What To Watch: Tina And Amy Host SNL, Returned Finale, Wiz And More
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On TV this Saturday: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler bring the Christmas spirit to Studio 8H, the Democrats debate more hot-button issues, Instant Mom hits the road and AMC honors John Lennon. Here are 10 programs to keep on your radar.
Showtimes for December 19, 2015
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A Christmas Melody
Hallmark
When a recent divorcee (Lacey Chabert, Party of Five) returns to her hometown, she encounters her former high school rival (Mariah Carey?!), and must struggle to find her new normal.
Da Vinci's Demons
Starz
Leo and Sophia struggle to control the mysterious de- vice they’ve built. Meanwhile, back in Florence, Loren- zo and Vanessa take their partnership to the next level.
Democratic Debate
ABC
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Martin O’Malley face off once again, at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, N.H.
Instant Mom
TV Land
First, Gabby tries to expose the truth when she finds out her ex’s new girlfriend is using him. Then, in the 8:30 series finale, Stephanie and Charlie consider having a baby of their own when Gabby leaves early for college.
The Spirit of Christmas
Lifetime
An ambitious lawyer (Jen Lilley, Days of Our Lives) heads to Vermont to broker the sale of an old inn… where she meets a ghost (Thomas Beaudoin) whose death remains unresolved. (And a romance blossoms between them, because of course it does.)
The Wiz Live!
NBC
Didn’t catch the first go-round of NBC’s latest musical production? Watch the encore, then check out our gallery of the best and worst moments.
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Ash vs. Evil Dead
Starz
Ash attempts to end the Evil, but he must first contend with other, more physical nightmares (acne!) from his past.
Imagine: John Lennon 75th Birthday Concert
AMC
In honor of what would have been the late Beatle’s 75th birthday, this one-night-only concert at Madison Square Garden includes tributes from John Fogerty, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, The Roots and Steven Tyler.
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The Returned
Sundance
Season finale: The Séguret fam attempts to flee town, but Camille knows she cannot stay with her loved ones and must return... to the Returned. (Not yet renewed.)
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Saturday Night Live
NBC
SNL MVPs Tina Fey and Amy Poehler return to their old stomping grounds, with musical guest Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band.
