply personal tragedy, as the city’s one and only superhero. Lamorne Morris, Abraham Popoola and Andrew Lewis Caldwell also star.
“Gold Land”Season 1, New Episodes (May 27) Hee Joo (Park Bo Young), a woman from a remote rural town, begins working at an airport with the help of her boyfriend and pilot, Do Kyung (Lee Hyun-wook). One day, Do Kyung asks Hee Joo to hide a mysterious package, landing her with a bunch gold bars belonging to a smuggling organization.
“Banana Ball: Party Animals vs. Coconuts” (May 29) Banana Ball takes on Florida! This week, the Party Animals face off against the Coconuts in what is sure to be a wild game at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida.
“Afraid” (May 28)
The Pike family is selected to test a new home device: a digital assistant called AIA. AIA learns the family’s behaviors and begins to anticipate their needs — and make sure nothing and no one gets in her family’s way.
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” (May 27) After failing to defeat Aquaman (Jason Momoa) the first time, Black Manta (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end his reign of terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm (Patrick Wilson), the former king of Atlantis. Setting aside their differences, they join forces to protect their kingdom and save the world from irreversible destruction.
“America’s Book of Secrets” - Season 1 (May 28)
From the facts behind the NSA spying scandals and the Boston Bombings, to America’s secret prisons, Scientology, the Gold conspiracy and America’s doomsday plans, this series features in-depth interviews with journalists, law enforcement officials and whistleblowers to explore the story behind these events.
“One Battle After Another” (Available Now) Bob (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a washed-up revolutionary who lives in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited and self-reliant daughter, Willa (Chase Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Sean Penn) resurfaces and Willa goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her as both father and daughter battle the consequences of their pasts.
“Untold UK: Vinnie Jones” (May 26) From football’s most feared player to Hollywood’s go-to tough guy, Vinnie Jones’ life has been anything but ordinary. When a controversial 1992 video exposed the brutal tactics of his “Crazy Gang” days, it ignited a media firestorm that threatened to end his career just as the new Premier League era was dawning.
“The Four Seasons” - Season 2 (May 28) Coming off a hard year, this group of friends carries on their tradition of vacationing together — now with a baby in tow. The series picks back up with the core group — Kate (Tina Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver), Danny (Colman Domingo), Claude (Marco Calvani) and Ginny (Erika Henningsen) — as they journey from the familiar comforts of the Jersey shore and upstate New York to the stunning landscapes of Italy.
Travel back in time and explore one of history’s greatest cautionary tales for yourself with the debut of “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire,” a new series premiering Wednesday, May 27, on History.
You might have heard the phrase “all roads lead to Rome.” But for five centuries, the idiom proved itself more than true. The Roman Empire (active from 27 BC to AD 476, per Britannica) was once a central hub for all that surrounded it, featuring an extensive system of complicated roads that all met at the Milliarium Aureum in Rome. The empire saw rapid expansion, massive military accomplishments and — ultimately — a devastating collapse, leaving behind a history that scholars, enthusiasts and historians still contemplate today.
With this latest special, the network manages to share a comprehensive look at the empire’s staggering rise and fall, from the early days of the Republic to Rome’s military expansion — through the Punic Wars and the Macedonian Wars — to Rome’s relationship with Greece, Roman technologies, societal struggles in the Late Republic and more.
Across both episodes, the series will also discuss the emperors who led the Roman Empire through each stage of its existence, from the first Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus, to the last, Romulus Augustulus. While some names might be totally unfamiliar to viewers, others — such as Julius Caesar, Nero and the bloodthirsty Caligula — have left such a mark on history that their names have become synonymous with the empire.
“After the First 48”Season 11 (May 28)
Despite many cases being solved within the first 48 hours after the crime took place, these investigations go beyond the first 48 hours, featuring interviews with detectives, prosecutors, lawyers, relatives of victims and others.
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“A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder”Season 2 (May 27) After solving the Andie Bell case, Pip (Emma Myers) is determined to fix the fallout — and stay away from any more investigations. But as Max Hastings’ (Henry Ashton) trial approaches, Connor’s (Jude Morgan-Collie) brother Jamie (Eden H. Davies) suddenly disappears, and Pip finds herself in a race against time to find him.
“Calabasas Confidential”Season 1 (May 29) After graduating college, a group of lifelong friends, foes, and exes return to Calabasas for a summer they’ll never forget. Back home and living in their parents’ hillside mansions, they’ll be faced with the daunting reality of confronting unresolved drama while trying to define what’s next for their lives and relationships. Four years may have put distance between them, but new flames, old feuds, and unexpected secrets don’t stay hidden forever behind the gates of LA’s most envied zip code.
“The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” joins an impressive roster of past History series detailing the time period, including “Engineering an Empire,” “Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire,” “Colosseum,” “Ancient Empires” and 2024’s “Drain the Oceans: The Rise of the Roman Empire,” a YouTube exclusive special that explores Roman trade routes now submerged underwater.
From October Films, the creators of “Emperor: The Rise & Fall of a Dynasty” — and executive producers such as Neil Breakwell (“Secret Life of the Lighthouse”), Mike Warner (“Colosseum”) and Kathryn Taylor (“America: The Story of the US”) — “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” makes its debut Wednesday, May 27, on History.
“Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1” (Available Now)
1859, families discover the lure of the Old West as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. Meanwhile, a gruff cowboy soon finds himself on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after killing a fellow gunman. Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller, Ella Hunt, Jamie Campbell Bower, Abbey Lee and Sam Worthington star.
Caesar Augustus is a subject in “The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire”
Sports Zone
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9:30 p.m. ESPN2 2026 Women’s College World Series Game 4: Teams TBA. From Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Live)
6 a.m. TNT 2026 Roland-Garros Tennis From Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. (Live) 12 p.m. ESPN2 College Baseball NCAA Tournament, Regionals: Teams TBA. All the action from college baseball. (Live) GOLF LPGA Tour Golf ShopRite LPGA, First Round. From Bay Course at Seaview in Galloway, N.J. (Live)
2 p.m. TRUTV 2026 Roland-Garros Tennis From Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. (Live)
4 p.m. GOLF PGA Tour Golf Charles Schwab Challenge, Second Round. From Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas. (Live)
4:30 p.m. FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Flote 200, Qualifying. From Nashville Superspeedway in Nashville, Tenn. (Live)
6 a.m.
2026 Roland-Garros Tennis From Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. (Live)
2 p.m. TNT 2026 Roland-Garros Tennis From Roland Garros Stadium in Paris. (Live)
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12 p.m. ESPN 2026 Women’s College World Series Teams TBA. From Devon Park in Oklahoma City,
7 p.m. ESPN2 2026 Women’s College World Series Game 5: Teams TBA. From Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Live) FS1 NHRA Drag Racing Potomac Nationals, Qualifying. Coverage of drag racing action from the National Hot Rod Association. (Live) WPIX-11 MLB Baseball Miami Marlins at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
8 p.m. ESPN NBA Basketball Conference Finals: Teams TBA. Professional basketball action from the NBA. (Live) FS1 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Flote 200. From Nashville Superspeedway in Nashville, Tenn. (Live) WNYW-5 WUTV-29 United Football League Dallas Renegades at St. Louis Battlehawks. From The Dome at America’s Center in Saint Louis, Mo. (Live) 8:30 p.m. TNT TRUTV NHL Hockey The latest hockey action from across the NHL. (Live) 9 p.m. MSG TBL Team Boxing League Las Vegas Hustle vs. Atlanta Attack. Professional boxing with team’s fighters competing in individual one round contests. (Live) 9:30
All the action from college baseball. (Live) ESPN2 United Football League Houston Gamblers at Birmingham Stallions. From Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala. (Live) WKBW-7 2026 Women’s College World Series Teams TBA. From Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Live)
3:30 p.m. GOLF LPGA Tour Golf ShopRite LPGA, Second Round. From Bay Course at Seaview in Galloway, N.J. (Live)
4 p.m. FS1 MLB Baseball Kansas City Royals at Texas Rangers. From Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. (Live) SNY MLB Baseball Miami Marlins at New York Mets. From Citi Field in Flushing, N.Y. (Live)
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. From Detroit Street Circuit in Detroit. (Live)
6 p.m. ESPN2 College Baseball NCAA Tournament, Regionals: Teams TBA. All the action from college baseball. (Live) 7 p.m. ESPN 2026 Women’s College World Series Teams TBA. From Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Live) FS1 Concacaf Champions Cup Toluca vs. Tigres. Final. (Live) MSG TBL Team Boxing League Philadelphia Smoke vs. Boston Butchers. Professional boxing with team’s fighters competing in individual one round contests. (Live)
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 MLB Baseball All the latest action from Major League Baseball. (Live) 7:30 p.m. WPIX-11 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Sports Illustrated Resorts 250. From Nashville Superspeedway in Nashville, Tenn. (Live)
8 p.m. TRUTV Banana Ball World Tour Indianapolis Clowns vs. Savannah Bananas. From Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Live) WGRZ-2 WICU-12 NBA Basketball Western Conference Final, Game 6: Teams TBA. Professional basketball action from the NBA. (Live) WIVB-4 WSEE-35 WNBA Basketball Teams TBA. All the latest basketball action from the WNBA. (Live) WKBW-7 NHL Hockey Conference Final: Teams TBA. The latest hock-
In Focus
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Bestselling novelist Allie Chandler (Brooke Shields) sees the mystery genre bleeding into her everyday life, when she’s tasked with solving her best friend’s murder. With the help of Det. Jack Kerrigan (Tom Cavanagh) and podcaster Andi Walker (Amalia Williamson), Allie hopes to solve her most puzzling case yet. The all-new series, “You’re Killing Me,” makes its debut on AMC this Sunday, May 24, with a trailer found online, at youtube.com/ watch?v=2yAHMpe1guU
The stage belongs to the artists shaping the sound of a generation. Queen Latifah hosts this multi-genre celebration, which features appearances from the year’s most influential musicians, unforgettable live performances and major award moments. The 52nd American Music Awards air live on CBS this Monday, May 23, with a comprehensive list of this year’s nominees available to peruse at theamas.com/nominees/2026-nominees/
Kamohai and Tristyn must pivot when a project shutdown threatens their crew and cash flow, and find themselves unpacking a condo unit that once belonged to a hoarder. With tight margins leaving no room for error, they manage a paradise-worthy flip for pennies, in the next episode of “Renovation Aloha,” premiering Tuesday, May 26, on HGTV. For a quick fix of island living — and some episode recaps — visit youtube.com/watch?v=ffDtXbmBbwM&list=PL3ciaInkqyXA13ZgFX68oSBJe8i6wduDc
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BY JAY BOBBIN
Steve McQueen and others attempt ‘The Great Escape’
Steve McQueen (“The Thomas Crown Affair,” 1968) was already well on his way to becoming an icon of cool when he made “The Great Escape,” but that 1963 war drama did much to cement that image for him. Directed by action specialist John Sturges (“The Magnificent Seven,” 1960), the fact-inspired film traditionally is a part of the annual Memorial Day weekend marathon of war stories on Turner Classic Movies, which shows it again Monday, May 25.
McQueen plays the so-called “Cooler King,” one of the allied captives in a German prison camp during World War II. Known for his rebellious nature and motorcycle-riding skills, he becomes involved in an escape plan hatched by a number of his fellow captives — eventually leading to the famous scene of McQueen’s character (played in that moment by stunt double Bud Ekins, who also stunted in 1968’s “Bullitt”) jumping a bike over a barbed-wire fence. James Garner (“Maverick”), Richard Attenborough (“Jurassic Park,” 1993), Charles Bronson (“Death Wish,” 1974), Donald Pleasence (“Halloween,” 1978), James Coburn (“The Magnificent Seven,” 1960) and David McCallum (“Saphire & Steel”) also are in the first-rate cast.
“Cash Cab” (Game Show Network, daily): A very basic but hugely enjoyable game that takes place during a cab ride across New York (though some fifth-year episodes were done in Las Vegas), this contest is immense fun as comedian and driver
Steve McQueen stars in “The Great Escape”
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1. Savvy about 5. “I can’t believe this,” in texts
8. Diagnostic test
Sunday
The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
WNYW-5
12:30 p.m.
Thirty-three drivers. Twoand-a-half miles of unfor giving oval. One legendary race. The 110th Indianap olis 500 writes another chapter in motorsport history as the IndyCar Series crowns its ultimate showcase event. Buckle up — it’s going to be a wild ride.
12. Pour 13. Córdoba kinswoman 14. “Not to mention ...” 15. Competition
Crossword Puzzle
show hosted by Buddy Valastro 17. The “R” of “A.P.R.” 18. Joel McHale series
20. Live 21. “Me neither” 22. “If I ___ Care” (The Ink Spots’ song)
25. Peter Pan pal 28. Peanut Butter Lovers Mo. 29. Hurricane’s center
30. Wynonna and Naomi
33. Cousin of a mink
35. Years on end
37. Actress Ullmann
38. Reality show hosted by Gordon Ramsay
44. Johnson of “Laugh-In” 45. Ex-QB who calls games on CBS 46. Lass 47. Boost 48. Kuwaiti leader 49. Barker 50. County units: Abbr.
51. Shoe strengthener
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NOW THE LORD IS THE SPIRIT AND WHERE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS, THERE IS LIBERTY. AND YOU SHALL KNOW THE TRUTH, AND THE TRUTH SHALL MAKE YOU FREE. (2 COR. 3:17, JOHN 8:32).
National Memorial Day Concert 2026
WNED-17 WPSU-3
WXXI-21 8 p.m.
Honoring the service of generations of men and women of the Armed Forces, America’s celebrated national night of remembrance returns to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol with moving personal stories, stirring tributes and memorable musical performances.
Monday World War II with Tom Hanks
HIST 8 p.m.
Long before the Allies claimed victory, Nazi forces crossed into Poland in 1939 and plunged civilization into a catastrophe. Tom Hanks leads this series premiere through the origins, pivotal battles and final reckoning of history’s most devastating war.
Music Awards
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
The stage belongs to the artists shaping the sound of a generation. Queen Latifah hosts the 52nd American Music Awards, a multigenre celebration featuring the year’s most influential musicians, unforgettable live performances and major award moments.
Tuesday
MLB Baseball TBS TRUTV 6:30 p.m.
Fenway Park plays host as the Atlanta Braves roll into
Boston for this cross-division showdown. Southern swagger meets New England grit in what promises to be a compelling afternoon, with bragging rights and big-league pride squarely on the line.
Farmer Wants a Wife
WNYW-5 WUTV-29 8 p.m.
Leaving the city in the rearview takes courage — and maybe love. Host Kimberly Williams-Paisley plays Cupid as farmers Braden Pridemore, Brett Maverick and Sean Cavanaugh open their gates and hearts to women ready to embrace the joys of country living.
Wednesday
Brilliant Minds
WGRZ-2 WICU-12 8 p.m.
What Dr. Oliver Wolf (Zachary Quinto) personally lives with is precisely what makes him extraordinary. Aside from the major drama unfolding amid shake-ups at Bronx General, viewers should expect some surprises from the final episodes of Season 2.
Hollywood Squares
WIVB-4 WSEE-35 8 p.m.
Taking their places in the grid for this season finale are Tom Bergeron, Tiffany Haddish, Arsenio Hall, Ariana DeBose, Whitney Cummings, Ms. Pat, Neal Brennan and Mark Duplass as they help two contestants battle for tic-tac-toe glory.
Thursday
Half Man
HBO 9 p.m.
When the most volatile person from your past crashes your wedding, nothing ends quietly. Ruben (Rich-
“Survivor” 4. Kind of show 5. Lifted, so to speak
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10. About 11. Carol 16. One of TV’s Simpsons 19. Right this minute 22. Abbr. after Cory Booker’s name 23. Marker 24. Bonus on a Blu-Ray
26. Batiking need
27. “___ out!”
31. “You don’t say!”
32. Show Adrien Brody has been banned from
33. Unctuous
34. Camerapeople, gaffers, etc.
36. Attack
37. Advances
38. Badgers
39. Border lake
40. Telephone-onthe-web tech
41. Main Web page
42. Disney’s “___ and the Detectives” (1964)
43. Dix or Knox
ard Gadd) arrives at Niall’s (Jamie Bell) ceremony and sets off a reckoning spanning four turbulent decades of loyalty, loss and the ruins of brotherhood.
That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer FREEFRM 10 p.m.
Two teams, one dorm room and a thrift store budget collide in this season finale. Lara challenges each team to transform said dorm room with either Southern Charm or Boho Flair as vintage instincts and bold design choices decide who earns bragging rights.
Friday
Die Hard 2
AMC 12:30 p.m.
Christmas is never restful for LAPD detective John McClane (Bruce Willis). A year after his heroics in LA, McClane gets caught up in terrorist attack at Washington Dulles International Airport while waiting for his wife’s (Bonnie Bedelia) plane to land.
Zillow Gone Wild HGTV 9:30 p.m.
Forget curb appeal — this listing doesn’t even have
a curb. Host Jack McBrayer ventures 26 feet underground to explore a fully self-contained bunker home that features a yard, backyard and pool, while completely hidden from the sunny world above.
Saturday
The Maltese Falcon TCM 6 p.m.
Long before she revealed her real name, mysterious Miss Wonderly (Mary Astor) brought nothing but trouble to Sam Spade’s (Humphrey Bogart) door. But when a mysterious man (Peter Lorre) comes looking for a jeweled statuette, bodies start piling up.
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom TNT 10 p.m.
Three years after the events of “Jurassic World,” Owen (Chris Pratt) and Claire (Bryce Dallas Howard) return to Isla Nublar to save the remaining dinosaurs from an extinction-level event. They soon discover a plot to auction off the dinosaurs.
Queen Latifah hosts the 52nd American Music Awards Monday on CBS
Willson Contreras of the Boston Red Sox Tuesday on
Gadd in “Half Man”
Questions:
Memorable endings
1) Which season of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” ended on a cliffhanger with Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) transformed into a Borg?
2) Who was Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) trying to retrieve from the Black Lodge in the Season 2 finale of “Twin Peaks”? 3) Which series ended with the townspeople blowing up their own town to keep a land baron from taking it over?
Who burst into J.R.’s (Larry Hagman) room after hearing a gunshot in the 1991 series finale of “Dallas”? 5) In the finale of “Veep,” which staffer takes the blame and goes to prison for Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)?
6) Which team wins the state championship in the “Friday Night Lights” finale? 7) Who is the only WJM-TV employee NOT laid off in the finale of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”?
In the finale of “Better Call Saul,” how long of a prison sentence does Saul/Jimmy (Bob Odenkirk) receive?
Which HBO drama’s finale featured a montage showing the eventual deaths of its main characters?
Which early ‘90s sitcom ends with its characters facing extinction as an Ice Age begins?
