More than 40 years after he developed the original Bonnie Franklin version, Norman Lear has made a fresh version of his “One Day at a Time” (Netflix, streaming), this time with a contemporary Latin flavor by centering on a Cuban-American family. This time around it is Justina Machado (of “Six Feet Under’ and much more) as the recently separated, former military mom, raising a teen daughter and son with the help of her mom, played by Rita Moreno. Stephen Tobolowsky plays the doctor where Machado’s Penelope works. Much better than Netflix’s own “Fuller House” reboot, this one has a warmth and zing that most network sitcoms would envy.
“Portlandia” (IFC, 10 p.m.) kicks off its seventh season, still bursting with ideas, as Fred and Carrie try to become better storytellers, the weirdos go to Bed, Bath and Beyond and a very strange hotel is visited.
Here’s a new twist to the old paranormal game: “Ghosts in the Hood” (WeTV, 10 p.m.), with its first episode called “Scared Straight Outta Compton.”
The 25th anniversary of Jon Benet’s death came and went – what old murder can be dredged up and exploited now? Well, how about two hours of “Truth and Lies: The Melendez Brothers — American Sons, American Murderers” (ABC, 9 p.m.). Lyle Melendez calls in from prison.
The fifth season of “Nashville” (CMT, 9 p.m.) begins its life on cable with a two hour episode.
The ninth season of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” (Crackle, streaming) is all on line, with Norm MacDonald, Cedric the Entertainer, Lewis Black, Kristen Wiig, Bob Einstein and Christoph Waltz behind the wheel.
Viola Davis goes “Inside the Actors Studio” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
“L.A. Hair” (WeTV, 9 p.m.) begins its fifth season.
The semifinals of “The Great American Baking Show” (ABC, 8 p.m.) concentrates on French pastries.
Mixed martial arts fighters end up in “Chicago Med” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
Sheldon shares about his trip to Texas on “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.)
“Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.) moves to a new time slot and a two hour episode.
“Superstore” (NBC, 8 p.m.) cleans out its lost and found.
Jianyu breaks big news on “The Good Place” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
The staff on “The Great Indoors” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) actually goes outdoors.
Designers on “Project Runway: Junior” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.) are inspired by fencing outfits.
A microchip factory pollutes on on “Pure Genius” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
The Surgeon General orders up veggie versions of comfort foods on “Top Chef” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
Bradley Whitford and Nicole Sullivan guest star on “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Life in Pieces” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) recalls their Y2K party.
A butcher tries to “Beat Bobby Flay” (food, 10 p.m.).
Adam’s girlfriend hacks into the FBI computers on “The Blacklist” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Bystanders help out the crew on “Nightwatch” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
“Ice Cold Killers” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.) concentrates on winter crimes, apparently.
Jane Wyman is the star of the month on Turner Classic Movies with a 45-film Thursday night showcase. It starts with “Public Wedding” (8 p.m.), “Torch Plays with Dynamite” (9:15 p.m.), “Brother Rat” (10:30 p.m.), “Brother Rat and a Baby” (12:15 a.m.), “An Angel from Texas” (2 a.m.), “Tugboat Annie Sails Again” (3:15 a.m.), “Gambling on the High Seas” (4L45 a.m.) and “He Couldn’t Say No” (545 a.m.).
NBA action includes Oklahoma City at Houston (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Lakers at Portland (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops include Connecticut at Memphis (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Davidson at George Washington (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Purdue at Ohio State (ESPN, 7 p.m.), California at UCLA (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Gonzaga at San Francisco (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Minnesota at Northwestern (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) and Utah at Arizona (Fox Sports 1, 10 p.m.).
Women’s games include Tennessee – Martin at Belmont (ESPNU, 5 p.m.).
Hockey has Buffalo at Chicago (NBC Sports, 8:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Sienna Miller, Hayden Panettiere, Chris Hardwick. The Talk: Betsy Brandt, Lindsay Miller. Harry Connick: Keith Carradine. Ellen DeGeneres: Jimmy Fallon, Janelle Monae, Pharrell Williams. Wendy Williams: Naomi Campbell. The Real: Erika Jayne.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Adam Driver, Alexa Davalos, Whitney. Jimmy Kimmel: Mel Gibso, Fantastic Negrito. Jimmy Fallon: Martin Short, Steve Martin, Ruth Nega, Common with BJ the Chicago Kid (rerun). Seth Meyers: Rachel Maddow, Kelly Osbourne, Craig Finn (rerun). James Corden: Jamie Foxx, Kirsten Dunst, Zoe Saldana. Carson Daly: Adria Arjona, Peter Bjorn & John, Gotham Chopra (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Naomie Harris (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Tracy Morgan (rerun).