What to Watch on Saturday: Idina Menzel and Nia Long in Lifetime’s ‘Beaches’

Beaches (8 p.m., Lifetime) – In a remake of the ’80s weeper, two young women meet on the Venice Boardwalk and embark on a lifelong friendship. Starring Idina Menzel and Nia Long.

Ransom (8 p.m., CBS) – Eric and the team must figure out how to negotiate with bank robbers who are not demanding cash.

The Guardians (10 p.m., Animal Planet) – Rob and Dori rescue a dog from its chains, while Moose and Elle confront a man accused of dog abuse.

Saturday Night Live (11:30 p.m., NBC) – Aziz Ansari hosts with musical guest Big Sean.

Austin City Limits (Midnight, UNC-TV) – Country singers Margo Price and Hayes Carll sing songs from their albums “Midwest Farmer’s Daughter” and “Lovers and Leavers.”