May 2022: Crave Streaming Overview

MUST-WATCH TITLES FOR MAY

MAY 5 – HBO Max’s THE STAIRCASE *Limited Series Premiere*

• Accident or Murder? The HBO Max Original limited series THE STAIRCASE, starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette, follows the compelling true story of Michael Peterson (Firth), a novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen Peterson (Collette). Starring alongside Firth and Collette are Michael Stuhlbarg, Juliette Binoche, Dane DeHaan, Olivia DeJonge, Rosemarie DeWitt, Tim Guinee, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sophie Turner, Vincent Vermignon, Odessa Young, and Parker Posey. The eight-episode series, debuts Thursday, May 5 with three episodes, followed by a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Thursdays.

MAY 5 – STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS *Series Premiere*

• STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. Dropping Thursday, May 5, the series features fan favorites from Season 2 of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY: Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The story follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy. The ten-episode spin-off prequel series premieres on Thursday, May 5, followed by a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Thursdays as well as airing on CTV Sci-Fi Channel, Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET.

MAY 12 – HBO Max’s HACKS *Season 2 Premiere*

• Emmy^® Award-winning and critically-acclaimed HBO Max Original comedy series HACKS returns for Season 2 Thursday, May 12. The dark mentorship between legendary Las Vegas comedian Deborah Vance (Emmy and Golden Globe^® Award-winning actress, Jean Smart) and her young, entitled writer Ava (Emmy^® nominated actress, Hannah Einbinder) continues to evolve as the two travel across the country workshopping Deborah’s new stand-up act. The series also stars Carl Clemons-Hopkins (Candyman) and Jane Adams ( Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), both Emmy^® nominated for their Season 1 performances. The eight-episode season, debuts Thursday, May 12 with two episodes, followed by a weekly release schedule with two new episodes dropping Thursdays.

MAY 13 – Crave Original Series SHORESY *Series Premiere*

• Streaming Friday, May 13 the spin-off of Crave Original series LETTERKENNY, SHORESY sees the foul-mouthed, chirp-serving, mother-loving, fan favourite character, Shoresy, join the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (The NOSHO) on a quest to never lose again. Created by and starring Jared Keeso, two new episodes of the six-episode, half-hour hockey comedy rollout every Friday.

MAY 13 – THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS *Movie Premiere*

• From visionary filmmaker Lana Wachowski comes the long-awaited fourth instalment in the groundbreaking Matrix film franchise that redefined a genre. The new film reunites original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss in their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity. To find out if his reality is a construct, and truly know himself, Mr. Anderson (Reeves) must choose whether or not to follow the white rabbit once more. The film also stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Eréndira Ibarra, Jessica Henwick, Jonathan Groff, and Neil Patrick Harris. THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS is available for streaming on Friday, May 13. The first chapter of the franchise, THE MATRIX, is streaming now.

MAY 15 – HBO’s THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE *Series Premiere*

• An intricate and magical love story adapted by Steven Moffat from the much-loved novel by Audrey Niffenegger, HBO’s new drama series THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE premieres Sunday, May 15. Directed by David Nutter, the series tells the story of Clare (Rose Leslie, GAME OF THRONES) and Henry (Theo James, Divergent), and a marriage with a problem…time travel. The six-episode series follows a weekly release schedule with new episodes streaming Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. 

MAY 20 – RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS *Season 7 Premiere*

• The seventh season of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS begins streaming Friday, May 20 with two episodes. For the first time ever in the herstory of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, the series features an entire cast of former winners who return to compete for the title “Queen of All Queens,” and a cash prize of $200,000. The star-studded cast features Jaida Essence Hall, Monét X Change, Jinkx Monsoon, Shea Coulee, and more. This season also highlights special moments from each queen’s original season, and their journey to All-Star, from legendary lip-syncs to unforgettable runway fashion. Season 7 starts its engine on Friday, May 20, with new episodes dropping on Fridays.

MAY 20 – ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN *Documentary Premiere*

• Directed and produced by Morgan Neville, ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN follows the uncommon life and career of world-travelling celebrity chef, writer, and icon Anthony Bourdain, and attempts to shed some light on the mystery surrounding his suicide in 2018 at age 61. The documentary, which premiered at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival, features interviews with David Chang and Éric Ripert, members of the production crew from PARTS UNKNOWN, as well as deeply personal recollections from Bourdain’s friends and family. The documentary streams Friday, May 20.

MAY 20 – COOKIE MONSTER’S FOODIE TRUCK – 30 Episodes *Series Premiere*

• COOKIE MONSTER’S FOODIE TRUCK is a dynamic new way for kids to learn where their favourite foods come from. In each five-minute episode, Cookie Monster and his hilarious pal Gonger receive a video call from a child who orders a favourite dish.

MAY 20 – ELMO’S WORLD – 30 Episodes *Series Premiere*

• Welcome to Elmo’s wonderful world, a place full of wonder, joy, and learning! Elmo uses his imagination to transform his bedroom into “Elmo’s World.”

  HIGHLIGHTS MAY 3 – HBO’s SPRING AWAKENING: THOSE YOU’VE KNOWN *Documentary Premiere*

• Streaming Tuesday, May 3 at 9 p.m. ET, SPRING AWAKENING: THOSE YOU’VE KNOWN is an emotional, star-studded tribute to Spring Awakening, on the 15^th anniversary of its Tony award-winning Broadway run. In a spectacular, one-night-only reunion concert to benefit The Actors Fund, the documentary pulls back the curtain to showcase the reunited original cast and creative team at rehearsals, in their homes, and backstage. The film also features electrifying performances from the reunion concert in November 2021 and performance footage from the original 2006 show, which forever changed the lives of the mostly unknown teenage cast, including Jonathan Groff and Lea Michele, who inspired a generation of fans by laying bare taboo issues of teen love, abortion, abuse, sexual identity, and suicide, in an unapologetic, edgy rock musical set in the 1890s.

MAY 27 – Crave Original Special Kyle Brownrigg: Introducing Lyle *Canadian Stand-Up Special Premiere*

• In the second of Crave’s seven new original stand-up specials, filmed in front of a live audience during the 2021 Just For Laughs Festival in Montréal, comic Kyle Brownrigg takes the stage in this hilarious half-hour special, where he laments gender reveal parties, talks about his Irish boyfriend, and introduces the world to his drunk persona, Lyle. The homegrown Crave Original special drops Friday, May 27 on Crave.

 

Complete Listings

HBO and HBO Max Programming HBO Series WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY, Season 1, Episode 9 (May 1 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series BARRY, Season 3, Episode 2 (May 1 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Series THE BABY, Season 1, Episode 2 (May 1 at 10:30 p.m. ET) HBO Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Season 9, Episode 9 (May 2 live at 11 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series WE OWN THIS CITY, Season 1, Episode 2 (May 2 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series GENTLEMAN JACK, Season 2, Episode 2 (May 2 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Documentary SPRING AWAKENING: THOSE YOU’VE KNOWN, (May 3 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Max Series THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, Season 2, Episode 5 (May 5) HBO Max Series JULIA, *Season Finale* (May 5) HBO Max Series THE STAIRCASE, *Series Premiere*, Episodes 1-3 (May 5) HBO Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, Season 3, Episode 5 (May 6 at 11 p.m. ET) HBO Series REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, Season 20, Episode 14 (May 6 live at 10 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series WINNING TIME: THE RISE OF THE LAKERS DYNASTY, *Season Finale*, (May 8 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series BARRY, Season 3, Episode 3 (May 8 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Series THE BABY, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 8 at 10:30 p.m. ET) HBO Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Season 9, Episode 10 (May 8 live at 11 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series WE OWN THIS CITY, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 9 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series GENTLEMAN JACK, Season 2, Episode 3 (May 9 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Max Series HACKS, *Season 2 Premiere*, (May 12) HBO Max Series THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, Season 2, Episodes 6 (May 12) HBO Max Series THE STAIRCASE, Season 1, Episodes 4 (May 12) HBO Series A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW, *Season 3 Finale*, (May 13 at 11 p.m. ET) HBO Series REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, Season 20, Episode 15 (May 13 live at 10 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE, *Series Premiere* (May 15 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series BARRY, Season 3, Episode 4 (May 15 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Series THE BABY, Season 1, Episode 4 (May 15 at 10:30 p.m. ET) HBO Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Season 9, Episode 11 (May 15 live at 11 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series WE OWN THIS CITY, Season 1, Episode 4 (May 16 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series GENTLEMAN JACK, Season 2, Episode 4 (May 16 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Max Series THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, Season 2, Episode 7 (May 19) HBO Max Series THE STAIRCASE, Season 1, Episodes 5 (May 19) HBO Series REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER, Season 20, Episode 16 (May 20 live at 10 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE, Season 1, Episode 2 (May 22 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series BARRY, Season 3, Episode 5 (May 22 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Series THE BABY, Season 1, Episode 5 (May 22 at 10:30 p.m. ET) HBO Series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, Season 9, Episode 12 (May 22 live at 11 p.m. ET, on-demand the following morning) HBO Series WE OWN THIS CITY, Season 1, Episode 5 (May 23 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series GENTLEMAN JACK, Season 2, Episode 5 (May 23 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Max Series THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT, *Season 2 Finale* (May 26) HBO Max Series THE STAIRCASE, Season 1, Episodes 6 (May 26) HBO Series TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 29 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series BARRY, Season 3, Episode 6 (May 29 at 10 p.m. ET) HBO Series THE BABY, Season 1, Episode 6 (May 29 at 10:30 p.m. ET) HBO Series WE OWN THIS CITY, Season 1, Episode 6 (May 30 at 9 p.m. ET) HBO Series GENTLEMAN JACK, Season 2, Episode 6 (May 30 at 10 p.m. ET) Movies KUNG FU PANDA 3 (May 6) SEE FOR ME *Canadian Film* (May 13) THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS (May 13) COSMIC DAWN *Canadian Film* (May 20) SESAME STREET PRESENTS: FOLLOW THAT BIRD (May 20) RON’S GONE WRONG (May 20) OLD (May 20) SOUTH OF HEAVEN (May 27) DEAR EVAN HANSEN (May 27)

Crave – Complete Listings

SHOWTIME Programming THE FIRST LADY, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 1) THE MAN WHO FELL FROM EARTH, Season 1, Episode 2 (May 1) VICE, *Season 3 Premiere* Episode 1 (May 1) DESUS & MERO, Season 4, Episode 8 (May 5 at 11 p.m. ET) SHERLY, *Documentary* (May 6) I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, Season 1, Episode 2 (May 6) ZIWE, Season 2, Episode 2 (May 6) THE FIRST LADY, Season 1, Episode 4 (May 8) THE MAN WHO FELL FROM EARTH, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 8) VICE, Season 3, Episode 2 (May 8) DESUS & MERO, Season 4, Episode 9 (May 12 at 11 p.m. ET) I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 13) COUPLES THERAPY, *Season 3 Premiere*, Episodes 1-9 (May 13) ZIWE, Season 2, Episode 3 (May 13) THE FIRST LADY, Season 1, Episode 5 (May 15) THE MAN WHO FELL FROM EARTH, Season 1, Episode 4 (May 15) VICE, Season 3, Episode 3 (May 15) DESUS & MERO, Season 4, Episode 10 (May 19 at 11 p.m. ET) I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, Season 1, Episode 4 (May 20) ZIWE, Season 2, Episode 4 (May 20) THE FIRST LADY, Season 1, Episode 6 (May 22) VICE, Season 3, Episode 4 (May 22) DESUS & MERO, Season 4, Episode 11 (May 26 at 11 p.m. ET) ZIWE, Season 2, Episode 5 (May 27) I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, Season 1, Episode 5 (May 27) THE FIRST LADY, Season 1, Episode 7 (May 29) THE MAN WHO FELL FROM EARTH, Season 1, Episode 5 (May 29) VICE, Season 3, Episode 5 (May 29)   Highlighted Programming SHE WHISTLES / KWÊSKOSÎW, *Canadian Short* (May 3) THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Season 35, Episodes 146-150 (May 3) STAR TREK: PICARD, *Season 2 Finale* (May 5) LEVERAGE: REDEMPTION, Season 1, (May 6) ZORRO: THE CHRONICLES, *Canadian Series*, Season 1, Episode 1-13 (May 7) MINI NINJAS, Season 2, Episode 1-12 (May 7) THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Season 35, Episodes 151-155 (May 10) MTV’s TEEN MOM 2, Season 11A (May 13) SHORESY*Crave Original*, *Canadian Series*, *Series Premiere*, Episode 1-2 (May 13) COMEDY CENTRAL’s THE DAILY SHOW PRESENTS: JORDAN KLEPPER FINGERS THE GLOBE – HUNGARY FOR DEMOCRACY *Special Premiere* (May 13) THE PIRATES NEXT DOOR, Season 1, Episode 1-12 (May 14) SADIE SPARKS, Season 1, Episode 1-20 (May 14) STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, Season 1 Episode 3 (May 19 at 9 p.m. ET) SHORESY *Crave Original*, *Canadian Series*, Season 1, Episode 3-4 (May 13) KAGAGI *Canadian Series*, Season 1, Episode 1-13 (May 20) ROADRUNNER: A FILM ABOUT ANTHONY BOURDAIN *Documentary*, (May 20) RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, Season 7, Episode 1-2 (May 20) COOKIE MONSTER’S FOODIE TRUCK (May 20) ELMO’S WORLD (May 20) STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS, Season 1 Episode 4 (May 26) SHORESY*Crave Original*, *Canadian Series*, *Season Finale*, Episode 5-6 (May 13) MTV’s SIESTA KEY, Season 4B (May 27) RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE: ALL STARS, Season 7, Episode 3 (May 27)  MTV’s TEEN MOM 2: REUNION PART 1, *Special* (May 27) MTV’s TEEN MOM 2: REUNION PART 2, *Special* (May 27)  

STARZ – Complete Listings

STARZ Programming GASLIT, S1 E2, Season 1, Episode 2 (May 1) REMEMORY (May 6) KUNG FU PANDA 3 (May 6) KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (May 8) GASLIT, Season 1, Episode 3 (May 8) THE MASTER (May 13) SWINGERS (May 13) BLADE RUNNER: THE FINAL CUT (May 13) THE IPCRESS FILE (May 13) GASLIT, Season 1, Episode 4 (May 15) FINDING KENDRICK JOHNSON *Documentary* (May 19) AMERICAN UNDERDOG: THE KURT WARNER STORY (May 20) BURN AFTER READING (May 20) BEING JOHN MALKOVICH (May 20) CATS & DOGS (May 20) CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE (May 20) SESAME STREET PRESENTS: FOLLOW THAT BIRD (May 20) MOONRISE KINGDOM (May 20) GASLIT, Season 1, Episode 5 (May 22) SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (May 27) A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (May 27) DR. SEUSS’ HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS (2000) (May 27) GASLIT, Season 1, Episode 6 (May 29)  

LAST CHANCE PROGRAMMING

HORRIBLE BOSSES (May 1) NEIGHBORS (May 3) TAMMY’S ALWAYS DYING (May 3) GUEST OF HONOUR (May 7) SWEDISH DICKS, Season 1 (May 9) SWEDISH DICKS, Season 2 (May 9) SWEETNESS IN THE BELLY (May 9) INTO THE FOREST (May 15) THE BURNT ORANGE HERESEY (May 22) VALLEY GIRL (May 22) DEEP BLUE SEA 3 (May 24) GRUDGE MATCH (May 24) JESUS TREJO: STAY AT HOME SON (May 28) TEETHING (May 30) A TIME TO KILL (May 31) ALL IS BRIGHT (May 31)  BAD SANTA (May 31)        BAD WORDS (May 31)      BARBIE DREAMTOPIA (May 31)            CAMP LAKEBOTTOM (May 31)  CINDERELLA MAN (May 31)       CRASH (May 31)     DIRTY DANCING (May 31)           FURRY VENGEANCE (May 31)   IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER (May 31)        LAST NIGHT (May 31)       LITTLE BABY BUM (May 31)       LOOPER (May 31)  MAPS TO THE STARS (May 31) MICHAEL CLAYTON (May 31)     MIRROR, MIRROR (May 31)        MR. & MRS. SMITH (May 31) MY MAGIC PET MORPHLE (May 31)     PAW PATROL: PUP TALES S2 (May 31)         PIERCING (May 31)            PUPPY SWAP: LOVE UNLEASHED (May 31) RUSH: TIME MACHINE 2011: LIVE (May 31)   SERENDIPITY (May 31)     SUDDEN IMPACT (May 31)          SUPA STRIKAS Season 7 (May 31)       THE ANT BULLY (May 31)           THE CROODS (May 31)     THE GREY FOX (May 31) THE PHOTOGRAPH (May 31)     THE TURNING (May 31)    TROLLS WORLD TOUR (May 31)