The third season of “Narcos” (Netflix, streaming) begins without its central figure Pablo Escobar, who died at the end of season two. Minus Escobar and his actor Wagner Moura, the focus turns to the cartel that attempted to fill the void and the American response.
Also online today, Adam Scott stars as a man with a new wife (Evangeline Lily) whose son may be the devil on the comedy-horror movie “Little Evil” (Netflix, streaming).
Prince William and Prince Harry give in to the week’s 20th anniversary mania by giving their first interviews about the first week after their mother died in the two hour special “Diana, 7 Days” (NBC, 8 p.m.), which may be one of the final princess specials (but probably not).
In the documentary “Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America” (Logo, 8 p.m.) follows Moises Serrano, a gay man who moved from Mexico to America with his family when he was a year and a half old and grew up in rural North Carolina.
The documentary “Resurface” (Netflix, streaming) looks at surfing as a way to help military veterans cope with PTSD.
“Killjoys” (Syfy, 8 p.m.) reaches its third season finale, with preparations for war.
“Room 104” (HBO, 11:30 p.m.) has an unusual all-dance episode with Sarah Hay and Dendrie Taylor.
“20/20” (ABC, 10 p.m.) looks at the Rolling Stone / University of Virginia rape flap.
“Dateline” (NBC, 10 p.m.) investigates the murder of a hockey player’s wife.
“Guy’s Family Road Trip” (Food, 9 p.m.) goes to the Texas gulf before the flood.
On yet another invention-pitching show, “American Made Inventors” (Discovery, 10 p.m.), three pitch ideas to a guy on a ranch
“Ridiculousness” (MTV, 10 p.m.) begins its 10th season with a presentation of awards.
“Treehouse Masters” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) built a birdhouse-like barn in Wisconsin.
I’m not sure I’m 100% behind the building of a Megadredge on “Bering Sea Gold” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Looks like “Storm Chasers” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) list of greatest storms is already outdated.
“Deadly Sins” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.) naturally follows “Deadly Women” (Investigation Discovery, 8 p.m.).
The last weekend of the summer kicks off on Turner Classic Movies with a whole lot of Annette Funicello, Frankie Avalon and friends in two beach movies from 1963: “Beach Party” (8 p.m.) and “Muscle Beach Party” (10 p.m.); and three from 1964: “Surf Party” (midnight), “For Those Who Think Young” (2 a.m.) and “Ride the Wild Surf” (4 a.m.).
Earlier today, it’s all war for some reason with “Run Silent, Run Deep” (TCM, 6:15 a.m.), “Hell Below” (TCM, 8 a.m.), “Operation Pacific” (TCM, 9:45 a.m.), “Up Periscope” (TCM, noon), “The Enemy Below” (TCM, 2 p.m.), “Destination Tokyo” (TCM, 3:45 p.m.) and, weirdly, “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” (TCM, 6:15 p.m.).
Baseball includes Atlanta at Cubs (MLB, 2:20 p.m.) and Boston at Yankees (MLB, 7 p.m.).
College football has Fordham at Army (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.), Navy at Florida Atlantic (ESPNU, 8 p.m.), Washington at Rutgers (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.), Utah State at Wisconsin (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Boston College at Northern Illinois (CBS Sports, 9:30 p.m.).
WNBA action has Seattle at Washington (NBA, 7 p.m.).
Tennis’ U.S. Open (ESPN, 1 p.m.; ESPN2, 6 p.m.) moves to third round play.
In soccer, it’s Costa Rica at U.S. (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.) and Panama at Mexico (Fox Sports 2, 9:30 p.m.) in CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers. Earlier, it’s Germany at Czech Republic (Fox Sports 1, 2:45 p.m.) and Poland at Denmark (Fox Sports 2, 2:45 p.m.) in UEFA World Cup qualifiers.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Tatiana Mislay, Erin Bowman. The View: Rep. Maxine Waters (rerun). The Talk: Salma Hayek Pinault (rerun). Harry Connick: Common, La’Porsha Renae, Laurie Hernandez (rerun). Ellen DeGeneres: Justin Timberlake, Gabrielle Union (rerun). Wendy Williams: Tyrese, Charlie Wilson (rerun). The Real: Christopher Suggs (rerun).
Late Talk
All reruns: Stephen Colbert: Kenneth Branagh, Cara Delevingne. Jimmy Kimmel: John Lithgow, Jay Baruchel, Diana Krall. Jimmy Fallon: David Spade, Desus & Mero, Penn & Teller. Seth Meyers: Michael Moore, Carrie Coon, Little Big Town, Roy Mayorga. James Corden: Fred Armisen, Tituss Burgess, Edgar Wright, Gavin DeGraw. Carson Daly: Jonah Ray, Bonobo, J.D. Dillard.