Except in some political debate circles, fighting terrorism is not easy. And in Greg Barker’s documentary “Homegrown: The Counter-Terror Dilemma” (HBO, 9 p.m.), it’s downright complex. At what point is it justified to infiltrate and follow Muslim leaders? Does free speech exist for those people, or is it justification for government kidnapping and indefinite imprisonment?
With a starting off point, the upcoming book by Peter Bergen, “United States of Jihad: Investigating America’s Homegrown Terrorists,” Barker looks to family members of accused terrorists and some of their victims, as well as the Muslim community and educators who had some connection to the suspects. What makes the film interesting is when the family members of a victim at Ft. Hood meets with the cousin of the terrorist there; or when the family of a young scholar meets with the FBI analyst who put him away, who asks finally, “What would you have done?”
In another documentary today, Misty Copeland’s rise to becoming the first African American female principal for the American Ballet Theatre is recounted in “A Ballerina’s Tale” on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
“War and Peace” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.) comes to a close after four weeks.
“Supergirl” (CBS, 8 p.m.) is trapped in a dream world.
Mulder and Scully investigate the murder of a city official on “The X-Files” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Rebecca sends a text she regrets to Josh on “Crazy Ex- Girlfriend” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
Maddie sees the dangers of addiction on “Recovery Road” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
Next stop for the women on “The Bachelor” (ABC, 8 p.m.), the Bahamas.
Children of the affluent declare war on America on “Vanity Fair Confidential” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Tim Gunn helps with the makeovers on “The Biggest Loser” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 10 p.m.) goes to Russia.
On “Teen Mom OG” (MTV, 10 p.m.) Farrah is not only not a teenager, she’s practically 25.
Aubrey interviews a convicted felon on “Killing Fields” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.).
Elton John, Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penelope Cruz and Jack Black are on a new episode of “The Graham Norton Show” (BBC America, 10 p.m.) that is showing on an odd day.
Men’s college hoops include St. John’s at Georgetown (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Louisville at Duke (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Oklahoma State at TCU (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Colgate at Army (CBS Sports, 7:30 p.m.), Texas at Oklahoma (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Notre Dame at Clemson (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include Connecticut at South Carolina (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Maryland at Ohio State (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Pro basketball has Orlando at Atlanta (NBA, 8 p.m.).
In hockey, it’s New Jersey at Rangers (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar tonight features films ranging from 1956 to 1970, but mostly from the 1960s: “Baby Doll” (8 p.m.), “Patton” (10 p.m.), “The Hustler” (1 a.m.), “The Graduate” (3:30 a.m.) and “The Singing Nun” (5:30 a.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Katie Holmes, Vanna White. The View: John Quinones. The Talk: Adam Rodriguez, Antonio “L.A.” Reid. Ellen DeGeneres: Julie Bowen, Elton John. Wendy Williams: A.J. Gibson. The Real: D.B. Woodside, Omari Hardwick. Meredith Vieira: Ben Feldman, Oz Pearlman.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Bill O’Reilly, Eddie George, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Jimmy Kimmel: Brie Larson, DeMarcus Ware, Mash-up Monday with Neon Squeeze. Jimmy Fallon: Ben Stiller, Morena Baccarin, Dan White. Seth Meyers: Rebel Wilson, Fred Savage, Parson James, Jaleel Bunton. James Corden: Mayim Bialik, Piers Morgan, Charlie Puth. Carson Daly: Chris Carter, Wavves, Alden Ehrenreich. Travis Smiley: Robert C. O’Brien, Kurtis Lee. Trevor Noah: Gillian Jacobs. Larry Wilmore: KeKe Palmer. Conan O’Brien: Ray Romano, PewDiePie, Dulce Sloan.