What To Watch: Kentucky Derby, Coronation Of King Charles III And More
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On TV this Saturday: The Kentucky Derby leaves the gates for the 149th time, Britain crowns its new king and Murdoch Mysteries' Brackenreid falls victim to a frame job. Here are eight programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales, plus our monthly streaming guide.)
Showtimes for May 6, 2023
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The Coronation of King Charles III
CNN
Through 12 pm | Anderson Cooper leads this special coverage of the crowning of Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla. (Coronation coverage continues on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox through 10 am; how to stream!)
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Kentucky Derby
NBC
Five hours: The 149th annual race — aka "The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports" — takes place live from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.
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Murdoch Mysteries
Ovation
Brackenreid is framed for murder by a vengeful foe.
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Abducted on Prom Night
Lifetime
TV-movie premiere: A troubled young girl (Carrie's Zoë Belkin) and her friends are taken hostage by their limousine driver on prom night; Karen Cliche (Undressed) co-stars.
Chasing the Rains
BBC America
Kuleta retakes her territory for her cheetah cubs; Anatasia's herd splits up to protect two elephant calves.
When Love Springs
Hallmark Channel
TV-movie premiere: A woman (Home and Away's Rhiannon Fish) runs into her ex when she arrives for her parents' vow renewal, but things get even more complicated when she pretends the BNB owner (Before It Ends' James O'Halloran) is her new boyfriend.
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Totally Weird and Funny
The CW
Videos include mimes trying to read books, monsters in yoga class and roller skaters attempting to serve food.
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Saturday Night Live
NBC
Jenna Ortega hosts this encore episode from March; The 1975 performs. (Final three shows cancelled — who would've hosted the last two?)
