Sky Max TV Guide — Monday, 18 May 2026

Browse the full Sky Max TV guide for Monday, 18 May 2026. 32 programmes listed , including 8 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:45 1h

Evil

S2 · E9 · U is for UFO

Bishop Marx asks the team to investigate a UFO sighting

Bishop Marx asks the team to investigate a UFO that was spotted by an air force pilot

01:45 55m

The Force: North East

S5 · E9 · Behind Closed Doors

Northumbria Police answer a flood of 999 calls

Northumbria Police answer a flood of 999 calls, while officers raid a property they suspect is being used by men to exploit young girls

02:40 55m

Road Wars

S6 · E10

Rowdy tourists cause problems in Reading

Rowdy tourists cause problems in Reading, a routine stop gets out of hand for police in Slough, and an officer has a lucky escape after being involved in a head-on collision. Plus, footage of a pursuit involving six patrol cars, a helicopter and three stingers

03:35 55m

Road Wars

S6 · E11

The Proactive team looks for a burglar

The Proactive team looks for a burglar on a rooftop, but the hunt is cut short when officers are called away to chase a stolen car in Reading, while in Slough, Charlie and Mish encounter a criminal who takes drugs in full view of police officers

04:30 30m

Road Wars

S4 · E13

Police officers combat vehicle crime

Documentary following the Thames Valley Police as they use unmarked cars fitted with on-board video cameras, offering an insight into vehicle crime and how it can be prevented. The programme also features shocking footage of dangerous drivers

05:00 30m

Highway Patrol

S8 · E7

Following Australia's traffic enforcers

Following Australia's traffic enforcers as they deal with high-speed chases, defiant hooligans and explosive crashes

05:30 30m

Highway Patrol

S8 · E8

Following Australia's traffic enforcers

Following Australia's traffic enforcers as they deal with high-speed chases, defiant hooligans and explosive crashes

Morning

06:00 30m

Mornings

● Live

06:30 30m

Mornings

● Live

07:00 30m

Mornings with Ridge and Frost

Generic Ridge and Frost ● Live

All the big stories of the morning plus news making interviews, analysis and eyewitness reports from around the world.

07:30 30m

Mornings with Ridge and Frost

Generic Ridge and Frost ● Live

All the big stories of the morning plus news making interviews, analysis and eyewitness reports from around the world.

08:00 1h

Stargate SG-1

S3 · E12 · Jolinar's Memories

Part one of two. Samantha Carter battles to save her father

Part one of two. Samantha Carter battles to access her memories of Jolinar to save her father, who has been captured by the evil Goa'uld System Lord Sokar. Sci-fi drama, starring Amanda Tapping

09:00 1h

Magnum P.I.

S5 · E17 · Consciousness of Guilt

Katsumoto asks Thomas to help stop a killer from walking free

After a high-stakes homicide case falls apart at trial, Katsumoto asks Magnum to help him stop a killer from walking free, while Higgins helps Jin Jeong with a mystery of his own

10:00 30m

Will & Grace

S5 · E13 · Fagmalion Part One: Gay It Forward

Part one of four. Will goes on a blind date

Part one of four. Karen plays Cupid for Will, who soon finds his 'hot and handsome' date is a self-conscious misfit. Meanwhile, Grace worries her extrovert masseuse Julie may have more than a passing interest in her. American sitcom, guest starring Rosanna Arquette and Dan Futterman

10:30 30m

Will & Grace

S5 · E14 · Fagmalion Part Two: Attack of the Clones

Part two of four. Will and Jack carry on with their mission

Part two of four. Will recalls his own clumsy experience of coming out as he and Jack continue to turn Barry into the perfect gay man. Meanwhile, Grace feels abandoned when Leo offers his much-needed services as a medic in Africa

11:00 30m

The Simpsons

S3 · E17 · Homer at the Bat

Homer joins the power plant's softball team

Homer joins the power plant's softball team, confident his home-made bat will lead them to victory. However, Mr Burns upsets his dreams of glory by hiring Major League Baseball players instead

11:30 30m

The Simpsons

S3 · E18 · Separate Vocations

Lisa falls in with a bad crowd

Career aptitude tests have an unexpected effect on the Simpson kids, prompting Lisa to fall in with a bad crowd while perennial troublemaker Bart finds a new respect for law and order

Daytime

12:00 1h

Islands

S1 · E6 · Sri Lanka

An exclusive look at highland leopards stalking Sambar deer

Never-before-filmed highland leopards stalk Sambar deer, while territorial mudskippers and fiddler crabs compete for homes and mates

13:00 1h

Hawaii Five-0

S3 · E9 · Ha'awe Make Loa (Death Wish)

Max's attempt to woo Sabrina is ruined

Max's attempt to woo Sabrina at the bank is scuppered by a pair of armed robbers, while Danno tries to protect a Victoria's Secret model who has been threatened by a stalker. American crime drama, starring Alex O'Loughlin and Scott Caan, with guest stars Behati Prinsloo and Rumer Willis

14:00 1h

Magnum P.I.

S5 · E17 · Consciousness of Guilt

Katsumoto asks Thomas to help stop a killer from walking free

After a high-stakes homicide case falls apart at trial, Katsumoto asks Magnum to help him stop a killer from walking free, while Higgins helps Jin Jeong with a mystery of his own

15:00 1h

S.W.A.T.

S3 · E11 · Bad Cop

Street's foster brother Nate is caught in a criminal enterprise

Street is caught between his duty and his commitment to his foster brother when Nate is ensnared in a criminal enterprise that could ruin them both. Plus, the team goes after a ruthless crew that uses deadly force while stealing from card casinos, and Buck approaches Deacon to partner him on a private security opportunity

16:00 1h

Police 24/7

S2 · E46

Focusing on items that law enforcement finds while searching suspects

Focusing on items that law enforcement finds while searching suspects. The streets are packed with hidden dangers

17:00 30m

The Simpsons

S16 · E10 · There's Something About Marrying

Same-sex marriage is legalised in Springfield

A hillbilly's tirade about Springfield prompts Mayor Quimby to legalise same-sex marriage in the town. Homer sees the opportunity to cash in by getting ordained over the internet and conducting weddings himself. As scores of people come out of the closet, Marge's sister Patty makes a shock announcement

17:30 30m

The Simpsons

S3 · E19 · Dog of Death

Santa's Little Helper runs away from home

Convinced the family no longer loves him, a dejected Santa's Little Helper decides to run away from home, and has the misfortune to be adopted by Mr Burns - who brainwashes him into becoming a vicious attack dog

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 30m

The Office (US)

S8 · E8 · Gettysburg

Andy tries to inspire the team with a trip to Gettysburg

Andy tries to inspire the team with a trip to Gettysburg, while Robert California challenges staff to think way outside the box

18:30 30m

The Office (US)

S8 · E9 · Mrs California

Robert California puts Andy in a tricky situation

Andy is put in a tricky situation when Robert California sends him mixed messages about hiring his wife

19:00 30m

The Simpsons

S16 · E11 · On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister

Lisa takes out a restraining order against Bart

Bart drives Lisa to distraction on a school trip, tormenting her until she takes out a restraining order forbidding him to come within 20ft of her. Just to be on the safe side, she uses a pole to make sure he keeps his distance. Meanwhile, Grampa is hurt in an incident involving a garden gnome

19:30 30m

The Simpsons

S16 · E12 · Goo Goo Gai Pan

Selma flies to China to adopt a baby

Selma realises her hopes of ever bearing a child are diminishing and flies to China to adopt a baby. Asked to fill in her husband's name on the application, she pretends to be married to Homer - but the company co-ordinator (guest star Lucy Liu) sees through the deception. Also featuring the voices of Robert Wagner and David Silverman

20:00 1h

David Attenborough's Kingdom of Plants

S1 · E2

How plants change through the seasons

The naturalist explores how the plants at Kew Gardens change through the seasons and demonstrates the surprising properties of several species, including the predatory pond-dwelling bladderwort utricularia and a fungus that appears to be capable of mind control. He also discusses the largest single organism on the planet, visits the world's biggest flower and explains how plants and insects can communicate using scents and music

21:00 1h

Andor

S1 · E9 · Nobody's Listening!

Dedra and Dr Gorst torture Bix for information

Dedra and Dr Gorst torture Bix for information and discover Cassian may have been involved in the Aldhani heist, while a medic confirms a disturbing rumour about Narkina 5

22:00 45m

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

S13 · E12

A satirical look at news and pop culture

American talk show in which British comedian, actor and writer John Oliver presents a satirical look at the biggest news stories, political developments and pop culture events of the previous seven days. The topical series sees the former Daily Show reporter offer his distinct take on a variety of social, political and existential issues facing society

22:45 1h 15m

Saturday Night Live UK

S1 · E8 · Ncuti Gatwa/Holly Humberstone

Ncuti Gatwa hosts, with music by Holly Humberstone

Former Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa hosts the comedy sketch and variety show, with music by singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone.

Early Morning

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Daytime

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