HBO Documentaries were early on reporting the pervasiveness of opioid addiction and continue to be on the case, looking at the sharp rise in overdoses in what is now considered the worst drug epidemic in U.S. history. There are more deaths from opioid overdoses each year than from car accidents or gun homicides, a number that has quadrupled since 1999. And they all stem from legal and innocent prescriptions of brand names like OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet. The latest documentary, “Warning: This Drug May Kill You” (HBO, 10 p.m.), reported by Perri Peltz, zeroes in on the pain in the families who have suffered a loss.
Three whistleblowing veterans talk about their chilling experiences running combat drones in Sonia Kennebeck’s documentary “National Bird,” on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
For fashionistas, the first Monday in May has the significance of the First Monday in October has for Supreme Court Watchers. It’s when the Met Gala (E!, 7:30 p.m.), a fundraiser for the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute is held in New York and the red carpet is a big deal because it is really all about fashion. Anna Wintour’s big event is marking its 69th year and it’s saluting the designer Rei Kawakubo and her brand comes des Garcons. A raft of stars and models will be on hand.
A double elimination comes on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) on a night when movie songs are the theme and Mandy Moore is a guest judge. Heather Morris had the third highest judges’ scores this season and was still voted off last week, so who knows who is next to go. Recent “Bachelor” Nick Viall and bull rider Bonner Bolton have the lowest judges scores of those left.
The Top 11 perform on “The Voice” (BC, 8 p.m.).
“Jane the Virgin” (The CW, 9 p.m.) returns to dating.
Franco’s dad, played by Cedric the Entertainer, comes to visit on “Superior Donuts” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
Leah Remini turns in a “King of Queens” reunion on “Kevin Can Wait” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Lucifer” (Fox, 9 p.m.) returns from a long hiatus, in time to solve the murder of a guitarist.
Toby and Happy have a wedding threatened by a tunnel fire on “Scorpion” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Four youngsters fire up the grill in the premiere of a “Kids BBQ Championship” (Food, 8 p.m.).
Jocelyn prepares for her baby on “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” (VH1, 8 p.m.).
Alex is kidnapped on “Supergirl” (The CW, 8 p.m.).
Gabi and Sofia become bridesmaids on “Young & Hungry” (Freeform, 8 p.m.).
Ben meets a runaway bride on “Baby Daddy” (Freeform, 8:30 p.m.).
Jackie celebrates being a grandmother on “Basketball Wives” (VH1, 9 p.m.).
The two part “Superheroes Decoded” (History, 9 p.m.) concludes with a look at outsider heroes.
“The Twins: Happily Ever After?” (Freeform, 9 p.m.) tries cheerleading.
Jimmy calls in a favor from Mike on a new “Better Call Saul” (AMC, 10 p.m.).
“Booze Traveler: Best Bars” (Travel 10 p.m.) drinks in San Francisco, Dallas, Denver and Chicago. Then at 10:30, it’s off to Maui.
A grill in Marietta, Ga., calls in “Help My Yelp” (Food, 10 p.m.).
Xscape gets ready to go out on tour on “T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle” (VH1, 10 p.m.).
Alex becomes a pawn on “Quantico” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
Lee has a garage sale on “Sweet Home Oklahoma” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
“Taken” (NBC, 10 p.m.) reaches the season finale.
A robotics specialist is found dead on “Angie Tribeca” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.).
It’s the 100th birthday of singer and actress Danielle Darrieux, who is still kicking in France. Turner Classic Movies celebrates with a half dozen of her films: the 1936 “The Rage of Paris” (8 p.m.), “La Ronde” (9:30 p.m.), “The Earrings of Madame De…” (11:15 p.m.), “Loss of Innocence” (1:15 a.m.), “Uno Chamber en Ville” (3:15 a.m.) from 1982 and “Rick Young and Pretty” (5 a.m.).
The NBA Playoffs begin the second round series of Toronto at Cleveland (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Houston at San Antonio (TNT, 9:30 p.m.).
The Stanley Cup playoffs have Washington at Pittsburgh (NBC Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
Monday Night Baseball has Baltimore at Boston (ESPN, 7 p.m).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Chris Pratt. The View: Ann Coulter. Harry Connick: Julianne Hough, JR De Guzman. Ellen DeGeneres: Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Langford, Dylan Minnette. Wendy Williams: Katrina Szish. The Real: Evelyn Lozada, Joseline Hernandez.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Chris Pratt, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ryan Adams. Jimmy Kimmel: Dr. Mehmet Oz, Kings of Leon. Jimmy Fallon: Goldie Hawn, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Brian Reed, Mary J. Blige. Seth Myers: America Ferrera, Ike Barinholtz, Josh Dion. James Corden: Joel McHale, Jake Johnson. Carson Daly: Hank Azaria, Jeff Rosenstock, Al Madrigal. Trevor Noah: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor. Conan O’Brien: Kevin Nealon, Chuck Todd, the Zombies.