Masterchef, on Fox, CTV
After an exhaustive cross-country search, 40 of the most talented chefs in America travel to Los Angeles to compete for a coveted apron in this season premiere. Renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi joins chefs Gordon Ramsay and Graham Elliot as judges.
The Voice, on NBC
The finalists take the stage one last time in this special two-hour season finale. This season’s celebrity mentors Christina Aguilera, Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton have guided the vocalists through the competition for a lucrative recording contract.
Dancing With the Stars, on ABC
Another season of fierce competition wraps up as the remaining dancers attempt to dazzle the judges with their final performances. The popular series pairs celebrities from the world of entertainment, sports and reality TV with professional dancers.
New Releases for the week of May 17 - 23
American Sniper
After being raised by a father who taught him how to shoot a rifle, Chris Kyle (Cooper) becomes a Navy SEAL sniper. He is sent to Iraq following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, where his first kills are a mother and her young boy. Although he is shaken and upset by this, he is given the nickname "Legend" as his number of kills increases, eventually becoming the deadliest sniper in U.S. military history. Back home, though, his lengthy absences and troubled emotional state begin to take a hefty toll on his wife and family.
Director: Clint Eastwood. Stars: Bradley Cooper, Kyle Gallner, Ben Reed, Elise Robertson. 2014. 132 min. Biography.
Hot Tub Time Machine 2
When Lou (Corddry) is shot by a mysterious assailant, his friends Nick (Robinson) and Jacob (Duke) fire up their hot tub time machine to travel to the past in order to find and stop the assailant. However, they wind up a decade in the future and conclude that the would-be killer must be from this time period. With potential suspects aplenty, the hunt is on to find the murderous time traveller so they can alter the future and save the past.
Director: Steve Pink. Stars: Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Adam Scott, Gillian Jacobs, Chevy Chase. 2015. 93 min. Comedy.
What We Do in the Shadows
Jackie (van Beek) is a human servant to a group of four vampires living in a flat in Wellington, New Zealand. She wants to become one of them herself, but the vampires, who can only go outside after dark, refuse. After Jackie's ex-boyfriend Nick (Gonzalez-Macuer) is accidentally turned into a vampire, the beasts invite him to join their family and begin to learn how to use modern technology. Nick, though, has trouble adapting to his new lifestyle, and he accidentally reveals his dark secret to a vampire hunter, who tracks down the little family at their flat.
Directors: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi. Stars: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Cori Gonzalez-Macuer, Jackie van Beek, Ben Fransham, Jonathan Brugh. 2014. 86 min. Comedy.
The 2015 Billboard Music Awards, on ABC, CTV
Co-hosts Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen honour the year’s most popular musicians. In addition to performers Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran, Fall Out Boy and Nick Jonas, the ceremony will feature the television debut of Britney Spears’ “Pretty Girls” featuring Iggy Azalea.
The Preakness, on NBC
NBC brings viewers exclusive coverage of the Preakness Stakes from Pimlico Racecourse in Baltimore, Maryland. The prestigious race is the second leg in America's coveted Triple Crown, and it usually has an attendance equivalent to the Kentucky Derby.
The Amazing Race, on CBS, CTV
The final leg of the race takes the teams from Peru to Dallas, where they face a challenge at the top of AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, in this season finale. The finalists will also have to join a Texas cattle ranch and rappel 500 feet down Reunion Tower.
Elementary, on CBS, Global
A case becomes personal for Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and Watson (Lucy Liu) when Holmes’ recovery sponsor, Alfredo (Ato Essandoh), mysteriously disappears in the season finale. The investigation leads Holmes to wonder if Alfredo’s relapsed into addiction.
American Idol, on Fox
Don’t miss the big reveal as host Ryan Seacrest announces the winner in this special two-hour season finale. Thousands of hopefuls auditioned for the chance to compete for a lucrative recording contract and the title of "American Idol."
Chicago Fire, on Global, NBC
The firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51 sign off in another dramatic season finale. The critically acclaimed series, which stars Jesse Spencer, Taylor Kinney and Eamonn Walker, was recently renewed for the 2015-2016 season.
