Amy Poehler channels her inner teenage boy by voicing Duncan, star of the new animated “Duncanville” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.) about an unexceptional 15-year-old with a big imagination who is being raised by his mother, a meter maid. It’s got good pedigree with producers that also include Mike Scully and Julie Thacker of “The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.), which happens to be the lead-in. There’s a wealth of voices helping out as well including Ty burrell, Rashida Jones, Riki Lindhome and Wiz Khalifa.
A fifth season starts for the romantic time-traveling drama “Outlander” (Starz, 8 p.m.) which picks up after the wedding celebrations of Brianna and Roger, with Jamie and Claire fighting for the home they have made at Fraser’s Ridge.
The first president gets a close look in a three-night, six-hour series “Washington” (History, 8 p.m.) that unfolds over Presidents Day Weekend.
This used to be a big deal: The season premiere of “American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.). But 18 seasons in, it’s clearly not. Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan return as judges; Ryan Seacrest hosts.
It seems like it’s been hiatus forever, but “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO, 11:10 p.m.) returns for a new season.
To be reminded of the story of Martha Mitchell, her warnings of Watergate and her muzzling is an interesting thing. But to have the story stretched out even for an hour long episode, takes on the slogging characteristics of the form from which it was taken, the podcast. But the new “Slow Burn” (Epix, 10 p.m.), an accurate enough title, is also to cover other aspects of Watergate in its six parts.
It’s accompanied by a new eight-part adaptation of the H.G. Wells sci-fi classic “War of the Worlds” (Epix, 9 p.m.) with a cast that includes Gabriel Byrne and Elizabeth McGovern.
After showing its first episode more than a month ago, now there is a second one for “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” (NBC, 9 p.m.). (And the first is repeated at 8).
Back for a third season, still trying to find its tone is the gang of “Good Girls” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
What will the stars of “Modern Family” do when that show is over? Jesse Tyler Ferguson already has an answer: New host of the rebooted “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” (HGTV, 9 p.m.).
Carrie encounters the Russian agent who held her captive on “Homeland” (Showtime, 9 p.m.).
Tired of the current political race? The new series “Race for the White House” (CNN, 9 p.m.) explores past races going back to Wilson vs. Roosevelt vs. Taft in 1912. But first up: Obama vs. McCain.
On “The Outsider” (HBO, 9 p.m.), Holly tries to help Jack.
The two-night 2020 American Rescue Dog Show (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) begins.
“Doctor Who” (BBC America, 8 p.m.) time travels to Villa Diodati on Lake Geneva in 1816, the night that inspired Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein.”
Ramesh is surprised when an app suggests a different soulmate on “God Friended Me” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley” (PBS, 8 p.m.) looks at Victorian love traditions.
New Hampshire results fuel “The Circus: Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth” (Showtime, 8 p.m.).
“Our Cartoon President” (Showtime, 8:30 p.m.) ends his relationship with Fox News.
Tina goes too far trying to be a perfect mentor on “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
On “Batwoman” (CW, 8 p.m.), Kate is pulled between two sisters.
Is there a sea monster breath the lake waters of “The Alaska Triangle” (Travel, 9 p.m)? Probably not.
“Worst Cooks in America” (Food, 9 p.m.) tackle candy.
Billie seeks her moment in the limelight on “Avenue 5” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
Regionals hit a snag on “Dare Me” (USA, 10 p.m.).
“Supergirl” (CW, 9 p.m.) helps Winn face a fear.
Larry has an idea for a urinal design on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO, 10:30 p.m.).
The news station gets immersed in the British royalty in the six-part documentary series “The Windsors: Inside the Royal Dynasty” (CNN, 10 p.m.), which begins with the story of King Edward VII’s decision to abdicate the throne and marry American divorcée Wallis Simpson.
Cynthia and NeNe try to work it out on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
Mike takes on a business venture on “Shahs of Sunset” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
On “Vienna Blood” (PBS, 10 p.m.), check local listings, Max’s nephew suffers a breakdown at military school.
The success of the resort hangs in the balance with the approach of the regatta on “Sanditon” (PBS, 9 p.m.).
Deirdre takes over the Pickle world on “Kidding” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
On “NCIS: New Orleans” (CBS, 10 p.m.), Sebastian goes undercover.
This sounds unnecessary: “Autopsy: The Last Hours of Florence Henderson” (Reelz, 8 p.m.).
It’s an Anthony Hopkins double bill on Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar with “The Lion in Winter” (8 p.m.) and “The Silence of the Lambs” (10:30 p.m.). Also on today: “A Guy Named Joe” (7:45 a.m.), “The Facts of Life” (8:30 a.m.), “Top Hat” (10:15 a.m.), “The Gay Divorcee” (12:15 p.m.), “Three Smart Girls” (2:15 p.m.), “The Uninvited” (12:15 p.m.), “The Philadelphia Story” (6 p.m.), “Taxi Driver” (12:45 a.m.) and “Young Frankenstein” (3 a.m.).
It’s a big sports weekend with both the Daytona 500 (Fox, 2:30 p.m.) and the NBA All-Star Game (TNT, 8:20 p.m.).
Also there’s a lot of hockey with Detroit at Pittsburgh (NBC, 12:30 p.m.), Boston at Rangers (NBC, 3:30 p.m.) and St. Louis at Nashville (NBC Sports, 6 p.m.).
XFL games have Dallas at Los Angeles (ABC, 3 p.m.) and St. Louis at Houston (Fox Sports 1, 6 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops includes Cincinnati at East Carolina (CBS Sports, noon), Indiana at Michigan (CBS, 1 p.m.), Villanova at Temple (ESPN, 1 pm), Iowa at Minnesota (Fox Sports 1, 1 p.m.), Duquesne at Fordham (NBC Sports, 2 p.m.), Tulane at Wichita State (CBS Sports, 2 p.m.), Memphis at Connecticut (ESPN, 3 pm.), Missouri State at Indiana State (ESPNU, 4 p.m.), San Diego State at Boise State (CBS Sports, 4 p.m.), Arizona State at California (ESPNU, 6 pm.) and Utah at Oregon (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include VCU at Dayton (ESPNU, noon), Florida State at Duke (ESPN2, 1 p.m.), Texas A&M at Tennessee (ESPN2, 3 p.m.), Kansas State at Oklahoma (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.), and Mississippi State at Kentucky (ESPN2, 5 p.m).
Final rounds are played in golf’s Genesis Invitational (Golf, 1 p.m.; CBS, 3 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer. CBS: Klobuchar, Steyer, Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health, Sen. John Kennedy. NBC: Klobuchar, Joe Biden. CNN: Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, vic president chief of staff Marc Short, Rep. James Clyburn. Fox News: Buttigieg, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway.