From the moment he first stepped in front of the judges and unleashed a folksy take on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” guitar-playing crooner Phillip Phillips seemed preordained to win “American Idol,” and not just because he’s another white guy withDaytime
“Rachael Ray” – Baker Buddy Valastro prepares a king cake and bananas Foster. 9 a.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
“Live! With Kelly” – Actor Jorge Garcia. 9 a.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“Wendy Williams” – Donald Trump. 10 a.m. on Channel 33.2.
“Nate Berkus” – Dr. Laura Berman discusses sex. 11 a.m. on Channel 33.2.
“The View” – Actor Tyler Perry. 11 a.m. on ABC.
“The Chew” – Mardi Gras-inspired cocktails. 1 p.m. on ABC.
“The Talk” – Celebrating Mardi Gras. 2 p.m. on CBS.
“Dr. Oz” – Alternative-health guru Joe Mercola. 4 p.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
“Ellen DeGeneres” – Actors Taylor Swift and Zac Efron. 4 p.m. on WPTA, Channel 21.
“Anderson Cooper” – Courteney Cox. 4 p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“The Doctors” – Death of singer Whitney Houston. 5 p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“Dr. Phil” – A woman refuses to leave her abusive boyfriend. 7
p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
Prime time
“The Biggest Loser” – The winner of a food challenge gets the power to rearrange the teams. 8 p.m. on NBC.
“NCIS” – A Navy reservist is found dead from a suspected suicide. 8 p.m. on CBS.
“Last Man Standing” – Mike’s younger brother and father visit. 8 p.m. on ABC.
“Glee” – New Directions and the Warblers face off at regionals. 8 p.m. on Fox.
“Clinton: American Experience” – The presidency of Bill Clinton. 8 p.m. on WFWA, Channel 39.
“Cougar Town” – Chick decides to have a little fun when Grayson asks him for Jules’ hand in marriage. 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
“NCIS: Los Angeles” – Kensi Blye is accused of murdering one of the colleagues of her now-deceased father. 9 p.m. on CBS.
“The River” – The group finds one of Emmet’s missing crew members exhibiting symptoms of a mystical curse. 9 p.m. on ABC.
“New Girl” – When Jess tries to stop a bully at school, she ends up as her new target. 9 p.m. on Fox.
“Ringer” – Bridget runs into an important figure from her and Siobhan’s past. 9 p.m. on The CW.
“Raising Hope” – Jimmy and Sabrina agree to be honest with each other. 9:31 p.m. on Fox.
“Parenthood” – Julia and Joel go to the hospital for their baby’s birth. 10 p.m. on NBC.
“Unforgettable” – A murder victim is found in an empty ballpark. 10 p.m. on CBS.
“Body of Proof” – A car accident reveals a dead body in the trunk. 10 p.m. on ABC.
Talk shows tonight
“David Letterman” – Actor Alec Baldwin. 11:35 p.m. on CBS.
“Jay Leno” – Bill O’Reilly. 11:35 p.m. on NBC.
“Jimmy Kimmel” – Eric Stonestreet. 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
“Craig Ferguson” – TV-show host Bill Maher. 12:35 a.m. on CBS.
“Jimmy Fallon” – Tyler Perry. 12:35 a.m. on NBC.
