Split your time between Jean-Claude Van Johnson and Steven Universe this weekend

Here’s what’s happening in the world of television for Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. All times are Eastern.

Top picks

Steven Universe (Friday, Cartoon Network, 7:30 p.m.): This spring, Steven Universe kicked off its fifth season with the bold and heartbreaking miniseries Wanted. For resident Gem-ologist Eric Thurm, the arc ushered in a darker, more mature era for the show, which we’ll see play out in tonight’s double-header. “Dewey Wins” and “Gem-cation” find the Crystal Gems reunited on Earth, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe from harm.

Regular coverage

Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Friday, ABC, 9:01 p.m.)
Z Nation (Friday, Syfy, 9 p.m.)
Saturday Night Live (Saturday, NBC, 11:30 p.m.)
The Crown (Saturday, Netflix)

Wild card

Jean-Claude Van Johnson (Amazon, Friday, 3:01 a.m.): In his action-hero heyday, Jean-Claude Van Damme was referred to as the “Muscles from Brussels” or “He of the death-and-pants-crotch-defying splits.” In his new Amazon series, Van Damme is no longer the high-kicking star of the Kickboxer series. Well, he is, but now he’s deploying all his chops and blows in the defense of our country. This bonkers meta-comedy, which co-stars Phylicia Rashad, debuts its complete first season today. Just be sure to stretch before streaming.