Predictably, they’re packing a lot into the series finale of Jason Katims’ “Parenthood” (NBC, 10 p.m.). Somebody dies (and Craig T. Nelson’s grandpa character hasn’t been doing that well); Lauren Graham’s character Sarah seems on the verge of happiness; Peter Krause and Dax Shepard’s brotherly characters decided what to do about their recording studio and Erika Christensen and Sam Jaeger stay together or don’t. Plus, there’s supposed to be time to do one of those things that happened on another series Krause was a part of, “Six Feet Under” — flash forwards, so we see where characters end up in the future. However it ends, it may be the last time we hear Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” as a TV theme song.
There’s no reason a reality series about competing small market TV news operations should be believable or even interesting. But there’s something about “Breaking Greenville” (truTV, 10 p.m.) that’s awfully appealing. Because the tiny market in Mississippi hires its anchors right out of college and there’s scarcely any news to report, there’s plenty of time for failing in front of the camera. Add to that failing equipment all around them and some quirky personalities and it’s kind of refreshing.
Full ShondaLand is back tonight after nearly two months with new episodes of “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 8 p.m.), where Derek is on his way to Washington; “Scandal” (ABC, 9 p.m.), with Olivia kidnapped; and “How to Get Away from Murder” (ABC, 10 p.m.), where the search for Sam is beginning.
Allison Tolman of “Fargo” seems fitting to be Pam’s sister Edie on a new “Archer” (FX, 10 p.m.).
A finale comes to “The Biggest Loser” (NBC, 8 p.m.), and the final is between Toma Dobrosavijevic, 33, of Addison, Ill.; Sonya Jones, 40, of Springfield, Ill.; and Rob Guiry, 26, of Springfield, Mass., who came in at 483 pounds, the heaviest by far this season, and last weighed in at 302 (which is 24 pounds less than Toma’s weight when he got to the show — he was 199 last time on the scale).
Jeff Goldblum and Olivia Wilde guest star on a new “Portlandia” (IFC, 10 p.m.) that goes after SeaWorld.
The “Million Dollar Critic” (BBC America, 10 p.m.) goes to Philly; a new “Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares” (BBC America, 9 p.m.) goes to France.
You have to admit the full length documentary on the rise and fall of this metal band has an awesome title: “Quiet Riot: Well Now You’re Here, There’s No Way” (Showtime, 8 p.m.).
“Project Runway: All-Stars” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.) get to make bridesmaids dresses.
Sherlock shows a little of his background on a new “Elementary” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“Backstrom” (Fox, 9 p.m.) investigates an arson.
Duff Goldman presides in a new after hours cake decorating competition, “Duff Till Dawn” (Food Network, 10:30 p.m.) from Baltimore.
Jon Cryer reunites with Courtney Thorne-Smith on “Two and a Half Men” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies pay tribute to actor Rod Taylor who died Jan. 7 at 84 with his films “The Time Machine” (8 p.m.), “The Birds” (10 p.m.), “Sunday in New York” (12:15 a.m.), “Young Cassidy” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Glass Bottom Boat” (4:15 a.m.).
Men’s college hoops include DePaul at Providence (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.), Maryland at Ohio State (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Dayton at Massachusetts (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Connecticut at Cincinnati (ESPN2, 8 p.m.), Kentucky at Missouri (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Alabama Birmingham at UTEP (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Eastern Kentucky at Murray State (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Colorado at USC (Fox Sports 1, 9:30 p.m.), Utah at UCLA (ESPN3, 10 p.m.) and San Francisco at BYU (ESPNU, 11 p.m.).
NBA action includes Denver at Memphis (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Chicago at Los Angeles (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
NHL games include Montreal at New York Rangers (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.) and Anaheim at San Jose (NBC Sports, 10 p.m.).
And the Australian Open (Tennis, 10 p.m.; ESPN, 3:30 a.m.) reaches its mixed doubles semifinals and women’s doubles final while the men’s semifinals play late.
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Tony Goldwyn, Joane Froggatt, Miss Universe Paulina Vega. The View: Kevin Costner, Brian Quinn, James Murray, Joe Gatto, Sal Vulcano, Padma Lakshmi. The Talk: Simon Helberg, Jennifer Widerstrom. Ellen DeGeneres: Kanye West, Sam Smith. Wendy Williams: George Duran. Meredith Vieira: Christina Milian, Debbie Matenopoulos. Queen Latifah: Cedric the Entertainer, Christian Siriano (rerun).
Late Talk
David Letterman: John Oliver, Mayim Bialik, Death Cab for Cutie. Jimmy Fallon: Josh Hutcherson, Tracey Ullman, Echosmith (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Kerry Washington, Dave Salmoni, Ne-Yo. Seth Meyers: Kristen Stewart, Andrew Rannells, Phoebe Robinson (rerun). Late Late Show: Alan Cumming, Alison Brie, Joanne Froggatt, OK Go, Whitney Cummings. Carson Daly: Dan Gilroy, Broods, Grant Cotter (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Damien Chazelle. Jon Stewart: Sarah Chayes. Conan O’Brien: Simon Helberg, Tanishq Abraham, George Ezra.