AT&T picked the wrong time to buy DirecTV’s Audience Network, according to recent reports, at a time when cable-cutting is growing.
But it is also at a time when it is developing its first comedies, one of which has Ron Livingston as a grizzled rock critic in recovery who does a bad job as sponsor of an AA meeting. “Loudermilk” (AT&T / Audience Network, 10 p.m.) may not get recovery process quite right, but it’s got some sharp scenes. It’s from comedy director Peter Farrelly in his first stab at TV. The cast includes Will Sasso and Laura Mennell, but Livingston is one off-putting anti-hero that will be difficult to warm to.
It’s certainly better than its companion, the new “Hit the Road” (AT&T / Audience Network, 10 p.m.), Jason Alexander’s comedy about a bumbling family band in the tradition of the Cowsills and the Partridge Family. The family setting doesn’t mean it’s a family comedy, though, with a lot of cursing and graffiti having to do with the group’s unfortunate name Swallow. If it were funnier than it is, its uncomfortable tone wouldn’t be as much of an issue.
Death, grief and life are topics on the new standup special “Patton Oswalt: Annihilation” (Netflix, streaming).
Also online, Abbas Fahdel’s documentary “Homeland: Iraq Year Zero” (Netflix, streaming) that began shooting before the U.S. invasion.
The new series “Gucci Mane and Keshia Ka’oir: The Mane Event” (BET, 10 p.m.) will follow the wedding preparations of the hip hop couple.
Maria Bello joins the cast of “NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.) as forensic psychologist Jacqueline Sloane. Then there’s a big storm in D.C.
My Connecticut friend Fran Fried competes today on “Jeopardy” (Syndicated, 7 p.m., check local listings).
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are not only guest starring on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” they find out about their past on “Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), as does William H. Macy.
Barry and Isis go to couple’s therapy on “The Flash” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
Erik and Lyle begin to spill the details of the abuse they suffered at the hands of their parents on the fourth episode of “Law & Order: True Crime- The Menendez Murders” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.) has its annual Halloween Heist.
A wedding is planned on “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.) is in Chicago all week, where guests are Arne Duncan, Curtis Toler. But “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC, 11:35 p.m.) is back to Brooklyn for the third time and not only does he have Paul Shaffer sitting in with the band all week, but David Letterman is on tonight.
Ruby gets scammed on “Blackish” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
A robbery that occurs on a plane is investigated on “Lethal Weapon” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Lexi’s wealthy parents have dinner with Mike and Frankie on “The Middle” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Battle rounds continue on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
On “Fresh Off the Boat” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.), Honey and Marvin want a baby.
The title of tonight’s “American Horror Story: Cult” (FX, 10 p.m.) name checks the woman who shot Andy Warhol: “Valerie Solanas Died for Your Sins: Scumbag.”
“Below Deck” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) gets a sort of celebrity — Leigh Anne Tuohy, who inspired Sandra Bullock’s character in “The Blind Side,” is on board with her friends.
“Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations” (Travel, 9 p.m.) samples Madrid and, at 9:30 p.m., Prague.
A celebrity sues “Bull” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“NCIS: New Orleans” (CBS, 10 p.m.) looks into a copycat murder.
“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (The CW, 9 p.m.) travels to 1870 and meets P.T. Barnum.
Five former champs return for a competition on “Forged in Fire” (History, 9 p.m.).
Slick Rick’s “Children’s Story” is acted out on “Tales” (BET, 9 p.m.).
“The Little Couple” (TLC, 9 p.m.) takes the family to D.C.
Mickey and Jimmy throw a Halloween party on “The Mick” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
The title of tonight’s “This is Us” (NBC, 9 p.m.) is “Still There.”
“The Mayor” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.) tries to raise his public opinion numbers.
The Tuesday night slate of classic horror movies this month on Turner Classic Movies continues “The Devil’s Bride” (8 p.m.), “The Curse of Frankenstein” (9:45 p.m.), “The Mummy” (11:15 p.m.), “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1 a.m.), “The Plague of the Zombies” (2:45 a.m.) and “The Reptile” (4:30 a.m.).
The NBA season begins with Boston at Cleveland (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Rockets at Golden State (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
In the league championships, it’s game 4 of Houston at Yankees (Fox Sports 1, 5 p.m.) and game 3 of Dodgers at Cubs (TBS, 9 p.m.).
Hockey includes Tampa Bay at New Jersey (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.) and Montreal at San Jose (NBC Sports, 10:30 p.m.).
In soccer, it’s Iran vs. Mexico (Fox Sports 2, 7:30 a.m.) and England vs. Japan (Fox Sports 2, 10:30 a.m.) in the FIFA U017 old Cup.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Clive Owen, Marisol Nichols. The View: Gabrielle Union. The Talk: Renee Zellweger, Cameron Mathison, Carrie Ann Inaba. Harry Connick: Terry Crews, Sylvia Hoeks. Steve Harvey: Bethenny Frankel, Brandon Michael Hall. Ellen DeGeneres: Andrew Garfield, Snoop Dogg, Beck. Wendy Williams: Jason Alexander. The Real: Karrueche Tran.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jerry Seinfeld (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Fifth Harmony. Jimmy Fallon: Kate Winslet, Milo Ventimiglia, G-Eazy with Cardi B (rerun). Seth Meyers: Bobby Moynihan, Billie Jean King (rerun). James Corden: Alexandra Breckenridge, Bad Suns, JC Currais (rerun). Trevor Noah: Arne Duncan, Curtis Toler. Jordan Klepper: Bill Kristol. Conan O’Brien: Sen. Al Franken, Kate Micucci, Portugal the Man (rerun).