SNL Returns, Lifetime's Wendy Williams Biopic and More

Another vicious vampire murder hits present day Oxford; Marcus tracks evidence of Matthew and Diana’s journey to 1590.

Through 6 pm | To honor the late Cloris Leachman, the retro network (find your channel here) is marathoning a dozen of her appearances as Beverly Ann Stickle, beginning with the character’s Season 8 debut.

TV-movie premiere: Ciera Payton (The Oval) portrays the larger-than-life TV personality in this authorized biopic, which shows Williams overcome obstacles and naysayers to become a syndicated talk show host.

Longer days trigger dramatic events, as cherry blossoms bloom in Japan and various creatures seek mates.

Premium cable premiere: A Black Baptist leader (Godfather of Harlem‘s Forest Whitaker) takes in an orphan raised by the Ku Klux Klan, putting him at odds with a local Klan leader bent on revenge; Tom Wilkinson (John Adams), Andrea Riseborough (Birdman) and Garrett Hedlund (Mudbound) co-star.

Anderson Cooper investigates the conspiracy theory movement and why it motivated some believers to storm the U.S. Capitol.

TV-movie premiere: A New York writer (Days of Our Lives‘ Jen Lilley) travels to Canada where sparks fly between her and an adventurous tour guide (When Calls the Heart‘s Chris McNally).

In “The Search for Christie Wilson,” two investigators discover the location of a victim who was murdered 15 years prior.

The cabler re-airs Tyson’s 2014 Master Class, and shares this tribute by Oprah Winfrey: “Ms. Tyson was a rare talent both on and off the screen, one that we at OWN were blessed and honored to work with and be inspired by. We are so grateful for the gifts she gave us with her art, her activism, and her passionate love of life. May she rise in power.”

John Goodman hosts this Season 16 installment, which originally aired Dec. 1, 1990; Faith No More performs. (Does The Conners‘ Ben need to shave?)