If it had never had “Downton Abbey,” “Poldark” would have been a standout on “Masterpiece” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), a sweeping, romantic literature-based story. Instead it will fight for attention with its second season premiere, in which George plots against Ross, who fights all attempts to save him and Demeiza tries to influence a hanging judge. On the accompanying “Indian Summers” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) the maharajah arrives.
Amy Schumer stars in three animated season premieres tonight — she’ll be the mother of Mr. Burns in the 28th season premiere of “The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.), in which Springfield burns to the ground. Immediately beforehand, Schumer will be the voice of a toy shop customer on the seventh season start of “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 7:30 p.m.). Finally, she’ll voice a construction worker on “Family Guy” (Fox, 9 p.m.), starting its 15th season.
“The Last Man on Earth” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.) is also back for its third season. It’s not a cartoon and doesn’t even have Amy Schumer. Instead, there’s an attack of armed invaders in hazmat suits.
The much delayed second season of “Secrets and Lies” (ABC, 9 p.m.) has Juliette Lewis investigating a different case, this one about a private equity firm heir whose wife is found dead.
Jekyll’s alter ego Hyde is still a problem as the sixth season of “Once Upon a Time” (ABC, 8 p.m.) starts.
As the second season begins for “Quantico” (ABC, 10 p.m.), Alex is still caught in a conspiracy.
Also returning for its eighth season is “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) with the entire department under investigation. Then they go to Syria.
The 49th season begins for “60 Minutes” (CBS, 7:30 p.m.) with Scott Pelley talking with King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Sunday Night Football has Chicago at Dallas (NBC, 8:30 p.m.). Earlier NFL action includes Baltimore at Jacksonville (CBS, 1 p.m.), Washington at Giants (Fox, 1 p.m.) and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (CBS, 4:25 p.m.).
“Power” (Starz, 9 p.m.) reaches its third season finale, with Ghost trying to retrieve evidence amid a big party.
“The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) looks at what’s happening in Florida as the debates loom.
Masters and Johnson adjust to new partners on “Masters of Sex” (Showtime, 10 p.m.).
A $50,000 winner is named on the season finale of “The Great Food Truck Race” (Food, 9 p.m.).
The winner of “Guy’s Grocery Games” (Food, 8 p.m.) only wins $40,000 for the charity of their choice on the 10th season finale.
“Ballers” (HBO, 10 p.m.), the inexplicably popular series, has its second season finale, with the usual wheeling and dealing.
Likewise “Survivor’s Remorse” (Starz, 10 p.m.) calls it a season, with Reggie getting an unexpected visit from his father.
“Son of Zorn” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.) is still being embarrassed by his dad.
“Ozzy and Jack’s World Detour” (History, 10 p.m.) travels to Cuba.
Some of the parents are understandably concerned on “90 Day Fiance” (TLC, 8, 9 p.m.).
Jackie has a date on “Basketball Wives LA” (VH1, 8 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) travel to Vermont, because wouldn’t you? Similarly the guys on “Manzo’d with Children” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) go to Vegas. “WAGS” (E!, 10 p.m. may have them all beat by traveling to Phuket in the second season finale.
Trace tells why he really left Nashville on a new “Chesapeake Shores” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.).
Well, who knew Blac Chyna was from D.C.? On a new “Rob & Chyna” (E!, 9 p.m.), Rob goes with her there to meet her family and visit the strip club that gave her her start.
On the new “Vinny & Ma Eat America” (Food, 10 p.m.) Vinny Guadagino of “Jersey Shore” fame travels the country with his mother Paola to introduce her to cuisine other than Italian. First stop is fried food in Georgia. Better than a new show with The Situation, I guess.
Refugees on “Fear the Walking Dead” (AMC, 9 p.m.) flood into the hotel. Then they discuss it on “Talking Dead” (AMC, 10 p.m.).
Tap master Bill “Bojangles” Robinson is featured on Turner Classic Movies tonight alongside Lena Horne, Cab Calloway and Fats Waller in “Stormy Weather” (8 p.m.); with Shirley Temple in “The Littlest Rebel” (9:30 p.m.) and in the short “King for a Day” (11 p.m.). It’s followed by Ernst Lubitsch’s silent epic “Loves of Pharaoh” (midnight), the 1996 “La Promesse” and “The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner” (3:45 a.m.). I would be remiss in not pointing out that in the late afternoon, “Muscle Beach Party” (TCM, 4:30 p.m.) and “Jailhouse Rock” (TCM, 6:15 p.m.) are both showing.
Baseball includes Yankees at Toronto (TBS, 1 p.m.), Colorado at Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB, 4 p.m.) and St. Louis at Cubs (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
In the WNBA playoffs, it’s Atlanta at Chicago (ESPN2, 1 p.m.).
Final rounds are played in the Tour Championship (Golf, noon; CBS, 1:30 p.m.).
In the World Cup of Hockey, it’s Team Europe vs. Sweden (ESPN, 1 p.m.) in a semifinal.
Sunday Talk
ABC: Kellyanne Conway, Robby Mook, Gary Johnson, Boris Johnson. CBS: Tim Kaine, Mike Pence, Paul Ryan, Bernie Sanders. NBC: John Podesta, Gen. Mike Flynn. CNN: Conway, Mook, Rep. Marsha Blackburn. Fox News: Pence, Joe Benenson, Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden.