On TV this Thursday: United States of Al and How We Roll strike out, Supernatural vet Jensen Ackles makes his Big Sky debut, and the Law & Order trifecta goes off duty until fall. Here are 17 (!) programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Limited series premiere (all five episodes): Shameless’ Emmy Rossum transforms into the real-life L.A. billboard bombshell. (Watch trailer.)
Series premiere (all six episodes): The Adam Ruins Everything star offers a humorous look at the complexity (and shortcomings) of the U.S. government.
John Mulaney, Dave Chappelle, Chelsea Handler and Jon Stewart pay tribute to Robin Williams, Richard Pryor, Joan Rivers and George Carlin, respectively.
Season 1 finale: A beaten and betrayed John-117 leads the Spartans on a suicide mission. (Previously renewed.)
Series premiere: Joe Cole (Peaky Blinders) succeeds Michael Caine, who played British spy Harry Palmer in the 1965 film; Lucy Boynton (The Politician) and Tom Hollander (The Night Manager) co-star.
Series premiere (all eight episodes): From EP Kirk Franklin comes a drama that asks, “What if Empire, but set in the world of gospel music?” Yolanda Adams stars. (Watch trailer.)
Season 3 premiere (first three episodes): Keke Palmer succeeds Megan Thee Stallion as judge of the ballroom competition.
Season 2 finale (last two episodes): Following a critical father-daughter trip, the quest to take down Other Hazel kicks into high gear. (Not yet renewed.)
Season 21 finale: SVU captain Olivia Benson assists when an off-duty NYPD detective is murdered. (Renewed for Season 22!)
Season 5 finale: Andy tracks down a witness to testify at her trial; Carina and Maya navigate a stressful situation. (Also renewed!)
Season 5 finale: As Mary and George grapple with unemployment, Sheldon deals with the first signs of puberty. (Watch preview; renewed through Season 7.)
Series finale: Riley comes clean to Freddie about his affair with Vanessa; Cindy grows increasingly possessive of Al. (Officially cancelled.)
Series finale (two episodes): Tom’s mentor Archie gets stuck in a laundry basket suffers a heart attack ahead of the World Series of Bowling. (Yep, cancelled.)
Season 23 finale: SVU provides help to a longtime domestic violence victim; Rollins surprises Carisi with a formidable opponent at trial. (Previously renewed.)
Season 3 finale: “Yo Tarrare was a real person. Wild. They gotta stop biting these better shows tho.” (Renewed for final season.)
Season 2 finale: Incoming series regular Jensen Ackles makes his debut as interim sheriff Beau Arlen. (Reba also joining Season 3!)
Season 2 finale: As Stabler confronts the truth about his dad, Donnelly proves he will stop at nothing to make sure he isn’t caught. (Also renewed!)
🧛♂️ ON THIS DAY IN TV HISTORY 🧛♂️
On May 19, 1998, Buffy the Vampire Slayer — in keeping with her name! — “killed” Angel in the Season 2 finale.
