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The end of the 2025-2026 NBC broadcast season is nigh as May formally closes out the seasons of several fan-favorite shows like Saturday Night Live, The Hunting Party, the One Chicago franchise, and both Law & Order series.

While parting is always such sweet sorrow, NBC promises big thrills, major character moments, and maybe even a cliffhanger or two to bring these season finales home in a dramatic way. Read on to find out when every finale is airing on NBC in May 2026, below.

Thursday, May 7: The Hunting Party Season 2 finale

Jacob Hassani (Patrick Sabongui), Rebecca Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh), and Shane Florence (Josh McKenzie) speak outside on The Hunting Party Season 2 Episode 3.

After another season of tense manhunts, The Hunting Party’s Season 2 finale escapee is convict “Xander Wax” who has a “knack for poisoning through unpredictable methods.” Meanwhile, Agent Bex Henderson (Melissa Roxburgh), Agent Jacob Hassani (Patrick Sabongui), and Shane Florence (Josh McKenzie) will be feeling the heat at the Command Center as several issues come to a head.

Wednesday, May 13: One Chicago season finales

Chicago Med Season 11 finale

Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) and Dr. Dean Archer (Steven Weber) look at each other in their hospital uniforms on Chicago Med Episode 1101.

This Chicago Med season closes out as Dr. Hannah Asher (Jessy Schram) faces one of the most challenging deliveries of her career. Meanwhile, Dr. John Frost (Darren Barnet) navigates demanding times in the ominously titled episode, “Heaven Help Us.”