Why go sexist just once a year for the ratings? CBS doubles up on its usual Christmatime “Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show” with the even skimpier “Victoria’s Secret Swim Special” (CBS, 10 p.m.). The skin show is accompanied by music by Juanes and Maroon 5, because they’re everywhere.
A second season starts for the online documentary series about the inner life of sports mascots, “Behind the Mask” (Hulu, streaming).
It’s all about Uma Thurman’s character Anouk on the latest chapter “The Slap” (NBC, 8 p.m.), the original version of which is streaming on one of the services.
Steve Buscemi returns to “Portlandia” (IFC, 10 p.m.) this time as an overly friendly real estate agent (instead of his classic role as a celery promotion man. Also guest starring is Anna Gunn.
There might be some resolution in the two hour first season finale of “How to Get Away with Murder” (ABC, 9 p.m.), but not complete, I’m guessing. A new “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 8 p.m.) completes the complete SHondaLand Thursday, even without “Scandal.”
“Morgan Spurlock: Inside Man” (CNN, 9 p.m.) follows his trash to find out where it goes.
Keeping those specialty dress makers in business, “My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding” (TLC, 9 p.m.) returns for its fourth season. It’s accompanied by the third season of “Trailer Park: Welcome to Myrtle Manor” (TLC, 10 p.m.) that has a new baby for Jared and Chelsea.
Red is after someone called “The Deer Hunter” on a new episode of “The Blacklist” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“Archer” (FX, 10 p.m.) meets Lana’s parents.
Time for the Top 12 female singers to perform on “American Idol” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Teen Titans Go!” (Cartoon Network, 6 p.m.) loops in the heroes from “Young Justice” in a special episode.
Now that “Two and a Half Men” is gone forever, the network is giving double “Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 and 9 p.m.), sandwiching “The Odd Couple” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) in hopes of keeping it viable. That kicks “Mom” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) to a new, later time slot.
Possibly the worst people on TV, the cast of “Party Down South” (CMT, 9 p.m.) begins a third season, this time accompanied by a post-show talk show at 10. To discuss all the important issues they’ve brought up in the episode, no doubt.
Men’s college hoops include Vanderbilt at Tennessee (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Nebraska at Ohio State (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Houston at Temple (CBS Sports Network, 7 p.m.), High Point at North Carolina-Asheville (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), UTEP at Louisiana Tech (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.), SMU at Memphis (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Arizona at Colorado (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Rutgers at Purdue (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Tennessee Tech at Morehead State (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Arizona State at Utah (Fox Sports 1, 10:30 p.m.) and San Diego at Gonzaga (ESPN2, 11 p.m.).
NBA action has Golden State at Cleveland (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Oklahoma City at Phoenix (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
In hockey, it’s Minnesota at Nashville (NBC Sports, 8:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Ryan Phillippe, Will Forte, Misterwives. The View: Diane Sawyer, Teri Polo, Sherri Saum, Maia Mitchell, Stacy London, Samantha Ponder. The Talk: Margot Robbie, Valentine, David Guas. Ellen DeGeneres: Jeff Garlin, Matt Lauer. Wendy Williams: Quvenzhane Wallis, Harry Josh, Mally Roncal. Meredith Vieira: Colin Quinn, Jamie Brewer. Queen Latifah: Julianne Hough, Lil’ London, Clive Davis, Pat Houston, Train (rerun).
Late Talk
David Letterman: Ryan Reynolds, J.B. Smoove, Dierks Bentley (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: James Spader, Margot Robbie, Tobias Jesso Jr. Jimmy Kimmel: Viola Davis, Richard Madden, Liv Warfield. Seth Meyers: Will Forte, Ellie Kemper, Sleater-Kinney. Late Late Show: Bob Newhart, Cat Cora, Sim Bhullar, Kunal Nayyar. Carson Daly: Jack McBrayer, Colleen Green, Bill Weir. Tavis Smiley: Kimberle Crenshaw, Steve Earle. Jon Stewart: Olivia Wilde. Conan O”Brien: Mindy Kaling, A.J. Jacobs, D.J. Demers (rerun).