Most black and Latino parents have to, at some point, sit down their children, especially their sons, and have “the talk.” That is to say, how to behave when stopped by the police. The sensitivity and importance of this conversation is the basis of the two hour documentary “The Talk — Race in America” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). Parents and police from a dozen communities are interviewed in the film that also features “Blackish” producer Kenya Barris, Rosie Perez, director John Singleton, columnist Charles Blow and Nas.
Not meant to have absolute historical accuracy, the new series “The Breaks” (VH1, 9 p.m.) is another ambitious TV effort to chronicle the early days of hip-hop. Based on Dan Charnas’ book “The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop,” it stars Afton Williamson, David Call, Mack Wilds, Evan Handler, Wood Harris and an actual rapper, Method Man.
“Unlocking the Cage” (HBO, 8 p.m.), a documentary by D.A. Pennebakbr and Chris Hegedus, follows the work of animal-rights lawyer Steven Wise, arguing that chimpanzees shouldn’t be caged as pets.
Nat Geo Wild begins its seventh annual Big Cat Week with a look at lions in Botswana, “Battle for the Pride” (Nat Geo Wild, 9 p.m.), as young cubs struggle to survive. Similarly, the documentary “Growing Up Wild” (Netflix, streaming) follows young animals growing up in the wilderness. It’s narrated by Daveed Diggs.
“Bates Motel” (A&E, Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network, 10 p.m.) returns for its fifth and final season, jumping time to begin two years after the death of Vera Farmiga’s Norma — who still lives inside the troubled Norman (Freddie Highmore). Rihanna joins the cast this season. A refresher course is offered at 9:30 p.m., on all three channels.
Past players return for the challenge on a one time two hour “America Ninja Warrior: All -Stars” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Timeless” (NBC, 10 p.m.) has its first season finale in McCarthy-era Washington.
Time for hometown dates for the final four on “The Bachelor” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
Carter gets closer to finding the terrorists on “24: Legacy” (Fox, 8 p.m.) — though there are still 20 hours left in the day.
When “Jane the Virgin” (The CW, 9 p.m.) gets a book deal she considers quitting her job.
Mr. Mxyzptlk takes his bow on “Supergirl” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
A neighborhood watch group is formed on “Kevin Can Wait” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
Kate has her first date on “Man with a Plan” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
More racism jokes are forecast for “Superior Donuts” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
Pets are the inspiration on “Kids Baking Championship” (Food, 8 p.m.).
On “Shadowhunters” (Freeform, 8 p.m.), a woman discovers she’s half-angel on her 18th birthday.
“Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) takes a gator tour.
Lindsay has a birthday hoedown on “Summer House” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
The app has a glitch on “APB” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
A mission to protect a seed bank goes awry on “Scorpion” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
A death leads to an FBI investigation on “Quantico” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Booze Traveler” (Travel, 10 p.m.) goes to Croatia.
Fat Joe, Remy Ma and Kelis join “Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” (VH1, 10 p.m.).
The alphabetical 31 Days of Oscar on Turner Classic Movies is all P: “Penny Serenade” (7:45 a.m.), “The Perils of Pauline” (10 a.m.), “Period of Adjustment” (noon), “The Philadelphia Story” (2 p.m.), “The Pink Panther” (4 p.m.), “The Pirate” (6 p.m.), “A Place in the Sun” (8 p.m.), “Pocketful of Miracles” (10:15 pm.), “Poltergeist” (12:45 a.m.), “Possessed “ (2:45 a.m.) and “Pride and Prejudice” (4:45 a.m.).
Men’s college hoops today include Miami at Virginia (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Boston College at Florida State (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Texas at West Virginia (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Iowa State at Texas Tech (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include Maryland at Ohio State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Baylor at Texas (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Shailene Woodley, Dr. Holly Phillips, Anderson Cooper. The View: Lindsay Lohan, Darrell Hammond. The Talk: Patricia Heaton. Harry Connick: Lennon Stella, Archie Panjabi. Ellen DeGeneres: Kris Jenner. Wendy Williams: Rob Shuter, Jamie Krell. The Real: Jidena, NeNe Leakes.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Uma Thurman, Jason Jones, Alison Krauss. Jimmy Kimmel: Robert Downey Jr., Keith Urban, Matthew McConaughey (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Michelle Obama, Stevie Wonder (rerun). Seth Meyers: Anna Kendrick, Jordan Peele, Old 97s, Andres Forero. James Corden: Khloe Kardashian, Pharrell Williams, Cameron Dallas (rerun). Carson Daly: Michael Ware, Getter, Rachel Keller. Conan O’Brien: Norm MacDonald, Keke Palmer, ZZ Top (rerun).