May 2026 on SBS on Demand – highlights include The Americans, The Corsican Line, The Eurovision Song Contest 2026, Who Do You Think You Are, A Gentleman in Moscow, Maxima, Australia Uncovered, Reconciliation Week and The Dry.
Critically acclaimed espionage drama
The Americans (Seasons 1-6)
Box Set
Friday, 1 May 2026 on SBS On Demand (75 episodes)
The Americans is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington D.C. during the Reagan administration.The arranged marriage of Philip
(Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but as the pressures and demands of the job grow heavier, the personal toll becomes almost too exhausting to bear.
Alongsidereal-lifecouple, Rhys and Russell, the cast includesMargo Martindale, Noah Emmerich and Richard Thomas. Recurring cast membersincludeFrank Langella (Frost/Nixon), Julia Garner
(Ozark) and Miriam Shor (Pluribus, Younger).
The series was created by Joe Weisberg, in collaboration with Joel Fields (who jointly penned The Patient on SBS On Demand) and written by Weisberg, Fields. Joshua Brand (Northern Exposure on SBS On Demand), Stephen Schiff (Andor), Peter Ackerman, Tracey Scott Wilson (Fosse/Verdon), Hilary Bettis, Justin Weinbergerand Sarah Nolen.
French mafia thriller
The Corsican Line
Australian Premiere
Box Set
Thursday, 7 May 2026 on SBS On Demand (Eight episodes)
After 10 years in prison for a heist gone wrong, Reda (Raphael Acloque) is finally free. In Corsica, loyalty is supposed to be everything, but his silence earns him nothing and he is cast aside by his former accomplice and the criminal underworld he once served.
Meanwhile, his estranged sister, Ines (Lina El Arabi), arrives on the island for the first time. As part of the newly formed Anti-Mafia Division, she is determined to take down Carlotti, the ruthless godfather who rules from the shadows.
In a place where no one dares speak of the Mafia and trust is a deadly risk, the siblings form a dangerous alliance to dismantle Carlotti’s empire from within. As bodies pile up, their fight for justice may come at an unbearable cost.
The Corsican Line will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand from 7 May, in French with English subtitles.
Celebrate 70 years of Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026
Australian Exclusive LIVE and On Demand
Australia’s not just showingup to Austria this year—we’re practicallymoving in. As the Eurovision Song Contest hits a glittering 70-year milestone, SBS is going all in, turning the celebration into a full-blown Aussie takeover. Delta Goodrem joins a dazzling constellationof global stars with her song Eclipse, and the homegrownlove doesn’t stop there, as Australia’s own Milkshake Man Go-Jo is back to shake things up as an interval act in Semi-Final 1.
This year, multi-hyphenate entertainer and global icon Courtney Act will present SBS’s exclusive commentary with special guest, former Australian Eurovision representative and international treasure, Voyager’s Danny Estrin. Don’t miss the LIVE and prime-timeevent coveragefrom the WienerStadthalle in Vienna, Austria, from Wednesday 13 May–Sunday 17 May on SBS and SBS On Demand.
LIVE early morning broadcast on SBS and SBS On Demand
Semi-Final 1–Wednesday13 May at 5:00am AEST
Semi-Final 2–Friday 15 May at 5:00am AEST *FEATURES DELTA
Grand Final–Sunday 17 May at 5:00am AEST
Prime-time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage on SBS and SBS On Demand
Semi-Final 1–Friday 15 May at 7:30pm AEST
Semi-Final 2–Saturday 16 May at 7:30pm AEST *FEATURES DELTA
Grand Final–Sunday 17 May at 7:30pm AEST
Can’t get enough Eurovision? Cast your mind back to 1968 with, The Song Contest, a Spanish series which tells the dramaticstory of Spain’s first win at Eurovision with Massiel’s (Carolina Yuste) earwormLa La La.
The Song Contest is available to stream from 7 May on SBS On Demand.
Emotional family history series
Who Do You Think You Are? (Season 17)
Australian Premiere SBS Original
Tuesday, 12 May 2026 on SBS On Demand (8 episodes)
Who Do You Think You Are? returns with eight new prominent Australians embarking on deeply personal journeys into their family history, uncovering stories of love, loss, resilience and long held secrets that continue to shape who they are today.
Leading this year’s new stories are Guy Sebastian, Rosie Batty, Curtis Stone and Matt Day, joining previously announced participants Bruce McAvaney, Essie Davis, Aaron Pedersen and Chrissie Swan.
Across eight episodes, the series delivers some of its most emotional and visually rich storytelling to date, from long-lost family legacies and migration stories, to confronting generational trauma and moments of profound personal connection.
Who Do You Think You Are? Season 17 will be available to stream on SBS On Demand on 12 May and episodes will air on SBS, Tuesdays at 7.30pm.
British historical adaptation
A Gentleman in Moscow
Box Set
Thursday, 14 May 2026 on SBS On Demand (8 episodes)
Set against the backdrop of post-Revolutionary Russia, Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan McGregor) is stripped of his title and material wealth and placed under house arrest for life in Moscow’s Metropol Hotel.
Unlikely friendships, fleeting romance and the hotel’s occupants open the Count’s eyes to the hidden wonders of the Metropol,and the enduring power of human connection.After losing everything, he must learn that true riches are found in love, courage and community.
A Gentleman in Moscow will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand on 14 May and episodes will air on SBS, Thursdays at 9.30pm.
Danish royal drama
Maxima (Season 2)
Australian Premiere Box Set
Thursday, 21 May 2026 on SBS On Demand (6 episodes)
For most princesses, the fairy tale ends with a wedding. For Máxima (Delfina Chaves), it was only the beginning.From her marriage to Willem-Alexander (Martijn Lakemeier) to the coronation ten years later, she seeks to find balance between love, power and protocol.
She soon realises that keeping the love of the Dutch people is far more difficult than winning it. As a passionate Argentine, she must find her way between her own ambitions and the family dynamics of the Royal House. The new season follows Máxima’s journey from mother, wife, and future queen to a woman who finds her own voice.
Maxima (Season 1) is available to stream on SBS On Demand.
Maxima (Season 2) will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand from 21 May, in Dutch, English, and Spanish with English subtitles.
Award-winning documentary collection
Australia Uncovered (Season 4)
Australian Premieres SBS Originals
Sunday, 24 May–Sunday, 7 June 2026 on SBS On Demand
Award-winning documentary collection Australia Uncovered returns with three compelling stand-alone films that reveal remarkable Australian stories and offer fresh perspectives on the issues shaping the nation today.
Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! – Premieres Sunday 24 May at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand
John Safran’s incendiar ynew documentary,Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran!, sees the author, documentarian and satirist undertake an unflinching exploration into how Australia responds to speech and ideas it finds offensive. Bringing his trademark wit and unpredictability to this fiercely contested debate, John wades into the national conversation that is raging between those who think free speech shouldn’t be unduly restricted in a democracy, and those who argue offensive speech and ideas should be regulated to protect the vulnerable.
The Hunt for the Last Nazis – Premieres Sunday 31 May at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand
In The Hunt for the Last Nazis, award-winning writer, producer and director Dan Goldberg investigates the story behind the alleged Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Australia after World War II and managed to evade justice. With exclusive access to rare and never-seen-before classified government files and video and audio recordings, the documentary reveals how hundreds, if not thousands, of alleged Nazi war criminals were able to hide in Australia. Decades later, the government launched a belated attempt to bring them to justice.
We Are Jeni – Premieres Sunday 7 June at 7:30pm on SBS and SBS On Demand
We Are Jeni reveals the story behind one of the most extraordinary criminal cases in Australian history. Dr Jeni Haynes developed more than 2,500 distinct personalities as a means of surviving severe childhood trauma. In a world-first legal precedent,her alter personalities(alters) were permitted to give evidence in court. Once dismissed as fractured, Jeni’s mind is now recognised as the very mechanism that preserved crucial evidence. This is the powerful story of how she, and her army of alters, were finally heard.
All in
Reconciliation Week
Collection
Wednesday, 27 May 2026 on SBS On Demand
All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. SBS On Demand marks Reconciliation Week 2026 with this collection of thought-provoking, inspiring and powerful content for all Australians.
Journey Home, David Gulpilil – When Australia’s most renowned Indigenous actor David Gulpilil passes away far from his Homeland, his family struggle against huge logistical challenges to fulfil his final wish, to bury him on his Homeland, over four and a half thousand kilometres away.
The incredible access granted to the filmmakers is David’s family’s gift to the world, continuing his legacy of sharing his culture. They offer an open invitation to audiences to experiencerarely seen, centuriesold ceremonies, resultingin a film which is by turns deeplymoving, hilarious, action packed, culturallyrich, and offers unique insight into a side of David Gulpilil’s life that was rarely in the spotlight.Narrated by Hugh Jackman and Baker Boy.
Awards: 2026 AATA Best Documentary;2026 AACTA Best Original Score in a Documentary–David Bridie; 2025 DIFF Audience Award
Focus On: David Gulpilil Collection – Celebrate the cinematic legacy of David Gulpilil and his family, showcasing powerful Indigenous stories through film, performance,and direction. Collection includes Walkabout, The Tracker, and Storm Boy.
Focus On: Warwick Thornton Collection – Explore the brilliance of award-winning filmmaker Warwick Thornton through this curated collection of feature films, interviews, and behind-the-scenes magic including We Dont Need A Map, Darskide, The New Boy, Samson and Delilah, and The Beach.
Returning Irish dramedy
The Dry (Season 3)
Australian Premiere Box Set
Friday, 29 May 2026 on SBS On Demand (8 episodes)
The Sheridans are back and about to face their biggest challenge yet – a long-held family secret that blows up all their certainties. Will this shocking revelation upend already fragile relations for good, or could this be the missing piece that will finally fix this most dysfunctional of Irish families?
This season Shiv (Roisin Gallagher) and the Sheridans are desperately trying to forge new lives, but change is harder than it looks. And as the pressure mounts Shiv is not only starting to question her sobriety, she’s also having to face some hard truths. After all, there’s only so long she can blame her family, the bad men in her life and even the drink: what if the real problem is just… herself?
The Dry (Seasons 1-2) are available now on SBS On Demand.
The Dry (Season 3) will be available to stream as a box set on SBS On Demand from 29 May.
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