Tonight on TV, Tuesday, May 20, 2025: spies, lost loves and mysteries—your prime time lineup is here

From Maria Corleone’s legal drama to Spider-Man’s heroic feats, from 007’s Casino Royale to the latest gourmet delights by chef Luca Pappagallo, tonight’s programming offers a rich mix of thrill, emotion and entertainment. Here’s the complete guide, sorted by genre, including lead actors and hosts.

Movies

  • TV8, 9:30 PM – Casino Royale
    Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green
    Bond’s reboot kicks off as he earns his 00 license and enters a high-stakes poker game.
  • Nove, 9:30 PM – Angels & Demons
    Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor
    Robert Langdon uncovers a Vatican conspiracy tied to a secret society.
  • Canale 20, 9:10 PM – Spider-Man 2
    Starring: Tobey Maguire, Alfred Molina
    Peter Parker battles Doc Ock while struggling with his dual life.
  • Canale 20, 11:45 PM – Stolen
    Starring: Nicolas Cage, Josh Lucas
    A former thief must rescue his kidnapped daughter within 12 hours.
  • Rai 4, 9:20 PM – The Equalizer 2
    Starring: Denzel Washington
    McCall returns to seek revenge for the death of a close friend.
  • Iris, 9:15 PM – Unforgiven
    Starring: Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman, Morgan Freeman
    An aging outlaw takes on one last job in this Oscar-winning western.
  • Iris, 11:50 PM – Gunfight at Black Horse Canyon
    Starring: Alan Ladd, Ernest Borgnine
    A classic western tale of justice and revenge.
  • Rai 5, 9:15 PM – Daughter of Mine
    Starring: Valeria Golino, Alba Rohrwacher
    A Sardinian girl is torn between two mothers with different lives and values.
  • Rai Movie, 9:10 PM – Boris Becker: Rise of a Champion
    Starring: Bruno Alexander
    The story of Germany’s tennis prodigy and his tough beginnings.
  • Rai Movie, 11:00 PM – Machine Gun Preacher
    Starring: Gerard Butler
    A former criminal finds God and rescues children in war-torn Sudan.
  • Cielo, 11:20 PM – Triangle of Sadness
    Starring: Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean
    A luxury cruise turns into chaos in this dark social satire.
  • Twenty Seven, 9:20 PM – Death on the Nile
    Starring: Peter Ustinov, Mia Farrow
    Poirot investigates a murder during an Egyptian river cruise.
  • TV2000, 9:10 PM – Do Not Disturb
    Starring: Rod Taylor, Doris Day
    A lighthearted comedy of misunderstandings in the UK.
  • TV2000, 11:00 PM – On Wings of Eagles
    Starring: Joseph Fiennes
    Sequel to Chariots of Fire, telling the missionary life of Eric Liddell.
  • La 5, 9:35 PM – Sam & Kate
    Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Jake Hoffman
    A tender generational story about life, love, and aging parents.
  • La 5, 11:50 PM – The Choice
    Starring: Teresa Palmer, Benjamin Walker
    A medical student and a laid-back vet fall in love in the American South.
  • Cine34, 9:00 PM – Mediterraneo
    Starring: Diego Abatantuono, Claudio Bigagli
    Italian soldiers stuck on a Greek island in this Oscar-winning film.
  • Cine34, 11:15 PM – Attila: Scourge of God
    Starring: Diego Abatantuono
    A comedic twist on ancient Roman-barbarian warfare.

TV Series

  • Rai 1, 9:30 & 10:15 PM – Doc
    Starring: Anna Valle
    After a car accident, Dr. Amy Larsen loses her memory and must restart her life and career.
  • Canale 5, 9:20 PM – Maria Corleone
    Starring: Rosa Diletta Rossi, Alessandro Fella
    Maria faces legal battles to regain custody of her child while evading enemies.
  • Rai Premium, 9:20 PM – Commissario Dupin
    Starring: Pasquale Aleardi
    Murder mars a honeymoon trip in a majestic French castle.
  • Rai Premium, 10:55 & 11:50 PM – Master Crimes – The Perfect Murder
    Starring: Muriel Robin
    A psychological thriller series centered around literary clues.
  • Cielo, 9:20 & 10:20 PM – Game of Thrones
    Starring: Emilia Clarke, Peter Dinklage
    Tyrion and Sansa are married while Dany plans her next move.
  • La 7d, 9:15 & 11:05 PM – Joséphine, Guardian Angel
    Starring: Mimie Mathy
    A guardian angel solves everyday struggles with grace and humor.
  • Warner TV, 9:30 PM – E.R. – Emergency Room
    Starring: George Clooney, Julianna Margulies
    The intense life of Chicago’s hospital emergency room.

Current Affairs

  • Rai 1, 11:15 PM – Porta a Porta
    Host: Bruno Vespa
  • Rai 2, 9:20 PM – Belve
    Host: Francesca Fagnani
  • Rai 3, 9:20 PM – What Am I Doing Here?
    Host: Domenico Iannacone
  • Rai 3, 11:10 PM – Beyond the Sky
    With: Don Gino Rigoldi, Antonio Sangermano
  • Rete 4, 9:25 PM – È sempre Cartabianca
    Host: Bianca Berlinguer
  • Italia 1, 9:15 PM – Le Iene
    With: Veronica Gentili, Max Angioni
  • La 7, 9:15 PM – Di Martedì
    Host: Giovanni Floris
  • Rai 4, 11:30 PM – Wonderland
    Weekly insight on cinema, fantasy, and geek culture.

Documentaries

  • Rai 5, 10:50 PM – The Power of Ideas
    Featuring Swedish crime writer Camilla Läckberg.
  • Rai 5, 11:20 PM – They All Came Out to Montreux
    A tribute to the Montreux Jazz Festival’s legendary performers.

Lifestyle

  • Real Time, 9:30 PM – First Dates Cruise
    Host: Flavio Montrucchio
    Singles search for love on a Mediterranean voyage.
  • Real Time, 11:05 PM – Dr. Pimple Popper
    Starring: Dr. Sandra Lee
    Graphic but fascinating skin care cases.
  • Food Network, 9:25 PM – Cooking with Luca Pappagallo – Summer
    Fresh seafood recipes and Italian flavors.
  • Food Network, 10:00 & 11:00 PM – Scarpetta d’Italia
    Culinary journeys through Perugia and Naples.

Which show are you watching tonight? Share it in the comments!

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