What to watch
SATURDAY
March 5, 2022
All times Central. Start times can vary based on cable/satellite provider. Confirm times on your on-screen guide.
Profiled: The Black Man Discovery+ Season Finale
The first season of this docuseries that explores the history of negative stereotypes that continue to cause difficulties and damage for Black men concludes with “Black Men Don’t Cry.”
31 Days of Oscar on HBO Max: ‘Rocky’ HBO Max
Today’s Oscar-winning film streaming on HBO Max that won’t be found during linear cable sister network TCM’s 31 Days of Oscar is Rocky, the classic 1976 boxing drama led by Best Actor and Best Original Screenplay Oscar nominee Sylvester Stallone in one of his most iconic roles, Rocky Balboa. The film won three Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director (John G. Avildsen) and Best Film Editing (Richard Halsey and Scott Conrad).
NHL Hockey: Chicago at Philadelphia ABC, 2 p.m. Live
A Saturday NHL matinee on ABC has Alex DeBrincat and the Chicago Blackhawks in Philadelphia to skate against Cam Atkinson and the Flyers.
Murdoch Mysteries Ovation, 6 p.m.
In “The Things We Do for Love — Part Two,” to save his former lover (Lisa Faulkner) and son (Etienne Kellici), Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) makes a risky deal with a Black Hand henchman.
Holmes Family Rescue HGTV, 7 p.m.
While recovering from a life-saving transplant, electrician Frank has been dealing with his own home’s structural issues left by a previous contractor. The Holmes family is determined to help their friend finally return to a safe and stress-free home.
2022 Paralympic Winter Games NBC, 7 p.m. Live;
USA Network, 8 p.m. Live
NBC offers an hour of coverage of the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games from Beijing, followed by six hours of coverage on USA Network.
NBA Basketball: Golden State at L.A. Lakers ABC, 7:30 p.m. Live
ABC’s Saturday primetime NBA matchup features Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena to face LeBron James and the Lakers.
Saturday Night Live NBC, 10:30 p.m. Live
Oscar Isaac, star of the new live-action Marvel series Moon Knight, coming to Disney+ on March 30, makes his SNL hosting debut tonight. Charli XCX, whose new album, Crash, will be released March 18, makes her second appearance as musical guest.