What’s on TV tonight May 22: action, laughs and Italian stories

Our complete guide to May 22, 2025 – divided by genre for easy choosing

Thursday night is here—and it’s time to relax in front of the screen. Whether you’re into adrenaline-pumping action, feel-good comedies, thought-provoking talk shows or gripping dramas, there’s something on for everyone. Here’s your full guide to the May 22 TV schedule, with listings organized by genre so you can pick your ideal evening with zero hassle.

Action and thriller movies

• John Wick 3 – Parabellum – Rai 2, 21:20
  Starring Keanu Reeves. On the run with a $14 million bounty on his head.
• Bloodshot – Italia 1, 21:25
  Starring Vin Diesel. A soldier resurrected with superhuman abilities via nanotech.
• Ghost in the Shell – Italia 1, 23:45
  Starring Scarlett Johansson. A cyborg fights cybercrime in a futuristic world.
• Kill Switch – The War of Worlds – Rai 4, 21:20
  A risky interdimensional energy experiment goes wrong.
• The Equalizer 2 – No Forgiveness – Rai 4, 22:55
  Starring Denzel Washington. A former agent seeks revenge for a friend’s murder.
• The Foreigner – Canale 20, 23:40
  Starring Jackie Chan. A quiet restaurateur takes on terrorists after his daughter’s death.
• Wolf Call – Deep Sea Threat – Rai Movie, 23:30
  Submarine suspense and acoustic warfare.
• We Were Soldiers – Rai Movie, 21:10
  Starring Mel Gibson. Vietnam War drama about sacrifice and honor.

Drama and TV series

• Don Matteo (S13E1) – Rai 1, 21:30
  Starring Raoul Bova, Nino Frassica. Celebrating 40 years of priesthood in Spoleto.
• Master Crimes – The Perfect Murder – Rai Premium, 21:20 & 22:15
  Psychological thriller featuring Professor Louise Arbus.
• The Boss of Bosses (S1E2) – Cine34, 21:00
  Starring Claudio Gioè. The rise of Sicilian mafia leader Salvatore Riina.
• 22.11.63 – Warner TV, 21:30 & 23:30
  Starring James Franco. Time travel to prevent JFK’s assassination.
• Vera (S14E2) – Giallo, 21:10
  Cold case investigation leads to haunting truths.
• Roy Grace Investigates (S4E3) – Giallo, 23:10
  A laborer’s death hides a deadly secret.
• War and Peace – Tv2000, 23:00
  Epic Russian saga adapted from Tolstoy.
• Don Milani – Tv2000, 23:30
  Biographical film about the activist-priest Don Lorenzo Milani.

Comedy & entertainment

• Avanti un Altro! – Canale 5, 21:20
  Hosted by Paolo Bonolis & Luca Laurenti. Quirky quiz show full of laughs.
• Comedy Match – Nove, 21:30
  Stand-up comedians face off in laugh battles.
• How We Laughed – Rai 2, 23:35
  A journey through 70 years of Italian comedy on TV.
• Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown – Rai 3, 21:20
  Hosted by Piero Chiambretti. A witty, all-women comedy talk show.
• Celebrity Island – La 5, 21:35
  Reality show set on a desert island with VIP contestants.
• Celebrity Island: The Castaways – Canale 5, 23:45
  Recap of the past 24 hours on the island.
• Celebrity Island – Extended Edition – Mediaset Extra, 21:25
  Behind-the-scenes bonus content and footage.

Talk shows and news

• Porta a Porta – Rai 1, 23:30
  Hosted by Bruno Vespa. Politics, economics and society.
• Dritto e Rovescio – Rete 4, 21:20
  Hosted by Paolo Del Debbio. Political debate and investigative journalism.
• Piazza Pulita – La 7, 21:15
  Hosted by Corrado Formigli. In-depth news and exclusive reports.
• Che tempo che fa – Il Tavolo – Nove, 23:35
  Celebrity panel talk show with casual chats and games.

Food & lifestyle

• Kitchen Nightmares (Italy) – TV8, 21:30 & 22:50
  Chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo helps failing restaurants bounce back.
• Alessandro Borghese – 4 Restaurants – Sky Uno, 21:15 & 22:45
  Culinary travel show across Italy’s best pasta restaurants.
• Recipes from the Convent – Food Network, 21:25
  Rustic cooking by Don Salvatore and Don Anselmo.
• The Bakery of Wonders – Food Network, 22:00 & 23:25
  Competition to find Italy’s most amazing bakery.

Music & live performance

• OSN Trevi o Hadelich – Rai 5, 21:15
  Live symphonic concert from Torino with Augustin Hadelich.
• They All Came Out to Montreux – Rai 5, 23:00
  Bowie, Queen, Clapton, Fitzgerald and more: the jazz festival of legends.
• Decades Rock: Cyndi Lauper & Friends – Rai 5, 23:50
  With Pat Monahan, Shaggy, Ani DiFranco, Scott Weiland.

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FAQ

1. What time is Don Matteo airing?
9:30 PM on Rai 1.

2. Where can I watch an action movie tonight?
Check out John Wick 3 (Rai 2), Bloodshot (Italia 1), The Foreigner (Canale 20), The Equalizer 2 (Rai 4).

3. Any comedy or game shows tonight?
Yes: Avanti un Altro!, Comedy Match, Donne sull’orlo, How We Laughed.

4. Which talk shows are airing?
Piazza Pulita, Dritto e Rovescio, and Porta a Porta cover political and social topics.

5. Are there any reality shows?
Yes: L’Isola dei Famosi, 4 Ristoranti, and Cucine da Incubo.

6. Where can I watch music performances?
Rai 5 has classical and pop live performances from Montreux and Torino.

7. Any food shows tonight?
Yes: Kitchen Nightmares, Recipes from the Convent, The Bakery of Wonders.

8. Which channels air top-rated movies tonight?
Iris, Rai Movie, Cine34, Canale 20, and Italia 1.

9. Anything family-friendly?
Rai Gulp and Cartoon Network air kids’ cartoons all evening.

10. Where can I find tomorrow’s TV guide?
Follow us online or come back here tomorrow!