1. ‘The Office’
7 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
A freak accident causes Michael (Steve Carell) to think the office is cursed; Michael decides to hold a charity 5K fun run; further developments in co-workers’ romances. Also starring Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson and B.J. Novak.
2. ‘The Ralph Lauren Car Collection: Speed, Style & Beauty’
7 p.m., Discovery Channel
You may not care for his clothes, but if you like cars, you need to check out this new documentary showcasing designer Ralph Lauren’s (above) amazing automobiles. The special shares its title with an exhibit of Lauren’s cars in 2005 at Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. They include a 1938 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic Coupe, a 1930 Mercedes-Benz SSK and a Jaguar XKD. Watch and drool.
3. ‘Naked Brothers Band: Battle of the Bands’
7 p.m., Nickelodeon
The cute and tuneful brothers Wolff turn in an hourlong romp. The boys’ band prepares to compete with an edgier group for a charity event, while the bassist threatens to quit.
4. ‘Austin City Limits’
9 p.m., WYIN-Ch. 56
Don’t know why Norah Jones (above) is a top-selling recording artist? You must not have heard her. It’s not too late. In this new episode, the 28-year-old crooner, who took the music world by storm in 2002 with her debut album, “Come Away With Me,” and hit single, “Don’t Know Why,” returns to the “City Limits” stage to showcase her old hits and a sampling from her latest album, “Not Too Late.”
5. ‘Mad TV’
10 p.m., WFLD-Ch. 32
Louise! Glad you could make it! Susan Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise”) is the guest host for this new episode, which is a feast for fans of its old favorites. They’re all here: Stuart (Michael McDonald), Miss Swan (Alex Borstein), Lorraine (Mo Collins) and the irrepressible Vancome Lady (Nicole Sullivan). Enjoy!
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Compiled by Barbara Schaffner from Tribune wire reports
