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May TV: Boys Finale, Colbert Exit, New Premieres

5/18/2026

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Summary

The Boys Showdown

The Boys finale aired on Prime Video May 20, culminating in a Billy Butcher–Homelander showdown.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired finale on CBS/Paramount+ May 21, ending an 11-year run.
Apple TV premiered Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed starring Tatiana Maslany, with episodes 1-2 debuting May 20.
Netflix released the adult animated comedy Mating Season, dropping all ten episodes May 22.
Adult Swim launched Rick and Morty season 9 on May 24.

Summary

Adult Swim Renews

Adult Swim renewed the series through Season 12, with episodes set to stream on Hulu and HBO Max from June 15 2026, two months ahead of August 31 2026 date.
Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden took over Rick and Morty’s voices after Justin Roiland left following felony domestic-violence charges.
Scott Marder returns as showrunner for Season 9, which will debut in over 170 countries and be dubbed in 42 languages.

History

Historical Context

Matt Groening’s shorts became The Simpsons, which debuted on Fox on December 17 1989 and quickly became the network’s first top-30 show. Its record-breaking run—surpassing The Flintstones in 1997 as the longest-running prime-time cartoon—sparked a 1990s boom in adult animation, paving the way for series like Rick & Morty to thrive globally on streaming platforms.

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The Boys Showdown

The Boys finale aired on Prime Video May 20, culminating in a Billy Butcher–Homelander showdown.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired finale on CBS/Paramount+ May 21, ending an 11-year run.
Apple TV premiered Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed starring Tatiana Maslany, with episodes 1-2 debuting May 20.
Netflix released the adult animated comedy Mating Season, dropping all ten episodes May 22.
Adult Swim launched Rick and Morty season 9 on May 24.

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