In the new series “Gentleman Jack” (HBO, 10 p.m.), the striking and charismatic Suranne Jones stars as a 19th century lesbian in rural England, returning to the family estate in Halifax as a tough rent collector. Based on the coded diaries of Anne Lister, it’s the latest from Sally Wainwright, whose previous series include “Last Tango in Halifax,” “Unforgiven” and “Happy Valley.”
War correspondent Marie Colvin, whose life ended in a rocket attack in Syria is subject of the documentary “Under the Wire” (Starz, 9 p.m.). An eyepatch Rosamund Pike played a version of her in last year’s “A Private War.”
Recent struggles of Baltimore are enumerated in Marilyn Ness’ documentary “Charm City” on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings), focusing on the murder rate.
The Democratic primaries are months away but tonight has five back to back Democratic Presidential Town Halls (CNN, 7 p.m.) with five different candidates, all originating at Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. It starts with Amy Klobuchar at 7 p.m.; then moves to Elizabeth Warren at 8, Bernie Sanders at 9, Kamala Harris at 10 and Pete Buttigieg at 11 p.m.
“Live PD” was a hit, so here’s “Live Rescue” (A&E, 9 p.m.), a new series following fire fighters, EMTs and paramedics when the calls come in. Ashley Banfield presides.
“American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.) reviews its finalists, wile cross battles continue on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
The Christmas in July party is still going on at the “Summer House” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
The present time seems scary enough on “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (CW, 8 p.m.).
ON the first season finale of “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.), Calvin invites dave to golfing.
There’s a hospital blood shortage on “The Resident” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
On “Man with a Plan” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), Adam accidentally invites Andi on the guys’ trip.
First responders are accused of a heist on “9-1-1” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
On “The Code” (CBS, 9 p.m.), a rising female Marine is attacked.
Earth Day is celebrated on “Spring Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.).
Scheana tries to make Adam jealous on “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
Duff makes his own wedding cake; hence “Duff Takes the Cake” (Food, 10 p.m.).
Three sisters relive past escape on “Escaping Polygamy” (Lifetime, 10 p.m.).
On “Into the Badlands” (AMC, 10 p.m.), the Widow makes a risky play.
Candy reunites with his daughter on “Knightfall” (History, 10 p.m.).
“Meet the Peetes” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.) celebrates the 50th anniversary of “Sesame Street.”
Shepherd returns to Langley to track a fugitive on “The Enemy Within” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
The police received a report that Maya is being stalked on “The Fix” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
A second week of fan dedications on Turner Classic Movies has “The Yearling” (8 p.m.) and “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (10:30 p.m.). Then comes a trio of films that occur at Niagara Falls: “Niagara” (12:30 a.m.), “The Big Circus” (2:15 a.m.) and “Niagara Falls” (4:15 a.m.). Earlier, to mark the 113th anniversary of Eddie Albert’s birth, a day of his films with “An Angel from Texas” (6 a.m.), “On Your Toes” (7:15 a.m.), “Brother Rat” (9 a.m.), “Brother Rat and a Baby” (10:45 a.m.), “Four Wives” (12:30 p.m.), “The Dude Goes West” (2:15 p.m.), “The Teahouse of the August Moon” (3:45 p.m.) and “McQ” (6 p.m.). Albert, the star of “Green Acres,” died in 2005 at 99.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have Washington at Carolina (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.) and Nashville at Dallas (CNBC, 8:30 p.m.).
NBA Playoffs have Milwaukee at Detroit (TNT, 8 p.m.) and Houston at Utah (TNT, 10:30 p.m.).
Baseball includes Philadelphia at Mets (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Ralph Fiennes, Lorraine Toussaint, Tisha Morris. The View: Sen. Mike Lee. The Talk: Dax Shepard, Wayne Brady. Ellen DeGeneres: Pink, O’Shea Jackson Jr. Wendy Williams: Emily Loftiss. The Real: Navia Robinson.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Chris Hayes, Nico Parker (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Danai Gurira, Backstreet Boys (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Nathan Lane, Pitbull, Philippe Costeau. Seth Meyers: Ricky Gervais, Asia Kate Dillon, James Bay, Allison Miller (rerun). James Corden: Couteney Cox, Nick Kroll, Betty Who (rerun). Carson Daly: Natalie Morales, Haelos, Grace Van Dien (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Isaac Hempstead Wright.