There’s an exciting new approach to the new four-part series “Native America” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) that emphasizes just how advanced native cultures in the Americas actually were when they emerged 15,000 years ago. Archeological hints are found in Mexico, California, New Mexico and along the Amazon. Robbie Robertson of The Band is narrator.
Just as you’re losing any interest you might have had in the new fall broadcast season, here comes The World Series (Fox, 8 p.m.) with the Dodgers playing the Red Sox in Game 1 at the nation’s oldest field, Fenway Park. IT’s also where they played the Dodgers more than a century ago.
“The Guest Book” (TBS, 10 and 10:30 p.m.), the amusing anthology series from Greg Garcia (of “My Name is Earl” and “Raising Hope” fame) returns with a new locale and only a couple of holdover co-stars — Eddie Steeples and Carly Jibson. Now renting out a beachside room, there are a bunch of new stories with nifty twists, some of them ongoing, but most resolved in each half hour episode. The first tonight involves Kether Donohue and Nat Faxon indulging in some virtual reality activity. In the second, Martha Plimpton and Will Arnett run an operation meant to nudge people to rehab.
As for the winning pick in “The Great American Read” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), it will be announced tonight.
“The Connors” (ABC, 8 p.m.) scored high ratings in the premiere of the “Roseanne” comedy without Roseanne, if only out of curiosity. It will be interesting to see how it does tonight.
Kate and Toby await the big news on “This is Us” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
Black men and women in their 30s and 40s who are ready to settle down are the participants in the new dating show “Ready to Love” (OWN, 10 p.m.). Thomas Miles hosts.
Another dating experiment comes in “Married at First Sight: Honeymoon Island” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.), involving people who didn’t quite click from past seasons. Sounds like it might turn into “Temptation Island.” It follows the reunion finale of the latest season of “Married at First Sight” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
Here’s an unexpected standup special from someone who has already had a couple of movies premiere on the streaming service. “Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh” (Netflix, streaming) is his first comedy special in 20 years.
A local Airbnb is causing issues on “Blackish” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Real Sports with Bryan Gumbel” (HBO, 10 p.m.) interviews NFL player turned magician Jon Dorenbos.
Pride’s father gets mixed up in a case on the 100th episode of “NCIS: New Orleans” (CBS, 10 p.m.), where Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats perform.
The “FBI” (CBS, 9 p.m.) investigates a safety inspector’s death is tied to a nuclear power leak
On “Splitting Up Together” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.), Martin doesn’t even know how to ask if Lisa Apple is pregnant.
Jefferson watches his good work being undone on “Black Lightning” (CW, 9 p.m.).
On “NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.), a 50-year-old tape recording may exonerate a Marine serving time for murder.
Cicada has attached “The Flash” (CW, 8 p.m.).
Battle rounds won’t stop on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Lila faces rejection on “The Purge” (USA, 10 p.m.).
“The Rookie” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is still trying to fit in.
Captain Lee wonders about Chandler’s management skills on “Below Deck” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“The Little Couple” (TLC, 8 p.m.) moves to Florida.
A journalist shadows Max for a story on the hospital on “New Amsterdam” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Timmy plagiarizes a poem to win money to fix his ventriloquist dummy on “The Kids are Alright” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.).
“Welcome to Waverly” (Bravo, 10 pm.) continues its week-long experiment.
The month-long Tuesday night salute to Rita Hayworth winds up with “Separate Tables” (8 p.m.), “The Story on Page One” (10 p.m.), “The Happy Thieves” (12:15 a.m.), “The Bastard” (2 a.m.) and “The Wrath of God” (4 a.m.).
During the day, it’s all about lookalikes with “Jack and the Beanstalk” (6 a.m.), “Hallway Went Thataway” (7:30 a.m.), “The Ghost Goes West” (9 a.m.), “Honolulu” (10:30 a.m.), “Thank Your Lucky Stars” (noon), “Kissin’ Cousins” (2:15 p.m.), “Du Barry Was a Lady” (4 p.m.) and “The Great Dictator” (5:45 p.m.).
Basketball includes Philadelphia at Detroit (NBA, 7 p.m.).
NHL action has San Jose at Nashville (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
In college football, it’s Troy at South Alabama (ESPN2, 8 p.m.).
Men’s college soccer includes North Carolina at Duke (ESPNU, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Scott Bakula, Juliette Lewis, Rosanna Pansino. The View: Sen. Jeff Flake, Andy Cohen. The Talk: RuPaul, Deepak Chopra, Brenda Song. Steve Harvey: Siggy Flicker, Kim Gravel, Rachel Lindsay. Ellen DeGeneres: Ellen Pompeo, Demetri Martin. Wendy Williams: Jeremy Parsons. The Real: Maria Gibbs, Mike Epps, Raquel Harper.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor, Charlamagne Tha God. Jimmy Kimmel: Kobe Bryant, Oliver Hudson, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones. Jimmy Fallon: Trevor Noah, Lucas Hedges, Gigi Hadid, Brockhampton. Seth Meyers: Wanda Skykes, David Cross, Nafissa Thompson-Spires. James Corden: Jamie Dornan, Florence, Welch, Florence + The Machine. Carson Daly: Cynthia Erivo, Barns Courtney, Tyler Alvarez.