He gave a soundtrack to a lot of blockbusters, and hence to a lot of lives. So tonight the composer becomes the first to receive the highest award from the American Film Institute in the “AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to John Williams” (TNT, 10 p.m.) on which you will doubtless hear his themes from “Jaws,” “E.T.,” Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” And naturally, Stephen Spielberg and George Lucas are among those gathered to honor him.
Natasha Leggier and Riki Lindome return for a second season of the costume parody “Another Period” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.) that begins with the Bellacourt sisters receive branding advice from Harriet Tubman.
Also back for a new season is “Jay Leno’s Garage” (CNBC, 10 p.m.), one of the more agreeable automotive shows, led by an informed host.
On the new spinoff of “Skin Wars,” Ru Paul hosts a $10,000 body art contest, “Skin Wars: Fresh Paint” (GSN, 10 p.m.).
Males raised in fatherless homes is the subject for Daphne McWilliam’s documentary “In A Perfect World” (Showtime, 8 p.m.).
Part 3 of Ezra Edelman’s “O.J. Simpson: Made in America” (ESPN, 9 p.m.) covers the arrest and white Bronco chase.
Wolfgang Puck introduces the first Mystery Box challenge of the season on “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) — creating a potato dish in 60 minutes.
On “Maron” (IFC, 9 p.m.) Marc lands a job writing for Dave’s TV show.
Gabby pretends to work for Giada de Laurentiis on a new “Young & Hungry” (Freeform, 8 p.m.).
Ben and Bonnie go back to high school on “Baby Daddy” (Freeform, 8:30 p.m.).
A baby is born on the second season finale of “Little Women: NY” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
Meanwhile, Bri from “Little Women: Atlanta” asks for breasts implants on the second season finale of “Atlanta Plastic” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.).
Bethenny plans a Mexican getaway on “The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
On “Wayward Pines” (Fox, 9 p.m.), Xander returns.
Hank treats an overworked Keller on “Royal Pains” (USA, 10 p.m.).
Back from Afghanistan, Drew adjusts being home on “The Night Shift” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
On an untimely “I Am Jazz” (TLC, 10 p.m.) the transgender Jazz receives threats over the phone.
Comedies that first played on Broadway before they became films are on Turner Classic Movies tonight with “The Odd Couple” (8 p.m.), “The Importance of Being Earnest” (10 p.m.), “Harvey” (midnight), “Private Lives” (2 a.m.), “You Can’t Take It With You” (3:30 a.m.) and “The Front Page” (5:45 a.m.).
Baseball has Baltimore at Boston (ESPN2, 7 p.m.).
In soccer’s European Championship, it’s Russia vs. Slovakia (ESPN, 8:30 a.m.), Romania vs. Switzerland (ESPN, 11:30 a.m.) and France vs. Albania (ESPN, 2:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Ed O’Neill, Brandy Clark, Michiel Huisman, Jerry O’Connell. The View: Robin Roberts. The Talk: Taye Diggs, Freddie Prinz Jr., Jessica Radloff, Rachel Bloom & Reta. Chelsea Handler: Arianna Huffington, Wagner Moura, Javier Pena. Ellen DeGeneres: Howie Mandel. Wendy Williams: Vivica A. Fox. The Real: Josie Kapetsonis. Meredith Vieira: Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Willie Geist, Regis Philbin, Joy Behar (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Liam Hemsworth, Ana Gastyer, Paul Mercurio. Jimmy Kimmel: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Annie Potts, Post Malone (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Jay Leno, Jeff Goldblum, Wale, Bruce Hornsby. Seth Meyers: Martin Short, Fortune Feistier, John Tempesta. James Corden: Kevin Hart. Carson Daly: Chloe Grace Moretz, Murs & 9th Wonder, Pistol Shrimps Radio (rerun). Tavis Smiley: Ardalan Ifikhar, Moby. Trevor Noah: Roland Emmerich. Larry Wilmore: Timothy Simons. Conan O’Brien: Fred Armisen, Nikki Glaser, Barns Courtney.