What To Watch: Criminal Minds-Athon, SNL's Fred Willard Tribute And More
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On TV this Saturday: A summer-long Criminal Minds binge-a-thon gets underway, the late Fred Willard presides over a vintage SNL and The Last Dance sets foot on ABC. Here are 9 programs to keep on your radar; all times are Eastern.
Showtimes for May 23, 2020
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Sesame Street
HBO
Telly, Elmo and Abby go on a quest as knights to help a letter "Y" find its purpose in life.
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Criminal Minds Summer Stakeout
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Through 1 am| As a lead-up to the recently ended CBS procedural's 15th anniversary in September, the cabler launches a summer-long marathon (continuing every Saturday and Monday hereafter) consisting of cast- and fan-favorite episodes. (View lineup.)
Republic of Doyle
Ovation
Two episodes: First, in the Season 1 finale, the community tries to keep it together as the Republic falls apart. Then, in the Season 2 premiere, Jake and Mal investigate a kidnapping.
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Frankie Drake Mysteries
Ovation
Frankie and the team investigate a fire-bombing at a politician's office.
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The Last Dance
ABC
Broadcast premiere (two episodes per week): The acclaimed 10-part ESPN docuseries chronicles basketball legend Michael Jordan and the 1990s Chicago Bulls dynasty, featuring brand new footage from the 1997-98 season when the team secured its sixth NBA championship in eight years.
Ready or Not
HBO
Premium cable premiere: When a newlywed (Hollywood's Samara Weaving) is forced to play hide-and-seek with her wealthy, weird in-laws, she quickly finds out that it's a deadly game of survival; Adam Brody (The O.C.) and Andie MacDowell (Four Weddings and a Funeral) co-star.
The Secret Life of Pets
NBC
Broadcast premiere: A domesticated terrier (voiced by, ugh, Louis C.K.) and his crazy canine companion (Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet) meet an unruly bunny and his gang of forsaken pets.
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SNL Vintage
NBC
The late Fred Willard is celebrated with this Season 4 throwback, which originally aired Oct. 14, 1978; Devo performs.
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Saturday Night Live
NBC
Repeat to Revisit: Kristen Wiig hosts the Season 45 finale, produced entirely from home; Boyz II Men (featuring Babyface) performs. (Season 45 episodes, ranked!)
