Weekend Preview: Chadwick Boseman Brings Wakanda To ‘SNL’


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Saturday Night Live (Saturday, NBC 11:30 p.m.) — Chadwick Boseman may have been more regal than funny in Black Panther (may we someday get an episode hosted by Letitia Wright), but the King of Wakanda is plenty game to bring the funny to the SNL stage. With Cardi B onboard as the musical guest, it’s sure to be a memorable episode of black excellence.

Once Upon A Time (Friday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — Henry considers a job offer that would take him away from Hyperion Heights, as well as Jacinda and Lucy.

MacGyver (Friday, CBS 8:00 p.m.) — The team uncovers a massive counterfeiting ring while investigating the death of a CIA supervisor.

MasterChef Junior (Friday, Fox 8:00 p.m.) — The group splits into pairs to make specialty donuts.

Dynasty (Friday, The CW 8:00 p.m.) — As Fallon and Alexis battle it out for Steven’s love, other relationships are left in shambles as a result.

Taken (Friday, NBC 8:00 p.m.) — The world is on the brink of an act of bioterrorism when invasive species are stolen from the Global Seed Bank in Norway.

Hawaii Five-0 (Friday, CBS 9:00 p.m.) — A hitman admits where he hid his victims to McGarrett.

Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC 9:00 p.m.) — The team is racing against the clock to find and rescue Coulson, who is working with a surprising ally to save the world.

Jane The Virgin (Friday, The CW 9:00 p.m.) — Jane and Rafael go on a double date with Petra and JR, leading to relationship revelations on both sides.

Bob’s Burgers (Sunday, FOX 7:30 p.m.) — Gene is worried about his first sleepover, and some late night shenanigans prove that those fears may have been founded.

American Idol (Sunday, ABC 8:00 p.m.) — The field has been narrowed to the top 24, who are each given a showcase in order to woo voters. Start picking your favorites now (before they are ultimately sent home)!

Howards End (Sunday, Starz 8:00 p.m.) — Hayley Atwell stars in the lush adaptation of E.M. Forster’s classic novel about two willful sisters who strain against the confines of Edwardian society.

Instinct (Sunday, CBS 8:00 p.m.) — Dylan and Lizzie investigate a Central Park murder and chemical attack on the subway that may be linked.

Killing Eve (Sunday, BBC 8:00 p.m.) — A bored MI5 agent’s life gets shaken up when she sets out on the trail of an assassin.

Our Cartoon President (Sunday, Showtime 8:00 p.m.) — The President throws out the first pitch at a Nationals game to prove his manhood, while Ivanka seeks feminist cred for starting a school for girls.

The Simpsons (Sunday, FOX 8:00 p.m.) — Marge collects the family’s electronics and forces them to bond in a bookstore. Sounds like a dream for Lisa.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Sunday, FOX 8:30 p.m.) — Jake and Amy prove once again that they’re the best TV couple when Jake surprises Amy with a string of arsons connected to her favorite crossword puzzle author.

Ash Vs. Evil Dead (Sunday, Starz 9:00 p.m.) — Ruby tries to turn Brandy against Ash in her most evil plan yet.

Family Guy (Sunday, FOX 9:00 p.m.) — Brian and Stewie try their hand at the stock market.

Homeland (Sunday, Showtime 9:00 p.m.) — While Saul and Wellington work on Paley, Carrie attempts to solve a problem in her personal life.

The Walking Dead (Sunday, AMC 9:00 p.m.) — The threat of the Saviors looms large while Daryl and Rosita confront an old friend.

The Last Man On Earth (Sunday, FOX 9:30 p.m.) — Melissa is determined to grow her friendship with Erica. Carol suspects that there may be a new person lurking outside the group.

Billions (Sunday, Showtime 10:00 p.m.) — Axe expands a secret venture while Chuck deals with a perverse directive.

Silicon Valley (Sunday, HBO 10:00 p.m.) — Richard attempts to build a friendship with a like-minded CEO. Dinesh searches for a new roommate.

Timeless (Sunday, NBC 10:00 p.m.) — Wyatt is left reeling by the return of his previously dead wife. Lucy, Rufus, and Flynn head back in time to the Salem Witch Trials.

Trust (Sunday, FX 10:00 p.m.) — J. Paul Getty’s refusal to pay off his grandson’s kidnappers has serious and unforeseen consequences in Italy.

Deception (Sunday, ABC 10:00 p.m.) — A street artist may hold the clues to who stole a church’s stained glass window.

Barry (Sunday, HBO 10:30 p.m.) — Barry has to miss his acting class to honor a hitman-adjacent obligation. Sally and Barry get closer after an audition gone wrong.

Last Week Tonight: (Sunday, HBO 11:00 p.m.) — This show plus a stiff drink is the cure (or at least a band-aid) for news cycle fatigue.

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