Longtime “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette turns to comedy in the new “Broke” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) in which she plays a single mother whose sister and brother-in-law come to live with her. That couple, played by Natasha Leggero (“Another Period”) and Jaime Camil (“Jane the Virgin”) likely carrying most of the comedy weight.
It accompanies the fourth season start for the Matt LeBlanc sitcom “Man With a Plan” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) with Kevin Nealon and Stacy Keach.
The new crime show “If I Should Die” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.) looks at particularly tough-to-solve murders.
A 12th season starts for “The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) with a newcomer, Leah McSweeney joining Luann, Ramona, Sonja, Dorinda and Tinsley.
There’s a two hour third season premiere for the mermaid series “Siren” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
“River Monsters” host Jeremy Wade hosts the new series “Mysteries of the Deep” (Science, 10 p.m.), in which he takes up the hunt for things like the Loch Ness monster.
Sam goes to a New Orleans wedding on “Better Things” (FX, 10 p.m.).
Call in questions are addressed in the weekly “A CNN Global Town Hall: Coronavirus Facts and Fears” (CNN, 8 p.m.) with Anderson Cooper and Sanjay Gupta.
“Tommy” (CBS, 10 p.m.) deals with a racial incident.
Sheldon tries to cull people who would move in net door on “Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8 p.m.), featuring guest star Jason Alexander.
It’s competing culinary competitions with “Vegas Chef Prizefight” (Food, 10 p.m.) vs. “Top Chef” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
Terry looks to join the police force band on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
On “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 9 p.m.), a woman wakes up from surgery and can’t stop singing.
Rainn Wilson plays Allison Janney’s therapist on a new “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Total Bellas” (E!, 9 p.m.) returns for its fifth season, with Nikki and Brie reconnecting with their dad.
Dave insists on social distancing for his parents on “Indebted” (NBC, 9:30 p.m.).
On the first of the final set of episodes of “How to Get Away with Murder” (ABC, 10 p.m.) Annalise’s disappearance is uncovered.
A pastor at Chief Garland’s church is arrested on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Jersey Shore: Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.) fills Mike in what he missed while he was in prison.
They’re fighting so much on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” (E!, 8 p.m.), their makeup might crack.
“Rob Riggle, Global Investigator” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) seeks the holy grail.
ICE raids a restaurant on “Station 19” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Amy goes to lunch with Jonah and his parents on “Superstore” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“The Great Food Truck Race” (Food, 9 p.m.) faces an aerial challenge in Palm Springs, Calif.
Billy has to get family support for his engagement on the first of two episodes of “The Busch Family Brewed” (MTV, 9 and 9:30 p.m.).
Vanessa gets a dangerous new cellmate on “60 Days In” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
In the made-for-TV thriller “His Fatal Fixation” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.), a woman seeks a fresh start after the violent attack of a stalker. Sarah Fisher and Robin Dunne star.
Things are bad these days in New York City, but this month Turner Classic Movies will look at the city in the 70s (when things were pretty bad, too). The Thursday night spotlight begins with “A Panic in Needle Park” (8 p.m.), “The Taking of Pelham One Two Three” (10 p.m.), “Flute” (midnight), “Fingers” (2:15 a.m.) and “Report to the Commissioner” (4 a.m.).
Earlier today are rather negative sounding movies with “You Can’t” in the title: “You Can’t Beat Love” (9 a.m.), “You Can’t Buy Luck” (10:15 a.m.), “You Can’t Escape Forever” (11:30 a.m.), “You Can’t Buy Everything” (1 p.m.), “You Can’t Get Away with Murder” (2:30 p.m.), “You Can’t Fool Your Wife” (4 p.m.), “You Can’t Take It With You” (5:15 p.m.) and two shorts, “You Can’t Fool a Camera” (7:30 p.m.) and “You Can’t Win” (7:45 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Michael Bublé, Kim Raver. The Talk: Jaime Camil, Pauley Perrette. Ellen DeGeneres: Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, T.I., Nacho Figures, the Highwomen (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Melissa McCarthy (rerun). Tamron Hall: Marsai Martin, Anthony O’Neal (rerun). Wendy Williams: Mario Cantone (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Alicia Keys. Jimmy Kimmel: Jennifer Aniston, Grouplove. Jimmy Fallon: Adam Sandler, Hot Country Knights. Seth Meyers: Amy Poehler. James Corden: Cedric the Entertainer, Dave Bautista, Princess Nokia (rerun). Lilly Singh: Aisha Tyler, Rob Huebel. Conan O’Brien: Sean Hayes.