What To Watch: A Discovery Of Witches Is Back, NFL Wild Card Games And More

On TV this Saturday: A Discovery of Witches conjures its sophomore run, Pete Davidson's King of Staten Island hits HBO, and the NFL Playoffs get underway. Here are eight programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.

Showtimes for January 9, 2021

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A Discovery of Witches

AMC+, Shudder, Sundance Now

Season 2 premiere: In Elizabethan London, Diana's magic takes a frightening turn, while Matthew tries to return to the dangerous life he led over four centuries ago. (Watch trailer; airs on AMC proper in June.)

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American Gods Marathon

Starz

Through 8:07 pm (then resumes Sunday at noon) | Here's your chance to catch up on both seasons of the Neil Gaiman adaptation ahead of Sunday's long-awaited Season 3 premiere (get First Look).

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NFL Super Wild Card Weekend

CBS, Fox, NBC

It's a triple header, as the Indianapolis Colts visit the Buffalo Bills (1:05 pm, CBS), the Los Angeles Rams take on the Seattle Seahawks (4:40 pm, Fox), and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Washington Football Team (8:15 pm, NBC).

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The King of Staten Island

HBO

Premium cable premiere: From director Judd Apatow comes this semi-autobiographical comedy about a 24-year-old dropout (SNL's Pete Davidson) who sets out to change his life when his widowed mother (Marisa Tomei) starts dating again; Bill Burr (F Is for Family) and Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) co-star.

Obsessed With the Babysitter

Lifetime

TV-movie premiere: An injured dancer is manipulated by a psychologist and becomes the focus of his deranged study.

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A New Year's Resolution

Hallmark Channel

TV-movie premiere: A TV producer (Friday Night Lights' Aimee Teegarden) meets a charming Yes Man (UnREAL's Michael Rady) and becomes the subject of her own series.

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The Good Doctor

ABC

Fall finale encore: Shaun's intern makes a dire mistake; Morgan and Park bond over failed relationships. (Returns Monday; get First Look.)

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Saturday Night Live

NBC

Comedian Dave Chappelle hosts this repeat from November; Foo Fighters perform. (Season 46 episodes, ranked!)

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