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“The Marriage Ref” (10:30 p.m., NBC): Yes, all those promotional ads during the Olympics got on our nerves — but they also piqued our curiosity. Why would Jerry Seinfeld, who led one of television’s landmark sitcoms, want to produce a goofy reality series that has celebrities serving as arbiters in marital disputes? Last we checked, celebrities don’t have a standout track record when it comes to relationships. Still, it looks like this show has the makings of a delirious train wreck, so count us in for at least one viewing. By Week 2, we might be ready to file for divorce.

Winter Olympics (noon and 7 p.m., NBC): For millions of bleary-eyed viewers, the finish line is now in sight. Vancouver’s Winter Olympics come to an end today, but before they blow out the torch, they’ve got a couple more events — including the gold-medal hockey game — and closing ceremonies.

“The 39 Steps” (9 p.m., PBS): “Masterpiece Classic” offers up a suspenseful adaptation of “The 39 Steps,” John Buchan’s WWI adventure saga about a former intelligence officer (Rupert Penry-Jones) who is pursued by German agents for a murder he didn’t commit. But would Hitchcock approve?