truTV Announces May 2016 Programming Highlights

By: May. 02, 2016
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truTV announces its upcoming May programming highlights: Monday, May 9
SEASON FINALE: TRUINSIDE - New Episode - Monday, May 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Tommy Boy: Holy schnikes! The ultimate 90s buddy comedy, Tommy Boy features SNL standouts Chris Farley and David Spade in their first major movie roles. Rob Lowe, Bo Derek, and Brian Dennehy round out the star-studded cast, but the unmatchable chemistry of Farley's physical brilliance and Spade's biting sarcasm make this a comedy worth watching over and over. Cast, crew, and critics revisit this coat-splitting classic.

Tuesday, May 10

HACK MY LIFE - New Episode - Tuesday, May 10 at 10:00pm ET/PT

The Secret to Hacking: Brooke and Kevin take on a different way to game the system by testing the best hacks for beating a motion detector. Plus, Youtube girl uncovers the secret to hacking French manicures and beach hair, Kevin finds the most effective shortcuts for keeping your dog off the lawn, and Brooke discovers how to hack a restaurant-quality frittata out of leftover pizza.

Wednesday, May 11

SPECIAL: THE CARBONARO EFFECT - New Episode - Wednesday, May 11 at 10:00pm ET/PT

Secret Stash: In this special episode, Michael dips into his secret stash to reveal never-before-seen tricks. Join him as he unveils the greasy side to pizza, shows lobster secretion is the future of hair care, and shocks patrons when a lunchtime favorite goes from crunchy to smooth in an instant. And later, Michael proves he can make a woman believe anything, except that she's on a TV show.

Thursday, May 12

MID-SEASON FINALE: IMPRACTICAL JOKERS - New Episode - Thursday, May 12 at 10:00pm ET/PT

Brow Beaten: Sal, Q, Murr and Joe take name-calling to new, hilarious heights while playing receptionists. Then the guys hit a pizza shop, begging customers for donations to some half-baked charities. And in tonight's punishment, one Joker loses more than just his dignity when the other three guys give him an epic shave that's too close for comfort.

COMEDY KNOCKOUT - New Episode - Thursday, May 12 at 10:30pm ET/PT

Sexiest Ambert Alert Ever: Yamaneika Saunders definitely doesn't want you to see this one! Jim Norton and Sherrod Small go back-to-back in a restroom and all three comedians prove that they should NEVER be allowed to babysit.

Comedy KNOCKOUT pits comedians against each other in a series of fast-paced challenges, with the audience having sole discretion to decide who is the funniest person in the room. In each of the 10 half-hour episodes, host DAMIEN Lemon (Guy Code) sends three comics into a battle of high STAKES comedic gameplay. With points doled out based on the audience's applause, it's all about one-upmanship as competitors attempt to land massive comedy blows and whip the rowdy crowd into a frenzy of raucous laughter. The whole time, the comedians throw roast-like, rapid-fire jabs at each other to knock their opponents off balance. Every show ends with one comedian crowned champion, one eliminated and one ultimately forced to face the crowd and apologize for going down in shameful defeat. Guest comedians this season will include Jim Norton, Sherrod Small, Kevin Barnett, Jamie Lee, Arden Myrin, Chri s Distefano, Yamaneika Saunders and many more.

RACHEL DRATCH'S LATE NIGHT SNACK - New Episode - Thursday, May 12 at 11:00pm ET/PT

The Last Supper: Alec Baldwin gives advice on love and marriage, Little Esther interviews comedian Beth Stelling about sex and dating, and Paul Scheer reimagines Catcher in the Rye through animation. Plus, find out what happens when Hope and Randy decide to sleep together and watch a passive aggressive retelling of the Last Supper.

Monday, May 16

MID-SEASON PREMIERE: ALMOST GENIUS - New Episode - Monday, May 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Digging Deep: Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson know the cream rises to the top, but they're much more interested in the layer just below it. From a butt-naked rock climber, to a kid inventing new curse words, and the never ending twerk...we're digging deep to find the greatest no-getters out there!

Tuesday, May 17

HACK MY LIFE - New Episode - Tuesday, May 17, at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

The Doctor is In: Dr. Hack is back with the most unexpected ways to cure burns, toothaches, and migraines. Plus, Kevin enlists the help of two musicians to test the best hacks for maintaining rock star hair, Brooke reveals how to cook an omelet in a bag, and the two join forces to game the carnival system with some sneaky hacks for winning every time.

Wednesday, May 18

THE CARBONARO EFFECT- New Episode - Wednesday, May 18 at 10:00pm ET/PT

Top Priority of NASA: As a salesman, Michael pushes a single- serve soup machine fit for space travel and amazes patrons with an ear wax removal kit that takes DIY candles to a shocking level. When working at a spa, Michael stuns a massage therapist when a healing stone gets stuck in a client, and later exfoliation turns into de-worming. Finally, a trick throws a mover into a time warp when he sees the future and repeats the past.

Thursday, May 19

SPECIAL: IMPRACTICAL JOKERS - New Episode - Thursday, May 19 at 10:00pm ET/PT

Impractical Jokers: All Aboard - For every hilarious, awkward and uncomfortable moment featured in episodes of Impractical Jokers, there are plenty of other great moments that end up on the cutting room floor. Now, while on-board their IMPRACTICAL JOKERS cruise, Joe, Q, Sal and Murr use the unique setting as a backdrop to open the vault, sharing never-before-seen footage from seasons past.

COMEDY KNOCKOUT - New Episode - Thursday, May 19 at 10:30pm ET/PT

All Shaft: Comedians Nick Turner and Nimesh Patel reveal way too much information about their privates and Jamie Lee want us all to leave her dog out of it in this hilarious episode of Comedy Knockout.

Monday, May 23

ALMOST GENIUS - New Episode - Monday, May 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT

Hardly Working: Hosts Chris Fairbanks and April Richardson are on the lookout for people who give it their all despite not being all there. From a geriatric gymnast, to the ultimate wedgie, and a good old fashioned game of Bang, Marry, Kill! We celebrate those who never give up...even though they probably should.

Tuesday, May 24

HACK MY LIFE - New Episode - Tuesday, May 24 at 10:00pm ET/PT

Hack Nanny Saves the Day: Hack Nanny returns with the best parenting tips and tricks, Broke Ass Bob figures out how to hack his own day spa, and a baseball team helps Kevin test the ultimate hack for batting practice. Plus, Brooke hacks homemade pizza bites, and Kevin reunites with a hack master to discover THE ART OF drinking juice without ever taking it out of the fridge.

Wednesday, May 25

THE CARBONARO EFFECT - New Episode - Wednesday, May 25 at 10:00pm ET/PT

Drone Care: While working as a florist, Michael nukes petal popping flowers, sheds light on frog mutation, and turns an ant farm into a work of art. Then as a salesman, Michael shows customers the best buys in the gadget world-from a morphing pen to a clothing machine that promises one size can fit all. And later in the park, Michael shocks a passerby when he walks his cat-dog, and stuns another with a surprising delivery from up above.

Thursday, May 26

COMEDY KNOCKOUT - New Episode - Thursday, May 26 at 10:30pm ET/PT

Slowest Mosey Ever: Comedians Kevin Barnett, Jamie Lee, and Mo Mandel ponder life's most important topics like asphyxiation via Iggy Azalea's assets, mullet haircuts on dogs, and how to successfully avoid meaningful friendships.



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