Perhaps HBO measures its quality television by the number of dead bodies with which it can cover the landscape – there are a lot of them on the second season start of “Westworld” (HBO, 9 p.m.), where the robot revolution is in full swing and the sheer massacre brings to mind “Walking Dead” body counts.
With more money and time to develop the story in different directions, the writers create a constant battle going on that recalls “Game of Thrones” — with Dolores the unwavering Khaleesi of the cyber-West.
It will take a while to remember who was revealed to be a robot and who wasn’t, and things get more intriguing when they take a moment to explore how the theme park came to be (starting next week). But it’s worth keeping watching for performances from Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton and Jeffrey Wright.
Speaking of violence, the martial arts saga “Into the Badlands” (AMC, 10 p.m.) returns for a third season, with Sunny and Bajie going undercover on The Widow’s frontline, and Tilda confronting her.
Jared overshadows Richard in an on-camera interview on “Silicon Valley” (HBO, 10:15 p.m.).
Former USA Gymnastics National Team coordinators Bela and Martha Karolyi talk to Savannah Guthrie on “Dateline” (NBC, 7 p.m.).
Nature footage is paired to music on “Symphony for Our World” (National Geographic Wild, 7 p.m.).
One more documentary looking back at the siege on its 25th anniversary: “Waco: God, Guns and the Government” (HLN, 9 p.m.).
“Killing Eve” (BBC America, 8 p.m.) is the rare cable show whose audience grew after its premiere. Tonight, a Chinese colonel is the target of Vianelle.
“The Circus: Inside the Wildest Political Show on Earth” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) looks at the legal swirl around the Meuller investigation and Michael Cohen raid.
But the clock is also ticking on the Keane administration on “Homeland” (Showtime, 9 p.m.).
Little Paul and Angelo discuss next steps on “Trust” (FX, 10 p.m.).
“Barry” (HBO, 10:45 p.m.) tries to get things on a better track with Sally, but a scene from “Macbeth” doesn’t help.
“The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.) goes to New Orleans.
Already there is “Southern Charm New Orleans” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
The top 14 perform on “American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
On “Billions” (Showtime, 10 p.m.), Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator.
On “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 9 p.m.), a cryptocurrency farm is robbed.
A widowed, pregnant woman gets help when she’s about to lose her home on “Call the Midwife” (PBS, 8 p.m.).
“When Calls the Heart” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.) reaches its fifth season finale.
Margaret gets a marriage offer on “Howards End” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
“Madam Secretary” (CBS, 10 p.m.) tries to free a kidnapped American.
The past catches up with Father Rob and the rest on “Unforgotten” on “Masterpiece” (PBS, 9 p.m.).
Madison’s life is under threat on “Fear the Walking Dead” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
An array of tests confront contestants on “Genius Junior” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
On “The Arrangement” (E!, 9 p.m.), Kyle and Megan clash over career choices.
There may be life outside of the village on “The Last Man on Earth” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
“Timeless” (NBC, 10 p.m.) goes to back to the Depression-era South to rescue bluesman Robert Johnson.
Cameron’s ex-girlfriend is robbed during Fashion Week on “Deception” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
On “The Royals” (E!, 10 p.m.), the press attacks Willow.
A victim is found murdered by mistake on “Instinct” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
A 7-year-old chef from India is on “Little Big Shots” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“The Dead Files” (Travel, 8 p.m.) goes to Waterford, Conn.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) concludes its reunion.
Ruby and Kaya face off with the Dark One on “Ash vs. Evil Dead” (Starz, 9 p.m.).
“Family Guy” (Fox, 9 p.m.) imagines it’s been on the air for 60 years. It only seems like it.
Pimento shows up after a food truck fire on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.).
Biz Markie, RuPaul and Cheech & Chong are on “Snoop Dogg Presents the Joker’s Wild” (TBS, 10 p.m.).
It’s Shawn Mendes vs. Odell Beckham Jr. and Molly Ringwald vs. Jon Cryer on “Drop the Mic” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.).
Danny Kaye stars in a Turner Classic Movies couple feature with “Wonder Man” (8 p.m.) and “A Song is Born” (10 p.m.). Then comes Erich von Stroheim’s silent “The Merry Widow” (12:15 a.m.) and two Japanese movies from Juzo Itami, “Tampopo” (2:45 a.m.) and “The Funeral” (4:45 a.m.).
NBA Playoffs have Boston at Milwaukee (ABC, 1 p.m.), Golden State at San Antonio (ABC, 3:30 p.m.), Toronto at Washington (TNT, 6 p.m.) and Cleveland at Indiana (TNT, 8:30 p.m.).
Stanley Cup playoffs have Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (NBC, 3 p.m.) and Nashville at Colorado (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.).
Baseball has Toronto at Yankees (MLB, 1 p.m.), Seattle at Texas (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Washington at Dodgers (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
Golf has the final round of the Texas Open (Golf, 1 p.m.; CBS, 3 p.m.).
Auto racing has the NHRA Spring Nationals (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.) and the Grand Prix of Alabama (NBC Sports, 3:30 p.m.).
And there is the running of the London Marathon (NBC Sports, 3:30 a.m.).
College softball has Tulsa at Houston (ESPNU, noon) and Nebraska at Minnesota (ESPNU, 4 p.m.).
In men’s college lacrosse, its Ohio State at Maryland (ESPN2, 1 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Democratic chair Tom Perez, Sen. Bob Corker. CBS: Sens. Tom Cotton and Dianne Feinstein, Iran’s foreign minister Javad Zarif, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. NBC: Perez, Sen. Susan Collins, White House legislative affairs director Marc Short. CNN: Corker, White House counselor Kellyanne Conway. Fox News: French President Emmanuel Macron.