The 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors 9 p.m., Channel 4
“I’m the president, but he’s The Boss.’’ That much-publicized quote by Barack Obama about Bruce Springsteen comes from this event, which was filmed earlier in the month. The honorees this year, along with Springsteen, include Robert De Niro, Grace Bumbry, Dave Brubeck, and Mel Brooks. Among the presenters: Jon Stewart, Meryl Streep, Sting, and Aretha Franklin. Caroline Kennedy hosts.
Daycare Divas 10 p.m., TLC
No, the title does not refer to the kids. This isn’t another “Toddlers & Tiaras,’’ so I don’t have to totally despise it. The new reality show is about friends Leslie Napolitano and Christine Collica, the divas in question, who start a daycare business in New York City.
Private Chefs of Beverly Hills 9 p.m., Food Network
They’re good with meat. Carbs not so much.
Parks and Recreation 8-10 p.m., Channel 7
Say yup to the Knope.
3rd Rock From the Sun 10 and 10:30 p.m., TV Land
Arthur Mitchell lives!
Scrubs 9 p.m., Channel 5
Turk’s back on the market for a boy toy.
Better Off Ted 9:30 p.m., Channel 5
Veronica slacks off, is bizarro.
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