It just turns summer today and it’s already been too hot this week to fly planes in and out of Arizona, and extreme climate extremes have also affected one of America’s favorite national parks. In the three part series “Great Yellowstone Thaw” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings), Kirk Johnson, director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History shows its affects, from overheated baby owls, to rising competition between grizzlies and wolves for food, to beavers adjusting dams due to rising water levels.
It follows a look into ocean life, “Big Pacific” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings).
Though it’s not quite as apocalyptic and bloody as its past finales, the third season closer for spring’s sharpest series, “Fargo” (FX, 10 p.m.), has its twists and satisfactions. It begins with both the IRS and Nikki Swango out after David Thewlis’ creepy villain V.M. Varga — and Carrie Coon’s splendid Gloria Burgle about to quit law enforcement altogether.
Also reaching its finale tonight is the comedy “Nobodies” (TV Land, 10 p.m.).
A kind of mix of science and daredevilry, “Outrageous Acts of Danger” (Science, 10 p.m.) goes to the edge to prove scientific principles, as when host Todd Sampson stands in front of an AK-47 in a swimming pool, or tries to climb a skyscraper using vacuum cleaners. Don’t try these experiments at home.
Biologist Patrick Aryee continues to look at “Amazing Monkeys” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.).
The series “America’s War on Drugs” (History, 9 p.m.) ends by showing the effects of 9/11 on drug policy.
Before she died of cancer last year at 40, Joey Feek of the duo Joey + Rory made a film about coping with the disease and her family life in Indiana in “To Joey, with Love” (CMT, 8 p.m.).
Steve Harvey turns the tables on his small fry talent showcase with the offshoot “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (NBC, 8 p.m.) which concentrates on the talents and feats of the elderly. Betty White is a guest star.
Joel McHale is guest star on “The F Word with Gordon Ramsay” (Fox, 9 p.m.). Julianne Moore is guest on “Nightcap” (Pop, 8 p.m.).
The 19 competitors on “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) get their first team challenge.
The documentary “Straight/Curve” (Epix, 8 p.m.) looks at body expectations in beauty standards.
Cynthia doesn’t like her birthday gift on “The Carmichael Show” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
No doubt one of your favorites are among the Cult Classics on Turner Classic Movies tonight. They include “Harold and Maude” (8 p.m.), “This is Spinal Tap” (10 p.m.), “Freaks” (11:45 p.m.), “Eating Raoul” (1 a.m.), “Withnail & I” (2:45 a.m.) and “Pink Floyd: The Wall” (4:45 a.m.).
Baseball includes Mets at Dodgers (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
The College World Series has LSU vs. Florida State (ESPN, 7 p.m.) in an elimination game.
In soccer, it’s Russia vs. Portugal (Fox Sports 1, 11 a.m.) and Mexico vs. New Zealand (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.) in the FIFA Confederations Cup.
In WNBA action, it’s San Antonio at Dallas (NBA, 1 p.m.).
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh are expected to attend the UK’s big horserace, the Royal Ascot (NBC Sports, 8:30 a.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly and Ryan: Seth Meyers, Zoe Saldana, Beth Behrs. The View: Michael Bloomberg, Eddie Izzard. The Talk: Mario Lopez. Harry Connick: Allison Williams, John Weisbarth and Zack Griffin, John Besh (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Reese Witherspoon (rerun). Wendy Williams: Janet Mock, Jamie Krell. The Real: Shekinah (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jeffrey Tambor, John Benjamin Hickey, Lake Street Drive. Jimmy Kimmel: Chadwick Boseman, Tatiana Mislay, Kyle featuring Lil Yachty. Jimmy Fallon: Ashton Kutcher, Mario Batali, Liam Payne. Seth Meyers: Amy Poehler, Nicolle Wallace, Daru Jones. James Corden: Seth Rogen, Will Arnes, Alison Brie. Carson Daly: Kathryn Hahn, Froth, Lucy Gillespie (rerun). Trevor Noah: Jason Isbell. Conan O’Brien: Leslie Jones, Jeffrey Toobin, Mac DeMarco.