What to watch
TUESDAY May 17, 2022
All times Pacific. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Black Gold Paramount+
Emmy winner Gabrielle Schonder (segments on Frontline and 60 Minutes) and Oscar nominee Zach Heinzerling (Cutie and the Boxer) directed this three-part documentary co-produced by Time Studios. It’s about the cover-up of the century, a decadeslong conspiracy by the oil industry and others to alter the public perception of climate change in order to keep making money as the world burned.
NBA Basketball:
Eastern Conference Finals: Game 1 ESPN, 5:30 p.m. Live
The best-of-seven-game battle to clinch the Eastern Conference crown begins with Game 1 tonight on ESPN.
Holey Moley ABC, 8 p.m.
n “Bear, Bear, BEAR!” eight world-class athletes dodge explosions at the a-maizeing Corn Hole, encounter an un-bear-able surprise at The Distractor and find out feather or not they can overcome The Pecker to earn the golden putter, the coveted plaid jacket and a spot in the finals.
The Resident FOX, 8 p.m. Season Finale
Conrad (Matt Czuchry) contemplates his future as he reminisces about a special night that included a very important conversation with Nic (guest star Emily Vancamp) in the Season 5 finale “Neon Moon.”
Mr. Mayor NBC, 8:30 p.m. Season Finale
In the Season 2 finale, “The Debate,”
Arpi (Holly Hunter) and Neil (Ted Danson) square off in the televised mayoral recall debate, while James (Yedoye Travis) reveals information that may change the course of his and Mikaela’s (Vella Lovell) relationship.
The Chase ABC, 9 p.m.
In “You Landed a Husband From Rock, Paper, Scissors,” new chaser and top female quizzer in the world Victoria “The Queen” Groce makes her official debut on the show. While the queen of trivia faces off against a showstopping trio of a magician, singer and professional juggler, Sara Haines hosts.
Lionel Richie:
The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song PBS, 9 p.m.
The Gershwin Prize annually honors a living musician’s lifetime achievement in entertaining, informing and inspiring cultural understanding through their music. This year’s honoree is legendary singersongwriter Lionel Richie, who, with the Commodores and in his solo career, has sold over 125 million albums and racked up numerous No. 1 hits. The ceremony honoring Richie with the Gershwin Prize was recorded in March and features an all-star concert celebration of his songs by Gloria Estefan, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan and more.
Little People, Big World TLC, 9 p.m. Season Premiere
The Roloffs face big changes and challenging times as a rift in the family causes an unexpected divide that sparks the beginning of a new and very different chapter. Amy and Matt continue to find friendship in unexpected ways as the two, along with Chris and Caryn, spend more time together and even share a trip to Arizona. Meanwhile, tensions arise from a heated farm negotiation between Zach, Tori, Matt and Caryn.
Welcome to Plathville TLC, 10 p.m. Season Premiere
Kim and Barry raised their nine kids on an idyllic and secluded farm in southern Georgia, separated from social media and modern culture, but life looks a whole lot different for the family now. As the Plaths explore new cities, navigate their love lives and change and grow in ways none of them ever expected, what’s certain is the recent past never seemed so far behind.