This Week On TV: May 4-10

By Brent Furdyk. 4 May 2020 9:31 AM

This Week: Disney+ goes behind the scenes of “The Mandalorian”, new revivals of “Creepshow” and “Reno 911!”, new comedy specials from Jerry Seinfeld and Jimmy O. Yang, “Outlander” wraps its season, star-studded comedy special raises money to feed the hungry, Mark Ruffalo plays vastly different twin brothers in HBO’s “I Know This Much Is True”, and more.

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'Digital Gallery: The Mandalorian'
Disney+
"The Mandalorian,” executive producer Jon Favreau invites the cast and crew to share an unprecedented look at the making of the series which quickly became a pop culture phenomenon, airing on — appropriately enough, the day that's become a national day of celebrating "Star Wars".

* Monday, May 4
'Creepshow' - Series Premiere
AMC
Based on the 1982 horror anthology from Stephen King, this anthology series features Creepshow features an all-star cast that includes David Arquette ("Scream" franchise), Adrienne Barbeau ("The Fog"), Tobin Bell ("Saw"), rapper Kid Cudi, Giancarlo Esposito ("Better Call Saul"), Tricia Helfer ("Battlestar Galactica") and more, featuring adaptations of stories by Stephen King, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Josh Malerman and others.

* Monday, May 4
'Reno 911!' - Season Premiere
Quibi
More than a decade after the last episode, the Quibi streaming network has resurrected the hilarious cop comedy for a seventh season.

* Monday, May 4
'Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kll'i
Netflix
Jerry Seinfeld is back with a new hour-long special, filmed at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, showcases the top comic's sharp angles on everyday life by uncovering comedy in the commonplace.

* Tuesday, May 5
'Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind'
HBO
In the years since her death, the legend of Natalie Wood has been eclipsed by the murky circumstances surrounding her accidental drowning. This documentary sets to reset the focus onto the work she did on the screen.

* Tuesday, May 5
'The Eddy'
Netflix
This eight-episode drama from Damien Chazelle ("La La Land") takes place in the vibrant multicultural neighbourhoods of modern-day Paris. Once a celebrated jazz pianist in New York, Elliot Udo (André Holland) is now the co-owner of struggling club The Eddy, where he manages the house band fronted by lead singer and on-again-off-again girlfriend Maja (Joanna Kulig). When secrets emerge, Elliot must struggle to save the club while protecting those close to him.

* Friday, May 8
'Jimmy O. Yang: Good Deal'
Amazon Prime Video
"Silicon Valley" star Jimmy O. Yang unleashes his unique brand of standup comedy in his first-ever special for Amazon Prime Video.

* Friday, May 8
'Dead to Me' - Season Premiere
Netflix
Picking up in the aftermath of that bloody backyard reveal, season two finds Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini) struggling to keep their secrets buried. With a surprising new visitor in town and Detective Perez (Diana Maria Riva) hot on their heels, Jen and Judy take drastic measures to protect their loved ones and each other — no matter the cost.

* Friday, May 8
'Renovate Like a Mother'
HGTV
In this self-shot Mother's Day special, expectant mothers Jasmine Roth ("Hidden Potential") and Mina Starsiak Hawk ("Good Bones") discuss their respective pregnancy journeys.

* Sunday, May 10 on HGTV
'The Disney Family SIngalong: Vol. II'
ABC
The first singalong was so much fun that ABC is doing it again, with a new batch of celebs unleashing their vocals on their favourite Disney songs. Singing celebs in Vol. II include Chloe x Halle, Billy Eichner, Josh Gad, Donald Glover, Halsey, Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Idina Minzel, Miguel, Keke Palmer, Ben Platt, Seth Rogen, Anika Noni Rose, Rebel Wilson, Shakira and more.

* Sunday, May 10
'I Know This Much Is True' - Series Premiere
HBO
In HBO's limited series adaptation of the acclaimed novel, Mark Ruffalo does double duty and as severely schizophrenic man and the identical twin brother who's spent his life looking out for him.

* Sunday, May 10
'Feeding America Comedy Festival'
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This two-hour special, to raise money for Feeding America, features remotely filmed comedy performances from Byron Allen, Louie Anderson, Judd Apatow, Jack Black, Wayne Brady, Adam Carolla, Cedric the Entertainer, Margaret Cho, Andrew Dice Clay, Deon Cole, Billy Crystal, Whitney Cummings, Tommy Davidson, Bill Engvall, Mike Epps, Billy Gardell, Brad Garrett, Whoopi Goldberg, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Kevin James, Jim Jefferies, Jamie Kennedy, Keegan-Michael Key, George Lopez, Jon Lovitz, Howie Mandel, Sebastian Maniscalco, Marc Maron, Tim Meadows, Eddie Murphy, Caroline Rhea, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, JB Smoove, Kenan Thompson, Sheryl Underwood and Marlon Wayans.

* Sunday, May 10
'Outlander' - Season Finale
Starz
The adventures of Claire and Jamie conclude for another season, but fans can rest assure there is more "Outlander" to come.

* Sunday, May 10 on W Network

This Week On TV: May 4-10

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