It’s one of the toughest time slots on cable — the post “Daily Show” position that laid waist to shows from Larry Wilmore to Jordan Klepper. The latest contender is “Lights Out with David Spade” (Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.) from the sarcastic former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and star of “Joe Dirt.”
He plans a less political show with a more straightforward late night format, with a pop culture focused topical monologue a desk and guests, which include on its first night Neal Brennan, Erik Griffin, Whitney Cummings.
At a time when the real-life UK has elected a worrisome leader, the family in “Years and Years” (HBO, 9 p.m.) goes up against its fearsome leader played by Emma Thompson in the series finale, set in the 2030s.
A half dozen high school scientists from across the globe attempt to save the environment in Laura Nix’s documentary “Inventing Tomorrow,” making its TV premiere on “POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
In Greece, Hannah has to whittle down the top three to two on “The Bachelorette” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
Sydney escapes to the astral plane on “Legion” (FX, 10 p.m.).
The Top 10 women are paired with past dancers on “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
On “Grand Hotel” (ABC, 10 p.m.), Santiago is rattled by the neighboring hotel.
Shark Week swims on with “Sharks of the Badlands” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), “Legend of Deep Blue” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) and “The Sharks of Headstone Hell” (Discovery, 10 p.m.), followed by “Shark After Dark” (Discovery, 11 p.m.).
Robert and Frances have to spend time together as away game chaperones on “Divorce” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
Something’s wrong with the anchor on “Below Deck Mediterranean” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Monday night salute to Glenn Ford winds cup with “Experiment in Terror” (8 p.m.), “Rage” (10:15 p.m.), “Fate is the Hunter” (12:15 a.m.), “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” (2:15 a.m.) and “The White Tower” (5 a.m.).
Earlier today TCM has a salute to the actor William Powell, born this day in 1892, with “The Key” (6 a.m.), “Love Crazy” (7:15 a.m.), “Mister Roberts” (9 a.m.), “Manhattan Melodrama” (11:15 a.m.), “Libeled Lady” (1 p.m.) and “After the Thin Man” (2:45 p.m.).
Baseball has Atlanta at Washington (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Dodgers at Colorado (MLB, 10 p.m.).
And the Pan American Games (ESPNU, 9:30 a.m. and 1 and 8:30 p.m.) reaches Day 6.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Chace Crawford, Maya Hawke, Suzi Rapp, Katie Lowes. The View: David Spade. Ellen DeGeneres: Kate Hudson, Goldie Hawn, Gwyneth Paltrow (rerun) Wendy Williams: Michael Yo, Ashlee Glazer. The Real: Saniyya Sidney (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Idris Elba, Maude Apatow, Perry Farrell. Jimmy Kimmel: Melissa McCarthy, Michael Peña, Mac DeMarco. Jimmy Fallon: Rachel Brosnahan, Carla Gugino, Ty Dolla $ign. Seth Meyers: John Oliver, CC Sabathia, Mini Mansions, Jeff Quay. James Corden: Jeff Goldblum, Andie MacDowell, Bishop Briggs. Carson Daly: Rhys Darby, Drab Majesty, Rhett & Link (rerun). Trevor Noah: Angela Bassett. David Spade: Neal Brennan, Erik Griffin, Whitney Cummings. Conan O’Brien: Dana Carvey (rerun).