Marina Zenovich, who chronicled the prickly sitiation in the 2008 “Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired,” follows up with “Roman Polanski: Odd Man Out” (Showtime, 9 p.m.). It covers what happened since then to the director: chiefly a 2009 arrest in Switzerland about a 1978 statutory rape case, followed by the ultimate decision after seven months in Swiss detention not to extradite him to the U.S. It is not paired with a classic Polanski movie, though. Instead: “Step Up Revolution” (Showtime, 7:15 p.m.).
If it wasn’t strong enough last week, this week’s installation of “The Hollow Crown” on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) steps up a bit with Jeremy Irons taking the crown in “Henry IV: Part 1” and a cast that includes Simon Russell Beale as Falstaff, Julie Walters, Will Attenborough, John Ashton, Joe Armstrong and, if you look quickly, Michelle Dockery – Lady Mary from “Downton Abbey.” Richard Eyre directs from his own screenplay adaptation of the Bard.
“Hawaii Five-0” CBS, 9 p.m.) moves to a new night to start its new season, setting the stage for the other Friday night cops drama, “Blue Bloods” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Pro-business reality shows are back to back on Fridays now too with the fifth season premiere of “Undercover Boss” (CBS, 8 p.m.) followed by a new “Shark Tank” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Easy Bake Ovens are expressly forbidden from the set on the new “Masterchef Junior” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
It’s already that point in the season where they’re showing leftover footage on “America’s Next Top Model” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
The dating show “Perfect Score” (The CW, 8 p.m.) reaches its first season finale.
Eve wants to drive on a new “Last Man Standing” (ABC, 8 p.m.). Larry plays a prank on “The Neighbors” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.), which follows.
Miss some new show premieres earlier in the week? You get a chance to see “The Michael J. Fox Show” (NBC, 8 and 8:30 p.m.) as well as “Sleepy Hollow” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
How did a healthy 31 year old family man get fatally poisoned by antifreeze? “Dateline” (NBC, 9 p.m.) endeavors to find out.
“Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.) has scheduled Tim Robbins, finance expert Monica Mehta, Robert Reich, journalist Matt Welch and neuroscientist Dr. Carl Hart.
The final Friday night Future Shock series on Turner Classic Movies features “The Time Machine” (8 p.m.), “World Without End” (10 p.m.), “The Omega Man” (11:30 p.m.) and “A Boy and His Dog” (1:30 p.m.).
College football action includes Utah State at San Jose State (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Middle Tennessee at BYU (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Julianna Marguiles, Emily VanCamp, Floyd Mayweather. The View: Stephen King, Kenan Thompson, Ana Quincoces. The Talk: Alex O’Loughlin, Oily Murs. Ellen DeGeneres: Julie Bown, Nicki Minaj, Mario Lopez. Wendy Williams: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Chloe Melas.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Steve Martin, Kathleen Madigan, Kruger Brothers. Jay Leno: Sandra Bullock, Key & Peele, Gregory Porter. Jimmy Kimmel: Amy Poehler, Stephen Merchant, Bastille (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Julianna Marguiles, Michael Sheen, Superchunk. Craig Ferguson: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Phil Palisoul. Carson Daly: Nikki Glaser & Sara Schaefer, Damien Jurado (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Bob Newhart. Chelsea Handler: Leah Remini, Brad Wollack, Natasha Leggero, Greg Fitzsimmons (rerun).