What's On Tonight (Saturday): She avoided the fate of Ophelia

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But you're not a stranger, Madeline! Here's what's on television for tonight, Saturday, December 13!

Our Top Pick tonight is Taylor (The CW, 8 p.m. / The CW App, Sunday). This is a Channel 4 documentary import that traces the career of pop singer Taylor Swift. Maybe you've heard of her? She's kinda popular these days, even has a fanbase. She's no Lily Allen, but she has a couple good songs. At only 90 minutes with commercials, I don't expect this doc to go deep on sstuff like the darker side of fame or sketchy behaviors of the modern celebrity PR team.

Elsewhere, the Brits Josh O'Connor and Lily Allen are Live from New York, Jon Batiste goes to the Limits, One Piece meets the Minks, Joe Hunter takes a case to 48 Hours, Peacock has your Main Event, Bari Weiss talks to Erika Kirk, and someone gets the Heisman.

(All times are Eastern. All listings are new unless otherwise stated. For more listings, visit The Futon Critic or Gracenote.)

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EARLY STREAMING & EVENING

🎄 The Christmas Checklist (Up TV, 7 p.m.): Noah's article turns from vividly inspiring to personally cherished.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Ranma1/2 (Netflix, 11:56 a.m.)
🏈 Heisman Trophy Ceremony (ABC, 7 p.m.): Special

🕗 PRIMETIME 🕚

48 Hours (CBS, 10 p.m. / Paramount+, Sunday): Survivor contestant Joe Hunter says his sister, whose death was officially ruled a suicide, was murdered.

🎥🎄  Rodeo Christmas Romance (Lifetime, 10 p.m.): "A fiercely independent equestrian finds herself clashing with a brooding veteran, only to discover that the magic of the holiday season may be what they both need to heal their hearts."

🎥🎄 A Suite Holiday Romance (Hallmark Channel, 8 p.m. / Hallmark+, Sunday): With the Hallo-Koal Alliance faltering and Dracula's forces now in full retreat, the Christmasia politicians who have long demanded to make peace with the Koal Federation are given the very quiet opportunity to do so when the Koal Federation agrees to a sit down. Both teams  stay a small hotel on the outskirts of Spice. In a surprise, Krampus sends his son Ded Moroz, who once worked for Christmasia, to the talks. Trying to win him over, the Christmasia team sends in Cassie Kringle and Dolly Sue, in hopes that maybe their single negotiators can woo him. Over the course of 4 days, it works.

🎥 Taylor (The CW, 8 p.m. / The CW App, Sunday): "Tracing Taylor Swift's path from childhood recordings to global stadium tours, featuring rare early footage and thoughtful commentary from cultural voices, industry figures and longtime fans."✔️

🎥🎄  Thank God: Christmas at Keller Ranch (Lifetime, 8 p.m.): "An unexpected romance develops between a no-nonsense rancher and an injured hockey player as he undergoes equine-assisted therapy."

🎥🎄 Very Merry Mystery (OWN, 9 p.m.): "Beloved beauty shop owner Bea attends a Christmas murder mystery party at the mansion of a hard-nosed businesswoman, but the evening takes a shocking turn when the host goes missing and a ransom note is found."

WHAT ELSE IS ON
🏈 2025 LA Bowl (ABC, 8 p.m.): Boise State at Washington
CBS News Presents: A Town Hall with Erika Kirk (CBS, 8 p.m. / Paramount+, Sunday): 
🎥 Dinner and a Movie (TBS, 8 p.m.): Twister
🏀 Fox Primetime Hoops (Fox, 7:30 p.m.): Michigan at Maryland
House Hunters (HGTV, 10 p.m.)
Love & Marriage: Huntsville (OWN, 8 p.m.)
Saturday Night's Main Event (Peacock, 8 p.m.)
📡 Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh (HBO, 9:35 p.m. / HBO Max, now)
📡🎥 Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (HBO, 8 p.m. / HBO Max, now)
🎥 Svengoolie (MeTV, 8 p.m.): Duel

💤😴 LATE NIGHT 😴💤

One Piece (Adult Swim, 1:30 a.m.): Luffy and the others are unexpectedly welcomed at the fortress and treated well by the Minks. Nami starts sharing what happened to them after they left Dressrosa.

WHAT ELSE IS ON
Austin City Limits (PBS, 11 p.m.): Jon Batiste✔️
📡 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (Adult Swim, midnight / CrunchyRoll, now)
📡 Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga (Adult Swim, 12:30 a.m. / CrunchyRoll now)
📡 Mashle: Magic and Muscles (Adult Swim, 1 a.m. / Netflix, now)
Saturday Night Live (NBC & Peacock, 11:29 p.m.): Josh O'Connor, Lily Allen

Jon Batiste (via Giphy)

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Key Sources: The Futon Critic; Gracenote; IMDb; TV Passport
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Happy watching, everyone!

Reminder: SNL is tomorrow, therefore the Sunday WOT will be posted a few minutes early!