Shocking Saturday Lineup: Hallmark Premiere & Glen Powell Hosts SNL — What You Must Watch Today

Hallmark, Glen Powell Hosts SNL And More lead Saturday’s major broadcast and streaming slate as networks roll out fresh premieres and seasonal specials. The November 15 schedule includes Hallmark’s Three Wisest Men, Great American Family’s Timeless Tidings of Joy, and Glen Powell’s debut as host of Saturday Night Live. The busy lineup also spans college football matchups on ABC, ESPN, Fox, CBS and NBC. From movie premieres to holiday favorites, Saturday offers one of the season’s most packed viewing windows. Here is a full breakdown of what to watch and when.

What’s Airing and When

Hallmark’s Three Wisest Men highlights the night with a new story following the Brenner brothers — played by Paul Campbell, Tyler Hynes and Andrew Walker — as they navigate family challenges, career decisions and a final Christmas in their family home. The movie premieres at 8 p.m. ET.

Meanwhile, Glen Powell will headline NBC’s Saturday Night Live at 11:30 p.m. ET, marking his first appearance as host. Olivia Dean joins as the musical guest. Powell, known for Top Gun: Maverick and The Running Man, continues a strong year with this high-visibility late-night slot.

The day’s coverage begins early with the 50th anniversary of A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Apple TV, followed by a full schedule of college football across major networks, including Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh on ABC and UCLA vs. Ohio State on NBC.

Lifetime, Great American Family and HBO also roll out new movie premieres, delivering options for drama, romance, and seasonal storytelling.

Quotes & Reactions

While networks did not release additional comments ahead of Saturday’s premieres, Hallmark Media previously emphasized the strong audience response to the Three Wisest Men franchise. Cast members have spoken in past interviews about the “community connection” the films create during the holidays.

NBC producers highlighted Powell’s SNL appearance earlier in the week, calling him “a natural fit for Studio 8H” based on his strong comedic timing and expanding fan base.

Industry analysts expect strong audience engagement due to the combination of holiday content and primetime premieres.

Why This Lineup Matters

Saturday’s schedule positions Hallmark’s Three Wisest Men and Glen Powell Hosts SNL And More as key ratings drivers heading into Thanksgiving week. Holiday programming historically boosts viewership, and Hallmark’s seasonal premieres regularly dominate cable charts.

Glen Powell’s hosting debut is also strategically timed. With his rising visibility in film and streaming, NBC aims to draw younger audiences into the late-night slot.

College football contributes additional competitive weight, especially with playoff implications for teams such as Notre Dame, Michigan, and UCLA.

What’s Next

Networks will continue expanding their holiday schedules throughout November and December. Hallmark’s seasonal slate features weekly premieres leading up to Christmas. NBC will rotate guest hosts as SNL moves deeper into its winter season.

TVLine will update daily listings as new programming shifts or additional premieres are confirmed.

Sources

• ABC Sports

• NBC Universal

• Hallmark Media

• ESPN

• CBS Sports

• TVLine