Thursday’s TV Highlights

SERIES

The Big Bang Theory Leonard’s (Johnny Galecki) mother (Christine Baranski) visits and Penny (Kaley Cuoco) tries to get to know her better. 8 p.m. CBS

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow Vandal Savage (Casper Crump) is apprehended by the Legends, but he still has some cards to play in trying to arrange an escape. In exchange for letting him survive, he promises Kendra (Ciara Renee) a reunion with Carter (Falk Hentschel). 8 p.m. KTLA

Grey’s Anatomy Callie and Arizona (Sara Ramirez, Jessica Capshaw) continue to have discord over plans for Sofia. 8 p.m. ABC

Bones Booth (David Boreanaz) takes special interest in the case of a a convict/halfway-house resident who was murdered. Also, Brennan’s (Emily Deschanel) career is on the line when she testifies about assaulting a suspect. 8 p.m. Fox

The Odd Couple The relationship of Oscar and Charlotte (Matthew Perry, Teri Hatcher) appears to be progressing nicely, when they stop themselves. Thomas Lennon, Lindsay Sloane and Wendell Pierce also star. 8:30 p.m. CBS

Mom Allison Janney is reunited with former “The West Wing” co-star Richard Schiff. Anna Faris also stars. 9 p.m. CBS

Scandal With Hollis Doyle (Gregg Henry) posing a threat to their respective candidates, Olivia and Abby (Kerry Washington, Darby Stanchfield) unite to try to take him out of the political picture. Norm Lewis also guest stars. 9 p.m. ABC

Project Runway All Stars The contestants meet at the top of the new World Trade Center to draw inspiration for their collections inspired by New York City in the fashion competition’s season finale. 9 p.m. Lifetime

2 Broke Girls Lisa Lampanelli guest stars as the brassy owner of the pizzeria next to Max and Caroline’s (Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs) dessert bar. 9:30 p.m. CBS

The Catch The probe of a child’s disappearance is complicated by the parents’ divorce battle. Mireille Enos and Peter Krause star. 10 p.m. ABC

Orphan Black Realizing that her goals are now aligned with those of a former nemesis, Sarah (Tatiana Maslan) makes an uneasy alliance in a bid to gain access to the heart of Neolution. 10 p.m. BBC America

Game of Silence Jackson, Gil and Shawn (David Lyons, Michael Raymond-James, Larenz Tate) return to Quitman to find answers about the disappearance of a former inmate. Sharon Lawrence guest stars. 10 p.m. NBC

TALK SHOWS

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

Today Dana Carvey; the cast of “She Loves Me” performs; Ethan Hawke and Greta Gerwig; Dana Carvey; Seth Meyers; Pati Jinich. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC

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

Good Morning America Chris Evans; Geena Davis. (N) 7 a.m. KABC

Good Day L.A. Catherine Bell (“Good Witch”). (N) 7 a.m. KTTV

Live With Kelly and Michael Robert Downey Jr.; Jason Derulo; Marcela Valladolid. (N) 9 a.m. KABC

The Meredith Vieira Show Bridget Moynahan (“Blue Bloods”); Christina Bianco performs; Lance Bass. (N) 11 a.m. KNBC

The Doctors Jasmine Arteaga (“Little Women: LA”); a mother leaves a 12-year-old in the car to go to a gym. (N) 11 a.m. KCAL

The Wendy Williams Show Author Marcia Clark (“Blood Defense”) discusses the O.J. Simpson slaying case. (N) 11 a.m. KTTV

The Talk Emily Deschanel; Ellen K. (N) 1 p.m. KCBS

Rachael Ray Paul Bettany (“Captain America: Civil War”); Judge Patricia DiMango (“Hot Bench”). (N) 1 p.m. KABC

The Dr. Oz Show Contents of store-bought guacamole; low-calorie margaritas. (N) 2 p.m. KTTV

Dr. Phil A man says his controlling son-in-law has physically attacked him. (N) 3 p.m. KCBS

Steve Harvey A dating intervention; two millennials help those in need; Jeff Musial brings exotic wild animals. (N) 3 p.m. KNBC

The Real Alyssa Milano (“Project Runway”). (N) 3 p.m. KTTV

The Ellen DeGeneres Show Cameron Diaz; sword-swallower Alex Magala. (N) 4 p.m. KNBC

To the Contrary With Bonnie Erbé Millennials and government. (N) 5:30 p.m. KOCE

Tavis Smiley (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 The band the Heavy. (N) 11 p.m. Comedy Central

Conan Louis C.K.; Mary Elizabeth Ellis. (N) 11 p.m. TBS

The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore Ken Burns. (N) 11:30 p.m. Comedy Central

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Robert Downey Jr.; Amy Sedaris; Chance the Rapper performs. (N) 11:34 p.m. KNBC

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Judge Judy Sheindlin; W. Kamau Bell. (N) 11:35 p.m. KCBS

Jimmy Kimmel Live Rob Lowe; Chloe Bennet; Bebe Rexha performs. (N) 11:35 p.m. KABC

The Late Late Show With James Corden Sharon Stone; Sebastian Stan; Zach Woods; Travis Scott. (N) 12:37 a.m. KCBS

Late Night With Seth Meyers Dana Carvey; Cyndi Lauper; Mark Guiliana. (N) 12:37 a.m. KNBC

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

Last Call With Carson Daly Chris Hardwick; Chris Gethard; GRiZ performs. (N) 1:38 a.m. KNBC