Amid the salutes to Martin Luther King Jr. a half century since his assassination, Peter Kunhardt’s “King in the Wilderness” (HBO, 8 p.m.) examines the complicated final years of his life, when his outspokenness about the Vietnam War put him at odds with the White House and adherence to nonviolent methods put him at odds with more militant activists with whom he still walked side by side in marches.
“The Crossing” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is yet another one of those series featuring a bunch of people who suddenly appear in a small town, this time from the sea, and just gets weirder from there. They’re from the future, and some have super powers and as sheriff, Steve Zahn doesn’t seem surprised enough at what’s happening. Unlike the new inhabitants, there doesn’t seem to be any future associated with this new series.
An April 2 game in San Antonio ends March Madness: The NCAA tournament championship of Michigan vs. Villanova (TBS, 9 p.m.) can also be seen in strictly Wolverines telecast on TNT at that time and the Wildcats on truTV.
“Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) tells the tale of Iranian musician Shahin Najafi, who was banned by hardline clerics in his country after releasing a satiric rap song in 2012. Till Schauder follows his life in exile in Germany in the film “When God Sleeps.”
A day late, here comes “Penn & Teller: April Fool Us Day” (The CW, 9 p.m.). And they’re still cooking eggs on “Spring Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.).
The top two dozen are named on a new “American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.) while knockout rounds begin on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Something starts stalking the ships on “The Terror” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
Mary tries to make amends after jeopardizing Ben’s investigation on “Mary Kills People” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.).
“Antiques Roadshow” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) sets up shop in Portland, Ore.
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” (VH1, 8 p.m.) deals with a death in the family.
“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (The CW, 8 p.m.) thinks they’ve found a way to destroy Mallus.
Chip vows to stop lying on “Living Biblically” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
“Flipping Virgins” (HGTV, 9 p.m.), returning for its third season, isn’t about what it sounds like at all.
“The Good Karma Hospital” (Acorn, streaming) and “Vegas Cakes” (Food, 10 p.m.) are both back for their second seasons.
Maci and Taylor meet with an adoption counselor on “Teen Mom OG” (MTV, 9 p.m.).
Jade’s water breaks on “Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant” (MTV, 10 p.m.).
Julie wants to learn to swim on “Teyana & Iman” (VH1, 9 p.m.).
Stevie tapes a “Hip Hop Squares” on “Leave It to Stevie” (VH1, 9:30 p.m.).
On “UnReal” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.), Rachel attempts to help her father come off his medication.
Alex tries to expose his accusers on “McMafia” (AMC, 10 p.m.).
The plan gets shaky on “Good Girls” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies kicks off a month-long, 34 film Monday night salute to William Holden with “Golden Boy” (8 p.m.), “Executive Suite” (10 p.m.). “Our Town” (midnight), “Dear Ruth” (1:45 a.m.) and “The Fleet’s In” (3:30 a.m.).
Baseball includes Tampa Bay at Yankees (ESPN, 1 p.m.), Cubs at Cincinnati (MLB, 4 p.m.), Baltimore at Houston (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Cleveland at Angels (ESPN2, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Washington at St. Louis (NHL, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Leslie Mann, Steve Zahn. The View: Nick Groff, Katrina Weidman, Cindy McCain (rerun). The Talk: Jensen Ackles, Jared Padalecki, Carnie Wilson. Harry Connick: Adam Richman, Jim Victor & Marie Pelton. Steve Harvey: Tiffany Thiessen, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Jenni Pulos, Diann Valentine. Ellen DeGeneres: Seth Rogen, Giada De Laurentiis, Bob Roth.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jennifer Lawrence, Patton Oswalt, MGMT (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Jenna Fischer, Ashley McBryde. Jimmy Fallon: Tracy Morgan, Kate Mara, Chris Lane with Tori Kelly. Seth Meyers: Leslie Mann, Jared Harris, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Steve Smith. James Corden: Allison Janney, Joel McHale, Liam Gallagher (rerun). Carson Daly: Bobby Lee, Jungle, Travis Fimmel. Trevor Noah: RuPaul (rerun). Jordan Klepper: Sen. Cory Booker (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Wanda Sykes, Tom Papa, Mt. Joy (rerun).