The Broadcast Television Journalists Association throws in with the Broadcast Film Critics Association to combine their night of handing out honors with the 23rd Annual Critics’ Choice Award (The CW, 8 p.m.). Olivia Munn, left, hosts the live event. “Feud: Bette & Joan” received the most nominations among the TV shows. “Wonder Woman” Gal Gadot will get a special honor.
As “I, Tonya” gains attention at the box office, here’s a documentary special on the facts of the case, “Truth and Lies” The Tonya Harding Story” (ABC, 9 p.m.) featuring the subject herself.
The same week the latest iteration of “America’s Next Top Model” premiered, here’s another variation on the ambition: “Making a Model” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.), hosted by Yolanda Hadid of the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
Laurie Metcalf returns as Sheldon’s mother on “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.). It is Metcalfe’s daughter Zoe Perry who plays a younger version of herself on “Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), tonight’s episode of which focuses on the lad’s personal survey of religion. In a set visit Wednesday, Perry said she’s had years to develop the role. [For more reporting on the TV Critics Association winter press tour, go here].
The producers of the new “Expecting” (Up, 9:30 p.m.) give parents-to-be something additional to do: film their experience.
Designers go post-apocalyptic on “Project Runway All Stars” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
Juliette seeks self-help on “Nashville” (CMT, 9 p.m.).
Ted Danson goes “Inside the Actors Studio” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 10 p.m.) might be around for a while; it has been picked up for a full season.
Amy trie to throw a Golden Globes party on “Superstore” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Arnold Schwarzenegger goes into “Jay Leno’s Garage” (CNBC, 10 p.m.).
Rachel Dratch and Ana Gasteyer join fellow former “SNL” cast members Tina Fey and Horatio Sanz on a new episode of “Great News” (NBC, 9:30 p.m.).
Jack becomes a driver for hire on “Will & Grace” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
Michael Angarano returns as a love interest on “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” (WeTV, 9 p.m.) returns for a second season.
The farmers’ showdown approaches as the first season of “Damnation” (USA, 10 p.m.) prepares to wind up.
Cooks on “Top Chef” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) try to simplify their most complicated recipes.
The Thursday night salute to Charles Boyer on Turner Classic Movies continues with the indispensable “Gaslight” (8 p.m.), “Hold Back the Dawn” (10:15 p.m.), “Back Street” (12:30 a.m.), “Tales of Manhattan” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Constant Nymph” (4:30 a.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Maryland at Ohio State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Tennessee State at Eastern Illinois (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Tulsa at Houston (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Iowa at Illinois (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.), Louisiana Tech at Middle Tennessee (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Clemson at North Carolina State (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Wichita State at East Carolina (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Stanford at Washington State (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Oregon at Arizona State (Fox Sports 1, 10 p.m.), Saint Mary’s, Calif. at Santa Clara (ESPNU, 11 p.m.) and Utah at UCLA (ESPN2, 11 p.m.).
Women’s games include Marist at Quinnipiac (ESPNU, 10 a.m.) and Notre Dame at Louisville (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
Pro games include Boston vs. Philadelphia (NBA, 3 p.m.), Cleveland at Toronto (TNT, 8 p.m.) and San Antonio at Lakers (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Uma Thurman, Sara Ramirez, Dr. Michael Greger. The View: Marie Osmond, Keke Palmer. The Talk: Bradley Whitford, Francisco Caceres. Harry Connick: Bob Harper, Erika Katz, Chad Veach. Steve Harvey Bob Saget, Ernie Hudson. Ellen DeGeneres: Helen Mirren, Luke Evans, Charlie Push. Wendy Williams: Jillian Michaels, Margot Bingham.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Molly Shannon Thomas Lennon, Owen Smith. Jimmy Kimmel: Annette Bening, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sylvan Esso. Jimmy Fallon: Sam Rockwell, Tig Notaro, Alan Walker with Noah Cyrus. Seth Meyers: Jake Tapper, Matt Ingebretson, Jake Weisman, Allison Miller. James Corden: Tyra Banks, Matt Smith. Carson Daly: Bill Pullman, Mura Masa, Mark Mothersbaugh (rerun). Trevor Noah: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Jordan Klepper: Jetani Cobb. Conan O’Brien: Josh Hutcherson, daveed Diggs, Talab Kweli with Anderson Paak (rerun).