VH1 Divas 9 p.m., VH1
At this point, if you asked the folks at VH1 to define “diva,’’ they’d probably say “any female singer.’’ The annual concert, which returns after a five-year hiatus, will feature Kelly Clarkson, Jordin Sparks, Leona Lewis, Adele, and Miley Cyrus, none of whom seems particularly diva-like to me. Indeed, the only person on the show who might qualify is Paula Abdul, who’ll be performing hosting duties.
Parks and Recreation 8:30 p.m., Channel 7
I am encouraged by the season premiere of Amy Poehler’s sitcom, which airs tonight. The writers are closer to finding the show’s identity, and it seems to be in the inadvertent triumphs - rather than the inevitable failures - of Poehler’s Leslie. Tonight, Leslie stumbles into a new role as a local gay icon.
Vampire Diaries 8 p.m., Channel 56
Tonight, dear diary, I let him give me a hickey.
Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday 8 p.m., Channel 7
Prepare to Wiig out.
Neal Cassady 8:35 p.m., Sundance Channel
Occupation: bus driver.
Survivor: Samoa 8 p.m., Channel 4
Samoa for fans.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia 10 p.m., FX
“Phriends.’’
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