Less than a week after a new report showing that 26,000 people in the armed forces were sexually assaulted last year, up from 19,000 in 2011 — and a week after an officer in charge of sexual assault prevention programs for the Air Force was arrested for sexual battery in Arlington, comes the timely expose, “The Invisible War” on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m.).
The shocking stories of attacks and the pattern of official cover-up and worse (some single victims were charged with adultery) are thoroughly covered with way too many examples of brave victims, shocked and disillusioned at their treatment, the worst of which happened in Washington. Yet it’s already slightly outdated, and not only because of the rising numbers. Then-Secretary of Defense Leon Pannetta reportedly changed the procedures so that investigations no longer remain internal after seeing this film; but current defense secretary Chuck Hagel said last week he doesn’t want external investigations.
In the end, “90210” (The CW, 9 p.m.) only lasted half as long as the original on which it was based, “Beverly Hills 90210.” But that still means five seasons, which comes to an end tonight with the series finale, where much of the cast returns, and there is one notable guest star: Prince Michael Jackson. It’s all preceded by a look back in the “90210 Retrospective” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
Other finales tonight include “Castle” (ABC, 10 p.m.), “How I Met Your Mother” (CBS, 8 p.m.), which will drop clues for next season, and “2 Broke Girls” (CBS, 9 p.m.), which won’t .
Another finale: Barbara Walters announces her retirement this morning on “The View” (ABC, 11 a.m.).
With the number of singers now trimmed down to 12, it’s up to viewers to start voting for their favorites on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Going Ape” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.) is the indelicate name of a new three part series about human links to chimpanzee.
Things are quickly coming to an end on “The Big C: Hereafter” (Showtime, 10 p.m.), as Cathy checks herself into a hospice.
The latest “Nick News with with Linda Ellerbee” (Nickelodeon, 8 p.m.) explores what it’s like to be an only child.
Now the drones are striking on “Revolution” (NBC, 10 p.m.) as well.
The Bachelor Sean Lowe has been kicked off “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) at a time when Zendaya, with a perfect score last week, seems more and more unbeatable. Also still in it as we reach tonight’s semi-finals: Jacoby Jones, Kellie Pickler, Ingo Rademacher and Alexandra Raisman — but no more stars, apparently. Finals are next week.
The still quite new “Defiance” (Syfy, 9 p.m.) has already been renewed for a second season.
George Motz eats some of New Mexico’s green chile cheeseburgers on a new “Burger Land” (Travel, 9 p.m.).
Angie Dickinson picks the films tonight on Turner Classic Movies. Her eclectic choices: “Gigi” (8 p.m.), “Yankee Doodle Dandy” (10:15 p.m.), “Dog Day Afternoon” (12:30 a.m.) and “The 400 Blows” (2:45 a.m.).
The original versions of “The Parent Trap” (Flix, 8 p.m.) and “Freaky Friday” (Flix, 10:10 p.m.) play back to back.
Cate Blanchett stars in both “Elizabeth” (TMC, 8 p..m.) and “Elizabeth: The Golden Age” (TMC, 10:05 p.m.).
Now a Tony-nominated musical, see Roald Dahl’s “Matilda” (ABC Family, 9 p.m.) when it was just a Danny DeVito movie.
For those with nostalgic for the one disaster that didn’t happen last year: “2012” (Fox Movie Channel, 8 p.m.).
Your Elvis movie of the night is “Blue Hawaii” (Encore, 8 p.m.)
Deciding Game 7s will determine two first round winners in the Stanley Cup Playoffs with Toronto at Boston (CNBC, 7 p.m.) and Rangers at Washington (NBC Sports Network, 8 p.m.).
NBA playoff games include Miami at Chicago (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Oklahoma City at Memphis (TNT, 9:30 p.m.).
Monday night baseball has Mets at St. Louis (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Jimmy Kimmel, Alyson Hannigan. The View: LL Cool J. The Talk: Sigourney Weaver, Chi-lan Lieu. Ellen DeGeneres: Kerry Washington, Demi Lovato.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Mark Harmon, Luke Bryan. Jay Leno: Miranda Lambert, Ross Matthews, Pistol Annies. Jimmy Kimmel: Robert Downey Jr., Simon Pegg, Goo Goo Doll (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Bradley Cooper, Portia de Rossi, Vampire Weekend. Craig Ferguson: John Cho, Sara Rue. Carson Daly: Curtis Stone, White Lung. Tavis Smiley: Diahann Carroll. Jon Stewart: J.J. Abrams. Stephen Colbert: Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm. Conan O’Brien: Mila Kunis, Chris Hardwick, Family of the Year (rerun. Chelsea Handler: Lady Antebellum, Thomas Dale, Arden Myrin, Gary Valentine.