Although the original show boasted Beyoncé, Dave Chappelle, Christinea Aguilera, Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears as contestants during its 1983 to 1995 run, though you can’t say it made their careers. It’s likely to be the same star-making power when “Star Search” (Netflix, 9 p.m.) returns. Anthony Anderson takes place of Ed McMahon as host. The judges are Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jelly Roll and Chrissy Teigen.
The twist in the reboot is that the show is live, as is the voting, with the the streamer’s foray into interactivity enabling the real time results, The show will run Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9.
The one cast member of “The Bear” that actually resembled one, the gregarious and heavily tattooed Matty Matheson is also a restauranteur ho has been entertaining audiences on YouTube for two seasons since 2019. Now the third season of “Just a Dash” (Netflix, streaming) moves to Netflix, where the first two seasons are also available today.
Another cast member of “The Bear,” Liza Colón-Zayas, learns about her family tree on “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) as does the actor Delroy Lindo.
The interesting issues-based discussion show “Breaking the Deadlock” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) takes on reproductive rights. Law professor Aaron Tang hosts a panel that includes former Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, Brittany Packet Cunningham, Dr. Jen Gunter, Scott Jennings and Molly Jong-Fast.
A second season starts for “WWE: UnReal” (Netflix, streaming), which looks behind the scenes of pro wrestling, the only sport that has a writer’s room.
The South Korean reality dating series “Single’s Inferno” (Netflix, streaming), on which a date is the only way off a deserted island, returns for its fifth season. (So far, no couple matched on the show has stayed together).
“Will Trent” (ABC, 8 p.m.) deals with an art world conspiracy.
The case of an Air Force veteran who was murdered while in flight is investigated on “High Potential” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“The Rookie” (ABC, 10 p.m.) makes a quiet arrest while others go rescue a kidnapping victim.
A woman vanishes while hosting a wedding on “Harlan Coben’s Final Twist” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Doc” (Fox, 9 p.m.) is unhappy about the return of a familiar face to the hospital.
Martin accidentally breaks the arm of the high school’s star player just before playoffs on “Best Medicine” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) continues their reunion episodes.
Lisa celebrates the 20th anniversary of her restaurant on “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Moonshiners” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) reverse-engineer a counterfeit of a popular drink.
The work load may be a problem for the city slickers who are “Suddenly Amish” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
“1,000-lb Sisters” (TLC, 9 p.m.) go ghost hunting. The ghosts will probably get away.
The Amazon is the destination on “Pole to Pole with Will Smith” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.). And at 10, it’s the Himalayas.
The month-long Thursday night series on the working class continues on Turner Classic Movies with “On the Waterfront” (8 p.m.), “A Place in the Sun” (10 p.m.), “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” (12:15 a.m.), “Alice Adams” (2:15 a.m.), “Black Fury” (4 a.m.) and “The Valley of Decision” (5:45 a.m.).
During the day the 100th anniversary of the birthday of actress Patricia Neal with “Raton Pass” (6 a.m.), “Operation Pacific” (7:45 a.m.), “The Fountainhead” (9:45 a.m.), “John Loves Mary” (11:45 a.m.), “The Subject Was Roses” (1:45 p.m.), “The Night Digger” (3:45 p.m.) and “A Face in the Crowd” (5:45 p.m.).
NBA action includes San Antonio at Houston (NBC, 8 p.m.) and Lakers at Denver (Peacock, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Boston at Dallas (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and New Jersey at Edmonton (TNT, truTV, 10 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Indiana at Michigan (Peacock, 7 p.m.), UCF at Iowa State (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), LSU at Florida (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Seton Hall at St. John’s (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Florida State at Miami (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), DePaul at Butler (truTV, 7:30 p.m.), Michigan State at Oregon (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.), Texas Tech at Baylor (Peacock, 9 p.m.), Utah at Kansas State (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Vanderbilt at Aransas (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Auburn at Ole Miss (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Purdue at UCLA (Peacock, 10 p.m.), Kansas at Colorado (ESPN, 11 p.m.) and UNLV at Utah State (Fox Sports 1, 11 p.m.).
Tennis’ Australian Open (ESPN2, 9 p.m.) moves to the second round.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Chris Pratt, Jennette McCurdy. The View: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Kelly Clarkson: Billy Bob Thornton, Cary Elwes, Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley, Diana Flores, Corbyn Besson. Drew Barrymore: Kelli Giddish, Danny Seo, Sunny Anderson. Jennifer Hudson: Jon M. Chu, Nonosina Polynesia. Tamron Hall: Amanda Hirsch, Kwame Alexander.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Lucinda Williams. Jimmy Kimmel: Rachel McAdams, Judd Apatow, the Temper Trap. Jimmy Fallon: Will Smith, Jennende McCurdy, Josh Hart, the Lemonheads. Seth Meyers: Billy Bob Thornton, Heidi Gardner, Molly Baz.