What to Watch on TV: The Sympathizer, Under the Bridge, 9-1-1

Welcome to a new week and another round of What to Watch on TV! Our picks for the week of May 26th include many season finales and a couple of enticing premieres.

This week, we feature The Sympathizer, Under the Bridge, 9-1-1, and more!

Here are our recommendations for what to watch on TV this week:

The Sympathizer – Sunday, May 26th

Claude invites the team for a night out and reveals some terrifying news to the Captain before they’re sent off to Vietnam. The Captain is forced to confront his past. The Sympathizer season finale airs Sunday, May 26th at 9/8c on HBO.

Episode Description: Before sending them off to Vietnam, Claude invites the team for a night out and reveals some terrifying information to the Captain; the mission is met with strong resistance and the Captain is forced to confront the choices that haunt his past.

Beacon 23 – Sunday, May 26th

Halan is surprised to find himself face-to-face with Aleph after receiving an implant. And Harmony does her best to protect the beacon at all costs. Beacon 23 season finale airs Sunday, May 26th on MGM+.

Episode Description: After agreeing to receive an implant, Halan is surprised to find that the procedure puts him face-to-face with Aleph; Harmony protects the beacon by any means necessary.

All American – Monday, May 27th

Spencer looks toward his past for guidance on the eve of one of the biggest games of his career. Meanwhile, Olivia receives unexpected feedback, and Layla continues to work on her mental health. All American airs Monday, May 27th at 8/7c on The CW.

Episode Description: With one of the biggest games of his career around the corner, Spencer seeks guidance by revisiting his past; Layla continues to work through her mental health recovery; Olivia receives unexpected feedback from her publisher.

The Great War – Monday, May 27th

In 1918, the U.S. joined the fight during World War I. Their involvement marked a shift in the direction of the war. The Great War premieres Monday, May 27th at 8/7c on The History Channel.

Series Description: A four-hour cinematic documentary covering U.S. involvement in World War I in the critical year of 1918. After three years of horrific battle in the trenches of France and Belgium, the Allies are on the verge of collapse—and Germany the cusp of victory. The United States is forced to rapidly train, arm, and ship millions of young soldiers overseas to Europe for the first time.

The Veil – Tuesday, May 28th

On the season finale, the paths of Imogen and Adilah come together in a thrilling conclusion. The Veil season finale airs Tuesday, May 28th on Hulu.

Series Description: An international spy thriller series that explores the surprising and fraught relationship between two women who play a deadly game of truth and lies on the road from Istanbul to Paris and London. One woman has a secret, while the other is on a mission to reveal it before thousands of lives are lost. In the shadows, mission controllers at the U.S. CIA and French DGSE must put differences aside, as difficult as it may be, and work together to avert potential disaster before it is too late.

Under the Bridge – Wednesday, May 29th

All the participants have to reckon with their involvement in the events that transpired as a final opportunity for justice arises. Under the Bridge season finale airs Wednesday, May 29th on Hulu.

Episode Description: The last opportunity for justice arrives as all the participants reckon with their true involvement in the events that transpired.

Loot – Wednesday, May 29th

Molly and the Wells Foundation are on the verge of major success all while the rest of the team face important life decisions. Loot season finale airs Wednesday, May 29th on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: While Molly and the Wells Foundation are on the precipice of their greatest success, the team faces big personal decisions.

9-1-1 – Thursday, May 30th

Athena wakes up from the devastating fire to find that Bobby’s life is on the line. She dives headfirst into finding out the truth. Meanwhile, Hen and Karen fight for custody while Christopher fights to trust his dad. 9-1-1 season finale airs Thursday, May 30th at 8/7c on ABC.

Episode Description: Following the devastating fire at the Nash home, Bobby’s fate remains uncertain, while Athena embarks on a mission to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Hen and Karen engage in a heated custody battle, while Christopher grapples with forgiving Eddie.

Grey’s Anatomy – Thursday, May 30th

An influx of patients and emergency procedures caused by the wildfires raging in the region puts the doctors on high alert. Meanwhile, Meredith makes an impulsive move that might see negative outcomes. Grey’s Anatomy season finale airs Thursday, May 30th at 9/8c on ABC.

Episode Description: Wildfires threaten the Seattle region, leading to a flood of patients and emergency procedures; the doctors juggle overcapacity in the ER, complex surgeries and personal stress; Meredith makes a rash decision that can’t be undone.

Station 19 – Thursday, May 30th

The station continues to battle the wildfires surrounding Seattle while also facing the possibility of a future very different than the present. Station 19 season finale airs Thursday, May 30th at 10/9c on ABC.

Episode Description: As Station 19 continues to battle a wildfire, the team grapples with the possibility of a future that will be changed forever.

We Are Lady Parts – Thursday, May 30th

The time for their debut album has arrived for Lady Parts. Just in time for a rival Muslim band, Second Wife, to threaten what they know. We Are Lady Parts premieres Thursday, May 30th on Peacock.

Episode Description: Saira announces it’s time for Lady Parts to record their debut album. Amina explores her ‘villain era’, a new attitude of being a bad mother with boundaries and non-negotiables. And a rival Muslim band, Second Wife, threatens the band’s status quo.

The Big Cigar – Friday, May 31st

Huey and Bobby’s differences become apparent to everyone, and plans are altered in a messy confrontation. The Big Cigar airs Friday, May 31st, on Apple TV+.

Episode Description: Plans are altered after a messy confrontation; everyone gets to know about Huey and Bobby’s differences; Agent Clark is desperate to achieve the end result.

 

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