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May 2025 Over-the-Air Premieres & Finales – Free TV at Its Best

Spring may bring the sunshine, but May brings a packed schedule of can’t-miss television—live, free, and broadcast right to your TV, thanks to your Antennas Direct antenna. From major season finales to exciting new series premieres and special live events, broadcast TV is delivering something for everyone this month. Whether you’re tuning in to the final episode of a long-running favorite or discovering the next big hit, your antenna setup has you covered in stunning HD, no subscription required.

We’ve compiled the full list of what’s airing and when—so all that’s left to do is sit back and enjoy.

Make sure your antenna is ready—it’s going to be a busy month on the airwaves!

5/4 – 9:00pm: Miss Austen (PBS) – Series Premiere

5/4 – 10:00pm: The Equalizer (CBS) – Season 5 Finale

5/5- 8:00pm: The Neighborhood (CBS) – Season 7 Finale

5/5- 9:00pm: NCIS (CBS) – Season 22 Finale

5/7- 8:00pm: Sullivan’s Crossing (The CW) – Season 3 Premiere

5/8- 8:30pm: Ghosts (CBS) – Season 4 Finale

5/8- 9:00pm: Elsbeth (CBS) – Season 2 Finale

5/11- 8:00pm Tracker (CBS) – Season 2 Finale

5/11- 9:00pm: Watson (CBS) – Season 1 Finale

5/13- 10:00pm: Joan Rivers: A Dead Funny All-Star Tribute (NBC) – Live Special

5/15- 8:00pm: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (CBS) – Season 1 Finale

5/15- 9:00pm: The Amazing Race (CBS) – Season 37 Finale

5/16- 10:00pm: SWAT (CBS) – Series Finale

5/20- 8:00pm: FBI (CBS) Season 7 Finale

5/20- 9:00pm: FBI: International (CBS) – Series Finale Part 2

5/20- 10:00pm: FBI: Most Wanted (CBS) – Series Finale

5/21- 8:00pm: Survivor (CBS) – Season 48 Finale

5/21- 9:00pm: Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service (FOX) – Series Premiere

5/22- 8:00pm: Transplant (NBC) – Season 4 Premiere

5/24- 8:00pm: WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event (NBC) – Season 9 Premiere

5/26- 8:00pm: American Music Awards (CBS) – Live Special

5/27- 8:00pm: America’s Got Talent (NBC) – Season 20 Premiere

5/27- 9:00pm: Destination X (NBC) – Series Premiere

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Christine Hand

Christine Hand

Christine Hand is Vice President of Marketing for Antennas Direct and Mohu, two of the most recognized brands in the TV antenna industry. She oversees brand strategy, product marketing, digital experiences, partnerships, and customer engagement while helping lead initiatives that connect millions of viewers with free over-the-air television. A longtime advocate for cord-cutting, Christine has spent years educating consumers about broadcast TV, TV antennas, and the evolving television landscape. Her work spans product launches, retail programs, industry partnerships, and content that helps viewers discover smarter ways to watch live television without expensive cable or streaming subscriptions. Through her writing, Christine shares insights on major TV events, sports, broadcast technology, and trends shaping how people watch television today.