What to Watch on Saturday: Louis CK hosts ‘SNL’ season finale
Saturday Night Live (11:30 p.m., NBC) - The final episode of SNL’s 40th season is hosted by Louis CK, with Rihanna as the musical guest.
Also on tonight . . .
Bessie (8 p.m., HBO) – Oscar nominee Queen Latifah (“Chicago”) stars as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in this HBO film written by Dee Rees and Horton Foote. The film focuses on Smith’s transformation from a struggling young singer into “The Empress of the Blues,” one of the most successful recording artists of the 1920s and an enduring icon today.
The Wrong Girl (8 p.m., Lifetime) – A teen’s budding friendship with a new student takes a sinister turn when the girl starts to disrupt the lives of her family. Stars Jamie Luner, Kirsten Prout and Sarah Grey.
Iverson (9 p.m., Showtime) – A feature-length documentary on the legacy of NBA great Allen Iverson, which debuted at the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival. Iverson was an 11-time NBA All-Star whose audacious persona shocked many NBA fans while influencing a generation.
Gourmet Detective (9 p.m., Hallmark Movies & Mysteries) – A chef (Dylan Neal) turned culinary sleuth works with a beautiful detective (Maggie Burns) to unravel the mystery behind the death of a guest at a dinner party.
Is Your Dog a Genius (10 p.m., Nat Geo Wild) - In the second installment of this three-part series featuring Duke’s “Dognition” expert Dr. Brian Hare, a series of scientific tests that will help you figure out if your dog has strategies it uses to outsmart you.
This story was originally published May 16, 2015 at 2:00 AM with the headline "What to Watch on Saturday: Louis CK hosts ‘SNL’ season finale."