All times Eastern. 1971: The Year That Music Changed EverythingEight-episode documentary explores a year of unprecedented musical innovation and rebirth fueled by the political and cultural upheaval of the time, with iconic, timely hits from the Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed and many more (Apple TV+). The BiteJust when we thought there might actually be some brighter days ahead with this whole pandemic thing, here comes this new series about two women (Audra McDonald and Taylor Schilling), New York City neighbors navigating life in quarantine after an unexpected, deadly second wave of coronavirus outbreak. Reality really bites, doesn’t it? (Spectrum). The Me You Can’t SeeExecutive producers Prince Harry and Oprah Winfrey co-host this multi-part documentary about mental health and emotional well-being while opening up about their own experiences. Other participants include Lady Gaga, Glenn Close and San Antonio Spurs player DeMar De Rozan (Apple TV+). SATURDAY, May 22Redd Foxx: Life, Death & MoneyThe Sanford & Son comedian hustled his way into TV stardom, but his long-running and secretive battle with the IRS resulted in a heated family estate war. Find out how Foxx, who was making millions at the height of his career with stand-up comedy, record sales, television specials and Las Vegas headlining gigs, was technically broke when he died in 1991 at the age of 68 (9 p.m., Reelz). Saturday Night LiveIt’s getting hot in here! Tune in to see host Anya Taylor-Joy, who made chess hot again with Golden Globe-winning role in the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit, and musical guest Lil Nas X, whose recent foray into marketing made some people hot in another way entirely—like he was in league with the ol’ devil himself! (11:29 p.m., NBC). SUNDAY, May 23In TreatmentUzo Adula (she was “Crazy Eyes” on Orange is the New Black) takes over for Gabriele Bryne in the starring role as an L.A. psychotherapist in the reboot of Emmy-winning drama series, now beginning a fourth season, treating a diverse group of patients with a variety of modern concerns (HBO and HBO Max). The Billboard Music AwardsSinger, songwriter, Voice coach and actor Nick Jonas hosts this live event from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles honoring the year’s top performers and achievements based on “fan interactions,” including album and digital sales, streaming, radio airplay and social engagement, as tracked by Billboard magazine and its data partners (8 p.m., NBC). MONDAY, May 24The Donut KingHow did a Cambodian refugee overcome war, genocide and poverty to become the most successful, multi-millionaire donut maker—and franchise owner—in Los Angeles? And then lose it all? You’ll find out in this “hole”-y engrossing documentary—which, I guarantee, will make you crave a donut! (10 p.m., PBS). Whitstable PearlBased on the acclaimed series of novels by Julie Wassmer, this mystery-drama series stars Kerry Godliman as ambitious restaurant owner Pearl Nolan, who puts her former police training to good use and becomes a detective in the English seaside town of Whitstable (Acorn TV). TUESDAY, May 25Mr InbetweenTonight kicks off the third and final series of the half-hour drama created, written by and starring Scott Ryan—a serialization of his 2005 feature film The Magician—as a hitman for hire who balances his criminal activities with his everyday life among his friends and family (10 p.m., FX). Mental SamuraiHost Rob Lowe returns to season two of this game show competition in which contestants mentally battle each other—and a ticking clock—as they attempt to stay focused, answer questions and endure the game’s trademark physical challenge: being strapped into a high-speed capsule attached to a gyroscopic robotic arm (8 p.m., Fox). 7 Little JohnsonsSeason nine of the series, about the family of seven all living with dwarfism, finds the older kids ready to strike out on their own after being cooped up with parents Trent and Amber and everyone else under one roof during the pandemic (8 p.m., TLC). Between Black and BlueTrue-crime fans will enjoy binging on all four episodes of this real-life story, seven years in the making, about a 1975 murder, crooked cops, a mafia don, Elvis Presley and a cocaine-addicted newspaper editor (Sundance Now and AMC+). WEDNESDAY, May 26Crime Scene KitchenJoel McHale hosts this new culinary competition, with a twist: It’s a guessing game in which bakers must sift through left-behind clues of crumbs, flour and other mixing bowl leftovers, then recreate the “missing” recipe for celebrity judges, chef Curtis Stone and cake artist Yolanda Gampp, who’ll decide which “cake detective” comes closest bringing back the dear departed (9 p.m., Fox). The Bold TypeIt’s the beginning of the end for Kat, Jane and Sutton, the trio of young women who hitched their stars to the fictional Scarlet Magazine. Find out how the fifth and final season of the fan-favorite YA series plays out, beginning tonight as Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy return to their roles and their characters determine how to leave their “bold” marks on the world of publishing and beyond (10 p.m., Freeform). THURSDAY, May 27Apocalypse ‘45Timed just ahead of Memorial Day, this immersive documentary recounts the end of WWII with never-seen-before restored footage and the voices of more than 20 American servicemen who lived through the horrific events in the Pacific (Discovery+) SHERRY: I REVIEWED THIS MOVIE IF YOU WANT TO LINK TO IT-NP MomBonnie (Allison Janney) and Adam (William Fichter) regret spending their first anniversary with Marjorie (Mimi Kennedy) and her new beau (guest star Kevin Dunn), while a solid attempt by Jill (Jamie Presley) at a good deed becomes a moral dilemma (9:01 p.m., CBS). NEW ON DVD After completing its successful 15-season run, the hit WB/CW series starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles as sibling hunters of witches, werewolves and other creatures of the night comes to a deluxe Blu-ray set, Supernatural: The Complete Series, with all 327 episodes, plus a multitude of bonus features and a 68-page collector’s book.
