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” – Khloe Kardashian Odom. 9 a.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
“Live! With Kelly” – Patricia Heaton. 9 a.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“Wendy Williams” – Donald Trump. 10 a.m. on Channel 33.2.
“Nate Berkus” – A relaxing bedroom. 11 a.m. on Channel 33.2.
“The View” – Star Jones. 11 a.m. on ABC.
“The Chew” – Actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson. 1 p.m. on ABC.
“The Talk” – Joan and Melissa Rivers. 2 p.m. on CBS.
“Dr. Oz” – Plans for the posterior. 4 p.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
“Ellen DeGeneres” – Randy Jackson. 4 p.m. on WPTA, Channel 21.
“Anderson Cooper” – Cast of “Doomsday Preppers.” 4 p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“The Doctors” – Sex myths. 5 p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“Dr. Phil” – A man’s wife or his transgender girlfriend. 7
p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
Prime time
“Whitney” – Whitney uses a bust-enhancing bra to tempt Alex. 8 p.m. on NBC.
“Survivor: One World” – Misfits join together. 8 p.m. on CBS.
“The Middle” – Sue, Axl and Brick meet with Frankie and Mike to air complaints about their parenting styles. 8 p.m. on ABC.
“American Idol” – First group of semifinalists is announced. 8 p.m. on Fox.
“Nature” – Why size matters in the world of whales. 8 p.m. on WFWA, Channel 39.
“One Tree Hill” – Haley turns to Lucas (Chad Michael Murray) for help. 8 p.m. on The CW.
“Are You There, Chelsea?” – Chelsea tries to arrange a meeting between Dee Dee and Mario Lopez. 8:30 p.m. on NBC.
“Suburgatory” – Jill’s marriage suffers. 8:30 p.m. on ABC.
“Rock Center With Brian Williams” – Rising demand for rhino horn. 9 p.m. on NBC.
“Criminal Minds” – A sinister motive for a string of brutal home invasions. 9 p.m. on CBS.
“Modern Family” – Mitchell ruins one of Jay’s proudest moments. 9 p.m. on ABC.
“Remodeled” – Meghan lands a new campaign. 9 p.m. on The CW.
“Happy Endings” – The gang relies on Brad and Jane’s annual argument to let them know when winter will end. 9:31 p.m. on ABC.
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” – Benson and Haden cut their romantic weekend short. 10 p.m. on NBC.
“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” – An entire house is stolen off its foundation. 10 p.m. on CBS.
“20/20” – Robin Roberts examines the early lives and careers of the 2012 Oscar nominees. 10 p.m. on ABC.
Talk shows tonight
“David Letterman” – Paul Rudd. 11:35 p.m. on CBS.
“Jay Leno” – Tim Allen. 11:35 p.m. on NBC.
“Jimmy Kimmel” – Actress Jessica Alba. 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
“Craig Ferguson” – TV personality Carson Kressley. 12:35 a.m. on CBS.
“Jimmy Fallon” – Actor Alan Alda. 12:35 a.m. on NBC.
