Before Black History Month blasts off, here’s a little history from the skies, with the special “Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier” (Smithsonian, 8 and 11 p.m.), featuring such astronauts as Guion Bluford, Frederick Gregory, Ronald McNair and Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez, a Cuban astronaut sent into space by the Soviet Union.
Nick Jonas joins the judges table with Blake Shelton, John Legend and Kelly Clarkson as the 18th season of seat-spinning auditions begin on “The Voice” NBC, 8 p.m.).
Also back is Melissa McCarthy hanging around with talented tykes on “Little Big Shots” (NBC, 10 p.m.), kind of a late time slot for a family show.
Fantasy Suites is the sleaziest part of “The Bachelor” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and one of the three remaining candidates calls Peter on it.
Saul works overtime to help his many clients on “Better Call Saul” (AMC, 9 p.m.), settling into its regular time slot. And he stops an elevator to get some work done.
An old Byrd tells his story in the documentary “David Crosby: Remember My Name” (Starz, 9 p.m.).
“The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.) wants to do an unnecessary autopsy.
There’s a runaway bull on “9-1-1: Lone Star” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
On “All American” (CW, 8 p.m.), Coop makes a tough decision about her potential future.
“Girl Scout Cookie Championship” (Food, 8 p.m.) takes to the streets.
Safari’s new album is about to drop on “Love & Hip Hop” (VH1, 8 p.m.), but so is Erica’s baby. On “Love & Hip Hop Miami” (VH1, 9 p.m.), a new road manager is sought.
Old alliances are revisited on “Black Lightning” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“The New Pope” (HBO, 9 p.m.) experiences an attack on Vatican soil.
Remaining contestants go on a blind date on “Spy Games” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
On “McMillion$” (HBO, 10 p.m.), a new recruiter is needed after Gennaro Colombo is laid up by a car accident.
Allegra discovers a secret on “Briarpatch” (USA, 11 p.m.).
Sophia Loren gets the prime time slot on a foreign themed day of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar with “Two Women” (8 p.m.) and “A Special Day” (10 p.m.). Also on the TCM roster today: “Lili” (6:15 a.m.), “The Story of Three Loves” (7:45 a.m.), “The Red Shoes” (10 a.m.), “La Ronde” (2:15 p.m.), “The Young Girls of Rochefort” (2 p.m.), “Le Plaisir” (4:15 p.m.), “That Man from Rio” (6 p.m.), “8 1/2” (midnight), “The Professionals” (2:30 a.m.) and “The Naked Spur” (4:45 a.m.).
NBA today includes Atlanta at Philadelphia (NBA, 7 p.m.) and Memphis at Clippers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
And Kobe Bryant’s Memorial Service (ESPN, NBA, 1 p.m.) is presented live this afternoon from the Staples Center.
Spring baseball has Baltimore at Philadelphia (MLB, 1 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops include Louisville at Florida State (ESPN, 7 p.m.), West Virginia at Texas (ESPNU, 7 p.m.) and Oklahoma State at Kansas (ESPN, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include Duke at North Carolina State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Baylor at West Virginia (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.) and Oregon at Stamford (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Juliette Lewis, Josh Radnor. The View: Rahm Emanuel. The Talk: Raven-Symone, Issac Ryan Brown. Ellen DeGeneres: Trevor Noah. Kelly Clarkson: Wilson Phillips, Ian Somerhalder, Pentatonix. Wendy Williams: Rob Shuter, Ashlee Glazer. The Real: Mike Colter.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Tyra Banks, Rahm Emanuel, Hailee Seinfeld. Jimmy Kimmel: Gwyneth Paltrow, Rep. Adam Schiff. Jimmy Fallon: BTS. Seth Meyers: Jake Tapper, Jacqueline Novak, Caroline Rose. James Corden: Christina Hendricks, Logan Lerman, Yola. Lilly Singh: Lana Condor, Sofia Carson. Trevor Noah: Anthony Mackie. David Spade: Guilia Rozzi, Tony Rock, Chris Frangola. Conan O’Brien: Paul Reubens.