Winter Olympics (NBC) - Figure skating, alpine skiing, ski jumping, and skeleton (left), which I have never seen. That will change tonight. Full schedule.
Bang For Your Buck (9:30pm, HGTV) - Designer Vern Yip evaluates three kitchen remodels in Raleigh.
Ricky Gervais Show (9pm, HBO) - The series opener of a podcast-turned-animated series featuring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington, who discuss a variety of topics.
The Life and Times of Tim (9:30pm, HBO) - In the season 2 premiere of another HBO animated series, Tim's post-breakup beard interferes with his job. Guest voices tonight include Will Forte and Tony Hale.
Real Time with Bill Maher (10pm, HBO) - Fresh off his big HBO special (filmed in Raleigh), Maher opens season 8 of his political affairs enntertainment show with guests Wanda Sykes, Eliot Spitzer, Seth McFarland, Norah O'Donnell, and Elizabeth Warren.
20/20 (10pm, ABC) - Actor/comedian Jeff Garlin ("Curb Your Enthusiasm") talks about his new book, "My Footprint: Saving the Planet One Pound at a Time."

Brooke Cain isn't always proud of the number of hours she logs in front of the TV, but her loss of brain cells can be your gain. From reality shows to sitcoms to the more serious stuff, Brooke keeps her DVR smoking so that she can help keep you in the know. Brooke also tweets for Happiness is a Warm TV (you can follow