Thursday’s TV highlights: ‘Zoo’ on CBS

SERIES

Penn & Teller: Fool Us Liberty, Jorge Blass, Paul Gertner and Sergio Starman are the illusionists who try to stump the duo. Alyson Hannigan is the host. 8 p.m. KTLA

Beat Shazam The game show where contestants try to name a tune based on a small sample ends its season. 8 p.m. Fox

Love Connection A billionaire who keeps his wealth a secret is set up on dates in the season finale. 9 p.m. Fox

The Zimmern List Host Andrew Zimmern samples pastries at his father’s favorite bakery in the opener of the two-episode season premiere of the series for serious foodies. 9 and 9:30 p.m. Food Network

Project Runway Drawing inspiration from the movie “Descendants 2,” the designers visit Lyndhurst Castle and are tasked with creating a look that represents good or evil. 9 p.m. Lifetime

Zoo When the team plane breaks down in the hybrid zone, it’s up to Dariela and Tessa (Alyssa Diaz, guest star Hilary Jardine) to save them. James Wolk, Billy Burke, Kristen Connolly, Nonso Anozie, Josh Salatin and Gracie Dzienny also star. 10 p.m. CBS

Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce When Abby (Lisa Edelstein) returns to work at Lady Parts, she finds a number of surprising changes have been made in her absence. Beau Garrett, Necar Zadegan, Alanna Ubach, Retta, Brian Markinson and Ignacio Serrichio also star, with guest star Barry Bostwick. 10 p.m. Bravo

Better Things The family comedy created by series star Pamela Adlon and Louis C.K. returns for a new season. Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood and Olivia Edward also star. 10 p.m. FX

SPECIALS

Truth and Lies: The Murder of Laci Peterson This new special revisits the story of Laci Peterson, who vanished on Christmas Eve in 2002 and then whose body was found near the San Francisco Bay several months later. Archival footage and new interviews provide a look at the arrest and conviction of Scott Peterson in the murders of his wife, Laci, and their son in utero. 9 p.m. ABC

TALK SHOWS

CBS This Morning (N) 7 a.m. KCBS

Today Jennifer Lawrence; Ken Burns; Fall Out Boy performs; Ryan Scott. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

KTLA Morning News (N) 7 a.m. KTLA

Good Morning America Tory Johnson. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. Jussie Smollett and Phill Wilson (“16th Annual Heroes in the Struggle Awards”); Harvey Levin, TMZ; Geoff Stults, Nautica Malibu Triathlon. (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live with Kelly and Ryan Ice-T (“Who Shot Biggie & Tupac?”); child magicians. (N) 9 a.m. KABC

The View 25th anniversary of “Sister Act.” (N) 10 a.m. KABC

The Talk Dr. Phil McGraw; Wilmer Valderrama. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS

The Doctors Results of Aaron Carter’s blood tests for HIV and meth use. (N) 2 p.m. KCBS

Steve Noah Wyle (“Shot”); chef Giada De Laurentiis. (N) 2 p.m. KNBC

Harry Candice Bergen (“Home Again”); an 11-year-old female boxer; Harry performs. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV

Rachael Ray Three basic methods of preparing a chicken cutlet; chicken under a brick with rosemary and garlic. (N) 2 p.m. KCOP

Dr. Phil A teen spends her days hanging out, drinking, smoking marijuana and hoping to be a YouTube star. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Jessica Biel; Kym Douglas; Lonzo and LaVar Ball; Daeung “Bigman” Yun; Luis Fonsi performs. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC

Tavis Smiley Dee Dee Bridgewater; Southern Avenue performs. (N) 11 p.m. KOCE

Charlie Rose (N) 11 p.m. KVCR; 11:30 p.m. KOCE; 1 a.m. KLCS

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah Producer and writer Jill Soloway. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central

Conan Jim Jefferies; Katy Tur. (N) 11 p.m. TBS

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Jake Gyllenhaal; Jane Goodall; Yo Gotti with Nicki Minaj. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC

Jimmy Kimmel Live Stephen Colbert; Nina Dobrev; Dustin Lynch performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC

The Late Late Show With James Corden Jenna Fischer; Andrea Riseborough; Jesus Trejo. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

Late Night With Seth Meyers Jennifer Lawrence; Caitriona Balfe; Ezra Klein; Elaine Bradley performs. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC

Nightline (N) 12:37 a.m. KABC

Last Call With Carson Daly Giancarlo Esposito; Dressy Bessy performs; Mike White. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC

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