There is no cure for one of America’s most critical public health crises. Four million have Alzheimer’s disease; nearly 14 million will by 2050. So there’s an urgent tone to the documentary “Alzheimer’s: Every Minute Counts” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) that advocates for greater funding of research to combat it. If you have a relative suffering from Alzheimer you can check this 25 hour home care givers.
“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.) visits the inaugural.
The first episode of the latest cooking competition, “Bakers vs. Fakers” (Food, 10 p.m.), involves making cupcakes with hot peppers. It’s hosted by British baker Paul Hollywood and still doesn’t have a title as catchy as “Cooks vs. Cons” (Food, 9 p.m.)?
“The Magicians” (Syfy, 9 p.m.), based on the series of novels by Lev Grossman, begins its second season, with the quasi-Harry Potter style group recovering from its battle with the Beast.
The second season of “The Path” (Hulu, streaming), the drama about a cult, with Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan and Hugh Dancy, begins online with two episodes.
Episode two of “The New Edition Story” (BET, 9 p.m.) covers infighting that came about the time of their second album. It concludes Thursday.
“Hunted” (CBS, 8 p.m.) has a two hour episode.
Josh Gates investigates evidence of the supposedly extinct Tasmanian Tiger on “Expedition Unknown” (Travel, 9 p.m.).
“Suits” (USA, 10 p.m.) is back following its hiatus, now minus one of its prime characters, Gina Torres’ Jessica Pearson.
“Frequency” (The CW, 9 p.m.) ends its first season, with Raimy making a discovery.
Crimes that target members of a single church are investigated on “Lethal Weapon” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
It’s Lana and Rusev’s wedding day on the season six finale of “Total Divas” (E!, 9 p.m.).
Mario’s two brothers are trapped on a crane 300 feet off the ground on “Code Black” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Abby goes out in search for material on “Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
“Incorporated” (Syfy, 10 p.m.) reaches its season one finale.
“The Vikings” (History, 9 p.m.) trash England.
On “Jeff and she Aliens” (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.) tries to influence his niece by using a robotic preteen.
“Teen Mom 2” (MTV, 8:30 p.m.) reaches its 100th episode, which means this show has been on for 2 long.
On “Arrow” (The CW, 8 p.m.), Felicity is bent on revenge after the murder of Det. Malone.
Severe weather hits the “Alaskan Bush People” (Discovery, 9 p.m.), as one would expect.
“Workaholics” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.) goes to the beach.
The “Six” (History, 10 p.m.) raid an oil tanker in Lagos.
“Are You the One?” (MTV, 9 p.m.) navigates some love quadrangles and talks about it on an after show at 10:30 p.m.
On “Vivica’s Black Magic” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.), Vivica can’t control her dancers.
A singing contest threatens the bonds of the women on “Star” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
Robert Osborne gets to choose the flicks on Turner Classic Movies. His choices: “Rome Adventure” (8 p.m.), “To Have and Have Not” (10:15 p.m.), “The Getaway” (12:15 a.m.) and “Mrs. Miniver” (2:30 a.m.).
Men’s college hoops tonight includes Memphis at Temple (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.), SMU at UCF (ESPNews, 6 p.m.), St. John’s at Providence (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), Connecticut at South Florida (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Texas A&M at Mississippi (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.), Rhode Island at Richmond (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.), Texas Tech at Baylor (ESPNews, 8 p.m.), Butler at Seton Hall (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.), Alabama at Georgia (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Nevada at Boise State (CBS Sports, 10 p.m.), Washington at Arizona State (ESPNU, 11 p.m.) and UCLA at Southern California (Fox Sports 1, 11 p.m.).
NBA action includes Golden State at Charlotte (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Lakers at Portland (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Philadelphia at Rangers (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
The women’s semifinals are set for the Australian Open (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.) with the men’s semifinals on much alter at 3:30 a.m.
And there’s more figure skating with the pairs short competition of the European Championships (NBC Sports, 2 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Michael Keaton, Ali Larter, Andrea Arden, Scott Wolf. The Talk: Alfre Woodard, Shelley Wade. Harry Connick: Nick Offerman, Emily Deschanel, Mally Roncal. Ellen DeGeneres: Ed O’Neill, Maura Tierney. Wendy Williams: Retta, Nikki Dinki. The Real: Vivica A. Fox, Joseline Hernandez.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Billy Joel, Josh Holloway (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Martin Short, Edgar Ramirez, Lady Antebellum. Jimmy Fallon: Glenn Close, Jay Baruchel, Candice Thompson. Seth Meyers: Katie Couric, Bryce Dallas Howard, Matt Taibbi, Darren King. James Corden: Anna Kendrick, Billy Eichner, Kurt Braunkohle (rerun). Carson Daly: Sterling K. Brown, Radical Face, Johnny Pemberton (rerun). Trevor Noah: Heather Ann Thompson, Bellamy Young. Conan O’Brien: Leah Remini, Jeff Ross, Oxygen.