The TV Cave’s Daily TV Guide: What to Watch on May 25

Memorial Day night television is doing the absolute most. We’ve got superheroes in fedoras, yacht crew meltdowns, emotional WWII documentaries, singing legends, and enough barbecue smoke to set off every fire alarm in America. Whether you’re diving into streaming premieres or sticking with live TV, Monday’s lineup is loaded with finales, debuts, and pure reality-TV messiness.

Here’s your easy-to-follow guide to everything worth watching on May 25, 2026.

May 25, 2026 TV Schedule

Time (ET)	Show	Network/Streamer	Details
3:00 AM	Summerwater	ACORN TV	Series Premiere: Guests at a remote Scottish cabin resort try to escape their personal problems, only to confront secrets, desires, and emotional baggage hiding beneath the peaceful scenery. Shirley Henderson, Dougray Scott, and Valene Kane star.
3:00 AM	You're Killing Me	ACORN TV	A wedding celebration turns into a nightmare when a guest dies during an event hosted by Allie. Suddenly the bouquet toss feels a little less important.
2:30 PM	Spider-Noir	MGM+	Series Premiere: Nicolas Cage stars as a struggling private investigator in 1930s New York who must revisit his past life as the city’s only superhero. Stylish detective drama meets comic-book mystery in the most Nicolas Cage way possible.
8:00 PM	American Music Awards	CBS	Music’s biggest stars hit the stage including Billy Idol, KAROL G, Keith Urban, Maluma, New Kids on the Block, Teddy Swims, Teyana Taylor, Twenty One Pilots and more. BTS also makes a special live appearance that will absolutely dominate social media tonight.
8:00 PM	Below Deck Down Under	Bravo	A crew demotion shakes things up while another crew member aggressively pushes for a promotion. Meanwhile, a night out explodes into a full-scale argument with Joao caught directly in the middle. Because Bravo vacations are never relaxing.
8:00 PM	Sullivan’s Crossing	The CW	Maggie struggles to process the truth about Liam while helping Cal search for Ben and Tracy. Emotional complications continue to pile up in Sullivan’s Crossing.
8:00 PM	Why We Dream	CNN	This emotional documentary follows World War II veterans returning to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, reflecting on sacrifice, survival, and legacy.
8:00 PM	World War II With Tom Hanks	History	First Three Episodes: Tom Hanks hosts a sweeping new 20-part docuseries examining World War II through modern perspectives and deeply personal stories from those who lived through it.
9:00 PM	BBQ Brawl	Food Network	Carson Kressley steps in as game-show host while the team captains battle for premium ingredients and backyard BBQ bragging rights. Competitive grilling has never felt so dramatic.
9:00 PM	Foul Play With Anthony Davis	TBS	Anthony Davis pranks former NFL star Gerald McCoy during a fake movie audition involving destroyed superhero collectibles. Somewhere a comic book fan just fainted.
9:00 PM	Rock the Block	HGTV	Season 7 Finale: The teams race to complete their exterior renovations before the Property Brothers crown this season’s winner. Expect stress, landscaping panic, and at least one person questioning every design decision they’ve ever made.
9:00 PM	Top Chef	Bravo	The chefs head to Asheville for a massive one-night-only community event honoring local resilience. Feeding 200 guests under intense pressure? Just another casual challenge.
9:00 PM	Tucci in Italy	National Geographic	Season 2 Finale: Stanley Tucci explores the Veneto region and dives into the rich culinary traditions and iconic recipes that define the area. Prepare to immediately crave pasta.
10:00 PM	Food Network’s Top 10	Food Network	Series Premiere: A brand-new countdown series ranking the best foods in categories like burgers, brunch, and BBQ while dishing out expert opinions, food secrets, and hot takes that may start arguments in your living room.

What Everyone Will Be Talking About Tomorrow

Tonight belongs to three big conversation starters: Nicolas Cage stepping into the shadowy world of Spider-Noir, the star-packed American Music Awards, and HGTV fans finally getting their Rock the Block winner crowned. Add in a major new WWII docuseries from Tom Hanks and Bravo bringing its usual combination of culinary brilliance and interpersonal disaster, and you’ve got one wildly crowded Monday night lineup.

Clear your DVR now.