What To Watch: The Kentucky Derby, Dua Lipa On SNL, Star Wars Tales And More

On TV this Saturday: The Kentucky Derby leaves the gates for the 150th time, Dua Lipa pulls double duty on SNL and Katt Williams performs live during the Netflix Is a Joke festival. Here are eight programs to keep on your radar. (Also check out our weekly TVLine-Up of premieres and finales and monthly streaming guide.)

Showtimes for May 4, 2024

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Star Wars: Tales of the Empire

Disney+

Series premiere (all six episodes): A vengeful young woman and a former Jedi navigate the ruthless Galactic Empire during different eras; Diana Lee Inosanto (Ahsoka) and Meredith Salenger (Dream a Little Dream) voice.

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WWE Backlash

Peacock

WWE's big event heads across the pond for the first time ever, with Cody Rhodes going up against AJ Styles in Lyons, France. (How to Stream!)

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The Kentucky Derby

NBC

The 150th 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

Murdoch suspects a murder may be connected to a contested psychic event.

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A Deadly Threat to My Family

Lifetime

TV-movie premiere: After her sister-in-law (Christmas With the Foxes' Gina Vitori) escapes a dangerous cult, a mother (One Life to Live's Jessica Morris) worries her daughter could be their next target.

Predator v Prey

BBC America

Season 1 finale: Crocodiles use ambush strategies to hunt wildebeest and zebra.

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Katt Williams: Woke Foke

Netflix

The comedian lets loose live from the Netflix Is a Joke festival.

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Saturday Night Live

NBC

Dua Lipa pulls double duty as host and musical guest. (Who's hosting the last two episodes?)

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