Day: May 18, 2025

Summer TV: sun and games, music and more

There was a time when TV networks seemed to take long summer snoozes.
Viewers could just watch reruns. After all, there weren’t many alternatives.
Not any more. With streamers and pay-cable channels pouring out new shows year-around, the broadcast networks struggle to remain relevant. This summer, they’ll have scripted dramas (a few), sports (A LOT), specials and the usual collection of reality and game shows, including “Bachelor in Paradise” (shown here in a previous year). Read more…

Best-bets for May 20: finale time for “Voice” and FBI’s

1) “The Voice” finale, 8-11 p.m., NBC. This starts with a recap of Monday’s songs by the final five (shown here, from left, Jadyn Cree, Renzo, Lucia Flores-Wiseman, Jaelen Johnston and Adam David). At 9, there are guest performances: the coaches (with their finalists); former coaches Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Alicia Keys and Chance the Rapper; plus Joe Jonas, James Bay and more.
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