Denis O’Hare portrays Edgar Allan Poe on a timely edition of “American Masters” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings), who despite his connection to horror, actually published more comedies. Kathleen Turner narrates.
Of course there are Halloween Dances and group numbers to “Monster Mash” on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.). Nick Lachey finally got eliminated last week, after weeks of deserving it. His wife Vanessa continues, actually doing pretty well.
CBS is still trickling out new seasons of fall comedies, the latest being the second season of the decidedly middling “Superior Donuts” (CBS, 9 p.m.). But Diane Guerrero of “Orange is the New Black” joins the cast as a food truck owner.
Knockout rounds begin on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.), where Kelly Clarkson has been installed as a key adviser who can work with each of the coaches.
An experimental procedure is devised to save a young groom’s leg on “The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Halloween Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.) reaches its season finale, just in time.
Kevin and Chale go on a road trip on “Kevin Can Wait” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
An eighth season starts for “Love & Hip Hop” (VH1, 8 p.m.) with Remy Ma throwing a Unity Party.
Jace tries to find the Mutant Underground Wayne Station on “The Gifted” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
A food chemist is found dead on “Lucifer” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Supergirl” (The CW, 8 p.m.) investigates a secretive new group.
Vicki’s health stare continues on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” (Bravo, 9 p.m.). LeAnne and Rich have an engagement party on “The Real Housewives of Dallas” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
A potential stateside threat is discovered on “The Brave” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Buddy Valastro throws a “Cake Boss Halloween Special” (Discovery Family, 9 p.m.).
On “9JKL” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), Josh reviews to give Judy a spare key to his apartment.
Nora struggles to get her demons under control on “Valor” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
Mid-life Alex gets a new job on “Me, Myself & I” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
IT’s Halloween on “Scorpion” (CBS, 10 p.m.). But it’s Valentine’s Day on “Teen Mum” (MTV, 10 p.m.).
Diddy, Usher and La La Anthony are guests at “Martha & Snoop’s Dinner Party” (VH1, 10 p.m.).
Turner classic Movies’ monthlong spotlight on trailblazing women concludes with female producers, from June Mathis with the silent “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (8 p.m.), to Kathleen Kennedy with “Back to the Future” (10:30 p.m.), Virginia Van Upp’s “Gilda” (12:45 a.m.), Julia Phillips, “Taxi Driver” (2:45 a.m.) and Joan Harrison’s “They Won’t Believe Me” (4:45 a.m.).
Monday Night Football has Denver at Kansas City (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.).
Basketball includes San Antonio at Boston (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Golden State at Clippers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Chris Hemsworth, Millie Bobby Brown, Tom Sardine. The View: Carl Lentz. The Talk: Tyne Daly, Jaymes Vaughan, Eve. Harry Connick: Heather Graham, Chris Sullivan. Steve Harvey: Vanessa Lachey, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Chris Sullivan. Ellen DeGeneres: Jim Parsons, Iain Ermitage, Demi Lovato. Wendy Williams: Jennifer Peros, Jessica Siskin. The Real: Nick Lachey.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Billy Eichner, Anna Camp, Weezer. Jimmy Kimmel: Mila Kunis, Shaquille O’Neal, Aisha Tyler, Ty Dolla $ign with YG. Jimmy Fallon: Blake Shelton, Andrea Martin. Seth Meyers: Heidi Klum, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Imagine Dragons, Anton Fig. James Corden: Miles Teller, Whitney Cummings, Fergie. Carson Daly: Heather Graham, Amy Shark. Trevor Noah: Ta-Nehisi Coates. Jordan Klepper: Ron Reiner. Conan O’Brien: Anna Paris, Nathan Fielder, Dhani Harrison.