TV picks for May 23-24: "A Million Ways to Die in the West," "Game of Thrones," "Rich Kids of Beverly Hills"

May 22, 2015 at 9:43PM
Anna (CHARLIZE THERON) and Albert (SETH MACFARLANE) try not to die at the fair in "A Million Ways to Die in the West", the new comedy from director, producer and co-writer MacFarlane, who plays a formerly cowardly sheep farmer who must put his newfound courage to the test. Photo Credit: Universal Pictures Copyright: © 2014 Universal Studios. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Charlize Theron and Seth MacFarlane star in “A Million Ways to Die in the West.” (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Simmering saddles

Your expectations for Seth MacFarlane's "Ted 2" may be slightly lowered after you see his last project, "A Million Ways to Die in the West," one of the most vilified films of last year. 10:15 p.m. Saturday, HBO

Ruling the roost

In the latest episode of "Game of Thrones," every single cast member is destroyed, leaving the kingdoms to their rightful owners: Sewer rats. Hey, it could happen. 8 p.m. Sunday, HBO

Lifestyles of the rich and famous

TV's fascination with spoiled, lazy brats continues with the Season 3 premiere of "#Rich Kids of Beverly Hills," in which privileged youths worry about trips to the Bahamas and the ordeals of Fashion Week. Meanwhile, the rest of the country's teenagers fret over a case of acne. 9 p.m. Sunday, E!

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