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    What To Watch On TV And Streaming Thursday, May 21, 2026

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    What To Watch On TV And Streaming Thursday, May 21, 2026







    The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
    CBS

    Every day, TVLine’s What to Watch column spotlights new and returning English-language shows (and select movies) premiering or airing fresh episodes across broadcast, cable and streaming — organized below by release time and alphabetically within each slot.

    On TV this Thursday: “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” ends, “SkyMed” Season 4 scrubs in, and “The Boroughs” debuts on Netflix.

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    Showtimes for May 21, 2026


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    The Boroughs

    Netflix
    EIGHT-EPISODE BINGE

    Series premiere: In a seemingly picturesque retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes (including Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard, Denis O’Hare, Clarke Peters, and Bill Pullman) must band together to stop a monstrous threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have — time.

    Kyle Larson vs. The Double

    Prime Video

    In this documentary, NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson embarks on a two-year quest to complete one of auto racing’s most demanding challenges.

    On the Roam

    HBO Max

    Take a deep dive into the world of music as Jason visits the Gibson garage to rebuild instruments and explore the craftsmanship behind their sound.

    SkyMed

    Paramount+
    EIGHT-EPISODE BINGE

    Season 4 premiere: Chief Nurse Hayley and Chief Pilot Wheezer audition rookie medics and pilots to join the team.


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    Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage

    CBS
    TWO EPISODES

    Season 2 finale: Mandy and Jim butt heads when they take over the store for a sick Georgie and Ruben; Audrey struggles to cope with Connor’s absence.

    Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

    MTV

    The gang heads to Boston to take over the iconic Fenway Park and check out a bar where everyone knows your name.

    Next Level Chef

    Fox

    Season 5 finale: The three remaining chefs must create a dish on each level in just 90 minutes; only one chef is crowned the winner.

    Scrabble

    The CW

    Contestants engage in a war of words for their chance to win $10,000. 


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    Fear Factor: 48 Hours of Fear

    Fox
    PART 2 OF 2

    Contestants push through another 24 hours with no sleep — facing tarantulas, needles, electrocution, and a disgusting sushi showdown; one competitor wins the $50,000 grand prize.

    Ghosts

    CBS
    TWO EPISODES

    Season 5 finale: Sam and Jay join forces with the ghosts to protect the mansion; a trip abroad could determine Woodstone’s fate; James Austin Johnson guest-stars. 

    Hacks

    HBO Max

    While Ava pitches her reboot, Deborah prepares to take the stage for the biggest show of her career — which looks much different than she imagined.

    Half Man

    HBO

    Niall and Ava face major life changes as Ruben struggles with his relationship; an impulsive choice between Mona and Niall has serious consequences for all involved.

    Trivial Pursuit

    The CW

    A college professor tackles the six iconic categories in hopes of winning $20,000 for his parents’ 50th anniversary.

    Welcome to Wrexham

    FXX

    The pressure on Wrexham AFC mounts as the pricey new players struggle to gel while the women’s team adjusts to a new leader.


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    Elsbeth

    CBS

    Season 3 finale: A minor royal’s mysterious death at New York’s most legendary hotel brings Elsbeth into a world of faded elegance, cabaret, and murder; Patti LuPone and Michael Urie guest-star. 


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    The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

    CBS

    Series finale: Expect surprise guests in Colbert’s final show, which is set to run past 12:37 a.m. (ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel and NBC’s Jimmy Fallon are taking Thursday off in solidarity with Colbert.)



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