Brett Story’s documentary “The Prison in Twelve Landscapes,” premiering tonight on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks at how mass incarceration has colored aspects of the country from a dozen angles, from the industrialization of prisons, to its suppliers, to the overnight buses carrying visitors to faraway prisons.
On the new “The Therapist” (Viceland, 10:30 p.m.), Siri Sat Nam Singh counsels recording artists. Doctor-client confidentiality seems imperiled.
Anthony Anderson and LaLa Anthony host “Dear Mama: An Event to Honor Moms” (VH1, 10 p.m.), which serves as the six-day warning for Mother’s Day. Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Halle Berry and Robin Thicke take part.
I think what you where thinking was: Why isn’t Chris Hardwick on another show? Well, he is, as the game show “The Wall” (NBC, 10 p.m.) returns. Wonder if if Mexico is paying for it.
Jimmy’s big showdown with his brother in court occurs on “Better Call Saul” (AMC, 10 p.m.).
Both the Bachelor and Nancy Kerrigan got canned last week on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and you wouldn’t be able to pick the remaining five out of a police lineup, except for Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who isn’t even the top scorer. Anyway, tonight is quarterfinals and there’s a trio dance involved.
Now that it’s down to the Top 10 on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) and the show is still two hours long, there is time for one of the judges, Blake Shelton, to sing.
The comedies “Kevin Can Wait” (CBS, 8 p.m.), “Superior Donuts” (CBS, 9 p.m.) and “The Great Indoors” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) all end their first seasons.
Natalie Portman guest stars on “Angie Tribeca” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.).
“Jane the Virgin” (The CW, 9 p.m.) juggles her love life.
“Supergirl” (The CW, 8 p.m.) fights a new foe, Phorian.
After a plane crash, the team on “Scorpion” (CBS, 10 p.m.) is stranded on a desert island.
“Lucifer” (Fox, 9 p.m.) tries to control his emotions.
The Riddler is taking over “Gotham” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
The Collaborators ready their terrorist attack on “Quantico” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
Gabby and Ms. Wilson share a birthday on “Young & Hungry” (Freeform, 8 p.m.).
Stevie adjusts being a new dad on “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” (VH1, 8 p.m.).
It’s a night of cattle drives on Turner Classic Movies with “The Far Country” (8 p.m.), “The Cowboys” (10 p.m.), “The Culpepper Cattle Company” (12:30 a.m.), “The Last Sunset” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Cariboo Trail” (4:30 a.m.).
In the NBA Playoffs, it’s Golden State at Utah (TNT, 9 p.m.).
In the Stanley Cup Playoff, it’s Washington at Pittsburgh (NBC Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
Monday Night Baseball has Giants at Mets (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
College baseball has Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech (ESPNU, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly and Ryan: Seth Meyers, Ben Platt. The View: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand. The Talk: Katharine McFee, Elyes Gabel, Ben Platt. Harry Connick: Kristen Schaal, Rose McIver, Lizzie Armanto. Ellen DeGeneres: Colin Farrell, Normandi Kordel & Val Chmerkovskiy. Wendy Williams: Ashlee Glazer, Chloe Melas. The Real: Bishop Hezekiah Walker & Israel Houghton, Sevyn Streeter & Artesha Spencer, Kelly Osbourne.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Rami Malek, Bill Nye, Roger Waters. Jimmy Kimmel: Zach Galifianakis, Tracee Ellis Ross, Logic. Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Bacon, David Feherty, Chris Stapleton. Seth Meyers: Cobie Smulders, Chris Meloni, Maggie Rogers, Thaddeus Dixon. James Corden: Caitlyn Jenner, Michael Weatherly, LP. Carson Daly: Jeff Garlin, Gallants, Mary Mack. Trevor Noah: Wanda Sykes. Conan O’Brien: Amanda Peet, Todd Barry, Incubus.