1) “The 100th,” 9 p.m. Sunday, CBS. Even for Billy Joel (shown here), this was ambitious – a concert every month in the 20,000-seat Madison Square Garden. The result? Every show has sold out; now the 100th one (March 28) is edited into his first broadcast-network special. Jerry Seinfeld raised a banner, Sting sang two songs … and Joel sang many, including, of course, “Piano Man” and “New York State of Mind.”
2) Gershwin Prize, 8-10 p.m. today, PBS. Joel was the sixth winner of this prize; before his concert, we can see the 14th go to Elton John and Bernie Taupin. They’re front row for a concert ranging from gorgeous ballads (Garth Brooks, Maren Morris) to gospel-splendor (Jacob Lusk, Billy Porter). There are big moments from Annie Lennox, Charlie Puth, Metallica, Brandi Carlile … and from John.
3) “So help Me Todd” return, 9 p.m. Thursday, CBS. After a three-week gap, “Todd” returns with an hour that’s big, broad and fun. At the core is an opera diva, a role that can’t be overplayed (although Jenifer Lewis comes close). A confession comes way too easily, but the story cleverly entwines Margaret’s colleagues (especially Lyle) and has great bits for her daughter, a doctor in a downer phase.
4) Basketball, 9:20 p.m. ET today, TBS, TNT and TruTV. It’s the college championship game, with the winners of Saturday’s semi-finals. The three channels share pre-game coverage at p.m. ET and a post-game show; then TBS and TNT have a new edition of “Stupid Pet Tricks.” And then? Pro basketball has games at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tuesday (TNT), Wednesday (ESPN) and Thursday (TNT).
5) “Grand Cayman: Secrets in Paradise” debut, 10 p.m. Tuesday, Freeform. Here’s the reality-show formula — rich and/or beautiful folks in sunny settings. This small (22-mile-long) Caribbean island has busy banks and 75,000 people, including Elizabeth Chambers, a TV personality and cook. In the opener, news arrives about the allegations toward her ex-husband, actor Armie Hammer.
6) More reality, CW. Some Thursday comedies have ended their season and non-fiction takes over. At 8 p.m., “Patti Stanger: Matchhmaker” features the former “Millionaire Matchmaker” star; at 9, “Lovers and Liars” repeats its so-so debut episode. On “FBoy Island,” three women pondered guys, half of them secretly in it for the money. Now we have three guys and 24 women, half of them schemers.
7) “Chucky” return, 10 p.m., Syfy and USA. Sure there are clever moments here. Jennifer Tilly has long been the voice of evil doll Tiffany; now she also plays herself, inhabited by Tiff and in prison for murder. Chucky (her lover) is in the White House, manipulating the president’s son, while teens try to stop him. The trouble comes when the show has scenes way too gory/gross for most viewers.
8) “Young Sheldon,” 8 p.m., CBS. It’s finally wedding day for TV’s leading comedy. Don’t expect anything fancy (more like jeans and courthouse), but it continues a terrific storyline. Mandy was 28; Georgie was 17 and lying about his age. She got pregnant, got angry … then found — to her surprise – that he’s a good guy. Now things are fine … except that his grandma’s illegal casino is raided.
9) “Saturday Night Live,” 11:29 p.m. Saturday, NBC. For the second straight week, “SNL” expects big ratings. Last week was Kristen Wiig; now it’s Ryan Gosling. “Barbie” brought his third Oscar nomination (after “La La Land” and “Half Nelson”) and an epic, Oscar-night performance of “I’m just Ken.” The “SNL” music will be from country’s Chris Stapleton, who’s not just Ken.
10) ALSO: Two Oscar-winners debut big roles. In “Franklin,” Michael Douglas is terrific as Ben Franklin, loving and lobbying in Paris; its first three episodes (of eight) arrive Friday on Apple TV+. In “The Sympathizer” (9 p.m. Sunday on HBO), Robert Downey jr. has lots of supporting roles. It’s a dark comedy-drama, with Hoa Xuande as a post-war immigrant, spying for the Viet Cong.
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