Some of the best reality shows have come on PBS. Not just “The Great British Baking Show” but the early participatory history such as “Colonial House,” “Pioneer House” and “Manor House” — survival history that was more “Costumed and Afraid” than “Naked and Afraid.”
The tradition is revived again in the British import “Victorian Slum House” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), which invites families into experience life in the downtrodden East End London circa 1860. It’s all mud, struggle and shared loos for the 16 participants who each have a familial connection to the area, now close to the Olympic Park. As each episode goes by, the time shifts 10 years into the future.
A new “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks at the impact of a Supreme Court ruling regarding juveniles put in prison for murder.
The funny Iliza Shlesinger gets her own show, doing standup and commentary on “Truth & Iliza” (Freeform, 10 p.m.), something certainly new for that network, where it serves as a kind of warm-up to “The 700 Club” (Freeform, 11 p.m.). It plays opposite another recently installed single personality show of comedy and commentary, “Problematic with Moshe Kasher” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.).
A second season starts for “Below Deck Mediterranean” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) about crew life aboard a luxury yacht. There’s seven new shipmates and a new captain.
The second episode of “Genius” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) has Johnny Flynn’s young Einstein falling in love while at school in Switzerland. Last week’s first episode is rerun at 7:45 p.m.
“Fashion Police” (E!, 8 p.m.) unpacks Monday’s Met Gala.
Things with Tuan take an unexpected turn on an episode of “The Americans” (FX, 10 p.m.) titled “IHOP.”
“The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) trims its contestants to a round Top 10.
Fear of water is a thing on “American Housewife” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.).
School and film work don’t mix on “Famous in Love” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
The hunt continues on “Cooper’s Treasure” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
On “Prison Break” (Fox, 9 p.m.), C-Note has a new escape plan.
Two more episodes come from the newly started “Great News” (NBC, 9 and 9:30 p.m.).
On “The Flash” (The CW, 8 p.m.), a scientist may be the key to stop Savitar.
Evan considers joining the debate team on “Fresh Off the Boat” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Breakthrough” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.) starts a second season with a look at a drug addiction cure.
Bok chop plays a big role on “Chopped” (Food, 10 p.m.).
Liv has dominatrix brains on “iZombie” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
Four bladesmiths get a second chance on “Forged in Fire” (History, 9 p.m.).
Warming seas on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) forces Keith into unknown waters.
Frankie can’t buy the graduation gift she bought months ago on “The Middle” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
A Marine sergeant is killed on “NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.); a pastor is killed on “NCIS: New Orleans” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Not everyone wants to leave the Framework on “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
Otis and Cruz get a new roommate on “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Rebel” (BET, 10 p.m.) investigates a boy who robs a liquor store.
There’s a “gender reveal party” on the season premiere of “Little People, Big World” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
Terra is planning to write a book on “Little Women: LA” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
A 56-movie salute to Clark Gable Tuesdays this month on Turner Classic Movies begins with “It Happened One Night” (8 p.m.), “No Man of Her Own” (10 p.m.), “Mutiny on the Bounty” (11:30 p.m.), “A Free Soul” (3 a.m.) and “Night Nurse” (5 a.m.). There is also the 1996 documentary “Clark Gable: Tall, Dark and Handsome” (2 a.m.).
NBA Playoffs include Washington at Boston (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Utah at Golden State (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
Stanley Cup Playoffs have Ottawa at Rangers (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.) and St. Louis at Nashville (NBC Sports, 9:30 p.m.).
Baseball includes Toronto at Yankees (MLB, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa: Kurt Russell, Beth Behrs, Ryan Seacrest. The new: LeAnn Rimes. The Talk: Kelly Osbourne, Nancy O’Dell, Lorena Garcia, Tish & Brandi Cyrus. Harry Connick: Rachel Dratch, Jenna Elfman, Fantasia, Michael Psilakis. Ellen DeGeneres: Wanda Sykes. Wendy Williams: Gabourey Sidibe, Jessica Seinfeld. The Real: Chandra Wilson, Joseline Hernandez.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Amy Schumer, Gabourey Sidibe. Jimmy Kimmel: Will Arnett, Tommy Maitland, Maya Rudolph, Incubus. Jimmy Fallon: Chris Rock, Andy Cohen, Phoenix. Seth Meyers: Rachel Maddow, Beck Bennett, All Time Low, Josh Dion. James Corden: Live Schreiber, Ocean Park Standoff. Carson Daly: Carrie Coon, Deap Vally, Bassem Youssef. Trevor Noah: W. Kamau Bell. Conan O’Brien: Kristin Chenoweth, Jonathan Banks, Highasakite.