Valentine’s Day brings an excuse to consider the state of love in the world, and it ain’t exactly good.
Such as the stipulation in the title of the imported Taiwanese romantic comedy series “I Am Married … But!” (Netflix, streaming) about a woman who tries a dating app.
Then there is the eighth season of “Love is Blind” (Netflix, streaming), the admittedly addictive series about singles trying to spark relationships from behind walls. This time it’s set in Minneapolis, so there might be more talk about religion than usual and more than a couple couples who take the wrong turn. Doubt seeps in via social media and at least one woman thinks her choice may be someone she’s met before.
“The Couple Next Door” (Starz, 9 p.m.) increase their fascination after Pete’s ultimatum.
Swinging neighbors is also the theme of a new made-for-TV thriller “Lethal Desire” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.).
Basketball’s All-Star Weekend begins in San Francisco with its “2025 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game” (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and the showcase for “NBA Rising Stars” (TNT, truTV, 9 p.m.).
A bigger weekend may be the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary events, culminating with a big special Sunday night. It starts tonight with the “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” (Peacock, 8 p.m.), streaming live from Radio City Music Hall. It’s to include a really long list of performers including Arcade Fire, Backstreet Boys, Bad Bunny, Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Brittany Howard, Chris Martin, David Byrne, Devo, Eddie Vedder, Jack White, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Mumford & Sons, Post Malone, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Robyn, The B-52’s and The Roots.
Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy star in a new thriller about guards on opposite sides of “The Gorge” (Apple TV+, streaming) who have to work together to fight the evil that emits from below. It may fit nicely alongside the latest episode of “Severance” (Apple TV+, streaming), which has been lately spending its time out of doors at gorges as well (cross-promotion?).
The fourth and final season comes for the Spanish drama “Valeria” (Netflix, streaming), with its four female friends entering their 30s.
“NCIS: Sydney” (CBS, 8 p.m.) investigates a death following a pirate-themed wedding.
There are tax preparation problems on “Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.) responds to a blaze at a Renaissance fair caused by a fire breather.
A murder in West Virginia is covered on “20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 10 p.m.) looks for an abducted child.
Quinta Brunson is a guest judge on celebrity-impersonation night on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“Toya & Reginae” (WEtv, 9 p.m.) head to New Orleans.
The Landrys and Elliot come to an understanding on “The Way Home” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.).
“Ancient Aliens” (History, 9 p.m.) counts town the top ten most mysterious monoliths.
Various secret military installations are surveyed on “Mysteries from Above” (History, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies marks the day with Oscar-worthy lovers for its 31 Days of Oscar, with “Casablanca” (8 p.m.), “Marty” (10 p.m.), “Pillow Talk” (midnight), “Now, Voyager” (2 p.m.), “Brief Encounter” (4 a.m.).
During the day are films with best song nominees and winners with “A Star is Born” (5:15 a.m.), “The Sandpiper” (8:15 a.m.), “Dear Heart” (10:15 a.m.), “Swing Time” (12:15 p.m.), “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg” (2 p.m.), “The Tender Trap” (4 p.m.) and “High Society” (6 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Monmouth at Stony Brook (CBS Sports, 5 p.m.), Longwood at High Point (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Charleston at UNC Wilmington (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Memphis at South Florida (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Oral Roberts at North Dakota State (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), UC Santa Barbara at UC Irvine (ESPNU, 11 p.m.) and San Francisco at Gonzaga (ESPN, 11 p.m.).
NASCAR runs its Craftsman Truck Series 250 (Fox Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.) from Daytona.
Women’s college gymnastics has Oklahoma at LSU (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Lisa Rinna, Harry Hamlin, Pasha Pashkov, Daniella Karagach. The View: Yasmin Elhady. Kelly Clarkson: Renee Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall. Drew Barrymore: Joan Fassos, Chock Chapple, Taye Diggs, Valerie Bertinelli. Tamron Hall: Kendra G, Dr. Raquel Martin.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Drew Brees Morris Chestnut (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Kieren Cukkin, Kenan Thompson, Marcello Hernandez, Sharon Van Otten & The Attachment Theory (rerun). Seth Meyers: Will Forte, Conner O’Malley (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Ben De La Creme, Linxx Monsoon, Peaches Christ (rerun). Bill Maher: Kid Rock, Tim Ryan, Pamela Paul.