The way she told it, Leah Remini rode her Scientology beliefs right into Hollywood stardom. But the star of “King of Queens” publicly split with the cultish church in 2013 and wrote a bestselling book about her experience. Now, she’s going a step further, in an eight chapter docuseries in which she interviews former members of Scientology about their own hair-raising stories, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” (A&E, 10 p.m.). Each commercial break comes with written denials from the super litigious “church.” I hope an episode takes on their bogus tax exemption.
Lin-Manuel Miranda tells the story of Alexander Hamilton once more, this time after cocktails, on a special episode of “Drunk History” (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.) acted out by Aubrey Plaza and Alia Shawkat.
Dolly Parton sings “Jolene” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus on an episode of “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) where the Top 10 is trimmed to eight. Pentatonix and Jennifer Nettles also perform.
Burl Ives is back to narrate “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“How the Universe Works” (Science, 10 p.m.) begins its new season with a look at a ninth planet recently found on the edge of the solar system.
The crossover event that began Monday on “Supergirl” continues on “The Flash” (The CW, 8 p.m.)
It does not, however, spread to “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC, 10 p.m.) (different comic book company).
On “This is Us” (NBC, 9 p.m.), there’s a trip to a family cabin to chill after Thanksgiving.
Letty actually attempts “Good Behavior” (TNT, 9 p.m.) by visiting her son, but there is a restraining order.
Here’s how old you are: On the fifth season premiere of “Kate Plus 8” (TLC, 10 p.m.), the sextuplets turn 12.
Evan goes to church instead of Costco on “Fresh off the Boat” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Lupita Wyong’o joins “Billy On the Street” (TruTV, 10:30 p.m.).
“American Housewife” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) goes after the PTA.
Jess tries to impress the Parents Council, meanwhile, on “New Girl” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.).
Dr. Holt’s hand is acting stranger than ever on “Scream Queens” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
Xavier rallies the workers to strike at Evie’s work on “No Tomorrow” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
Evidence of a shipwreck is found in the swamp on “The Curse of Oak Island” (History, 9 p.m.).
Eileen gets obsessed with CrossFit on “The Real O’Neals” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).
How can “Dance Moms” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.) return for a new season when it won’t go away?
“Ladies of London” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) are are back for their third season.
“Ben and Lauren: Happily Ever After” (Freeform, 8 p.m.) ends its first season with a trip to Las vegas.
“Hunting Hitler” (History, 10 p.m.) goes from Denmark to Spain and also to Argentina.
The pumpkin season is in jeopardy on “Little People, Big World” (TLC, 8 p.m.).
Robert Osborne chooses the films tonight on Turner Classic Movies. His picks: “Primrose Path” (8 p.m.), “The Major and the Minor” (9:45 p.m.), “The Big Clock” (11:30 p.m.), “Too Young to Kiss” (1:15 a.m.), “The Bride Goes Wild” (3 a.m.) and “Confidentially Connie” (4:45 a.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes North Dakota State at Xavier (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), Delaware State at St. John’s (Fox Sports 2, 6:30 p.m.), Pittsburgh at Maryland (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Georgia Tech at Pen State (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Syracuse at Wisconsin (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.), Buffalo at Creighton (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.), Iowa at Notre Dame (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), North Carolina State at Illinois (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) and Michigan State at Duke (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.).
Pro basketball has Houston at Utah (NBA, 9 p.m.).
Hockey has Boston at Philadelphia (NBC Sports, 7:30 p.m.) and Toronto at Edmonton (NBC Sports, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Bryshere Gray, Tim Tebow, Anderson Cooper. The View: Neil Patrick Harris, Tim Tebow. The Talk: Wayne Brady, Cameron Mathison. Harry Connick: Ryan Seacrest, Carla Hall. Ellen DeGeneres: Tracee Ellis Ross, Carrie Fisher, the Revivalists. Wendy Williams: Shae Wilbur. The Real: Marcus Scribner, Yara Shahidi.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Sting, Thandie Newton (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Benedict Cumberbatch, Isla Fisher, Flatbush Zombies (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Natalie Portman, J.J. Abrams, Neil Diamond. James Corden: Tom Cruise, Anna Faris, Weezer (rerun). Carson Daly: Russell Peters, Summer Moon, Yvonne Orji (rerun). Trevor Noah: Mahershala Ali. Conan O’Brien: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Pete Holmes, Shovels & Rope.