Pick TV’s Must‑Watch Guide for the Week of 25‑31 May 2026

This week, Pick TV delivers a mix of gripping dramas, thrilling sci‑fi, and hard‑hitting documentaries. Below is a day‑by‑day rundown of the most popular shows, with genre focus and age‑group suggestions.

Monday, 25 May (Mon) – The Road to Space

Start your week with Motorway Patrol (Mon 25 May 07:00 BST) – a realistic look at traffic enforcement. Follow it with Border Security: Canada’s Front Line (Mon 25 May 08:00 BST) as the next big investigative drama. For sci‑fi lovers, dive into Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Mon 25 May 16:00 BST) and Star Trek: Voyager (Mon 25 May 20:00 BST). For a quick action fix, Fire Country (Mon 25 May 21:00 BST) offers intense firefighting scenes.

Opinion: Motorway Patrol gives a realistic look at traffic enforcement, but the pacing can feel slow for younger viewers.

Suitable for adults who enjoy procedural dramas, teens may find the content engaging if they’re into police work. Kids should skip the intense scenes.

Other Highlights for Monday

Nothing To Declare (Mon 25 May 09:00 BST) – a documentary series exploring customs checks. Great for viewers who appreciate behind‑the‑scenes insights. Opinion: The series holds up well but may be too detailed for the very young audience.

Star Trek: The Next Generation (Mon 25 May 19:00 BST) – a space adventure that appeals to teens and adults. Opinion: A reliable option for sci‑fi enthusiasts, though the dialogue can be dense.

Tuesday, 26 May (Tue) – Border Patrol & Crime

Kick off with Brit Cops: Rapid Response (Tue 26 May 00:00 BST) – the fastest cops in action. Then move to Road Wars (Tue 26 May 01:00 BST) and Highway Patrol (Tue 26 May 02:00 BST) for high‑speed chases. For crime drama, The Girl Who Caught A Killer (Tue 26 May 20:00 BST) offers a gripping narrative. Sci‑fi fans get Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Tue 26 May 15:00 BST).

Opinion: The Girl Who Caught A Killer is compelling but may be too intense for younger viewers.

Suitable for adults and teens interested in crime investigations. Children should avoid due to the seriousness of the plot.

Wednesday, 27 May (Wed) – Monsters & the Law

Start with Brit Cops: Rapid Response (Wed 27 May 00:00 BST) and Road Wars (Wed 27 May 01:00 BST). For a wildlife twist, Attenborough’s Flying Monsters (Wed 27 May 16:30 BST) showcases prehistoric creatures. Crime drama is highlighted by The Rookie (Wed 27 May 20:00 BST). Sci‑fi continues with Star Trek: Enterprise (Wed 27 May 22:00 BST).

Opinion: Attenborough’s Flying Monsters is educational but may not hold the attention of very young viewers.

Great for families, teens and adults who enjoy documentaries. Kids may find it intriguing but some scenes are too complex.

Thursday, 28 May (Thu) – Natural Wonders & Space

Begin with Road Wars (Thu 28 May 01:00 BST) and Highway Patrol (Thu 28 May 02:00 BST). The nature documentary Attenborough’s Flying Monsters returns at 16:30 BST. Sci‑fi continues with Star Trek: Enterprise (Thu 28 May 22:00 BST). For a thrilling crime show, Forensics: Catching The Killer (Thu 28 May 20:00 BST) offers forensic insight.

Opinion: Forensics holds up well for those interested in crime science, but the pacing can be slow for children.

Suitable for teens and adults; young kids should watch with an adult.

Friday, 29 May (Fri) – Dashcams & Space

Start with Caught On Dashcam (Fri 29 May 11:00 BST) for thrilling on‑camera crashes. Then watch Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Fri 29 May 15:00 BST) and Star Trek: Enterprise (Fri 29 May 22:25 BST). A nature documentary, David Attenborough’s Dragons And Damsels (Fri 29 May 16:30 BST), gives a calm break.

Opinion: Caught On Dashcam is entertaining but can be intense for younger viewers.

Good for teens and adults who enjoy adrenaline; kids should watch with an adult.

Saturday, 30 May (Sat) – History & Space

Begin with Apollo 11 (Sat 30 May 18:30 BST) – a historical documentary. Follow with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Sat 30 May 20:30 BST) and Star Trek: Enterprise (Sat 30 May 22:25 BST). For a thriller, Six Minutes to Midnight (Sat 30 May 20:30 BST) offers drama.

Opinion: Apollo 11 provides a great look at space history, but may be too slow for very young viewers.

Suitable for teens and adults, older kids can enjoy with guidance.

Sunday, 31 May (Sun) – Crime & Mystery

End the week with Killer In My Village (Sun 31 May 00:30 BST) – a crime drama. Follow with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (Sun 31 May 18:30 BST) for a sci‑fi wrap‑up.

Opinion: Killer In My Village is gripping but contains intense scenes.

Best for adults and teens; children should avoid due to violence.

Bottom Line

Pick TV offers a solid mix of procedural dramas, sci‑fi adventures, and hard‑core documentaries for the week of 25‑31 May. Whether you’re into police work, space, or nature, there’s a show for every age group and interest.

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