On the new “Throwing Shade” (TV Land, 10:30 p.m.) Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi move from College Humor website to cable, talking about the days issues and throwing in some filmed sketches they made.
“It’s based on our podcast that we started in 2011 where we talk about feminist issues and issues affecting LGBT, politics, pop culture, the latest updates on the ‘Splash’ remake,” Safi told reporters at the TV Critics Association winter press tour last week.
“Is he going to wear a wig? Is he going to wear a coconut bra? Nobody knows,” Gibson pipes in.
It’s the first late night comedy from TV Land, which is in the throes of changing its image from nostalgic sitcoms to more modern fare, such as the comedy “Teachers” (TV Land, 10 p.m.), returning for a second season.
One hardly needs to turn on “Frontline” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) to realize that the country is divided. The two part “Divided States of America” begins by looking at how things started falling part early in the Obama presidency, leading to Republican vows of gridlock. Part two is Wednesday.
“Friday Night Tykes” (Esquire, 9 p.m.) returns for a fourth season.
Dave Chappelle cohort Neal Brennan tries his own stand-up comedy special on “3 Mics” (Netflix, streaming).
“No Tomorrow” (The CW, 9 p.m.) ends its season and possibly its entire run with tonight’s episode.
“Shooter” (USA, 10 p.m.) ends its season as well, but unfortunately it’s coming back for a second.
Hey, let’s watch Greta Gerwig, Travis Fimmel, Ethan Hawke and Julianne Moore in “Maggie’s Plan” (Starz, 8:20 p.m.).
The pilot of “This is Us” (NBC, 9 p.m.) is reframed in a new episode.
On a new “Being Mary Jane” (BET, 9 p.m.), Mary Jane struggles a bit.
Keegan-Michael Key joins “Billy On the Street” (truTV, 10:30 p.m.).
Sue finds a leader for her a cappella group in “The Middle” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Lisa Rinna is recovering from game night on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
Jules prepares to take down a frat party on “Sweet / Vicious” (MTV, 10 p.m.).
Louis forgets to thank Jessica when winning a small business award in “Fresh Off the Boat” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Jess has to choose a new vice principal on “New Girl” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
James Delaney assembles his league on “Taboo” (FX, 10 p.m.).
It’s about time that the Stars Behind Bars series on Turner Classic Movies has “Jailhouse Rock” (8 p.m.). It’s followed by “Weary River” (9:45 p.m.), “Two-Way Stretch” (11:30 p.m.), “Doin’ Time” (1:15 a.m.), “Jail Busters” (2:45 a.m.) and “Hold ‘Em Jail” (5 a.m.).
Men’s college hoops includes Kentucky at Mississippi State (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Texas at Baylor (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Pittsburgh at North Carolina State (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), South Florida at Central Florida (ESPNews, 7 p.m.), Wichita State at Evansville (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Michigan at Wisconsin (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Vanderbilt at Georgia (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) and New Mexico at Boise State (ESPNU, 11 p.m.).
In women’s games, it’s Memphis at South Florida (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.) and Oklahoma at Texas (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.).
Pro games include Houston at Miami (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Denver at Lakers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Chicago at Colorado (NBC Sports, 9 p.m.).
First round action continues in the Australian Open (ESPN2, 3 a.m., 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Viola Davis, Louie Anderson, Christian Slater. The Talk: Howie Mandel, Michael Yo. Harry Connick: Cameron Dallas, Michelle Monaghan. Ellen DeGeneres: Kerry Washington, Corey Hawkins. Wendy Williams: Bryshere Gray, Elijah kelly, Luke James. The Real: Renee Lawless.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Billy Eichner, Mel B., Gilbert Gottfried. Jimmy Kimmel: Vin Diesel, Katy Mixon, Migos. Jimmy Fallon: Michael Keaton, Nina Dobrev, the XX. Seth Meyers: Tracee Ellis Ross, Patrick Warburton, Bibi Bourelly, Leah Shapiro. James Corden: Kate Hudson, Anders Holm, Aaron Taylor-Janson, Jim James. Carson Daly: Gareth Edwards, Holy Ghost!, Morten Tyldum, Death Valley Girls (rerun). Trevor Noah: John Zimmer. Conan O’Brien: Kathy Griffin, Michael Lewis, Johnnyswim