Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith 9 p.m. Hallmark
Cybill Shepherd continues her oddball career trajectory with a star turn as the title character in this Hallmark original movie. In signature greeting-card fashion, the plot concerns middle-age divorcee Alice Washington’s return to Smith College to finish her degree, become the school’s oldest-ever basketball player, and cope with a rebellious pink-haired roommate. Romance and shenanigans ensue.
Face the Ace 9 p.m. Channel 7
Steve Schirripa (Bobby Baccalieri from “The Sopranos’’) hosts prime-time network television’s maiden foray into poker-themed game shows, where contestants go toe-to-toe with world-class poker professionals for a shot at the big pot: a million smackers. Regulars include tournament director Ali Nejad, the voice of NBC’s “Poker After Dark,’’ and hostess Megan Abrigo, best known as Briefcase Model No. 6 on “Deal or No Deal.’’
Annie Hall 9 p.m. Channel 2
Woody Allen at his neurotic best.
Reclaiming the Dream 8 p.m. CNN
Soledad O’Brien moderates a discussion at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans on issues concerning the black community.
Michael Jackson 10 p.m. MTV
If you require more King of Pop coverage, his friends are sharing their stories.
The Singing Bee 8 p.m. CMT
It’s like a spelling bee, with lyrics instead of letters.
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