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Saturday is the series premiere of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell on BBC America at 10/9c. The show is set during the Napoleonic Wars in an England, where magic once existed and is about to return. So begins a dangerous battle between two great men. Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, The World’s End), Olivier award-winning Bertie Carvel (Restless, Matilda), Charlotte Riley (Wuthering Heights, Easy Virtue), and Alice Englert (Ginger & Rosa, Beautiful Creatures) star in the seven-part mini-series, which has been adapted from Susanna Clarke’s bestselling novel by Peter Harness (Wallander, Doctor Who) and directed by Toby Haynes (Sherlock, Doctor Who). 1806. England is beleaguered by the long war with Napoleon and centuries have passed since practical magicians faded into the nation’s past. However, scholars of this glorious history discover that one remains – the reclusive and skillful Mr Norrell (Marsan). His displays of magic soon thrill the nation. In London, he raises the beautiful Lady Pole (Englert) from the dead and summons an army of ghostly ships to terrify the French.

Also on tonight:

• *Series Premiere* – Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (#101) – BBC America @ 10/9c
• *Sports* – Stanley Cup Finals: Game 5 – NBC @ 8/7c
• *New* – Branson Taxi (#102) – Reelz @ 9:30/8:30c
• *New* – Food Factory (#421/422) – FYI @ 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c (2 New Episodes)
• *New* – Home Factory (#103/104) – FYI @ 10/9c & 10:30/9:30c (2 New Episodes)
• *New* – Orphan Black (#309) – BBC America @ 9/8c
• *New* – Power (#202) – Starz @ 9/8c
• *New* – The Dead Files (#V607) – Travel Channel @ 10/9c
• *New* – The Graham Norton Show (#1709) – BBC America @ 11:15/10:15c
• *New* – The Josh Wolf Show (#103) – CMT @ 11/10c

Saturday features the series premiere of Branson Taxi on Reelz at 9:30/8:30c. In Branson, Missouri, the entertainment capital of America, Scott Thompson’s cab company doesn’t just take you from point A to point B. Branson is a place where flash isn’t coveted and people don’t put up with divas. Scott’s down-to-earth team includes, his daughter Jade, scrappy dispatch manager Karen, no nonsense shop foreman Tom, master cab mechanic Rusty, marketing experts Tessa and Dawnell and their wacky group of drivers, Jeff, Steve, and Brent. But mixing family, friends and Branson’s booming tourism industry makes for a wild ride and keeps Scott and his team working around the clock to keep the competition at bay and their passengers happy.

Tonight is also the series premiere of Home Factory on FYI at 10/9c, followed by a 2nd new episode at 10:30/9:30c. The show is a mesmerizing peek behind the scenes of the weird and wonderful processes that produce everyone’s favorite home goods. From raw materials to finished products, it reveals in awe-inspiring detail how everyday household favorites are really made.

Also on tonight:

• *Series Premiere* – Branson Taxi (#101) – Reelz @ 9:30/8:30c
• *Series Premiere* – Home Factory (#101/102) – FYI @ 10/9c & 10:30/9:30c (2 New Episodes Including Series Premiere)
• *Season Premiere* – Power (#201) – Starz @ 9/8c
• *Special* – Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Hallmark Channel @ 9/8c (2-Hour “Signed, Sealed, Delivered from Paris, With Love” Special)
• *New* – Food Factory (#419/420) – FYI @ 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c (2 New Episodes)
• *New* – Orphan Black (#308) – BBC America @ 9/8c
• *New* – The Dead Files (#V606) – Travel Channel @ 10/9c
• *New* – The Graham Norton Show (#1709) – BBC America @ 10/9c

Saturday features 1 season finale, so check out tonight’s schedule.

Also on tonight:

• *Season Finale* – Outlander (#116) – Starz @ 9/8c
• *New* – Food Factory (#417/418) – FYI @ 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c (2 New Episodes)
• *New* – Orphan Black (#307) – BBC America @ 9/8c
• *New* – The Dead Files (#V605) – Travel Channel @ 10/9c
• *New* – The Graham Norton Show (#1707) – BBC America @ 10/9c

Saturday features new episodes of a few great shows, so check out the schedule below.

Also on tonight:

• *New* – Food Factory (#415/416) – FYI @ 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c (2 New Episodes)
• *New* – Orphan Black (#306) – BBC America @ 9/8c
• *New* – The Graham Norton Show (#1706) – BBC America @ 10/9c

Saturday features a new episode of Saturday Night Live on NBC at 11:29/10:29c, with host Reese Witherspoon and musical guest Florence & the Machine.

Also on tonight:

• *New* – Auction Hunters – Spike TV @ 9/8c & 9:30/8:30c (2 New Episodes)
• *New* – Orphan Black (#304) – BBC America @ 9/8c
• *New* – Outlander (#114) – Starz @ 9/8c
• *New* – Saturday Night Live (#4020) – NBC @ 11:29/10:29c
• *New* – Tatau (#104) – BBC America @ 10/9c
• *New* – The Dead Files (#V603) – Travel Channel @ 10/9c
• *New* – The Graham Norton Show (#1704) – BBC America @ 11/10c