Television

'Grey's Anatomy'

The long-running medical drama explores alternative universes by imagining the world of Seattle Grace if Meredith's mother (the wonderful Kate Burton) hadn't succumbed to Alzheimer's. Can you say, "McFlashback?" 9 p.m. Thursday on ABC (seattletimes.com/tvlistings).

Doug Knoop, Seattle Times staff

dknoop@seattletimes.com or on Twitter @dougknoop

Also on Thursday

"The Vampire Diaries," 8 p.m. (CW): Alaric and Elena receive disturbing news from Sheriff Forbes about a recent murder; Damon asks an old acquaintance for help with an elaborate plan; Caroline is unable to stop a tragedy from occurring.

"Parks and Recreation," 8:30 p.m. (NBC): Leslie tries to find Ann a date for Valentine's Day; Ben asks Ron to help with the scavenger hunt Leslie sent him on; Chris is upset about his love life.

"The Finder," 9 p.m. (Fox): Walter tries to help when Isabel's new boyfriend, a baseball star, is robbed; Leo and Walter bring Willa in on the case in hope of earning her trust.

"Project Runway All Stars," 9 p.m. (Lifetime): The contestants must ask strangers for their clothing; the designers must use the clothing gathered on the street to create new outfits.

"The Mentalist," 10 p.m. (CBS): The team investigates the murder of a disgraced fashion designer who was on the verge of a comeback; Agent Darcy looks for Red John.

"Independent Lens," 10 p.m. (KCTS): "Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock": Civil rights activist Daisy Bates supports nine black students who register to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock, Ark.

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