What To Watch: Kentucky Derby, SNL, Outlander Romance Tested And More
Courtesy of Horse Racing Nation
On TV this Saturday: The Kentucky Derby leaves the gates for the 142nd time, Brie Larson works a new kind of Room and Outlander gets an unwelcome blast from the past. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
Showtimes for May 7, 2016
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Stanley Cup Playoffs
NBC
St. Louis (2-2) aims to take the lead over Dallas. Also airing today: Pittsburgh (3-1) at Washington (NBC, 7:15 pm); Nashville (2-2) at San Jose (NBCSN, 10 pm).
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Kentucky Derby
NBC
With 3-1 odds, Nyquist (No. 13) is the favorite at the 142nd running of the race.
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Deadliest Catch Marathon
Discovery
Through midnight| Included in this string of episodes is the three-hour special, "Legends of the Bering Sea: Part II" (airing at 8 pm).
NBA Playoffs
ESPN
Toronto and Miami duke it out to break their 1-1 tie. (On ABC at 8:30 pm, it's Golden State (2-0) at Portland.)
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Houdini & Doyle
Fox
Repeat to Revisit: If you missed the series premiere of Fox’s latest crime procedural, watch it now — after/despite reading Michael Slezak’s review, of course.
The Real MVP: The Wanda Durant Story
Lifetime
Cassandra Freeman (Single Ladies) stars as Wanda Durant, mother of real-life NBA great Kevin Durant, whose story of tenacity and sacrifice unfolds in this film.
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Twinsters
Freeform
Kleenex alert! This documentary tells the story of two long-lost twins, who reunite with the help of YouTube and Facebook.
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Outlander
Starz
Reunited, Jamie and Claire attempt to extinguish the fires — but their relationship is put to the ultimate test when the past rears its ugly head.
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Party Over Here
Fox
A cast member discovers she’s the target of an attempted assassination, and a new game show tackles the question, "Is this a date?"
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Saturday Night Live
NBC
Oscar winner Brie Larson (Room) makes her Studio 8H debut, with musical guest Alicia Keys.
