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A&E: Neighborhood Wars (Premiere) at 9pm
A&E: Squatters (Premiere) at 10pm
DISCOVERY: Homestead Rescue (Premiere) at 8pm
FOOD NETWORK: Chopped Castaways (Premiere) at 9pm
HBO: U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men’s National Soccer Team (Premiere) at 9pm
NETFLIX: Devil May Cry (Premiere)
NETFLIX: Untold UK (Premiere)
ABC has ordered spin-off series “The Rookie: North,” from “The Rookie” creator Alexi Hawley and Lionsgate Television. Jay Hollis (“Insecure”) will play a new, mid-life member of the Pierce County Police Department. Nathan Fillion, who is an executive producer on the series, will appear in the pilot as his “The Rookie” character.
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The late-night crew is sticking together. ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will air a repeat episode on Thursday, May 21, the night of the final episode of CBS’ “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” reports LateNighter. And last night, Colbert’s guests included Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers and John Oliver — with “The Tonight Show” and “Late Night” dark so Fallon and Meyers could join.
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BET announced the launch of leadership development initiative BET Next Gen, a multi-track pipeline that offers participants the opportunity to gain experience across a range of core business functions. BET Next Gen members will actively support BET’s marquee tentpoles, including the 2026 BET Awards, contributing both on-site and through longer-term brand and business initiatives.
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FOX announced its 2026-27 schedule ahead of its upfront event on Monday afternoon. The big news: “Animal Control” is muscling into what was animation territory on Sundays, joining “The Simpsons,” “Universal Basic Guys,” and “Grimsburg.” “Moving ‘Animal Control’ to Sunday night gives that show a great opportunity for success,” said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. “It’s a very important show for us, we own and distribute it, and tonally we think it can fit in and build further upon the success it’s had at Fox and Hulu and most recently on Netflix.”
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The net’s “Baywatch” reboot is set to launch midseason. Why the wait? “We have a rich history of launching series midseason,” said Thorn. “Obviously, ‘Baywatch’ is a huge, huge priority for us, and we think we have a great opportunity to set the show up for success there.”
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“The Interrogator” will also make a midseason debut — and along with “Baywatch” and dating format “Marriage Market” is one of three new series on FOX. “Our 2026-27 slate reflects what FOX does best — putting creative first with distinctive, returnable series and bold, character-driven storytelling,” said Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment. “With a strong foundation of returning hits and a carefully curated pipeline of new original series, we’re building a lineup designed to connect with broad audiences, drive performance in both the U.S. and around the world, and bring the consistency, scale, and momentum that position us strongly for the year ahead.”
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“Yellowstone” spin-off “Dutton Ranch” premieres with two episodes on Friday, May 15, and the same day on Paramount Network at 8 p.m.
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HGTV’s home renovation competition “Battle on the Beach” will kick off a new season on Monday, June 1, at 9 p.m. The series attracted 15.5 million viewers across linear and streaming for its last run.
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Bachelorette, meet Housewife. Prime Video has ordered “Reality Retreat” (w/t). Set in a tropical location, the series follows a group of reality stars traveling to a wellness retreat designed to help them reckon with who they are beyond their public personas.
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Prime Video also handed an early season 5 renewal to “Reacher.”“’Reacher’ has evolved into a true powerhouse franchise,” said Peter Friedlander, Head of Global Television, Amazon MGM Studios. “The series’ ability to combine high-octane action with compelling character storytelling continues to resonate with tens of millions of viewers around the world. We’re excited to move forward with a fifth season ahead of Season Four’s debut and to build on this incredible momentum.”
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Coming up on Peacock: “The Five Star Weekend,” arriving July 9; “Friday the 13th” sequel series “Crystal Lake,” debuting October 15; and crime drama “The Good Daughter,” coming November 12.
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“People Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer” returns to ID for its second season on Tuesday, June 2 at 9 p.m. The new season will feature episodes unpacking the real-life accounts of survivors who crossed paths with serial killers and lived to share their stories.
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USA drama series “Anna Pigeon” premieres Friday, August 7 at 10 p.m.The 10-episode drama, based on the New York Times best-selling novels by Nevada Barr, follows a city slicker-turned-park ranger.
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OWN has greenlit season 12 of “Love & Marriage: Huntsville.” “’Love & Marriage’ continues to cement OWN as the premier destination for Black audiences on Saturday nights,” said Tina Perry, President, OWN. “The series has redefined what a relationship-driven docuseries can achieve, elevating voices and perspectives that have long been underrepresented in reality television.”
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“When Hope Calls: Brookfield” has been renewed for a fourth seasonacross Great American Family, Great American Pure Flix, and GFAM+. “From its exceptional cast to its cinematic production values and deeply emotional storytelling, I would put this series up against anything else on television,” said Bill Abbott, President and CEO of Great American Media.
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Bravo news at NBCU’s upfront event: Season 11 of “Below Deck Mediterranean” launches Monday, June 8 at 8 p.m.; season three of “The McBee Dynasty” premieres June 15 at 9 p.m.; the sophomore run of “Next Gen NYC” begins Wednesday, June 24 at 9 p.m.; and “Real Housewives of Ocean County” returns Thursday, July 9 at 8 p.m.
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Animation offerings will be on display at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Festival, starting June 21 in France. Upcoming series “SuperMutant Magic Academy,” “Keeping Up With The Joneses,” and “Living the Dream” will be among the featured shows. “From expanding the next era of DC animation with our partners at DC Studios to showcasing original voices across our studios, our programming this year reflects the range, ambition, and creative momentum driving everything we do,” said Sam Register, President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe.
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The NHL’s rescue dog competition, “Stanley Pup,” makes its debut Wednesday, June 8 on truTV at 8:30 p.m., then airs on NHL Network on Friday, June 10 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Each of the 32 NHL teams will be represented by an adoptable rescue dog, competing through the Conference Finals and ultimately the championship, the Stanley Pup Final.
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Fubo Sports Network struck a content distribution agreement with The European Football Alliance (EFA). Launching its inaugural season this month, the league features six elite European American football franchises, including the Frankfurt Galaxy, Munich Ravens, Paris Musketeers, Prague Lions, Raiders Tirol, and Nordic Storm with plans to expand next year. “EFA is already a compelling, fast-growing football brand in Europe and we believe Fubo Sports Network’s North American audience will devour its hard-hitting gameplay,” said Pamela Duckworth, Head of Fubo Studios, Fubo. “Our agreement with EFA brings a European perspective on classic American football.”
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One-on-one basketball competition Ones Basketball League (OBL) announced that The Super Patch Company, the wellness technology company known for its drug-free performance and recovery patches, will be the league’s Official Performance and Recovery Partner, starting with the tip-off of “OBL: Battle of the Cities” this Friday night in Orlando, Florida.
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Fox offered some stats on Monday: “Memory of a Killer” delivered 18.4 million cross-platform viewers in 35 days, according to Nielsen, delivering the largest 35-day streaming audience ever for a Fox drama telecast. Also breezing past the 15 million mark were reality competition “Fear Factor: House of Fear” and dramedy “Best Medicine.” All told, Fox originals drew 52.7 billion total multi-platform minutes viewed across the season, with dramas up 9 percent in total viewing and 24 percent in streaming year-over-year.
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Viewership for Game 4 of the playoff series between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers averaged 7.1 million viewers, according to AdImpact. Linear accounted for 59 percent of viewers, while other streaming apps made up 21 percent of the audience. YouTubeTV made up 20 percent of viewers.
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