What to Watch Saturday: 48 HOURS interviews in case of Connecticut mom Jennifer Dulos

Brooke Cain

Death Saved My Life (8 p.m., Lifetime) - In this new movie, a woman with a successful career, a respected husband and a young daughter leads a far-from-perfect live behind closed doors.

Playing Cupid (9 p.m., Hallmark) - In Hallmark’s new Valentine Day movie, a girl sets her single father up with her teacher after starting a matchmaking business for a school project.

48 HOURS (10 p.m., CBS) - Erin Moriarity interviews the sister of Michelle Troconis, a woman charged in the 2019 disappearance (and presumed murder) of Connecticut mother of five, Jennifer Dulos, who was in the middle of a nasty divorce and custody battle with her husband, Fotis Dulos. Fortis Dulos was charged with Jennifer’s murder but died by suicide weeks after his arrest. Michelle Troconis was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, evidence tampering and hindering prosecution, but she denies those charges, insisting she has no information about Jennifer Dulos’ disappearance. The family of Michelle Troconis talk to “48 HOURS” about the case. The report also includes interviews with friends of Jennifer Dulos, family members of Fotis Dulos and investigators.

Saturday Night Live (11:30 p.m., NBC) - Regina King hosts tonight and Nathaniel Rateliff performs.

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