“We’re in the boredom-killing business.” — Howard Beale, “Network”

There’s some truth to what Peter Finch’s character spoke in the over-the-top 1976 television satire. But I still can’t imagine being bored enough to want to watch something called “Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock Cafe” (9 p.m., Tru), the second season of a series about a big blowout thrown by a Las Vegas hotel for approximately 6,000 guests.

The nice folks at Tru TV provided a brief glimpse for my education, and I couldn’t wait for it to end. Not to give too much away from this snapshot, but there will be scenes of young women showing off their unnatural assets, of exhibitionists commenting on their own “crazy” behavior, and (gasp!) tension between staff members when things (spoiler alert!) get “out of control.” I’m not saying you need to have killed a lot of brain cells to endure this, but it probably helps.

• Best known for tough guy fare like Ultimate Fighting, the Spike Network is not usually associated with educational TV. But the show “Surviving Disaster” (9 p.m., Spike) assures us that “this show will save your life.” Host Cade Courtley takes viewers through catastrophic situations and offers practical tips on survival. You never know when you’ll run into your next tornado.

• With the exception of Bogart and Bacall, few real-life couples click as big-screen lovers. Want proof? Check out the tedious “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (6 p.m., FX), starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, or the curiously lifeless romantic comedy “The Break-Up” (8 p.m., Ion), starring one-time couple Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn.

• Mark Goodman hosts “Beatles Retrospective” (7 p.m., VH1 Classic), a glance at promotional films and videos for their hits. It’s part of a nine-day celebration of the Fab Four on VH1 and VH1 Classic tied to the release of the Beatles-themed “Rock Band” game. The 1965 movie “Help!” (8 p.m., VH1 Classic) follows.

Tonight’s other highlights

• The numbers dwindle on three hours of “America’s Got Talent” (7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m., NBC).

• Scheduled on “Nova scienceNow” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings): rare but powerful earthquakes that have hit America’s Midwest; new insights into the merits of sleep; early primates; and a profile of a professor who has surmounted paralysis.

• A prison suffers more than its share of suicides on “Warehouse 13” (8 p.m., SyFy).

• “The Universe” (8 p.m., History) examines material that falls from space.

• Uncle Teddy displays his stiff upper lip on “Rescue Me” (9 p.m., FX).

• “Ella Es el Matador” on “P.O.V.” (9 p.m., PBS, check local listings) features an Italian-born woman who embraces Spanish culture and tries to join the ultimate macho community in the bullfighting ring.

Cult choice

TCM spotlights films featuring early scores by composer Bernard Herrmann, including “The Devil and Daniel Webster” (8:30 p.m.) and “Citizen Kane” (10:30 p.m.), both from 1941.

Series notes

Tony gives Ziva an ultimatum on “NCIS” (7 p.m., CBS) … Screaming and yelling on “Hell’s Kitchen” (7 p.m., Fox) … Obstacles from the neck up on “Crash Course” (7 p.m., ABC) … On two episodes of “90210” (CW), prom night (7 p.m.), birthday suits (8 p.m.).