Here is just the kind of nuttiness to cool our politics-seared brains, a new talk show cooking show starring the least likely pairing. Yes, “Martha & Snoop Potluck Dinner Party” (VH1, 10 p.m.) stars Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg, cooking and talking to guests like Wiz Khalifa, Seth Rogen and Ice Cube. I imagine Snoop keeps sneaking in special ingredients into Martha’s brownie recipes and such.
For those who can’t avoid it, though, “The 2016 SNL Election Special” (NBC, 10 p.m.) combines the best of its high-rated political satires of the season, dating back to the primary debates. There will probably not be enough time to include the greatest political hits of the past, going back to Gerald Ford and including Carter, Reagan, Clinton, Bush(es), Perot and Palin. And maybe a little Will Ferrell as Janet Reno as a last minute tribute.
The most scathing political satirist of the season has been “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.), who will also provide a post-election episode this week. Tonight she talks to the Russian press.
Oscar spreads his dad’s ashes on an episode of “The Odd Couple” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) that’s a tribute to sitcom legend Garry Marshall, who died in July at 81. Penny Marshall, Ron Howard, Cindy Williams and Pam Dawber guest star.
David Strathairn narrates a Veterans Day salute to the United Service Organizations and its 75 years of entertaining soldiers in the documentary “USO – For the Troops” (PBS, 9 p.m.) act includes interviews with Jay Leno, Ann-Margret, Raquel Welch, George W. Bush and Jon Stewart.
Yael Stone of “Orange is the New Black” stars as a flinty police detective in Sydney investigating a series of murders of gay men in the new four-part series “Deep Water” (Acorn, streaming).
If you ever wanted the glossy magazine to go into the true crime TV business, here’s “People Magazine Investigates” (TLC, 9 p.m.) looking at various cases, including one tonight in Long Island.
The Top 20 fight for a spot in the Top 12 as playoff rounds begin on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Hayes may have messed up her mother’s Senate run on “Conviction” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
Somebody is trying to intervene on the U.S. presidential election on “Scorpion” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
A murdered convicted killer may have been framed, on “Lucifer” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Jane the Virgin” (The CW, 9 p.m.) gets an eviction notice.
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) begin the first of a three part reunion.
A fifth season starts on “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, E!, 9 p.m.).
The six finalists on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) do Broadway numbers; Idina Menzel is guest judge and the Four Seasons sing.
Michael Chiklis’ Det. Barnes begins to go mad on “Gotham” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
A 14th season of “American Dad!” (TBS, 8:30 p.m.) begins on cable.
“Supergirl” (The CW, 8 p.m.) is challenged by a tough gang.
The documentary series on Turner Classic Movies continues with politically tinged works, from 1960’s “Primary” (8 p.m.) focusing on John F. Kennedy in Wisconsin; Oliver North in R.J. Cutler’s “A Perfect Candidate” (9 p.m.), “The Life and Times of Harvey Milk” (11 p.m.), Michael Moore’s “Roger & Me” (12:45 a.m.), the Vietnam era “Hearts and Minds” (2:30 a.m.) and “Four Days in November” (4:30 a.m.) about JFK’s assassination.
Monday Night Football has Buffalo at Seattle (ESPN, 8:15 p.m.).
Basketball includes Utah at Philadelphia (NBA, 7 p.m.).
Hockey has Vancouver at Islanders (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Sarah Jessica Parker, Jared Padalecki, Richard Curtis. The Talk: Molly Shannon, Natalie Morales, Eric Christian Olsen. Harry Connick: Common, La’Porsha Renae, Laurie Hernandez. Ellen DeGeneres: Jessica Alba, Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Wendy Williams: Nicole Lapin, Shallon Lester. The Real: Mo’Nique, Ashanti.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Don Cheadle, Katherine Waterston, Drive-By Truckers. Jimmy Kimmel: Carol Burnett, Kris Bryant, Vic Mensa with Travis Barker. Jimmy Fallon: Bill Maher, Daveed Diggs, Muna. Seth Meyers: John Goodman, Andrew Rannells, the 1975, Keith Carlock. James Corden: Molly Shannon, Ike Barinholtz. Carson Daly: Justin Hartley, Mac DeMarco, Rip Michaels. Trevor Noah: Jonathan Capehart. Conan O’Brien: John Krasinski, Judy Greer, Blood orange (rerun).