IMDb Picks: May TV Premieres
by IMDb-Editors | last updated - 1 week agoMay marks the end of the traditional broadcast television season. In the Peak TV era, a lot of shows are just getting started. See which new and returning shows premiere in May.
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1. Penny Dreadful (2014– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, scientist Victor Frankenstein and medium Vanessa Ives unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London.
Creator: John Logan | Stars: Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Reeve Carney
Votes: 65,074
"Penny Dreadful" premieres Sunday, May 1, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on Showtime.
2. Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007– )
TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Reality-TV
A peek inside the exploits and privileged private lives of the blended Kardashian-Jenner family, including sisters Kim, Kourtney and Khloé.
Creators: Ryan Seacrest, Eliot Goldberg | Stars: Khloé Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian West, Kris Jenner
Votes: 18,868
"Keeping Up with the Kardashians" premieres Sunday, May 1, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on E!
3. Rich Kids of Beverly Hills (2014– )
30 min | Reality-TV
A look into the privileged lives of several twenty-somethings.
Stars: Morgan Stewart, Dorothy Wang, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Jonny Drubel
Votes: 585
"Rich Kids of Beverly Hills" premieres Sunday, May 1, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on E!
4. Fat N' Furious: Rolling Thunder (2014– )
Reality-TV
Stars: Tommy Christmas, Chuck Kountz, Steve McGranahan, Andy Pivarnik
Votes: 166
"Fat N' Furious: Rolling Thunder" premieres Monday, May 2, at 8 p.m. PT/ET on Discovery.
5. Houdini and Doyle (2016 TV Mini-Series)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
At the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard on some unsolved and inexplicable crimes.
Stars: Stephen Mangan, Michael Weston, Rebecca Liddiard, Emily Carey
Votes: 526
"Houdini and Doyle" premieres Monday, May 2, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on FOX.
6. Person of Interest (2011– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Action, Drama, Mystery
An ex-assassin and a wealthy programmer save lives via a surveillance AI that sends them the identities of civilians involved in impending crimes. However, the details of the crimes--including the civilians' roles--are left a mystery.
Creator: Jonathan Nolan | Stars: Jim Caviezel, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin Chapman, Michael Emerson
Votes: 116,971
The final season of "Person of Interest" premieres Tuesday, May 3, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on CBS.
7. Maron (2013– )
22 min | Comedy
Marc Maron has been a comedian for 25 years. He's had his problems. He was an angry, drunk, self involved, twice divorced compulsive mess for most of his adult life, but with the popularity... See full summary »
Creator: Marc Maron | Stars: Marc Maron, Josh Brener, Dave Anthony, Andy Kindler
Votes: 2,877
"Maron" premieres Wednesday, May 4, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on IFC.
8. The Challenge (1998– )
60 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Past members of "The Real World," "Road Rules," "Are You the One?," first time cast members called "Fresh Meat," and relatives of these members, compete against each other for the chance to win a cash prize.
Creators: Jonathan Murray, Mary-Ellis Bunim | Stars: T.J. Lavin, Johnny 'Bananas' Devenanzio, Aneesa Ferreira, Chris 'C.T.' Tamburello
Votes: 1,151
"The Challenge: Rivals III" premieres Wednesday, May 4, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on MTV.
9. Marseille (2016– )
Drama | Announced
A tale of power, corruption and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the French port city of Marseille.
Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Benoît Magimel, Stéphane Caillard, Hippolyte Girardot
The complete first season of "Marseillie" premieres Thursday, May 5 on Netflix.
10. Grace and Frankie (2015– )
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
Finding out that their husbands are not just work partners, but have also been romantically involved for the last 20 years, two women with an already strained relationship try to cope with the circumstances together.
Creators: Marta Kauffman, Howard J. Morris | Stars: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, Sam Waterston
Votes: 9,282
The complete second season of "Grace and Frankie" premieres Friday, May 6 on Netflix.
11. Wallander (2008– )
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A TV program centered on a soul-searching Swedish cop.
Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Richard McCabe, Jeany Spark, Sarah Smart
Votes: 7,126
"Wallander" premieres Sunday, May 8, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on PBS.
12. Sister Wives (2010– )
Reality-TV
Kody Brown, with his four wives Meri, Janelle, Robyn and Christine and their combined 17 children, attempt to navigate life as a "normal" family in a society that shuns their lifestyle. ... See full summary »
Stars: Meri Brown, Kody Brown, Christine Brown, Janelle Brown
Votes: 1,577
"Sister Wives" premieres Sunday, May 8, at 10 p.m. PT/ET on TLC.
13. Arranged (2015– )
Reality-TV
Three American couples from very different backgrounds prepare for their arranged marriages.
Stars: Ragini Gajjar, Veeral Gajjar, Meghan Huggins Tavernier, Christian Miller
Votes: 40
"Arranged" premieres Tuesday, May 10, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on FYI.
14. Botched (2014– )
42 min | Reality-TV
Horrible plastic surgeries gone wrong are looked at by two of California's best plastic surgeons.
Stars: Paul Nassif, Terry J. Dubrow, Maria Menounos, Toby Sheldon
Votes: 414
"Botched" premieres Tuesday, May 10, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on E!
15. Little People, Big World (2006– )
TV-G | 60 min | Documentary, Reality-TV
In the most in-depth television documentation of the lives of Little People, the series follows the Roloffs - an extraordinary family composed of both little and average-sized people. Over ... See full summary »
Stars: Matthew Roloff, Amy Roloff, Molly Roloff, Jeremy Roloff
Votes: 1,874
"Little People, Big World" premieres Tuesday, May 10, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on TLC.
16. Undercover Boss (2010– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Reality-TV
Bosses of chain businesses go undercover to their own stores in various locations and various jobs around the store and interact with the employees. Depending on the employee's impression, ... See full summary »
Creator: Stephen Lambert | Stars: Mark Keller, Justin Nichols, Stephen J. Cloobeck, Steven Foster
Votes: 2,508
"Undercover Boss" premieres Sunday, May 15, at 9 p.m. PT/ET on CBS.
17. Royal Pains (2009– )
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
An unfairly discredited but brilliant diagnostic surgeon winds up working with his cheesy brother in the Hamptons as a concierge doctor to the uber-rich and ultra-elite.
Creators: Andrew Lenchewski, John P. Rogers | Stars: Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo, Reshma Shetty, Brooke D'Orsay
Votes: 15,886
"Royal Pains" premieres Tuesday, May 17 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on USA.
18. Lady Dynamite (2016– )
30 min | Comedy
Series is based on what Maria has accepted to be "her life." The occasionally surreal episodes, refracted across multiple periods of the actor/comedian's life, tell the story of a woman who loses - and then finds - herself.
Creators: Pam Brady, Mitchell Hurwitz | Stars: Maria Bamford, Fred Melamed, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Squall Charlson
The complete 12-episode Season 1 of "Lady Dynamite" premieres Friday, May 20 on Netflix.
19. Masters of Illusion (2014– )
Reality-TV
Stars: Dean Cain, Michael Grandinetti, Jonathan Pendragon, Murray SawChuck
Votes: 68
"Masters of Illusion" premieres Friday, May 20 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on CW.
20. Food Network Star (2005– )
TV-G | 60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV
A food network contest to find a well rounded great chef with a unique point of view and hosting type of personality to host their own show!
Stars: Bobby Flay, Giada De Laurentiis, Bob Tuschman, Susie Fogelson
Votes: 852
"Food Network Star" premieres Sunday, May 22 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on Food.
21. Preacher (2016– )
60 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy | Filming
After a supernatural event at his church a preacher enlists the help of a vampire to find God.
Creators: Sam Catlin, Garth Ennis, Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen | Stars: Dominic Cooper, Tom Brooke, W. Earl Brown, Ian Colletti
"Preacher" premieres Sunday, May 22 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on AMC.
22. The Bachelorette (2003– )
60 min | Game-Show, Reality-TV, Romance
A single bachelorette dates multiple men over several weeks, narrowing them down to hopefully find her true love.
Creator: Mike Fleiss | Stars: Chris Harrison, Nick Viall, Ashley Hebert, J.P. Rosenbaum
Votes: 3,262
"The Bachelorette" premieres Monday, May 23 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on ABC.
23. Hotel Hell (2012– )
60 min | Reality-TV
After more than a decade of running restaurants in some of the world's top hotels, Gordon Ramsay knows firsthand the crucial importance of surpassing guests' highest expectations. In new ... See full summary »
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Robert Dean II, Ari Nikki, Giulian Jones
Votes: 1,997
"Hotel Hell" premieres Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on FOX.
24. Wayward Pines (2015– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
A Secret Service agent goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive.
Stars: Hope Davis, Shannyn Sossamon, Tom Stevens, Charlie Tahan
Votes: 32,475
"Wayward Pines" premieres Wednesday, May 25 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on FOX.
25. 500 Questions (2015– )
60 min | Game-Show
Competitors answer questions against other geniuses to win money.
Creators: Mark Burnett, Mike Darnell | Stars: Richard Quest, Steve Bahnaman, Adam Villani, Megan Barnes
Votes: 198
"500 Questions" premieres Thursday, May 26 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on ABC.
26. Bloodline (2015– )
TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Thriller
A family of adult siblings find that their past secrets and scars are revealed when their black sheep of a brother returns home.
Stars: Kyle Chandler, Ben Mendelsohn, Linda Cardellini, Sissy Spacek
Votes: 19,516
The complete 10-episode Season 2 of "Bloodline" premieres Friday, May 27 on Netflix.
27. Chef's Table (2015– )
50 min | Documentary
Chef's Table goes inside the lives and kitchens of six of the world's most renowned international chefs. Each episode focuses on a single chef and their unique look at their lives, talents and passion from their piece of culinary heaven.
Stars: Dan Barber, Massimo Bottura, Bill Buford, Lara Gilmore
Votes: 2,861
The complete 6-episode Season 2 of "Chef's Table" premieres Friday, May 27 on Netflix.
28. Mistresses (2013– )
43 min | Drama, Thriller
A drama about the scandalous lives of a group of four girlfriends - each on her own path to self-discovery as they brave the turbulent journey together. Meet Savi (Alyssa Milano), a ... See full summary »
Creator: K.J. Steinberg | Stars: Alyssa Milano, Jes Macallan, Rochelle Aytes, Yunjin Kim
Votes: 9,431
"Mistresses" premieres Monday, May 27 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on ABC.
29. Roots (2016 TV Mini-Series)
Drama, History
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave sold to America and his descendants.
Stars: Roman Armstrong, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Laurence Fishburne, Matthew Goode
"Roots" premieres Monday, May 30 at 9 p.m. PT/ET on History, A&E and Lifetime. The miniseries will air for four consecutive nights.
30. Scream: The TV Series (2015– )
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery
What starts as a YouTube video going viral soon leads to problems for the teenagers of Lakewood and serves as the catalyst for a murder that opens up a window to the town's troubled past.
Creators: Jay Beattie, Jill E. Blotevogel, Dan Dworkin | Stars: Willa Fitzgerald, Bex Taylor-Klaus, Carlson Young, John Karna
Votes: 13,361
"Scream: the TV Series" premieres Monday, May 30 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on MTV.
31. So You Think You Can Dance (2005– )
60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
Dancers skilled in everything from ballroom and ballet to salsa, jive, hip-hop and krumping, all compete to be named the best. Dancers must impress the judges with their moves and rigorous ... See full summary »
Creators: Simon Fuller, Nigel Lythgoe | Stars: Mark Thompson, Nigel Lythgoe, Cat Deeley, Mary Murphy
Votes: 8,932
"So You Think You Can Dance" premieres Monday, May 30 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on FOX.
32. America's Got Talent (2006– )
TV-PG | 60 min | Game-Show, Music, Reality-TV
A weekly talent competition where an array of performers -- from singers and dancers, to comedians and novelty acts -- vie for a $1 million cash prize.
Creators: Simon Cowell, Jason Raff, Ken Warwick | Stars: Nick Cannon, Howie Mandel, Sharon Osbourne, Piers Morgan
Votes: 6,505
"America's Got Talent" premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 8 p.m. PT/ET on NBC.
33. Feed the Beast (2016– )
Drama | Completed
Two friends open up a restaurant together.
Creator: Clyde Phillips | Stars: Evan Leone, Vickie Warehime, Demosthenes Chrysan, Mahaleia Gray
"Feed the Beast" premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on AMC.
34. Maya and Marty in Manhattan (2016– )
Comedy, Music | Pre-production
"Maya and Marty" is a brand new show that blends musical numbers, comedy sketches and celebrity guests into one jam-packed hour of prime-time TV.
Stars: Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Kenan Thompson
"Maya and Marty in Manhattan" premieres Tuesday, May 31 at 10 p.m. PT/ET on NBC.
35. Powers (2015– )
60 min | Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
Set in a world where humans and super heroes co-exist, a homicide detective, who had his own powers taken from him, investigates crimes involving superhumans along with his partner.
Creators: Brian Bendis, Charlie Huston | Stars: Sharlto Copley, Susan Heyward, Noah Taylor, Eddie Izzard
Votes: 3,600
"Powers" premieres Tuesday, May 31 on PSN.