Once it was the mainstay of the network whose name stood for Video Hits One, but music programming is so rare now on VH1, it’s worth noting the premiere of “Soundclash” (VH1, Palladia, 9 p.m.) a new series of live performance produced by Ahmir “QuestLove” Thompson amid his duties in the Roots and as band member for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (NBC, 11:35 p.m.).
The idea is to weave performance and interviews into the one hour episodes, hosted by the esteemed DJ and producer Diplo. The first outing tonight features the band Fall Out Boy and rapper T.I. along with British trip-hop group London Grammar.
A new batch of celebrity genealogy arrives on the Lisa Kudrow-produced “Who Do You Think You Are?” (TLC, 9 p.m.). First up is Cynthia Nixon of “Sex and the City,” who may not be related to the former president but does descend to a great-great-great grandmother who killed her husband with an ax to the head.
Bad behavior among the well-bred is likely on the new “BAPS” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.), featuring the black American princesses of St. Louis. They lose no time in fighting at parties in the premiere.
Howie Mandel, Howard Stern, Heidi Klum and Mel B. aren’t gods; they merely act like them during Judgment Week on “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 9 p.m.), completing its trimming of the Top 48.
A season premiere comes for “Restaurant: Impossible” (Food Network, 10 p.m.), as a diner in Georgia gets some help.
The beginnings of time are explored in the season finale of “Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman” (Science, 10 p.m.).
Part of the problems for the prodigies on “Young Marvels” (Ovation, 10 p.m.) are the demands of their parents.
Comedians Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani (of “Silicon Valley”) host a new stand-up series from an L.A. comic book store on “The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail” (Comedy Central, 12:30 a.m.).
Sonya’s relationship with the brother of her sister’s killer is a head-scratcher on the always intriguing “The Bridge” (FX, 10 p.m.).
Paige goes over drug lords and human traffickers on a new “Graceland” (USA, 10 p.m.).
I usually like most of the things the Esquire Network is trying, but their coverage of the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, as if it were a sporting event was kind of odd. They liked it enough, though, to put together a “Best of the Running of the Bulls” (Esquire, 8 p.m.) with highlights.
I asked the head of PBS yesterday about its uncharacteristically lurid titles for its nature programs “My Wild Affair” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) and “Sex in the Wild” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings). Paula Kerger said they were meant to warn parents about their animal copulating content.
A power of veto competition is held on “Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
A poignant scene at press tour last week was seeing Mark Harmon on “NCIS” meeting the little kid on “Extant” (CBS, 9 p.m.), who isn’t a robot after all.
The “Mystery Girls” (ABC Family, 8:30 p.m.) go undercover, or as undercover as Tori Spelling’s makeup will allow her.
Chris Colfer guest stars as Wendie Malick’s son on “Hot in Cleveland” (TV Land, 10 p.m.).
“Brew Dogs” (Esquire, 9 p.m.) travels to Durango, Colo. The dudes on “Best Bars in America” (Esquire, 10 p.m.) go to Austin.
Misty Copeland and Lucy Hale are guest judges of the 16 remaining contestants on “So You Think You Can Dance” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Director William Friedkin is guest programmer on Turner Classic Movies. His choices: “Bullitt” (8 p.m.), “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (10:15 p.m.). They are followed by Luis Bunuel’s “Belle de jour” (TCM, 12:20 a.m.), “Blow-Up” (TCM, 2:15 a.m.) and “La Notte” (TCM, 4:15 a.m.).
Baseball includes Cleveland at Minnesota (MLB, 1 p.m.) and San Francisco at Philadelphia (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
WNBA action includes Connecticut at Washington (NBAtv, 11:30 a.m.) and New York at Los Angeles (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Stage 17 of the Tour de France (NBC Sports Network, 8 a.m.) runs from Saint Gaudens and Saint Lary Soulan Pla d’Adet.
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Hank Azaria, Jennifer Morrison, Lance Ulanoff. The View: Eric Stonestreet, Colbie Caillat, Stephanie Ruhle. The Talk: Sam Trammel, Lisa Ingrassia, Marcela Valladolid. Ellen DeGeneres: Hayden Panettiere, Luke Bryan (rerun). Wendy Williams: Master P.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Eric Stonestreet, Shannon Eis, Brody Dalle. Jimmy Fallon: Robin Wright, Josh Charles, Weezer. Jimmy Kimmel: Common. Seth Meyers: Ricky Gervais, Zac Posen, G-Eazy. Craig Ferguson: Larry King. Carson Daly: Sophia Amoruso, L.P., Ume (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Ruben Blades. Jon Stewart: George Takei. Stephen Colbert: Mary Mazzio, Oscar Vazquez. Arsenio Hall: Jackie Christie, Brittish Williams, Sundy Carter, Jennifer Welter, Corey Holcomb (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Stephen Moyer, Boy & Bear. Chelsea Handler: Frank Grillo, Chris Franjola, April Richardson, Ryan Stout.