Ariana Grande is guest judge on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 8 p.m.) moves to a new network (from VH1), which means not only an after show, “Untucked: RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 10:15 p.m.), but at least one less night of “Ridiculousness.”
“All the Single Ladies” (OWN, 9 p.m.) is a new series in which Black women talk about relationship issues, starting with “side chicks.” It had a preview late last month. It follows the fourth season start for the dating series “Ready to Love” (Own, 8 p.m.), that begins with its 100th episode.
An evil spirit invests the household on “Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC, 8 p.m.), which has been picked up for a full season.
The kid show “Helpsters” (Apple TV+, streaming) returns for its third season.
Dewey joins the latchkey crowd on “Young Rock” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
“Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.) is faced with an internal investigation following a difficult rescue gone wrong.
Rescued sea turtles arrive at EPCOT needing medical care on “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.).
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 8 p.m.) enlists a member’s family connections to stop the next attack.
Gwyneth Paltrow joins the panel as a guest on “Shark Tank” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Back on land, “Below Deck” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) has its cast look at old episodes.
Tyson enlists new recruits to help out on “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“The Proof is Out There” (History, 10 p.m.), but not necessarily on this show.
A widow and her daughter move into a new condo full of mothers and daughters on the made-for-TV thriller “Secrets in the Building” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.).
“Cesar Millan: Better Human, Better Dog” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) tries to control a trio of battling canines.
An other bad travel destination: “Destination Fear” (Travel, 9 p.m.).
A month-long Friday night series on female detectives begins with who else? “Nancy Drew…Detective” (8 p.m.), “Nancy Drew, Reporter” (9:15 p.m.), “Nancy Drew …Trouble Shooter” (10:30 p.m.) and “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase” (11:45 p.m.), followed by “Before Dawn” (1 a.m.). Then comes two teen films from the 90s, “Hackers” (2:15 a.m.) and “S.F.W.” (4:15 a.m.).
During the day TCM has the films of director Frank Borzage, with “Living on Velvet” (6 a.m.), “Mannequin” (7:30 a.m.), “Strange Cargo” (9:15 a.m.), “Flight Command” (11:15 a.m.), “The Shining Hour” (1:15 p.m.), “Smilin’ Through” (2:45 p.m.), “Three Comrades” (4:30 p.m.) and “The Mortal Storm” (6:15 p.m.).
Basketball includes Chicago at Philadelphia (ESPN, 7:45 p.m.) and Miami at Phoenix (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops include Western Michigan at Toledo (CBS Sports, 6:30 p.m.), Detroit Mercy at Wright State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Akron at Ball State (CBS Sports, 8:30 p.m.) and Stanford at California (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Women’s basketball games include Columbia at Princeton (ESPNU, 7 p.m.).
Women’s college gymnastics have LSU at Utah (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly RIpa and Ryan Seacrest: Lacey Chabert, Dr. Holland. The Talk: Reba McEntire, Amanda Warren. Drew Barrymore: Joanna Gaines, Andrea Savage, Renee Rapp, Pauline Chalamet, Alyah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Allison Williams, Folake Olowofoyeku, Kena Peay. Jennifer Hudson: Kumail Nanjiani, Jermaine Fowler.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Ali Wentworth, Molly Tuttle. Jimmy Fallon: Alison Williams, Jessie Reyes. Seth Meyers: Paul Bettany, Lily Collins, Kevin Murphy (rerun). James Corden: Josh Lucas, Kerry Condon, Jordan Jensen (rerun).