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” – Nanny Jo Frost. 9 a.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
“Live! With Kelly” – Actor Rico Rodriguez. 9 a.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“Wendy Williams” – Actor David Alan Grier. 10 a.m. on Channel 33.2.
“Nate Berkus” – Reality star Teresa Giudice. 11 a.m. on Channel 33.2.
“The View” – Dr. Mehmet Oz. 11 a.m. on ABC.
“The Chew” – Actress Gabrielle Union. 1 p.m. on ABC.
“The Talk” – Actor Tom Arnold. 2 p.m. on CBS.
“Dr. Oz” – Reasons for fatigue. 4 p.m. on WANE, Channel 15.
“Ellen DeGeneres” – Jennifer Aniston. 4 p.m. on WPTA, Channel 21.
“Anderson Cooper” – Sex offenders tell how child predators operate and how to protect children. 4 p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“The Doctors” – Bursting bladders. 5 p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
“Dr. Phil” – A couple in an open marriage say monogamy leads to failure. 7
p.m. on WISE, Channel 33.
Prime time
“30 Rock” – Jack gains a greater appreciation for leap day. 8 p.m. on NBC.
“The Big Bang Theory” – Sheldon’s barber gets sick. 8 p.m. on CBS.
“Wipeout” – Contestants are terrorized by yetis. 8 p.m. on ABC.
“American Idol” – Semifinalists are announced. 8 p.m. on Fox.
“The ‘This Old House’ Hour” – Installing a custom copper gutter and scupper. 8 p.m. on WFWA, Channel 39.
“The Vampire Diaries” – Elena, Bonnie and Matt throw Caroline a party. (Repeat) 8 p.m. on The CW.
“Parks and Recreation” – After realizing everyone forgot Jerry’s birthday, Leslie decides to throw him a party. 8:30 p.m. on NBC.
“Rob” – Hector and Fernando crash Maggie and Rob’s romantic weekend. 8:31 p.m. on CBS.
“The Office” – Dwight and Packer compete for a job. 9 p.m. on NBC.
“Grey’s Anatomy” – Richard considers making a change. 9 p.m. on ABC.
“The Finder” – Dr. Jack Hodgins asks Walter to help find evidence of extraterrestrial activity. 9 p.m. on Fox.
“Supernatural” – Gruesome attacks in which victims are branded with a strange symbol. (Repeat) 9 p.m. on The CW.
“Up All Night” – Chris agrees to throw a joint birthday party for Amy. 9:30 p.m. on NBC.
“Grimm” – Nick investigates a suspected arson case that exposes an enduring family feud. (Repeat) 10 p.m. on NBC.
“The Mentalist” – The leader of an anti-cult activist organization is murdered. 10 p.m. on CBS.
“Private Practice” – Sheldon finds out that Amelia has life-altering news. 10:02 p.m. on ABC.
Talk shows tonight
“David Letterman” – Kristin Chenoweth. 11:35 p.m. on CBS.
“Jay Leno” – Meredith Vieira. 11:35 p.m. on NBC.
“Jimmy Kimmel” – Justin Theroux. 12:05 a.m. on ABC.
“Craig Ferguson” – Actress Malin Akerman. 12:35 a.m. on CBS.
“Jimmy Fallon” – William Shatner. 12:35 a.m. on NBC.
