In the six part series “The Story of China” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), historian Michael Wood looks into the history oldest continuous state and home to over a billion people, traveling from the Silk Road to the Yellow Sea and covering a lot of ground. The first two episodes run tonight.
Oprah Winfrey’s soapy “Queen Sugar” (OWN, 10 p.m.) returns for its second season.
Also back with two episodes is the spoofy comedy about stranded people from a plane crash, “Wrecked” (TBS, 10 and 10:30 p.m.), with pirates arriving.
On a new “Downward Dog” (ABC, 8 p.m.), Martin would rather nap on his birthday.
In the penultimate episode of “Pretty Little Liars” (Freeform, 8 p.m.), it’s time they all lawyer up.
“iZombie” (The CW, 9 p.m.) has the first half of its season finale with insights into Ravi’s past.
“World of Dance” (NBC, 10 p.m.) competitors begin its elimination duel rounds.
“America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.) is still mired in auditions.
The bar is set to open on “Animal Kingdom” (TNT, 9 p.m.) and Deran still hasn’t told Smurf.
Gang violence, harsh sentences and the rise of meth are covered in episode three of “America’s War on Drugs” (History, 9 p.m.).
On “States of Undress” (Viceland, 10 p.m.), Hailey Gates looks at the effects Islamophobia has on Muslim dress in France.
A first glimpse comes for a new series about life at a young women’s magazine based on Cosmo, “The Bold Type” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
Back to back hurricanes batter the boats on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Emotions swoon like the waves on “Below Deck Mediterranean” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
It’s the first week of finals on “Team Ninja Warrior” (USA, 10 p.m.).
A new comedy special comes with a caveat: “Rory Scovel Tries Stand-Up for the First Time” (Netflix, streaming).
The baby still hasn’t arrived on “Little People, Big World” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
“Face Off” (Syfy, 9 p.m.) has artists create hives of queens, workers and drone aliens.
The group on “Born This Way” (A&E, 10 p.m.) talk about love.
“7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.) go to Puerto Rico.
“Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations” (Travel, 9 p.m.) goes to Savannah, Ga.
The distinctive looking tough guy actor Louis Wolfheim is featured on Turner Classic Movies tonight with “Gentleman’s Fate” (8 p.m.), “The Racket”(9:45 p.m.), “Danger Lights” (11:30 p.m.), “The Sin Ship” (1 a.m.), “Two Arabian Knights” (2:30 a.m.) and “The Silver Horde” (4:15 a.m.).
Baseball includes Angels at Yankees (MLB, 7 p.m.) and Mets at Dodgers(ESPN, 10 p.m.).
In the College World Series, it’s Texas A&M vs. TCU (ESPN, 2 p.m.) andLouisville vs. Florida (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly and Ryan: Chris Pratt, Lana Parrilla. The View: Kim Kardashian, David Grann. The Talk: Nischelle Turner, Howie Mandel. Harry Connick: Jeff Perry, Daymond John (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Sofia Vergara (rerun). Wendy Williams: Wanda Durant.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Ice Cube, Marc Maron, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.Jimmy Kimmel: Casey Affleck, Allison Tolman, Chris Charpentier, Lindsey Ell.Jimmy Fallon: Amy Poehler, Zendaya, Imagine Dragons, Dweezil Zappa. Seth Meyers: Will Ferrell, Laverne Cox, Jeff Tweedy, Daru Jones. James Corden: Chelsea Handler, Dean Norris, Khalid. Carson Daly: Morena Saccharin, Agnes Obel, Logan Browing (rerun). Trevor Noah: John Harris. Conan O’Brien: Elle Fanning, Ally Maki, James Acaster.