Every new and returning TV show to watch in May 2026
May 7-With dozens of new and returning shows dropping across TV and streaming this month, your watchlist is about to get crowded.
Whether you're in the mood for a binge-worthy thriller, a cozy holiday romance, a laugh-out-loud comedy or a juicy reality series, May's lineup has something for every type of viewer. Below, we've rounded up every major premiere and return hitting screens this month so you can plan what to stream next.
New series
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Glory - Netflix (May 1)
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Travis Japan Travel Around The World - Hulu (May 1)
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Lord of the Flies - Netflix (May 4)
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Love Is Blind: Poland - Netflix (May 6)
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Legends - Netflix (May 7)
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M.I.A. - Peacock (May 7)
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The Terror: Devil in Silver - AMC+ / Shudder (May 7)
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Amadeus - STARZ (May 8)
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Unconditional - Apple TV+ (May 8)
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Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir Chibi: Shorts - Disney+ (May 8)
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K-Everything with Daniel Dae Kim - CNN International / CNN app (May 9)
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Song of the Samurai - HBO Max (May 9)
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Home Town: Inn This Together - HGTV (May 10)
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Chopped Castaways - Food Network (May 12)
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Squatters - A&E (May 12)
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U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men's National Soccer Team - HBO / HBO Max (May 12)
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Off Campus - Prime Video (May 13)
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Nemesis - Netflix (May 14)
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Dutton Ranch - Paramount+ / Paramount Network (May 15)
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It's Not Like That - Prime Video (May 15)
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The WONDERfools - Netflix (May 15)
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Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown - Discovery Channel (May 17)
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In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers - Discovery Channel (May 17)
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In The City - Bravo (May 19)
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The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn? - Hulu (May 19)
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed - Apple TV+ (May 20)
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Ndrangheta: World Wide Mafia - Hulu (May 20)
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The Boroughs - Netflix (May 21)
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Mating Season - Netflix (May 22)
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World War II With Tom Hanks - HISTORY (May 25)
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Food Network's Top 10 - Food Network (May 25)
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Sofia the First: Royal Magic - Disney Jr. (May 25) / Disney+ (May 26)
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Spider-Noir - MGM+ (May 25) / Prime Video (May 27)
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My Two Cents - Netflix (May 27)
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Star City - Apple TV+ (May 29)
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Calabasas Confidential - Netflix (May 29)
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This Is Poly - WE tv (May 29)
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RAFA - Netflix (May 29)
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Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose - CNN (May 30)
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Returning series
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My Lottery Dream Home (Season 3) - HGTV (May 1)
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Zillow Gone Wild (Season 3) - HGTV (May 1)
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El Encargado (Season 4) - Hulu (May 1)
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Impuros (Season 6) - Hulu (May 1)
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Dr. Seuss's Horton! (Season 2) - Netflix (May 4)
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Citadel (Season 2) - Prime Video (May 6)
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Worst Ex Ever (Season 2) - Netflix (May 6)
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Jersey Shore Family Vacation (final 18 episodes) - MTV (May 7)
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The Chestnut Man: Hide and Seek (follow-up series) - Netflix (May 7)
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Deadliest Catch (Season 22) - Discovery Channel (May 8)
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RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars (Season 11) - Paramount+ (May 8)
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Thank You, Next (Season 3) - Netflix (May 8)
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Chibiverse (Season 4) - Disney+ (May 9)
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90 Day Fiancé (Season 12) - TLC (May 10)
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Pop Culture Jeopardy! (Season 2) - Netflix (May 11)
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BBQ Brawl (Season 7) - Food Network (May 11)
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Homestead Rescue (Season 14) - Discovery Channel (May 12)
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Tucci in Italy (Season 2) - National Geographic / Hulu (May 12)
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Tyler Perry's Zatima (Season 4) - Paramount+ (May 12)
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Devil May Cry (Season 2) - Netflix (May 12)
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Good Omens (final season) - Prime Video (May 13)
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Perfect Match (Season 4) - Netflix (May 13)
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Roosters (Season 2) - Netflix (May 13)
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On the Roam (Season 2) - HBO Max (May 14)
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Welcome to Wrexham (Season 5) - FX / Hulu (May 14)
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Couples Therapy (Season 5) - Paramount+ (May 15)
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Rivals (Season 2) - Hulu (May 15)
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The Last Woodsmen (Season 3) - Discovery Channel (May 15)
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Baylen Out Loud (Season 3) - TLC (May 19)
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The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch (Season 7) - HISTORY (May 19)
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SkyMed (Season 4) - Paramount+ (May 21)
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Barrabrava (Season 2) - Prime Video (May 22)
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The Chi (Season 8; final season) - Paramount+ (May 22)
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Rick and Morty (Season 9) - Adult Swim (May 24)
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Maine Cabin Masters (Season 13) - Magnolia Network (May 25)
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90 Day: Hunt for Love (Season 2) - TLC (May 26)
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Castle Impossible (Season 2) - HGTV (May 26)
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A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (Season 2) - Netflix (May 27)
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Down Home Fab (Season 3) - HGTV (May 27)
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Criminal Minds: Evolution (Season 19) - Paramount+ (May 28)
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Deli Boys (Season 2) - Hulu (May 28)
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The Four Seasons (Season 2) - Netflix (May 28)
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