Cable hasn’t quite broken its fascination with hillbillies, rednecks, mud pits and the Southin general. Tonight alone features “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” (TLC, 9 p.m.) , two helpings of “Party Down South” (CMT, 9 and 10 p.m.) and “Welcome to Myrtle Manor” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
But slowly there is interest in another South — South Boston. Despite the failure of “Southie Rules” last year, the relative success of “Wahlburgers” (A&E, 8 p.m.) has led to another Mark Wahlberg produced reality show, “Breaking Boston” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
The five women featured aren’t really from Boston, though. Four are from Braintree, another from Weymouth. One is a bartender and hairdresser. Another wants to move beyond her two DUIs and go to college, a third is trying to get a job as a personal assistant. Suffice to say they’re all probably wicked Red Sox fans.
Speaking of “Breaking Bad,” its creator VInce Gilligan was a very good writer, but can he act? We’ll find out when he pops up on tonight’s “Community” (NBC, 8 p.m.). The show also features someone from “Breaking Bad” in Jonathan Bank.
Steve Buscemi hasn’t yet won any awards for his work as Nucky Thompson on “Boardwalk Empire,” but maybe he will tonight as a man trying to make celery happen again, on “Portlandia” (IFC, 10 p.m.). In other vegetable related sketches, there seems to be a beet epidemic and a complicated new restaurant in town.
Gordon Ramsay brings in 20 hopeful chefs for a 12th season of “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
On the second episode of “Chicagoland” (CN, 10 p.m.), the city celebrates a Stanley Cup win as the mayor is criticized for his school plan.
Forrest MacNeil looks into race issues on the second episode of “Review” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.).
Judge Harry Connick jr. and Mali Music perform on the results show of “American Idol” (Fox, 9 p.m.), which has shifted to a new time. And the Top 11 will become an even 10 (unless judges use the save).
Mackelmore brings his fashion sense and 1985 haircut to “Under the Gunn” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
Sheldon goes to Houston to visit his mom on “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.), which has just been renewed for three more years
Fitz goes on a presidential debate on a new “Scandal” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
It’s pretty likely Will Arnett’s Nathan has to take his mother when he gets a couple of tickets to dinner with Barack Obama on “The Millers” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
Jean’s emotional instability is dealt with on “The Red Road” (Sundance, 9 p.m.).
Nick Kroll and Matt Besser reprise their roles as Pawnee shock jocks on “Parks and Recreation” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
Robin Williams expresses his hatred for St. Patrick’s Day on “The Crazy Ones” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
Dynamo returns to England where he does a trick for Damon Albarn of Blur on “Dynamo: Magician Impossible” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.).
King Ecbert faces a new foe on “Vikings” (History, 10 p.m.).
Pretty funny episode of “Sirens” (USA, 10 p.m.) about death and porn.
“Hollywood Game Night” (NBC, 9 p.m.) attracts the B-squad: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Taraji P. Henson, Breckin Meyer, Alison Sweeney, Angela Kinsey and Fred Willard.
Films of European auto racing are on Turner Classic Movies with “Le Mans” (8 p.m.), “Grand Prix” (10 p.m.), “The Racers” (1:15 a.m.),“The Young Racers” (3:15 a.m.) and “Speed” (4:45 a.m.).
NBA action includes Rockets at Bulls (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Lakers and Thunder (TNT, 9:30 p.m.). In hockey, it’s Phoenix at Boston (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball tournament action includes, in the ACC: Maryland vs. Florida State (ESPN, noon), Houston vs. SMU (ESPNU, 1 p.m.), Louisville vs. Rutgers (ESPNU, 3 p.m.), North Carolina State vs. Miami (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Cincinnati vs. UCF (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Clemson vs. Georgia Tech (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Memphis vs. Connecticut (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
In the Big East, it’s Villanova vs. Seton Hall (Fox Sports 1, noon), St. John’s vs. Providence (Fox Sports 1, 2:30 p.m.), Creighton vs. DePaul (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), and Marquette vs. Xavier (Fox Sports 1, 9:30 p.m.).
In the Big Ten tournament action includes Penn State vs. Minnesota (ESPN2, 6:30 p.m.), Northwest vs. Iowa (ESPN2, 8:30 p.m.). Also playing tonight: Kansas State vs. Iowa State (ESPN2, 12:30 p.m.) and Kansas vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.) in the Big 12 tournament; and Dayton vs. Fordham (NBC Sports, 2:30 p.m.) and Richmond vs. Duquesne (NBC Sports, 6:30 p.m.) in the Atlantic 10.
Spring baseball includes Boston vs. Minnesota (MLB, 1 p.m.), Cincinnati vs. Dodgers (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Colorado vs. Oakland (MLB, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Emmy Rossum, Deion Sanders, Arthur Chu. The View: Melissa Rauch, Frank Luntz, Nicolle Wallace. The Talk: Tyler Perry, Emily Mortimer, Ryan Scott. Ellen DeGeneres: George Lopez, Jesse Metcalfe. Wendy Williams: Lynn Toler, Joe Pardavila, Jenni Pulos, the Oak Ridge Boys.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Bryan Cranston, Melissa Rauch, Leif. Jimmy Fallon: Julianna Marguiles, Patton Oswalt, Nate Bargatze. Jimmy Kimmel: Lady gaga, Darby Stanchfield, the Preatures. Seth Meyers: Tilda Swinton, Warren Buffett, Carrie Brownstein, Lo-Fang. Craig Ferguson: Kristen Bell, Michael McMillian, Adam Ray. Carson Daly: Katie Crown. Tavis Smiley: M. Night Shyamalan, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Jon Stewart: Anita Hill. Stephen Colbert: Simon Schama. Arsenio Hall: Omar Epps, Alison Teal & Jonathan Klay, Misty Copeland. Conan O’Brien: Ben Stiller, Evangeline Lilly, the Wild Feathers (rerun). Chelsea Handler: Tyler Perry, John Caparulo, Grace Helbig, Bobby Lee. Pete Holmes: Nick Thune, Ted Ligety (rerun).