WHAT TO WATCH
From the publishers of TV Guide
The Porter BET+
Set in the early 1920s and inspired by real events, the eight-part drama follows train porters Junior Massey (Aml Ameen) and Zeke Garrett (Ronnie Rowe Jr.) as a tragedy on the job sets them on different paths — and on a collision course with each other. While Junior takes advantage of a broken system to pursue money and power in gambling and bootlegging, Zeke fights the railway by unionizing Black porters.
The Staircase HBO Max
This eight-episode true-crime drama explores the life of Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), his sprawling North Carolina family and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette).
Clark Netflix
This drama from Sweden stars Bill Skarsgård as Clark Olofsson, the notorious criminal whose actions gave rise to the expression “Stockholm syndrome.”
The Pentaverate Netflix
What if a secret society of five men, the Pentaverate, has been working to influence world events for the greater good since the Black Plague of 1347? In this six-episode comedy, Canadian journalist Ken Scarborough (Mike Myers) is on a mission to uncover the truth and possibly save the world. Myers plays eight different characters. Jeremy Irons narrates.
Star Trek: Picard Paramount+
This “Star Trek: The Next Generation” spinoff series led by Patrick Stewart as Jean-luc Picard concludes its second season.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Paramount+
This newest entry in the “Star Trek” franchise is a spinoff of “Star Trek: Discovery.” Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn and
Ethan Peck reprise their roles from “Discovery’s” second season as Capt. Christopher Pike, Number One (also known as Una Chin-riley, Pike’s second in command) and science officer Spock.
Girls5eva Peacock
The comedy about a one-hitwonder ’90s girl group that reunites is back for season two.
Station 19 ABC, 7 p.m.
Andy’s fate remains unknown as a trial date is set. Meanwhile, Vic and Sullivan are approached by an unexpected guest, and the crew responds to a row of townhouses on fire.
Masterchef Junior Edition Fox, 7 p.m.
The nine remaining junior chefs create a spicy, fried finger-food favorite in the new episode “Jalapeño Business.”
Law & Order NBC, 7 p.m.
When the CFO of a Fortune 500 company is found strangled, Bernard (Anthony Anderson) and Cosgrove (Jeffrey Donovan) work to connect multiple dead ends to find her killer. The prosecution is faced with an uphill battle as Mccoy (Sam Waterston) and Price (Hugh Dancy) butt heads over a choice that could cost them the case.
Star of the Month: Anna May Wong
TCM, beginning at 7 p.m. Actress Wong Liu Tsong — better known as Anna May
Wong — was a pioneer of Hollywood’s early era who is regarded as the first Chinese American movie star. She will be honored by Turner Classic Movies each Thursday night in May. Tonight kicks off with “The Toll of the Sea” (1922)a variation of the “Madame Butterfly” tale set in China instead of Japan, this silent film is one of the earliest Hollywood productions shot in color and features Wong in her first leading role.
Grey’s Anatomy ABC, 8 p.m.
Bailey faces an unhappy Catherine who is facing audits for several of her Foundation hospitals. Addison is back at Grey Sloan; tensions rise between Meredith and Richard; and Owen returns to work.
Call Me Kat Fox, 8 p.m.
Kat (Mayim Bialik) tries to keep her anxiety under control while
coming up with a plan to save the café.
Windy City Rehab HGTV, 8 p.m.
Alison Victoria joins forces with a husband-and-wife Realtor team to restore a three-bedroom Spanish Revival in California’s Hollywood Hills. She takes on a complete gut rehab after the grand property sat empty for years.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit NBC, 8 p.m.
When a student’s school reports a girl missing, the squad must track down a trusted family friend for answers. Meanwhile, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) gets a Mother’s Day surprise.
How We Roll CBS, 8:30 p.m.
Tom (Pete Holmes) asks Archie (Chi Mcbride) to listen to a podcast about positivity in order to change his coaching style.
Welcome to Flatch Fox, 8:30p.m.
Kelly (Holmes) plans a special dinner for when her father (guest star Jason Macdonald) comes home.
Law & Order: Organized Crime NBC, 9 p.m.
When a 9-year-old girl is kidnapped in connection with the Brotherhood, Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and the task force must work with Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and the SVU to track down the culprits before it’s too late.