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What to Watch on Thursday: Ponch and Jon reunite on ‘Battle of the Network Stars’

By Brooke Cain

bcain@newsobserver.com
OMG it’s Jon (Larry Wilcox, left) and Ponch (Erik Estrada) from “CHiPs” on ABC’s “Battle of the Network Stars.”
OMG it’s Jon (Larry Wilcox, left) and Ponch (Erik Estrada) from “CHiPs” on ABC’s “Battle of the Network Stars.” Kelsey McNeal ABC

Battle of the Network Stars (9 p.m., ABC) – The Cops vs. TV Sitcoms matchup gives us Ponch and Jon (Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox) from “CHiPs” plus a little ’80s hunk bonus of Lorenzo Lamas. I guess it’s time to dig out the old Tiger Beat magazines.

Big Brother (9 p.m., CBS) – A houseguest is evicted tonight.

Hooten & The Lady (9 p.m., The CW) – Alex travels to Egypt, where she teams up with Hooten to find the long-lost tomb of Alexander the Great.

Nashville (9 p.m., CMT) – Gunnar visits his hometown and faces the ghosts of his past.

Shark Storm (10 p.m., Discovery) – “Sharknado” is real! Sort of. This special look

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