What's On Tonight (Thursday): It's a Love Story, baby, just say ... Nah!?

 

Courtesy Variety.

Tonight's Top Pick is the three-episode premiere of Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, beginning at 9 p.m. on FX and Hulu. I almost didn't choose this, but I figured, oh, what the hell?

Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Thursday, Feb. 12. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
Can You Keep a Secret?, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. Series premiere. "Domineering granny Debbie Fendon (Dawn French) is a woman who will stop at nothing to protect her family - it's just the person they most need protecting from is her. When her hermit-like husband, William (Mark Heap), unexpectedly dies, she makes an outlandish decision that will put the family under more pressure than ever before. Because William isn't actually dead - he just got mistakenly declared it and has been living in the loft while they wait for the life insurance to pay out. This comes as a bit of a shock to their easily frazzled son, Harold (Craig Roberts), whose wife, Neha (Mandip Gill), works for the local police. Just as they come to terms with the baffling behavior of these geriatric toddlers, Debbie reveals another secret she's been keeping up her sleeve - and this one could bring the whole family down." Six episodes available.

How to Get to Heaven from Belfast, 3:01 a.m., Netflix. Series premiere. "Three lifelong pals (Caoilfhionn Dunne, Roísín Gallagher, and Sinéad Keenan) embark on a chaotic quest to solve the mystery of their old friend's suspicious death and keep their own dark secret under wraps." Eight episodes available.

Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association, 3:01 a.m., Amazon. Series premiere. "Experience the rise and fall of the American Basketball Association, whose nine-year rivalry with the NBA changed basketball forever. From the 3-point shot to the Slam Dunk Contest, the ABA's innovations have become staples of today's game. The story is told by those who lived it: Julius 'Dr. J' Erving, Larry Brown, Bob Costas, and other Hall of Famers who started in the ABA. Narrated by Common." Four episodes available.

Field Generals: History of the Black Quarterback, 3:01 a.m., Peacock. "Alternative Route." "Just as show business in the 1970s typecast Black characters. So did the NFL. Star college QBs like Tony Dungy are switched to lesser positions by their pro teams. Others, like future Hall of Famer Warren Moon, take alternative routes."

Gangs of London, 3:01 a.m., AMC+. "As Lale faces a difficult choice, Asif is made an enticing offer and Marian discovers something that could impact her family."

Grace, 3:01 a.m., Britbox. "Dead at First Sight." "Grace investigates a businessman's death at a hotel but not all is quite as it seems."

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, 3:01 a.m., Paramount+. "Come, Let's Away." "During the cadets' first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter a dangerous new enemy. As the cadets fight for survival, Nahla must risk everything to save them by seeking help from an unexpected source."

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Today, 7 a.m., NBC. A look inside the Intuit Dome, plus during Shop Today, curated boxes with Melissa Garcia. Later, electrolytes, life lessons about love, building generational health, and fun finds in Italian fashion and beauty. After, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton's around for an hour including après-ski style, cooking for Valentine's Day, and an "Everyday Olympics" game.

Live with Kelly and Mark, times and stations vary. Hilarie Burton (It Couldn't Happen Here), tips on romance scams, and more from the "Love Inbox."

The Jennifer Hudson Show, times and stations vary. A Valentine's Day celebration has Jennifer welcoming Nick and Vanessa Lachey (Love Is Blind), plus Elaine Swann, nationally recognized lifestyle and etiquette expert and founder of The Swann School of Protocol, who shares her expertise on modern dating etiquette.

Courtesy YouTube.

PRE-PRIMETIME OLYMPICS COVERAGE (Reminder: I'm only mentioning live coverage. NBC will air highlights at 8 p.m. and 11:35 p.m.)

Second Qualification Round, Men's Mogul Skiing, 4 a.m., USA.

Men's Snowboard Cross Field, 4:35 a.m. and 8:35 a.m., USA.

Women's Super-G Skiing, 5:30 a.m., USA.

Men's Mogul Skiing Finals, 6:45 a.m., USA, and 12 p.m., NBC.

Women's 10km Freestyle Cross-Country Skiing, 7:15 a.m., USA, and 4 p.m., NBC.

Women's Round Robin Curling, Korea vs. the U.S., 9:15 a.m., USA.

Ice Hockey, Canada vs. Czechia, 10:40 a.m., USA.

Luge Team Relay Finals, 12:45 p.m., NBC.

Women's 5000m Speed Skating, 1 p.m., USA.

Women's Halfpipe Snowboarding, 1:30 p.m., NBC.

Men's Skeleton, 1:45 p.m., USA.

Men and Women's Short Track Skating, 2:15 p.m., USA, and 2:55 p.m., NBC.

Ice Hockey, U.S. vs. Latvia, 3:10 p.m., USA.

PRE-PRIMETIME NON-OLYMPIC SPORTS

NCAA Women's Basketball, 7 p.m., ESPN. TCU at Baylor.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 7 p.m., Peacock. Penn State at Maryland.

NBA on Prime, 7:30 p.m., Amazon. Milwaukee at Oklahoma City.

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PRIMETIME AND AFTER (ABC has 9-1-1: Nashville reruns all night. FOX has a rerun of Animal Control at 9.)

An Unstable Marriage, 8 p.m., Lifetime Movie Network. Special presentation. "Caitlin tries to adjust to life in an upper-class community after she marries the owner of a horse stable. However, her world soon falls apart when her new husband disappears and she comes under suspicion."

Survivor, 8 p.m., CBS. Two hours. "Loyalties Will Be Broken." "The castaways compete in the final immunity challenge to earn a spot at the final tribal council. The jury members confront the final three." Followed by an Elsbeth rerun.

Next Level Chef, 8 p.m., FOX. "Auditions -- Home Chefs." "The auditions come to a close as eight amateur home cooks prove their worth in the kitchen by transforming ordinary ingredients into standout dishes."

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, 8 p.m., Bravo. "Vacation and Manifestation." No description available.

Scrabble, 8 p.m., The CW. "Book Worms." "Three players with a way of words battle it out in the hopes of taking home $10,000."

The This Old House Hour, 8 p.m., PBS. "Needham: Getting Our Ducts in a Row" and "Toys and Color; Air Switch." "Re-ducting the house to make the system more efficient. Demolishing the third-floor ceiling for the new insulation. Installing a double-hung window in the dining room." Later, "Common types of caulks and sealants. Installing a garbage disposal with an air switch controller. Building a children's dress-up closet."

Olympic Ice Hockey, 8 p.m, USA. Germany vs. Denmark.

Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, 9 p.m., FX and Hulu. Series premiere. Two-hunded-one minutes. "Pilot," "The Pools Party," and "America's Widow." "The pressure of the Kennedy name weighs on John (Paul Kelly). Carolyn (Sarah Pidgeon) impresses at Calvin Klein (Alessandro Nivola). An unlikely connection forms at a charity event." Next, "John juggles his mother's (Naomi Watts) waning health, his strained relationship with Daryl (Dree Hemingway), and his newfound feelings for Carolyn." Finally, "After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn." Three episodes airing or available. "Party" starts at 10:15 p.m., and "Widow" at 11:19 p.m. Encore at 12:21 a.m.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 9 p.m., Peacock. Michigan at Northwestern.

Trivial Pursuit, 9 p.m., The CW. "Hot Buttered Biscuits." "A bar trivia captain takes his swing at the six iconic Trivial Pursuit categories in hopes of winning $20,000."

The Valley: Persian Style, 9 p.m., Bravo. "Reza-lution?" No description available.

The Pitt, 9 p.m., HBO Max. "12:00 P.M." No description available.

The Traitors, 9 p.m., Peacock. Ten contestants remain, including Dorinda Medley from The Real Housewives of New York City. Last week's episode included the eliminations of Colton Underwood (The Bachelorette) and Candiace Dillard Bassett (The Real Housewives of Potomac).

Olympic Women's Curling, 9:30 p.m., USA. Sweden vs. the U.S.

Going Dutch, 9:30 p.m., FOX. "The Canuck Stops Here." "Capt. Maggie invites her idol, Gen. Martin (Kristen Johnston), to the base in hopes of pitching herself as a mentee. Things get complicated when the Colonel and Gen. Martin develop an immediate attraction toward each other."

We've Lost Dale Earnhardt: 25 Years Later, 10 p.m., FS1. Special presentation. "In the 25 years since the death of Dale Earnhardt, much about NASCAR has changed ... and much has stayed the same. Earnhardt's friends, competitors, and fans, as well as current drivers, reflect on the Intimidator's life, legacy, and lasting impact."

Impractical Jokers, 10 p.m., TBS. "Cold Hard Faqs." "Sal, Q, and Murr are sick of hearing the same frequently asked questions about Impractical Jokers, so tonight they're sitting down and answering them once and for all, alongside never-before-seen clips and untold stories." Followed by a rerun, then Inside Jokes at 11 p.m.

NBA on Prime, 10 p.m., Amazon. Dallas at Los Angeles.

Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, 10 p.m., Bravo. Rachel Zoe and Reza Farahan.

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. Jordan Klepper has Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.

The Graham Norton Show, 11 p.m., BBC America. Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Amanda Seyfried, Johannes Radebe, and Jacob Alon.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Tyler Perry, Mae Martin, and Mariachi El Bronx.

Nightline, 12:37 a.m., ABC.

Movie Night!

Predator, 8:30 p.m., BBC America.

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LATE NIGHT PICK!

Good Will Hunting, 11 p.m., E!

Sources: The Futon Critic, TV Passport, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.