The coda to the splendid recent overview into the roots of American roots music “American Epic” is “The American Epic Sessions” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) in which Jack White and T Bone Burnett corall a bunch talents including Beck, Elton John, Alabama Shakes, Los Lobos, Nas, Raphael Saadiq, Rhiannon Middens and Taj Mahal to take a stab at both classic songs and the methods they used to directly record onto vinyl.
The sessions also includes contributions from the Avett Brothers, Bettye LaVette, Pokey LaFarge, the Lost Bayou Ramblers and Steve Martin and Edie Brickell.
The Australian comic who has already starred in several standup specials and his own FX series now brings his own political perspective to in a new weekly show “The Jim Jeffries Show” (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.). Jeffries claims he’ll be more international in focus than other late night political comics and he’s got a taste for the absurd. Earlier this week he tweeted “just found out the stage my show is being filmed on is the same stage ‘The Cosby Show’ used. I can’t imagine what happened in my office.”
With the accent and edge, I’m thinking it may come off a little like the old “Brand X with Russell Brand.” It’s biggest boost may come from following the ninth season premiere of “Tosh.0” (Comedy Central, 10 p.m.).
It’s a little early for the season one finale of “Truth & Iliza” (Freeform, 10 p.m.). But then again, truth is in short supply these days.
There’s a new mining show in town: “Devil’s Canyon” (Discovery, 10 p.m.), following the progress of three survivalist miners in British Columbia.
Before the usual episode of “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 9 p.m.), there’s a one-hour special for the early days of commercial fishing captain Bill Wichrowski, “Deadliest Catch: The Legend of Wild Bill” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“The Profit” (CNBC, 10 p.m.) returns for a fifth season.
Surf adjusts to being sidelined on “Animal Kingdom” (TNT, 9 p.m.).
Auditions continue on “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
The qualifiers round continues on “World of Dance” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Hanna’s mom returns on “Pretty Little Liars” (Freeform, 8 p.m.).
It’s party games “Fear Factor” (MTV, 10 p.m.) style.
A love triangle dominates “Below Deck Mediterranean” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
On “Downward Dog” (ABC, 8 p.m.), Nan tries to date another dog owner.
the international fashion show “State of Undress” (Viceland, 10 p.m.) returns for a second season.
“Ink Master” (Spike, 10 p.m.) is back for its ninth.
Plans of the zombie truth hungers are revealed on “iZombie” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
“Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations” (Travel, 9 p.m.) visits Toronto and at 9:30, Hanoi.
There’s a potato theme on “Chopped” (Food, 10 p.m.).
Wildcard rounds begin on “Team Ninja Turtle” (USA, 10 p.m.).
Junkyard steel is “Forged in Fire” (History, 9 p.m.).
On “Famous in Love” (Freeform, 9 p.m.), Alexis delivers bad news to Jake.
Rachel auditions for a film on “Born This Way” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
On “Little People, Big World” (TLC, 9 p.m.) Tori and Zach find out whether her baby will be little for life, too.
One of the “7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.) is rushed to the hospital.
Low budget cult director Edgar G. Ulmer gets the showcase tonight on Turner Classic Movies with “The Black Cat” (8 p.m.), “The Cavern” (9:15 p.m.), “The Naked Dawn” (11 p.m.), “The Man from Planet X” (12:45 a.m.), “Detour” (2:15 a.m.), “Her Sister’s Secret” (3:45 a.m.) and “The Amazing Transparent Man” (5:15 a.m.).
Baseball includes Boston at Yankees (MLB, 7:05 p.m.).
The WNBA has Washington at Dallas (ESPN2, 8 p.m.).
In Game 2 of the College World Series of Softball, it’s Florida vs. Oklahoma (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly and Ryan: Howie Mandel, Nathan Fillion, French Montana, Swae Lee. The View: David O. Brown, Sheila Nevins. The Talk: Ray Liotta, Kevin Frazier, Charlie Wilson. Harry Connick: Common, LaPorsha Renae, Laurie Hernandez (rerun). Ellen De Generes: Kerry Washington, Scott Speedman, Florida Georgia Line, Backstreet Boys. Wendy Williams: Derek Hough, Judy Joo. The Real: Gary Owen (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Salma Hayek, Hasan Minhaj, Feist. Jimmy Kimmel: Jada Pincett Smith, Jon Bass, Lil Yachty (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Tom Cruise, Kate Mara, Bleachers, Mike McCready. Seth Meyers: Courtney Love, John Early, Masa Takayama, Jared Champion. James Corden: Nicole Kidman, Kit Harrington, Ed Sheeran. Carson Daly: Jenna Elfman, Steven Boyer (rerun). Trevor Noah: John Avlon. Conan O’Brien: Ty Burrell, Zach Woods, Brent Cobb.