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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, where she leads brand, product strategy, product launches, partnerships, and the content and experiences that bring two brands to life: from their websites to brand assets. She’s been part of the cord-cutting movement for years and plays an active role in how the TV antenna industry continues to evolve. She writes about live TV, major events, and over-the-air viewing, helping people find simpler, more affordable ways to watch television without cable or streaming subscriptions.