As popular as his spy novels are, John le Carre hasn’t been adapted for TV too often. That changes tonight with a six-episode limited series ‘“The Night Manager” (AMC, 10 p.m.), starring as Tom Hiddleston, a hotel manager recruited to help snare an international arms dealer played with steely cool by Hugh Laurie. The always welcome Olivia Colman is also involved as the British intelligence officer who recruits him, and Elizabeth Debicki adds some allure as Laurie’s girlfriend.
Four children from the battered Syrian city of Aleppo are followed over three years in a special report on “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
A second new “limited series” starting tonight is “Containment” (The CW, 9 p.m.), based on the Belgian series “Cordon” about a strange outbreak in Atlanta that leads to a huge quarantine.
As new shows come, others end their seasons including “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (Fox, 9 p.m.) and “Outsiders” (WGN America, 9 p.m.). “Limitless” (CBS, 10 p.m.) begins to end its first season with the part one of its season finale.
No matter the outcome o the New York State Presidential Primary (CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, Span, 8 p.m.), it still probably won’t be the season finale for anybody.
Despite the headstone’s warning, “Blest be the man that spares thes stones, And curst be he that moves my bones,” investigators still get a peek at what’s buried in “Shakespeare’s Tomb” (PBS, 9 p.m.), in a special marking the 400th anniversary of his death.
“Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” (HBO, 10 p.m.) looks at foul ball injuries at baseball parks and Donald Trump’s problems with a Scottish golf course.
Bad weather, faulty boats and inexperienced crew are a dangerous mix on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Crazy weather also endangers Greenland’s Arctic Circle Race, a three day cross country ski race on “Boundless” (Esquire, 10 p.m.).
The wedding dates arrive on the two hour season finale of “Bride & Prejudice” (FYI, 9 p.m.).
It’s hip-hop week on “Dance Moms” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
Ninety minutes of “Bad Girls Club” (Oxygen, 8 p.m.) may be the definition of overstaying one’s welcome.
Jess tries to buy a car on “New Girl” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Anne Archer plays the mother of Dean and Stewart who makes a surprise visit on “The Grinder” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
On “24 to Life” (Lifetime Movie Channel, 10 p.m.), criminals apologize to their victims.
“Faking It” (MTV, 10:30 p.m.) has a Halloween party.
Towns are enumerated among the “10 That Changed America” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings. They include Levittown, Philly, St. Augustine and Salt Lake City.
The Top 12 gets trimmed on elimination night of “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
The Secret Warriors go on their first mission on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“The Flash” (The CW, 8 p.m.) battles Zoom, possibly over lamest nickname.
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) begin the first of what will be a three part reunion to end the season.
Gloria Steinem is guest programmer tonight on Turner Classic Movies. Her choices: “A Taste of Honey” (8 p.m.), “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (10 p.m.), “Mr. Arkadin” (12:15 a.m.) and “Z” (2:15 a.m.).
Stanley Cup Playoff games tonight have Tampa Bay at Detroit (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.), Pittsburgh at Rangers (USA, 7 p.m.), St. Louis at Chicago (NBC Sports, 9:30 p.m.) and Anaheim at Nashville (USA, 9:30 p.m.).
NBA playoffs have Boston at Atlanta (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Memphis at San Antonio (TNT, 9:30 p.m.).
Baseball includes Milwaukee at Minnesota (MLB, 1 p.m.) and Cubs at St. Louis (MLB, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly & Michael: Jason Bateman. The View: Susan Sarandon, Nancy Jo Sales, The Talk: Garry Marshall, Cameron Mathison. Ellen DeGeneres: David Spade, Savages. Wendy Williams: Zachary Levi. The Real: Damon Dash. Meredith Vieira: Jillian Michaels, Jimmy Greene (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Kevin Spacey, Thomas Middleditch, the Flaming Lips, Arturo Sandoval. Jimmy Kimmel: Geena Davis, Alfie Allen, Iwan Rheon, Michael McElhatton, Shawn Hook. Jimmy Fallon: Susan Sarandon, John Cena, Michael Stipe (rerun). Seth Meyers: Olivia Wilde, Paul Reubens, Joywave (rerun). James Corden: Gwyneth Paltrow, Andrew Rannells, the Last Shadow Puppets. Carson Daly: Ilana Glazer, Paul W. Downs, Sahtyre, Rick Famuyiwa (rerun). Trevor Noah: Ben Carson. Larry Wilmore: Tony Hale. Conan O’Brien: Kevin Hart, Nick Robinson (rerun).