We are into May Sweeps, the couple weeks in May when TV networks air their final episodes of the season. Some shows are coming to a final end with their series finale, like the much talked about "Big Bang Theory" and "Game of Thrones" (warning: This show is 18+) while others are just taking a break before returning in the fall. Read on to find out when the finale of your favorite show airs!
May 15th
The CW’s "Riverdale" aired its season three finale “Chapter Fifty-Seven: Survive the Night” on May 15th. If you missed the live broadcast of the show, you can watch all three seasons on Netflix.
Archie and Veronica in RiverdaleCourtesy of The CW
It’s hard to believe that "Survivor" washed ashore nineteen years ago in May of 2000. Season 38, Survivor: Edge of Extinction, wrapped up on May 15th and Chris Underwood was named the Sole Survivor.
Courtesy of CBS
Thursday, May 16th
"The Big Bang Theory", CBS’s highly rated sitcom built on geek culture and comic books says goodbye after an incredible run of twelve seasons. The series finale, "The Stockholm Syndrome" aired on May 16th followed by a special "Unraveling The Mystery: A Big Bang Farewell" where Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco lead fans on a trip down memory lane, sharing some of the best-kept backstage secrets and personal memories from the past 12 years.
The Big Bang Theory ended after 12 seasonsCourtesy of CBS
But fear not! Because even though "BBT" is shuttering its doors for good, spinoff "Young Sheldon" is already renewed for season three and four. The season two finale aired right after "The Big Bang Theory" on Thursday May 16th.
Iain Armitage plays Sheldon Cooper, a child prodigy with a once-in-a-generation mind capable of advanced mathematics and scienceCourtesy of CBS
"Superstore" wrapped up its fourth season on NBC. It has also been renewed for another season, so we’ll get to see Amy, Jonah, Glenn, and Dina again in the fall!
Courtesy of NBC
This time last year "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" was giving us heart palpitations when it was cancelled by FOX after five seasons, but was saved by NBC just a couple days later. NBC gave friends 99 reason to celebrate by renewing the sitcom for a seventh season.
Courtesy of NBC
Sunday, May 19th
If you have access to the internet, you’ve probably heard at least something about "Game of Thrones" coming to an end after eight seasons. This is definitely a show where you need parental approval before watching since it is 18+. If you get the go-ahead, you can see the series finale on HBO on May 19th.
Jon Snow and Daenerys TargaryenCourtesy of HBO
Fan favorite "Supergirl" flies away for the summer after its season four finale on May 19th. Kara and the rest of the crew will be back in the fall for season five!
Courtesy of NBC
Tuesday, May 21st
"The Voice" sings the last note of its sixteenth season. Comment below on who you think will win!
The Voice season 16 judgesCourtesy of NBC
Tuesday, June 4th
"Masterchef Junior" sticks a fork in season seven at the beginning of June. The show has not yet been cancelled or renewed, but fingers crossed the kids will be back in the kitchen soon!
Masterchef Junior Judges Gordon Ramsay, Aarón Sánchez, and renowned pastry chef Christina Tosi
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What shows are you sad to see end? And what are you excited to watch again in the fall? Are there are any summer shows you are looking forward to viewing with family or friends? Let us know in the comments!
