What To Watch: Queen Latifah Is Bessie, SNL Finale, '50s Bones And More
On TV this Saturday: Queen Latifah channels blues legend Bessie, Saturday Night Live's 40th season comes to a close, Outlander prepares for death and Orphan gets a family reunion. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
Showtimes for May 16, 2015
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Bessie
HBO
Queen Latifah stars as Bessie Smith in this film from director Dee Rees (Pariah), which follows the iconic blues singer’s journey from a struggling young artist into the legendary "Empress of the Blues."
Dancing With the Stars: Road to the Finals
ABC
Ahead of next week’s two-part finale, this hour-long special looks back on each couple’s journey through Season 20 and previews their upcoming routines.
When Calls the Heart
Hallmark
Abigail travels to Hamilton to stay with Elizabeth’s family and is compelled to accept Bill’s help on a personal matter.
The Wrong Girl
Lifetime
When shy teen Sophia (Sarah Grey, Bates Motel) strikes up a friendship with new girl Grace (Kirsten Prout, Kyle XY), Grace begins acting possessive and threatens to hurt Sophia’s family. Ugh, high school.
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Bones
Fox
Repeat to Revisit: In case you missed the series’ 200th episode in December, now’s your chance to watch it in all its 1950s-set glory.
Orphan Black
BBC America
Sarah and Helena suffer a strained reunion, while the Leda family worries about Sarah's absence.
Outlander
Starz
Jamie awaits his death sentence at Wentworth Prison (sniff), while Claire and the Highlanders search for a rescue plan.
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The Graham Norton Show
BBC America
Graham's guests include Rupert Everett, British comedians Miranda Hart and Greg Davies and musical guest Electro Velvet.
SNL Vintage
NBC
In an episode from January 1997, Kevin Spacey hosts with musical guest Beck.
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Saturday Night Live
NBC
Season finale: Louis C.K. hosts — which means there definitely won’t be a song-and-dance monologue — and Rihanna performs.
