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TV picks: Tuesday, February 5

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‘Betty White’s Second Annual 90th Birthday Special’
SPECIAL. A variety show featuring Bill Clinton, Sarah Silverman, Katie Couric and more will make you feel better about the fact that you’ll never be as dazzling as entertainment’s favorite nonagenarian. 8 p.m., NBC

‘Nikki and Sara Live’
TALK SHOW. Catch the second episode of the show featuring seasoned stand-ups Nikki Glaser and Sara Schaefer. Based on their popular podcast, the show highlights their wit and style. 11 p.m., MTV

‘New Girl’
COMEDY. Check in on one of TV’s best “will-they-or-won’t-they” couples in this breezy buddy comedy. Series recap so far: They might. 9 p.m., Fox

‘Doomsday Preppers’
REALITY. Get sucked in by those who obsess over worst-case scenarios, and see how they’re planning to outwit disaster. You’ll feel awfully smug about it until four horsemen pop up. 9 p.m., NGC

‘The Sisterhood’
REALITY. TLC is a trashy, voyeuristic and utterly watchable reality juggernaut. Chat about this series on preachers’ wives at the water cooler, but maintain your dignity by claiming you were just flipping channels. 8 p.m., TLC


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