There's nothing 'on television' right now. [=there are no programs that I would like to watch now]
I recognize your face. Are you 'on television'? [=do you appear in a television program?]
What is 'on the television' [='on TV', ('chiefly Brit') 'on (the) telly'] tonight?
(..) He's right Katniss. Of course, I'm right. Now I can sell the star cross lovers from District . We are not star cross lovers. It's a television show. And being in love with that boy might just get you Sponsors which could save your damn life. Okay... (..)2012 The Hunger Games