WHAT TO WATCH
From the publishers of TV Guide
Horse Racing: 148th Kentucky Derby
NBC, 1:30 p.m.
All the pageantry and tradition of the Kentucky Derby returns to Louisville’s Churchill Downs. Epicenter, White Abarrio, Tiz the Bomb, Crown Pride, Cyberknife and Classic Causeway are among the top horses who could be in the starting gate.
Buffalo Keepers INSP, 3 p.m.
This hourlong historical docudrama chronicles the history of the American buffalo — the West’s most iconic animal — from its place as a national symbol to its near extinction and, ultimately, its last-minute rescue. The multigenerational tale of carefully tending to and breeding the buffalo herds interweaves the fate of the Native Americans, the expansion of the railroad and the emergence of legendary historical figures such as Theodore Roosevelt and Buffalo Bill.
Murdoch Mysteries Ovation, 6 p.m.
Murdoch (Yannick Bisson) and company’s Christmas at an idyllic country estate turns potentially deadly.
Warming Up to You
Hallmark Channel, 7 p.m.
Kate Wolfe (Cindy Busby) is a fitness instructor who leaves Los Angeles to take a job at her best friend’s wellness retreat. To her surprise, A-list actor Rick Steele (Christopher Russell) is assigned by the studio to train with her for his new feature film. Not only does the duo make a breakthrough athletically, but they also break through some personal walls and find an
unexpected friendship that is put at risk when Rick’s co-star is also sent to train with Kate. Also stars Caitlin Stryker.
Renovation Goldmine HGTV, 7 p.m.
Joe and Meg Piercy take on two separate renovation projects for cousins who live just a few blocks apart. First, Jen and Melanie’s growing family is bursting out of their third-floor apartment, and they’re ready to move to the downstairs of their Chicago graystone. It’s a giant project with a tight budget, so Joe and Meg will use as much of their existing furniture as possible to fully furnish the new space. Just down the street, sisters Kelsey and Tara live together and can’t agree on what to do with their builder-grade kitchen. Joe and Meg will navigate the sisters’ differing opinions to create a single space that functions for all.
Murdered by Morning Oxygen, 7 p.m.
This series documents the stories of victims whose evenings took a turn for the worse and ended in homicide. Detectives sift through an array of suspects from the night of the murder in their search for clues, ultimately leading them to uncover the killer behind each death.
I Bought a Dump … Now What?
HGTV, 8 p.m.
As the three sets of homeowners get their renovations underway, serious and near-fatal events threaten to derail the projects. The teams must work around a crashing chimney, skyrocketing budgets and severe weather to finish their dream homes.
Inspiring America: The 2022 Inspiration List
NBC, 8 p.m.; MSNBC, 9 p.m.; CNBC, 10 p.m.; Telemundo, 11 p.m.
NBC News’ Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and
Hoda Kotb host this hourlong presentation of stories about individuals who have made an impact on their communities and industries this past year.
Portals to Hell
Travel Channel, 9 p.m.; also streams on Discovery+
Katrina Weidman takes Jack Osbourne to one of her favorite hot spots — Philadelphia’s Fort Mifflin, a location rife with the ghosts of wars long past. The pair peel back the layers of haunted history and discover something unexpected is stationed at the fort.
Saturday Night Live NBC, 10:30 p.m.
Benedict Cumberbatch, star of the new Marvel film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” now in theaters, returns to host “SNL ” for the second time. He is joined by Arcade Fire, making their fifth appearance as musical guest.