“Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) starts its 27th season almost free of stars. But it does have Mary Lou Retton and John Schneider and a guy from “Bachelor in Paradise,” Grocery Store Joe, all lacing up dancing shoes.
Blind auditions begin the 15th season of “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.). Jennifer Hudson returns as judge alongside fellow “American Idol” alumnus Kelly Clarkson and the insult comedy team of Blake Sheldon and Adam Levine.
Every night of premiere week has a reboot. Tonight’s is “Magnum P.I.” (CBS, 9 p.m.), a failure on many levels, but with explosions.
The other new show tonight, “Manifest” (NBC, 10 p.m.) begins as a plane mystery — when a flight lands, five years have passed — and ends as a police procedural.
For the 12th season of “The Big Bang Theory” (CBS, 8 p.m.), Sheldon and Amy are on their very uncomfortable honeymoon in New York. Neil deGrasse Tyson and Kathy Bates guest star. They’re promoting this as the final season though CBS execs have opened the door for more. “Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) has a longer future guaranteed, as season two begins with a paper route.
A blackout causes some innovation at the hospital in the season two premiere of “The Resident” (Fox, 8 p.m.). It precedes the time slot premiere of “9-1-1” (Fox, 9 p.m.), also in its second season, which has its own problem: earthquake.
Last year’s most successful new show, “The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.) returns for its second season.
“Bull” (CBS, 10 p.m.) returns for the third season,back to work following his heart attack
The earth spins around a little quicker as “Planet Earth: Yellowstone” (BBC America, 9 p.m.) which just celebrated the summer Saturday, is now marking time in the park in autumn.
Two health care workers in Sierra Leon in the midst of the ebola crisis are profiled in Arthur Pratt’s documentary “Survivors,” making its debut on “POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
The documentary “No Greater Law” (A&E, 10 p.m.) looks at an Idaho sect fighting for the first to withhold medical treatment from their children.
Kim pulls out al the stops for a case on “Better Call Saul” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
On “Lodge 49” (AMC, 10:15 p.m.), Liz tries to climb the corporate ladder.
The ladies from “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood” (VH1, 8 p.m.) arrive in London.
October is almost here; time for a fourth season start for “Halloween Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Shifting Gears with Aaron Kaufman” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) also begins a new season.
A familiar face among the new moms on “Teen Mom” (MTV, 9 p.m.) is Bristol Palin who is, like, 27.
It’s an Italian night fight on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
And then if you want to hear an analysis of all the network’s shows, there’s “Bravo’s Play by Play” (Bravo, 10 p.m.) with Jerry O’Connell, Andy Cohen and Rebecca Romijn.
“Ackley Bridge” (Acorn, streaming) begins a third season.
The women on “MTV Floribama Shore” (MTV, 10 p.m.) go to Mermaid Academy.
Another night of Martin Scorsese films from the 1970s includes “Italianamerican” (8 p.m.), “The Last Waltz” (9 p.m.) and “Boxcar Bertha” (11:15 p.m.) as well as two films he likely admired, “Badlands” (3 a.m.) and “Gun Crazy” (3 a.m.).
Monday Night Football has Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
Baseball includes Milwaukee at St. Louis (MLB, 8 p.m.) and Oakland at Seattle (MLB, 10 p.m.).
IN preseason hockey, it’s New Jersey at Rangers (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Freddie Highmore. The Talk: Jay Hernandez, Tori Kelly. Steve Harvey: Lonnie Chavis. Ellen DeGeneres: Benedict Cumberbatch, Yara Shahidi, Justin Willman. Wendy Williams: Michael Yo. The Real: April Ryan, Princess Love, Ray J.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Emma Stone, Flight of the Conchords. Jimmy Kimmel: Viola Davis, Hasan Minhaj, Bastille. Jimmy Fallon: Mandy Moore, John David Washington, Mumford & Sons. Seth Meyers: Samantha Bee, Ron Livingston, Portugal, The Man, Ben Sesar. James Corden: Tiffany Haddish, Jay Hernandez, Tori Kelly. Carson Daly: Janet Montgomery, Let’s Eat Grandma, Julia Garner. Trevor Noah: Jenny Han. Conan O’Brien: Bradley Cooper, Superorganism.