What’s New

1. Revealed: The Hunt for Bin Laden

Premiering on the 10th anniversary of the raid that found and took out 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden in 2011, this two-hour documentary provides a sweeping account of the event. The special includes interviews with not only President Barack Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, CIA director Leon Panetta and Admiral William McRaven, but also key — though unnamed — intelligence offi cers, and the military planners, SEAL operators and Army pilots selected to carry out the raid. Premieres on History Sunday, May 2

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Memories of a Murder

Gail, a young woman running a “murderabilia” shop, is taunted by an anonymous killer, who leaves trophies from unsolved murders at her doorstep. As her investigation gets closer to the truth, the personal stakes become much higher. Stars Isabella Pisacane, Jamie Donnelly, Abby Awe, Rosa Gilmore and Craig Walker. Premieres on Lifetime Saturday, May 8

3. Ziwe

Comedian Ziwe’s selftitled show features music videos from the woman herself as well as interviews with actors, comedians and political fi gures. She is able to introduce conversations about race and society that are hilarious, thoughtprovoking and indicative of a fresh new voice in sketch comedy. Premieres on Showtime Sunday, May 9

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Death & Nightingales

Set in Ireland in 1885, this three-part historical drama follows a young woman seeking to escape her tyrannical father in a story of love, betrayal, deception and revenge. Stars Matthew Rhys, Jamie Dornan and Ann Skelly. Premieres on Starz Sunday, May 16

The Crime of the Century

This two-part documentary directed by Emmy and Oscar winner Alex Gibney (Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief) is a searing indictment of Big Pharma and the political operatives and government regulations that enable overproduction, reckless distribution and abuse of synthetic opiates. Exploring the origins, extent and fallout of one of the most devastating public health tragedies of our time — with half a million deaths from overdoses this century alone — the fi lm reveals that America’s opioid epidemic is not a public health crisis that came out of nowhere. Premieres on HBO Monday, May 10

6. Biography: Shawn Michaels This fi lm chronicles the wild life of one of WWE’s greatest performers and most enduring villains. After drug addiction nearly cost him his life, Shawn Michaels, aka “The Heartbreak Kid,” made one of the most improbable late-career comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 and 2019. Premieres on A&E Sunday, May 16

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Cher & the Loneliest Elephant

In Pakistan, a 4-ton, malnourished elephant named Kaavan spent nearly 20 years in chains, living in a tiny, dilapidated shed under the scorching sun. Music superstar Cher fi rst learned of Kaavan’s plight through online activists seeking her help. This special chronicles her efforts in lending the power of her celebrity to boost the movement backed by wildlife veterinarians, animal aid groups and sanctuary owners to fi rst free Kaavan, and then eventually move the elephant more than 2,000 miles to a sanctuary in Cambodia during a global pandemic. Premieres on Smithsonian Channel Wednesday, May 19

8. 2021 Billboard Music Awards

This annual live broadcast showcases spectacular performances, unexpected collaborations, buzzworthy pop-culture moments and more as it celebrates the past year’s greatest achievements in music. Billboard Music Awards nominees and winners are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners. Nominees and other details had not been announced at presstime; visit billboard.com/hub/billboard-musicawards for more. Premieres on NBC Sunday, May 23

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Crime Scene Kitchen

Actor/comedian Joel McHale hosts this all-new baking competition series with a unique twist. It’s a culinary guessing game in which bakers are tasked with decoding what type of dessert was made, when all that’s left are the crumbs, fl our trails and a few elusive clues. They must then re-create the recipe for celebrity judges Curtis Stone and Yolanda Gampp, who will determine how closely their sweet treat matches the missing dessert — and how good it tastes. Premieres on FOX Wednesday, May 26

10. The Titans That Built America This three-night miniseries (continuing Tuesday and Wednesday) chronicles the incredible rise and fi erce rivalries of industrial heavyhitters Henry Ford, William Boeing, Walter Chrysler, J.P. Morgan Jr. and Pierre Du Pont. The ruthless, innovative and cunning titans battled each other — and FDR — to create entirely new industries at a time when America was in absolute peril. Out of the rubble of the Great Depression, this new group of robber barons emerged to help lift America to new heights — from revolutionizing the automobile and erecting monuments and skyscrapers, to conquering human fl ight and helping fuel victory in World War II. Premieres on History Monday, May 31

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Breaking Bobby Bones

Radio/TV personality and bestselling author Bobby Bones crisscrosses the country to meet everyday heroes who have extraordinary jobs, hobbies and abilities, where they welcome him with open arms and give him a crash course in their specialized skills. Bobby accepts the challenge of living a day in their lives and attempting the tricks of their trades, which often means pushing past his own comfort zone, like dangling over the Grand Canyon 4,000 feet above the Colorado River despite his greatest fear in life — heights. Along the way, Bobby is able to make a personal and compassionate connection with each person’s unique life story. Premieres on Nat Geo Monday, May 31