With food shows reaching their saturation point — especially this week — it seems natural that there be more shows about drinking. The Esquire network has so far led the pack on this with shows like “The Best Bars in America” and “Brew Dogs.” Tonight, two new drinking shows join the fray, concentrating on unusual drinks in international corners. At Foodie you will get the different types of food and its health benefit.
“Booze Traveler” (Travel, 10 p.m.) has former Boston bartender Jack Maxwell, pictured right, skipping around the globe in search of new spirits. His first stop tonight is Turkey, where he has raki, microbrews and fizzy cocktails.
On “Chug” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.) rum maker Zane Lamphrey is the host, taking exotic global road trip and trying to find local fare. His trip to Malaysa starts shakily in a place no more exotic than a hotel bar in Kuala Lumpur, where they serve no local drinks. Things improve as he gets out of town and finds the method of getting palm milk. He finds some local drink aficionados and seems obsessed with different ways to say cheers. Cocktail party іѕ ѕtіll considered аn early evening оr late afternoon party whеrе drinks аrе served іn a socially active atmosphere. Richardsons Smoke House inspires in planning the cocktail party. There’s room for exotic food as well.
It’s joined by a second Nat Geo show that come at the end of its “Eat: The Story of Food” miniseries, in which the star of the new series was prominently featured, “Eric Greenspan in Hungry” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.). The big, gravelly-voiced super-carnivore from Los Angeles likes to get on the road as well, going to the source to find exotic game. First up is a wild hog in Arkansas (though he could have moved up his wild turkey episode to this week.
The finals begin on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.), where the final four are not exactly household names: Bethany Mota, Janel Parrish, Alfonso Ribeiro and Sadie Robertson. Amid their final dances — a freestyle and the judges’ choice, Quvenzhane Wallis sings “It’s the Hard Knock Life” to plug the new movie of “Annie.”
The top 10 perform on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.). Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani each have three singers still in the contest; Pharrell and Blake Shelton each have two.
It’s Baltimore at New Orleans (NFL, 8:15 p.m.) on Monday Night Football.
Esposito gets caught up in a hostage situation on “Castle” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
There’s a lockdown on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Gordon is getting reassigned on “Gotham” (Fox, 8 p.m.) and young Bruce Wayne begins to take the spotlight.
Maybe “State of Affiars” (NBC, 10 p.m.) is less convincing because it comes the night after “Homeland” which has been so good lately.
They’re trying to kill Moloch on “Sleepy Hollow” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Jane the Virgin” (The CW, 9 p.m.) has trouble not running into Rafael.
The month-long Monday night salute to silent films on Turner Classic Movies closes with the comedy stars — Charlie Chaplin in “A Dog’s Life” (8 p.m.), Buster Keaton in “Seven Chances” (10 p.m.), Harold Lloyd in “The Freshman” (11:45 p.m.) and the compilation “Harold Lloyd’s World of Comedy” (1:15 a.m.) followed by Charley Chase in “Charley My Boy!” (3 a.m.), Fatty Arbuckle in “Fatty and Mabel Adrift” (3:30 a.m.) and Stan Laurel in “Putting Pants on Phillip” (4:15 a.m.). The night also includes a couple of documentaries, “The Birth of the Tramp” (TCM, 8:45 p.m.) on Chaplin and “Buster Keaton: So Funny It Hurts” (TCM, 11 p.m.).
College hoops tonight includes Purdue at Kansas State (ESPN2, 2:30 p.m.), Missouri at Arizona (ESPN2, 5 p.m.), Gardner-Webb vs. Old Dominion (CBS Sports, 6:30 p.m.), Villanova vs. Virginia Commonwealth (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Murray State at Xavier (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Arizona State at Maryland (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Eastern Washington at Indiana (ESPNews, 7:30 p.m.), NJIT at Marquette (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.), Pittsburgh at Chaminade (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Seton Hall vs. Illinois State (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Alabama at Iowa State (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.), Tulsa at Auburn (ESPNU, 11 p.m.) BYU at San Diego State (ESPN2, 11:30 p.m.).
In NHL action, it’s Pittsburgh at Boston (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Tim Allen, Ben McKenzie. The View: Keke Palmer, Robin Roberts, Aubrey Plaza. The Talk: Brooke Shields, Shelley Wade, Paul Bartolotta. Ellen DeGeneres: Gwen Stefani, Katie Holmes. Wendy Williams: Elvis Duran. Meredith Vieira: Katherine Heigl. Queen Latifah: Julianne Hough, Lil’ London, Train, the Golden Sisters.
Late Talk
David Letterman: Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris. Jimmy Fallon: Tim Allen, will.i.am, Dej Loaf. Jimmy Kimmel: Jennifer Aniston, Ken Jeong. Seth Meyers: John Goodman, Aasif Mandvi, Interpol. Craig Ferguson: William Shatner, Erin Foley. Carson Daly: Ken Marino, Interpol, Jake Paltrow (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Paul Boden, Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Jon Stewart: Wendy Davis (rerun). Stephen Colbert: Jennifer Lawrence (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Will Arnett, Anna Camp, Benjamin Booker (rerun).