It’s because of Covid that the trial of the Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with George Floyd’s death is being broadcast live. But what’s being called “The Death of George Floyd — Derek Chauvin on Trial” (HLN, 10 a.m.) will be widely available streamed on services like Law & Crime and lots of newspaper home pages, but also over the air on “Minnesota v. Derek Chauvin” (Court TV, 10 a.m.) because of the death’s impact in protests worldwide and igniting discussions of police reform and equality. It ought to make compelling viewing.
A new seven part competition, “Race to the Center of the Earth” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.) pits four teams criss-crossing the globe, each starting from a different starting point, to be first to reach a prescribed spot. Hope they avoid the Suez Canal.
“Running Wild with Bear Grylls” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) starts a new season of taking celebrities on tough wilderness trips. First with Bobby Bones, and then with Anony Mackie at 10.
From New eland comes the seventh season of “The Brokenwood Mysteries” (Acorn TV, streaming) with each episode a standalone mystery.
Two episodes comprise the second season finale of “Snowpiercer” (TNT, 9 p.m.), where Layton hatches a final plan.