It was a stupid way to divert people who got snow-blind by all the skiing and skating, but “The Bachelor Winter Games” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has been sort of entertaining, even though few on it could actually ski or skate (but they tried). They did manage to couple up pretty cozily though, even though it included several people who weren’t the usual “Bachelor Pad” regulars, but were from some of the international spinoffs. Romance seemed to win more than it did on regular version (and Dean and Lesley, above, may be wanting to settle down).
I also liked that they had a opening ceremony and parade. Whether or not they’ll have a closing ceremony, they will have “The Bachelor Winter Games: World Tells All” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
But really, everybody should be watching the regular Olympics (NBC, 8 p.m.) which tonight includes finals in ladies figure skating and short track speedskating.
But not “Thursday Night Darts: Premier League” (BBC America, 10 p.m.).
Fred and Carrie prepare for a natural disaster on “Portlandia” (IFC, 10 p.m.).
The Voltaggio brothers reunite on “Top Chef” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) for the first time since competing against each other.
Daphne auditions for a country music singing competition on “Nashville” (CMT, 9 p.m.).
Jaclin regrets leaving the program on “60 Days In” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
There’s a timely replay of last year’s “Jordan Klepper Solves Guns” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.).
“Mega Machines” (Science, 10 p.m.) looks at the rise of the bullet train in Japan.
Investigators are ready to make an arrest on “Killing Fields” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Troy risks a lake crossing in a tropical storm on “Swamp People” (History, 9 p.m.).
There’s a pop art ball on “RuPaul’s All Stars Drag Race” (VH1, 8 p.m.), where Tituss Burgess and Shay Mitchell are guest judges.
In turn, RuPaul and Jesse Tyler Ferguson are guest judges on “Project Runway All Stars” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
An unwanted guest arrives at a housewarming party on “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” (We, 9 p.m.).
“Lip Sync Battle” (Paramount, 10 p.m.) has Ben Kingsley vs. John Cho and, at 10 p.m., Kathy Bates and Tone Bell.
Turner Classic Movies salutes best actor Oscar winners and nominees with “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (6 a.m.), “Bright Victory” (8 a.m.), “Fanny” (9:45 a.m.), “Watch on the Rhine” (noon), “Life with Father” (2 p.m.), “Love Me or Leave Me” (4 p.m.), “Babes in Arms” (6:15 p.m.), “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” (8 p.m.), “Marty” (10:15 p.m.), “Sergeant York” (midnight), “Cyrano De Bergerac” (2:30 a.m.) and “The Goodbye Girl” (4:45 a.m.).
NBA action includes Washington at Cleveland (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Clippers at Golden State (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Robert Morris at Mount St. Mary’s (CBS Sports, 7 pm.), Connecticut at Cincinnati (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Wisconsin at Northwestern (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Winthrop at North Carolina Asheville (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Purdue at Illinois (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Houston at Memphis (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), UCLA at Utah (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Gonzaga at San Diego (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Belmont at Jacksonville State (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Arizona at Oregon State (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.), BYU at Portland (ESPNU, 11 p.m.) and Arizona State at Oregon (Fox Sports 1, 11:30 p.m.).
In international basketball, it’s Canada at Virgin Islands (ESPNU, 4:30 p.m.) in a FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Sarah Jessica Parker, Shiri Appleby. The View: Mo’Nique, Ana Navarro. The Talk: Cheryl Hines. Harry Connick: Charlamagne Tha God, Tom Payne. Steve Harvey: Lisa Vanderpump, Phil Keoghan (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Oprah Winfrey, the Tonga Sisters. Wendy Williams: Bellamy Young (rerun). The Real: Amara La Negra.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Christine Baranski, Constance Zimmer, Bon Jovi. Jimmy Kimmel: Oprah Winfrey, Timothy Chalet, Andra Day and Common. James Corden: Gary Oldman, Greta Gerwig, Bruno Major. Trevor Noah: Lupita Nyong’o. Jordan Klepper: Ali Siddiq. Conan O’Brien: Kumuli Nanjiani, Van Jones, Judah & the Lion.