A least the speeches will be short at the 2017 American Humane Hero Dog Awards (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), honoring canines in the military and law enforcement and other service roles. James Denton and Beth Stern host.
The first of a new, two-part “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks at Vladimir Putin and his relationship with the U.S.
The “Baroness von Sketch Show” (IFC, 11 p.m.) has its first season finale.
Ending its second season is “Channel Zero” (Syfy, 10 p.m.) with a last minute attempt to escape the house.
“Nova” (PBS, 9 p.m.) looks into a volcanic eruption that led to a deep freeze in medieval times.
An engagement ring may mark the season finale of “Total Bellas” (E!, 9 p.m.).
“Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m.) keeps an eye on three river otter orphans in Wisconsin.
The charming Australian comedy “Rosehaven” (Sundance, 11 p.m.) returns for a second season, starring Luke McGregor as a man returning to his rural Tasmanian hometown to help in his mother’s real estate business, only to be followed by his girl friend, played by Celia Pacquola.
It follows the next to last episode of “Liar” (Sundance, 10 p.m.) with Joanne Froggatt and Ioan Gruffudd.
“The Goldbergs” (ABC, 8 p.m.) reaches its 100th episode with a Halloween party episode, a theme that is carried out by the other network sitcoms, “Speechless” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.), “Modern Family” (ABC, 9 p.m.) and “American Housewife” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).
It’s just a charity costume ball on “Dynasty” (The CW, 9 p.m.).
If “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.) were an hour, it would allow her to talk slower.
Abbi finds a grey hair on “Broad City” (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.).
Lindsay’s mom comes to town on “You’re the Worst” (FXX, 10 p.m.).
“The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) looks at love.
Challenges get tough on “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
Shemar Moore returns to “Criminal Minds” (CBS, 10 p.m.) as a guest star.
The plot of “Riverdale” (The CW, 8 p.m.) this season is a little like the one on “Vice Principals” — find out who did the shooting last season.
Viola gets a life changing diagnosis on “Queen Sugar” (OWN, 10 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) prepare for the restaurant opening.
“Eric & Jessie” (E!, 10 p.m.) ends its third season with a performance at the Grand Ole Opry.
Red provides intel on an international terrorist on “The Blacklist” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
A private conversation with the president is misrepresented on “Designated Survivor” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“SEAL Team” (CBS, 9 p.m.) help evacuate an embassy in South Sudan (CBS, 9 p.m.).
I understand they’ve been cursing more lately on “Mr. Robot” (USA, 10 p.m.).
A meth lab also includes human trafficking on “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
A decade-old kidnapping case is reopened on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
On “The Shannara Chronicles” (Spike, 10 p.m.), Wil is trapped.
“Expedition Unknown: Hunt for ExtraTerrestrials” (Travel, 9 p.m.) ends up in Roswell.
The 100th anniversary of the Russian Revolution sets the tone for Turner Classic Movies with “Doctor Zhivago” (8 p.m.), “Nicholas and Alexandra” (11:30 p.m.), “Rasputin and the Empress” (3 a.m.) and “Rasputin, the Mad Monk” (5:30 a.m.).
Game 2 of the World Series has Houston at Dodgers (Fox, 8 p.m.).
NBA action includes San Antonio at Miami (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Washington at Lakers (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Buffalo at Columbus (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
In soccer, it’s Brazil vs. England (Fox Sports 2, 7:20 a.m.) and Mali vs. Spain (Fox Sports 2, 10:20 a.m.) in FIFA U-17 World Cup semifinals.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Heather Graham, Gole Sprouse. The View: Denis Leary, Darius Rucker. The Talk: Shania Twain, Jacquelyn Shultz, Carrie Ann Inala. Harry Connick: Tyler Perry Joanna Garcia Swisher, Beverly “Guitar” Watkins. Steve Harvey: Teresa Giudice. Ellen DeGeneres: Sean Hayes, Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Noah Schnapps, Sheryl Crow. Wendy Williams: Melissa Rivers, cast of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” The Real: Amanda Seales, Kyle Anfernee.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Hugh Laurie, Gretchen Carlson, Adam Savage, Michael Stevens. Jimmy Kimmel: Kenneth Branagh, Haley Bennett, Neel Nanda. Jimmy Fallon: Jessica Alba, JB Smoove, Kevin Delaney. Seth Meyers: Megyn Kelly, Nathan Fielder, Colton Dunn, Sonny Emory. James Corden: Anna Winter, Zac Posen, Everything Everything. Carson Daly: Willem Dafoe Vance Joy, Wheeler Walker Jr. Trevor Noah: Maggie Gyllenhaal. Jordan Klepper: Maura Healey. Conan O’Brien: Paul Reiser, Abbi Jacobson, JD McPherson.