TV This Week: Feb. 23 - March 1: ‘Film Independent Spirit Awards’

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SUNDAY

Past players return for a second shot at globetrotting glory on the 24th edition of “The Amazing Race.” 8 p.m. CBS

Wide world of sporks: Tyler Florence’s “Food Court Wars” is back for another season. 8 p.m. Food Network

It’s all over but the closing ceremonies at the “XXII Winter Olympics” in Sochi. 8:30 p.m. NBC

Let’s hope no one else dies in a tragic car accident on the season finale of “Downton Abbey” on “Masterpiece Classic.” 9 p.m. KOCE

Viva la diva! Two-time Tony winner Patti LuPone guest stars as herself on “Girls.” 10 p.m. HBO

MONDAY

Shakira and Usher rejoin Adam Levine and Blake Shelton on the two-night season premiere of “The Voice.” 8 p.m. NBC; also Tue.

Do whites-only communities still exist in America today? “The Injustice Files” seeks out so-called sundown towns. 8 p.m. Investigation Discovery

Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy and Ice Cube collect kudos at “BET Honors 2014” hosted by Wayne Brady. 9 p.m. BET

Those scheming Ewings carry on without J.R. (the late Larry Hagman) on the return of “Dallas.” 9 p.m. TNT

Yikes! Purported encounters with “Cryptid: The Swamp Beast” are reenacted in this documentary-style series. 10 p.m. History Channel

Everything you always wanted to know about the “Private Lives of Nashville Wives” will be revealed in this new docu-soap. 10 p.m. TNT

“The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop” charts the cultural shift brought on by rap music. 11 p.m. VH1; also Tue.-Thu.

TUESDAY

“Glee” is back on its new/old night, with a return visit from “American Idol’s” Adam Lambert. 8 p.m. Fox

Meet the new pontiff: A profile of Pope Francis is included when “Frontline” explores the “Secrets of the Vatican.” 9 p.m. KOCE

Those crime-solving gal pals “Rizzoli & Isles” are back with new episodes. Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander star. 9 p.m. TNT

It was a book, then a movie, and now it’s a series. And it’s “About a Boy.” With David Walton and Minnie Driver. 9 p.m. NBC

Christian Slater and Steve Zahn keep on playing those “Mind Games” in this new comedy about a behavioral expert and his con-artist brother. 10 p.m. ABC

The new unscripted series “Game of Arms” tracks bulging biceps and broken wrists on the arm-wrestling circuit. 10 p.m. AMC

It’s time to play the family feud! But this is no game show, it’s the new docu-series “Clash of the Ozarks.” 10 p.m. Discovery Channel

WEDNESDAY

Three tribes based on brains, brawn or beauty will compete on the return of “Survivor.” We tried to sign up, but were overqualified in each category. 8 p.m. CBS

A river runs through it: Ireland’s broad majestic Shannon is surveyed on a new “Nature.” 8 p.m. KOCE

Crossover alert! Characters from “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “Chicago PD” team on a tough case. 9 and 10 p.m. NBC

Flashback alert! The gang from “Psych” goes retro with “1967: A Psych Odyssey.” 9 p.m. USA

Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell keep on playing those spy games on the return of “The Americans.” 10 p.m. FX

Booyakasha! Sacha Baron Cohen and his alter-egos Ali G, Brüno and yes, Borat, are back in “Ali G: Rezurection.” 10:30 p.m. FXX

THURSDAY

Martin Henderson and “Game of Thrones’” Jason Momoa ride “The Red Road” in this gritty new small-town drama. 9 p.m. Sundance Channel

Andy Daly won’t knock it till he’s tried it in the new sketch series “Review With Forrest MacNeil.” 10 p.m. Comedy Central

Ragnar, Rollo, Floki and all of your favorite “Vikings” are back for a second season. 10 p.m. History Channel

There’s no place like “Portlandia,” which returns with all-new episodes. With Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein.10 p.m. IFC

FRIDAY

Chef Gordon Ramsay wakes up in a cold sweat with the realization that he’s about to start another season of “Kitchen Nightmares.” 8 p.m. Fox

“Hannibal” is back for seconds … a second season, that is. Mads Mikkelsen stars. 10 p.m. NBC

The pranks continue until someone has fallen and can’t get up on the return of “Betty White’s Off Their Rockers.” 10 and 10:30 p.m. Lifetime

SATURDAY

Law enforcement tries to wipe the smile off the face of the “Happy Face Killer” in this 2014 docudrama. With David Arquette and Gloria Reuben. 8 p.m. Lifetime

Dogs and cats, living together! It’s like that in the special “World’s Oddest Animal Couples.” 9 p.m. Animal Planet

A family fights to survive the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami in 2012’s “The Impossible.” Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star. 8 p.m. Showtime

Patton Oswalt will crack wise pre-Oscars as host of the “2014 Film Independent Spirit Awards.” 10 p.m. IFC