The least surprising trophies in the music biz probably comes from the Billboard Music Awards (NBC, 8 p.m.) where the year’s chart toppers serve as winners. Kelly Clarkson hosts; Maria Carey receives the Icon Award. There are a lot of duets planned on stage, starting with Taylor Swift paired with Brendon Ure, doing her new single “Me!” to kick off the show. Also pairing up: Madonna with Maluma, BTS with Halsey, and Dan + Shay with Tori Kelly. Other performers include Paula Abdul, Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Khalid, Ciara and Lauren Daigle. Cardi B leads with 21 nominations; Drake and Post Malone each have 17.
The unexpected star of Fox News, which seems terrified by her every move, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is featured in the Rachel Lears’ award-winning documentary “Knock Down the House” (Netflix, streaming), about four women who ran winning grass roots campaigns for Congress in 2018.
The next two episodes of “On Tour with Asperger’s Are Us” (HBO, 8 and 8:30 p.m.) are on the night after the premiere.
The second documentary of concentration camp survivors in as many days is “Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses” (Discovery, 7 p.m.)
Cable news will be all over the testimony of Attorney General Bill Barr at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing (CNN, MSNBC, CSPAN, Fox News, 10 a.m.).
“Brockmire” (IFC, 10 p.m.) urges Charles to leave a toxic relationship.
The Baron awakens from his sleep and wants to go clubbing on “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX, 10 p.m.)
The three night look at the blooming of spring on “Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) concludes with a glimpse of wolf cubs in Minnesota and bobcats in California.
Sevyn Streeter and Ty Dolla $ign are special guests on “Empire” (Fox, 8 p.m.), which has been picked up for a sixth season.
Renovation is a competition on the new “Best Room Wins” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
One of “The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) become a circus ringmaster.
It’s dead week on “Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists” (Freeform, 8 p.m.).
On “Riverdale” (CW, 8 p.m.), Betty takes matters into her own hands.
Loved ones pay a visit on “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.). And with any luck “The Amazing Race” (CBS, 9 p.m.) won’t linger at any anti-American memorials this time around in Vietnam.
Adam goes to see “Willow” instead of celebrating Mother’s Day on “The Goldbergs” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
On “Schooled” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) CB admits his feelings for Lainey.
There’s an unexpected murder on “Whiskey Cavalier” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Modern Family” (ABC, 9 p.m.) has Cam presiding over the high school graduation, where Jay gives an address.
Lisa faces her final officer’s test on “SEAL Team” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Tonight’s episode of “Happy!” (Syfy, 10 p.m.) is called “Pervapalooza.”
“Jane the Virgin” (CW, 9 p.m.) gives Rafalel some space.
Will tries to get Sophie in Lance Bass’ space camp on “Single Parents” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).
On “Star” (Fox, 9 p.m.), Alex deals with her father’s retaliation.
Ceaser and Alex face off on “Black Ink Crew” (VH1, 9 p.m.).
“Martha & Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party” (VH1, 10 p.m.) host Octavia Spencer and Fergie.
Turner Classic Movies’ star of the month is Paul Newman, starting a Wednesday night series with “Somebody Up There Likes Me” (8 p.m.), “The Rack” (10 p.m.), “Until They Sail” (midnight), “The Helen Morgan Story” (1:45 a.m.) and “The Silver Chalice” (4 a.m.). Earlier in the day, it’s about female lawbreakers with “Alias French Gertie” (6 a.m.), “Blondie Johnson” (7:30 a.m.), “House of Numbers” (8:45 a.m.), “Stronger Than Desire” (10:30 a.m.), “This Woman is Dangerous” (noon), “Paid” (1:45 p.m.), “Lady Gangster” (3:30 p.m.), “Midnight Mary” (4:45 p.m.) and “Ring of Fire” (6:15 p.m.).
NBA Playoffs have Portland at Denver (TNT, 9 p.m.).
Stanley Cup Playoffs has Islanders at Carolina (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.) and St. Louis at Dallas (NBC Sports, 9:30 p.m.).
Baseball includes Oakland at Boston (MLB, 1 p.m.), Yankees at Arizona (MLB, 4 p.m.), Houston at Minnesota (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Dodgers at San Francisco (MLB, 11 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Charlize Theron, Linda Cardellini. The Talk: Geena Davis. Ellen DeGeneres: Blake Shelton. Wendy Williams: Gizelle Bryant. The Real: Luann De Lesseps.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Mariska Hargitay, Thomas Middleditch, Hootie & the Blowfish. Jimmy Kimmel: Emilia Clarke, Dennis Quaid, Pink. Jimmy Fallon: Alexander Skarsgård, Fontaines D.C. Seth Meyers: Charlize Theron, Tim Robinson, Judah & the Lion, Valerie Franco. James Corden: Jared Harris, Morgxn, Diane Guerrero. Trevor Noah: Chelsea Handler. Conan O’Brien: Tony Hale.