Saturday Night Live
Comedian Tiffany Haddish, who many critics dubbed the breakout performer in this summer’s movie Girls Trip, will host the sketchcomedy. Haddish is promoting her upcoming book of essays, The Last Black Unicorn. Taylor Swift will be the musical guest. (Global/NBC)
BEST BAKER IN AMERICA
This new series brings eight of America’s top bakers together for a chance at US$25,000. In the first skills challenge, the contestants create upside-down cakes. Then in the master challenge, they make a double-barrel or three-tiered wedding cake for 50 people. (Food)
BOXING
Daniel Jacobs (32 wins, two losses) takes on Luis Arias (18 wins, zero losses) in a 12-round middleweight bout broadcast from Uniondale, N.Y. Also, Jarrell Miller faces Mariusz Wach for 10 rounds, and Cletus Seldin faces Roberto Ortiz for 10 rounds. (HBO)
THE MAYOR
Courtney (Brandon Micheal Hall) dates an old flame with ulterior motives, and the Rev. Ocho Okoye (Arsenio Hall) tries to persuade Dina (Yvette Nicole Brown) to join the church choir. (CTV)
W5
In one segment, it explores the idea that Canada’s permafrost melting could greatly impact the entire planet. Another features musician Alex Cuba finding inspiration in Northern B.C. (CTV)