The story of Anna Delvey, a young woman who tried to insert erself into New York high society by pretending to be a German heiress, is certainly worth telling. The new series “Inventing Anna” (Netflix, streaming), Shonda Rhimes slows the storytelling by focusing on the journalist (Anna Chlumsky) who is trying to interview her. Fans of “Ozark” will want to tune in just to see such a completely different crazy accent from scowling Julia Garner, who portrays Delvey.
Kat Demmings returns for a second season of “Dollface” (Hulu, streaming).
Former tour guides turned detectives return for the series “Murder, They Hope” (BritBox, streaming).
“First Time Fixer” (Discovery+, streaming) returns for its third season.
Primetime Winter Olympics (NBC, 8 p.m.) includes men’s skeleton, alpine skiing and the finals in short track.
The history of race in America is told in the three-part series “Everything’s Gonna Be All White” (Showtime, 8 p.m.).
“Ancient Aliens” (History, 9 p.m.) goes after the Ark of the Covenant.
Horror films for Valentine’s Day are suggested on “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” (Shudder, 9 p.m.).
Carson Kressley and Cynthia Bailey are on the hot seat on “Big Brother Celebrity Edition” (CBS, 8 p.m.), but there’s a veto competition before the live eviction in this two hour episode.
Quarterfinals roll on on “Jeopardy! National College Championship” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.) investigates a deadly love triangle.
In the made-for-TV thriller “Old Flames Never Die” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.), Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe plays a novelist who returns to her hometown to rekindle a relationship with a high school sweetheart (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) who becomes obsessed.
Two more blind dates arrive on “Ready to Love” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
On “Ladies Who List: Atlanta” (OWN, 9 p.m.), Quiana brokers a peace treaty.
It’s Tai against Hottie’s other woman on “Love After Lockup” (WEtv, 9 p.m.).
Oh, look, it’s an Oscar nominee: “Nightmare Alley” (HBO, 7:25 p.m.).
“Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.) welcomes Ricky Williams, Vivek Ramaswamy and Marianne Williamson.
The action Western “Old Henry” (Showtime, 9 p.m.), with Tim Blake Nelson, Stephen Dorff and Trace Adkins, makes its premium cable debut.
Turner Classic Movies has three movies about how the future looked in the past, in “Planet of the Apes” (8 p.m.), “Logan’s Run” (10 p.m.) and “Westworld” (12:15 a.m.). Then comes the 1970 Japanese film “Funeral Parade of Roses” (2 a.m.).
During the day is a salute to Arlene Dahl, who died Nov. 29 at 96, with her films “The Black Book” (6 a.m.), “Scene of the Crime” (7:45 a.m.), “Ambush” (9:30 a.m.), “The Outriders” (11:15 a.m.), “Three Little Words” (1 p.m.), “Inside Straight” (2:45 p.m.), “Watch the Birdie” (4:30 p.m.) and “She Played with Fire” (6 p.m.).
Basketball includes Denver at Boston (NBA, 7:30 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops includes UConn at Xavier (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Wright State at Milwaukee (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Nevada at Utah State (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.), St. Bonaventure at Saint Louis (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Iona at Siena (ESPNU, 9 p.m.). Fresno State at Colorado State (CBS Sports, 9:30 p.m.) and UNLV at Boise State (Fox Sports 1, 11 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Dr. Sandra Lee, Joshua Weissman. The View: Michael Symon, Alyssa Farah. The Talk: Jaime Camil. Ellen DeGeneres: Owen Wilson, Teddy Swims. Drew Barrymore: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, Manny Jacinto, Scott Eastwood. Kelly Clarkson: Kenneth Branagh, Annette Bening, Tara Lipinski, Travis. Tamron Hall: Paris Hilton. Wendy Williams: Ludacris, Fat Joe, Remy Ma. The Real: K. Michelle, Dondre Whitfield, Nene Leakes.
Late Talk
All reruns: Stephen Colbert: John Dickerson, Corey Hawkins. Jimmy Kimmel: Lily James, Sebastian Stan, Quinta Brunson, Eric Bellinger. James Corden: Jack McBreyer, Alexandra Shipp, Angels & Airwaves.