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Japan Tsunami: Caught on Camera

As the one-year anniversary approaches, TLC looks back at the largest tsunami in Japan’s history with this new documentary. Survivors from six damaged cities share their revealing footage and first-hand accounts. TLC, 8 p.m.

BRUCE MONK PHOTO Martha Henry and Sharon Bajer in a scene from August: Osage County.
BRUCE MONK PHOTO Martha Henry and Sharon Bajer in a scene from August: Osage County.

32nd Annual Genie Awards

George Stroumboulopoulos hosts this year’s awards, which honour the best in Canadian cinema. Jean-Marc Vallée’s Café de Flore and David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method lead the nominations. CBC, 8 p.m.

The Big Bang Theory

Amy’s accomplishment doesn’t impress Sheldon, and that gets him into trouble. While Penny tries to show Sheldon how to be a better boyfriend, Howard struggles to come to grips with Bernadette’s feelings about children. CBS/CTV, 7:30 p.m.

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