One of my favorite series, “Painting with John” (HBO, 11 p.m.) is back for a second season, with the musician John Lurie telling stories and philosophizing as he meticulously paints on his tropical island.
Yet another stab is taken on the slasher grandaddy “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (Netflix, streaming) in which influencers are the newest crop of victims. Elsie Fisher, Jacob Latimore and Nell Hudson star.
From Brazil comes the romantic comedy “Lov3” (Amazone Prime, streaming) about a trio of siblings bent on experiencing relationships different from their parents.
“LOL: Last One Laughing Canada” (Amazon Prime, streaming) is a new competition amid comics from the Great North (including a few you may know (Caroline Rhea, Dave Foley, Tom Green and Colin Mochrie, among others) who try to crack each other up while keeping a straight face.
“Extraordinary Stories Behind Everyday Things” (Discovery+, streaming) returns for a third season.
The rodent that got the company started is back with seasonal-themed episodes on “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” (Disney+, streaming). Also affecting a retro animation look is the new “The Cuphead Show!” (Netflix, streaming), based on the video game.
An animated special, “Rabbids Invasion: Mission to Mars” (Netflix, streaming) heads to outer space.
Taking their stories too seriously are a pair of specials “Alien Abduction: Betty and Barney Hill” (Discovery+, streaming) and “Alien Abduction: Travis Walton” (Discovery+, streaming).
Primetime Winter Olympics (NBC, 8 p.m.) include bobsled, pairs skating and freestyle skiing.
Brooke Jenkins, John Avlon and Katrina Vanden Heuvel join a new “Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
The second episode of “Everything’s Gonna Be All White” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) looks at project housing, Puerto Rico and indigenous people in the Black Hills.
Only a half dozen remain on “Big Brother: Celebrity Edition” (CBS, 8 p.m.), where head of household Todd Bridges has nominated Carson Kressley and Lamar Odom and a live vote is scheduled tonight.
Semifinals continue on “Jeopardy! National College Championship” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
A second Utah-based true crime movie in as many days has “The Good Father: The Martin MacNeill Story” (Lifetime Movie Network, 9 p.m.). Spoiler alert: He wasn’t a good father.
Last year’s horror film “Antlers” (HBO, 9 p.m.) with keri Russell, Jesse Plemons and Graham Greene, makes its premium cable debut.
Three John Schlesinger films are on Turner Classic Movies: “A Kind of Loving” (8 p.m.), “Darling” (10 p.m.) and “Midnight Cowboy” (12:15 a.m.). They are followed by a couple of late 60s soaps, “Valley of the Dolls” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Legend of Lylah Clare” (4:30 a.m.).
During the day are films of David Niven: “The Charge of the Light Brigade” (6 a.m.), “A Kiss in the Dark” (8:15 a.m.), “The Dawn Patrol” (10 a.m.), “Around the World in 80 Days” (11:45 a.m.), “A Kiss for Corliss” (3 a.m.), “The King’s Thief” (4:30 p.m.) and “Where the Spies Are” (6 p.m.).
NBA All-Star Weekend begins with its Rising Stars Showcase (TNT, 9 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops include Butler at St. John’s (CBS Sports, 5 p.m.), Richmond at VCU (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Saint Peter’s at Fairfield (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Ohio at Kent State (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.) and Wright State at Oakland (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Women’s college softball includes Michigan vs. Oklahoma State (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Tom Holland, the Crafty Lumberjacks. The Vie: Mary J. Blige. The Talk: Anna Chlumsky. Ellen DeGeneres: Nicole Ari Parker, Stephen “Twitch” Boss. Drew Barrymore: Isaiah Garza. Kelly Clarkson: Rachel Brosnahan, Suraj Sharma, Danielle Kartes, Maverick City Music. Wendy Williams: La La Anthony, Bevy Smith, Terrence J. The Real: Dr. Bernice A. King, Alison Sweeney.
Late Talk
All reruns: Stephen Colbert: Faith Hill, Clarissa Ward, Aurora. Jimmy Kimmel: Channing Tatum, David Oyelowo. James Corden: Jessia Chastain, Penelope Cruz, Andrew Sleighter.