Nearly 30 years since his last film, Paul Reubens most popular character is back with the new “Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday” (Netflix, streaming) in which the ageless character stars with Tara Buck and Joe Manganiello on a cross country adventure.
Reuben co-wrote it with Paul Rust, the guy behind the recent Netflix comedy “Love” (in which Rust also stars). As with that series, Judd Apatow co-produces, though Pee-Wee’s isn’t expected to be adult. But it will have some appeal to longtime fans, including involvement by Gary Panter and Mark Mothersbaugh.
Also on that online service, the well-received superhero adaptation “Marvel’s Daredevil” (Netflix, streaming) drops another 13 episode season, starring Charlie Cox as the hero versus Jon Bernthal’s Punisher.
Finally, “Jimmy Carr Funny Business” (Netflix, streaming) is a new standup special from London.
On cable, the documentary “Steve McQueen: The Man & Le Mans” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) chronicles the making of the 1971 film”Le Mans.”
Later, the former “Jackass” star tries his own stand-up special, “Steve-O: Guilty as Charged” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
The “Animals” (HBO, 11:30 p.m.) on tonight’s animated episode are technically flies.
The series “Million Dollar Genius” (History, 10 p.m.) sounds like it will cater to people who like “Shark Tank” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Reba McEntire guest stars on “Last Man Standing” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Grimm” (NBC, 9 p.m.) marks its 101st episode.
“Yukon Men” (Discovery, 10 p.m.) pick up the pieces after a fire.
Despite its title, “Love, Lust or Run” (TLC, 10 p.m.) seems to be about wardrobe change.
First round games continue on the NCAA Basketball Championships all day with Syracuse vs. Dayton (CBS, 12:15 p.m.), UNC Asheville vs. Villanova (truTV, 12:40 p.m.), VCU vs. Oregon State (TNT, 1:30 p.m.), Hawaii vs. California (TBS, 2 p.m.), Middle Tennessee vs. Michigan State (CBS, 2:45 p.m.), Temple vs. Iowa (truTV, 3:10 p.m.), CSU Bakersfield vs. Oklahoma (TNT, 4 p.m.), South Dakota State vs. Maryland (TBS, 4:30 p.m.), Pittsburgh vs. Wisconsin (TNT, 6:50 p.m.), Stephen F. Austin vs. West Virginia (CBS, 7:10 p.m.), Green Bay vs. Texas A&M (TBS, 7:20 p.m.), Holy Cross vs. Oregon (truTV, 7:27 p.m.), Weber State vs. Xavier (TNT, 9:20 p.m.), Michigan vs. Notre Dame (CBS, 9:40 p.m.), Northern Iowa vs. Texas (TBS, 9:50 p.m.) and Cincinnati vs. Saint Joseph’s (truTV, 9:57 p.m.).
A new “Real Time with Bill Maher” (HBO, 10 p.m.) features Michael Ware, Barney Frank, Sister Simone Campbell, Rick Wilson and Esperanza Spalding.
Ichabod Crane and Abbie Mills are forced to fight alongside their foes on a new “Sleepy Hollow” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Diane Sawyer interviews the actress who unwittingly lured El Chapo out of hiding, Kate del Castillo, on a new “20/20” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
Pro basketball has Boston at Toronto (NBA, 7:30 p.m.).
Robin Williams stars in “Hook” (BBC America, 8 p.m.) and “Jumanji” (Freeform, 7:15 p.m.).
The month-long Friday night salute to Merle Oberon on Turner Classic Movies continues with “First Comes Courage” (8 p.m.), “A Song to Remember” (9:45 p.m.), “The Uncertain Feeling” (11:45 p.m.), “Lydia” (1:15 a.m.), “’Til We Meet Again” (3 a.m.) and “Over the Moon” (4:45 a.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Henry Cavill, Miranda Cosgrove. The View: Sophia Loren, Holly Robinson Peete, Rodney Peete. Ellen DeGeneres: Noah Levy (rerun). The Real: Michelle Obama (rerun). Meredith Vieira: Pamela Anderson, Kim Goldman (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Helen Mirren, J.J. Abrams, DMAs (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Ray Romano, Mitt Romney, the Wild Feathers (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: John Krasinski, Melissa Benoist, Mike Posner. Seth Meyers: Tina Fey, John Stamos, Jay Pharoah, Patrick Carney (rerun). James Corden: Von Miller, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Joe Manganiello, Glen Hansard (Rerun). Carson Daly: Grace Helbig, Luna, Caity Lotz (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Patti Smith.