It’s probably not the best time, public relations wise, to introduce a reality competition called “Are You Tougher Than a Boy Scout?” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.).
At a time when the organization said it is reconsidering its policy barring openly gay people, but last month said they’d put off the decision until May, here comes a show where grown men who regret not having reached eagle status hope to compete with actual teen Eagle scouts on a series of wilderness challenges, marked with badges (homophobia is not one of them).
It’s fairly dull, even for a show meant to have so much manly outdoorsy, generation vs. generation action. And you mostly want to tell the adults so adamant to relive their youth: get over it.
One of the great TV documentaries of the past decade has been “The Staircase,” the fascinating look at a perplexing murder case in North Carolina that had as many turns as the site of the murder. It was complete and aired years ago, but in its insistence to follow every aspect of the case, it’s back again through a series of appeals. “The Staircase: Last Chance” (Sundance, 10 p.m.) is the first of two updates of the Michael Peterson case from filmmaker Jean-Xavier Lestrade.
“Switched at Birth” (ABC Family, 8 p.m.) makes some TV history tonight with the first show done entirely in American sign language.
Before Sean makes his choice it’s time for the discarded women to say what they really think of him on “The Bachelor: The Women Tell All” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Lily Tomlin and Steve Martin are together gain — or at least in the same episode of “Inside Comedy” (Showtime, 11 p.m.).
“World of Jenks” (MTV, 11 p.m.) returns for a new season with young documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks examining different people and their reactions to him.
No, the city of Los Angeles is not getting smaller. “LA Shrinks” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) is a reality series about three psychiatrists and their clients.
Tim Gunn helps the annual makeovers for “The Biggest Loser” (NBC, 8 p.m.) Although they may be too exhausted to make it work.
“Rules of Engagement” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) has the only new episode tonight amid the CBS comedies.
The convict Joe Carroll arranges getting moved to another facility on “The Following” (Fox, 9 p.m.). Something ought to go wrong.
The famed playwright advises students in Rome on “John Guare: A YoungArts Masterclass” (HBO, 7 p.m.).
“90210” (The CW, 9 p.m.) was canceled late last week. Fans should catch it while you can.
The series on “First Ladies” (C-Span, 9 p.m.) covers one of the most influential, Abigail Adams.
J.R. is about to meet his demise on “Dallas” (TNT, 9 p.m.).
Carrie spends a night in the city on “The Carrie Diaries” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) continue their bad will ambassador trip to Paris.
Tina performs a risky procedure on “Monday Mornings” (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Greer Garson is the star of the month on Turner Classic Movies Monday nights with “Goodbye, Mr. Chips” (8 p.m.), “Remember?” (10 p.m.), “When Ladies Meet” (11:30 p.m.), “Pride and Prejudice” (1:30 a.m.), “Blossoms in the Dust” (3:30 a.m.) and “The Youngest Profession” (5:15 a.m.).
In the NBA, it’s Miami at Minnesota (NBA, 8 p.m.); in the NHL, Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh (NBC Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
In men’s college hoops, it’s Cincinnati at Louisville (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Texas Tech at Kansas (ESPNU, 7 p.m.) and Baylor at Texas (ESPN, 9 p.m.). Among women, it’s Connecticut at Notre Dame (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Louisville at Syracuse (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Matthew Fox, Zosia Mamet. The View: Regis Philbin, Holland Taylor. The Talk: Leeza Gibbons. Ellen DeGeneres: Ellie Kemper, Rico Rodriguez.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Bruce Willis, Kate Upton, Little Big Town (rerun). Jay Leno: Seth MacFarlane, Jenna Elfman, Norah Jones (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Sean “Diddy” Combs, Ben Hoffman, Sean Rowe. Jimmy Fallon: Jude Law, Mike Tyson, Joshua Topolsky, Bad Religion, Michael Bolton (rerun). Craig Ferguson: Katheryn Winnick, Jeffrey Dean Morgan. Carson Daly: Dominic Monaghan, C..G., Regina Spektor (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Sheila Bair. Jon Stewart: Paul Rudd. Stephen Colbert: Kirk Bloodsworth. Conan O’Brien: Jane Lynch, Justin Chon, Sarah Darling. Chelsea Handler: NeNe Leakes, Chris Franjola, Nico Santos, Jen Kirkman, Ross Mathews.