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Sheldon and Todd End, Bridgerton and Outer Range Return, L&O Finales, ACM Awards and More

On TV this Thursday: Young Sheldon ends its run with a bittersweet farewell, So Help Me Todd takes on its final case and Bridgerton returns with a new love story. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)

Showtimes for May 16, 2024

03:00 AM
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Netflix

Bridgerton

Season 3 premiere (first four episodes): Penelope glows up and begins her search for a husband, catching the eye of Lord Debling (The Crown’s Sam Phillips).

Prime Video

Outer Range

Season 2 premiere (all seven episodes): Royal and his wife struggle to keep their family together after their granddaughter’s sudden disappearance. (Watch trailer.)

08:00 PM
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Prime Video

Academy of Country Music Awards

Country music legend Reba McEntire presides over the streaming-only telecast, with performances from Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Jelly Roll, Miranda Lambert and more.

NBC

Law & Order

Season 23 finale: Shaw and Riley investigate a sports star’s death; Baxter’s campaign could be threatened when his daughter reveals a secret. (Who’s not returning for Season 24?)

CBS

Young Sheldon

Series finale (two episodes): In 1994, Sheldon grieves as he prepares to head off to Caltech; in the future, Amy (Mayim Bialik) has questions for Sheldon (Jim Parsons) about his memoir. (Read preview; get spinoff casting scoop.)

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09:00 PM
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Fox

Farmer Wants a Wife

Season 2 finale: The contestants sit down with singer Jennifer Nettles to look back at their journeys. (I Can See Your Voice returns at 8 pm.)

NBC

Law & Order: SVU

Season 25 finale: SVU searches for a pattern assailant before his behavior escalates; public concern pressures Carisi to close the case quickly. (Previously renewed.)

CBS

So Help Me Todd

Series finale: Margaret takes on a case involving a major cosmetics company to save her firm; Todd works on an FBI investigation. (Cast reacts to cancellation.)

10:00 PM
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NBC
LAST EPISODE BEFORE MOVING TO PEACOCK

Law & Order: Organized Crime

Season 4 finale: Trisha helps Stabler keep Joe Jr. safe during a raid; Bell comes face to face with the man who killed Sam. (Previously renewed.)

ABC

Station 19

The station uses its clinic to care for newly arrived asylum seekers; Natasha’s sister pays her a visit; Vic receives surprising news.

ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY

Five years ago, the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory ended its run after 12 seasons and 279 episodes. Maybe they'll do a spinoff or two someday...?

What to Watch on TV Thursday, May 16, 2024
May 17, 2024
03:00 AM
BridgertonOuter Range
08:00 PM
Academy of Country Music AwardsLaw & OrderYoung Sheldon
09:00 PM
Farmer Wants a WifeLaw & Order: SVUSo Help Me Todd
10:00 PM
Law & Order: Organized CrimeStation 19
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