It’s not too late to get on board with two of the spring’s best new dramas, both showing their second episodes. On John Ridley’s arresting “American Crime” (ABC, 10 p.m.), the parents of the victim (Felicity Huffman and Timothy Hutton no less) meet face to face with the suspects in an emotionally charged episode. And on “Dig” (USA, 10 p.m.), Jason Isaacs investigates a murder in a Jerusalem archeological site, in a thriller out of the traditions of “The Da Vinci Code” (Encore, 3:10 p.m.), which also happens to be on today.
In the wake of another recent murder of a high-profile critic of Vladimir Putin, “Dateline” (NBC, 8 p.m.) looks at the 2006 death of Alexander Litvinenko, a former KGB officer who was poisoned.
Bryce and Lisa’s taxidermy shop on the season finale of “Portlandia” (IFC, 10 p.m.) and everyone blames the local goths. Paul Reubens defends them, and Seth Meyers also guest stars.
“The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.) pauses to remember Wolowitz’ mother, who died after the actress who portrayed her, Carol Ann Susi, did.
David Krumholtz plays the new beau of Violet on “Mom” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
Like a detective investigating a spate of murders (insect murders), the host of “Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man” (CNN, 9 p.m.) becomes a beekeeper.
Similarly, Josh Gates follows the flight plan of Amelia Earhart on “Expedition Unknown” (Travel, 9 p.m.), but hopefully not every part of it.
Liz is questioned in court as a murder suspect on “The Blacklist” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
Yvette Nicole Brown’s character Dani gets the spotlight on tonight’s episode of “The Odd Couple” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.). She moved to the network sitcom from “Community” to have more time with her family.
Trying to pull some attention away from “Scandal” (ABC, 9 p.m.), there’s a Seattle earthquake on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Peter Sarsgaard’s affair deepens on “The Slap” (NBC, 10 p.m.). Maybe he’s the one who should have gotten the slap.
And away we go: Jackie Gleason gets the focus on Turner Classic Movies with “Requiem for a Heavyweight” (8 p.m.), “The Hustler” (9:45 p.m.), “Don’t Drink the Water” (12:15 a.m.), “Soldier in the Rain” (2 a.m.) and “Escape from Crime” (3:45 a.m.).
Championship week gets crowded. In the ACC tournament it’s Virginia vs. Florida State (ESPN, noon), Louisville vs. North Carolina (ESPN, 2 p.m.), UCF vs. East Carolina (ESPNU, 3:30 p.m.), Houston vs. Tulane (ESPNews, 6 p.m.), Duke vs. N.C. State (ESPN, 7 p.m.), South Florida vs. Connecticut (ESPNews, 8 p.m.) and Notre Dame vs. Miami (ESPN, 9 p.m.).
The Atlantic 10 tournament has LaSalle vs. Massachusetts (NBC Sports Network, noon), VCU vs. Fordham (NBC Sports, 2:30 p.m.), Saint Joseph’s vs. St. Bonaventure (NBC Sports, 6:30 p.m.), George Washington vs. Duquesne (NBC Sports, 9 p.m.).
In the Big East it’s Villanova vs. Marquette (Fox Sports 1, noon), St. John’s vs. Providence (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m.), Georgetown vs. Creighton (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.) and Xavier vs. Butler (Fox Sports 1, 9:30 p.m.).
The Big 12 tournament has Baylor vs. West Virginia (ESPN2, 12:30 p.m.), Kansas vs. TCU (ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.), Iowa State vs. Texas (ESPNU, 7 p.m.) and Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
In the Mountain West tournament it’s Boise State vs. Air Force (CBS Sports Network, 3 p.m.), Utah State vs. Wyoming (CBS Sports, 5:30 p.m.), San Diego vs. UNLV (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.) and Fresno State vs. Colorado State (CBS Sports, 11:30 p.m.).
NBA action includes Memphis at Washington (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Cleveland at San Antonio (TNT, 9:30 p.m.).
Spring baseball includes Miami vs. Minnesota (MLB, 1 p.m.), Cubs vs. Angels (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Dodgers vs. San Diego (MLB, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Ethan Hawke, Elisabeth Moss, Mike Tyson. The View: Olly Murs, Travie McCoy, Carcelle Beauvais. The Talk: Elizabeth Hurley, Fall Out Boy, Thomas Lennon. Ellen DeGeneres: Lea Michele, Chris Colfer, Jenna Ushkowitz, Chord Overstreet, Darren Criss, Ne-Yo. Wendy Williams: Evander Holyfield. Meredith Vieira: Willie Geist, Jonathan and Drew Scott. Queen Latifah: Kristen Bell, Kunal Nayyar (rerun).
Late Talk
David Letterman: Lena Dunham, Bobby Cannavale, Andy Kim with Kevin Drew. Jimmy Fallon: Vin Diesel, Carl Reiner, Kobe Bryant, Iggy Azalea, Jennifer Hudson (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Sean Penn, Earth Wind & Fire. Seth Meyers: Christina Aguilera, Colin Quinn, Kurt Braunohler (rerun). Late Late Show: Whitney Cummings, Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Rhea Seehorn (rerun). Carson Daly: Adam Carolla, Le Butcherettes, Leland Orser (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Mike Epps, Marion Cotillard. Jon Stewart: Rob Corddry. Conan O’Brien: Sofia Vergara, J.B. Smoove, Tune-Yards (rerun).