“Catherine the Great” (HBO, 10 p.m.) ruled for more than 30 years, but is covered in just four episodes on this new limited series. It stars someone with some royal bearing: Helen Mirren, who got an Oscar for playing Queen Elizabeth II in “The Queen.” The series, focusing on the end of her controversial reign, also stars Jason Clarke as Grigory Potemkin and Gina McKee as her confident Countess Praskovya Bruce.
Bruce Springsteen makes a late night appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC, 11:35 p.m.), to kick off the show’s week in Brooklyn.
Another possible casualty among the new fall network shows is the drama “Bluff City Law” (NBC, 10 p.m.). It’s not canceled per se, but production on it will end this month after 10 episodes. Tonight is the fifth episode, about a failed levee in Memphis.
On the new “Rock the Block” (HGTV, 9 p.m.) is a competition among designers whose first assignment from host Drew Scott is a master suite.
Hunter Hayes, Lee Brice and Easton Corbin play “The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.) helping shelter and rescue dogs.
Lori turns to Candy for help on “The Deuce” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
“Prodigal Son” (Fox, 9 p.m.) is vexed by the girl in the box mystery.
A woman is trapped in a rage room on “9-1-1” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
On “All American” (CW, 8 p.m.), Spencer gives his dad an ultimatum about his new player.
There hasn’t been an elimination on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) for a couple of weeks, and Sean Spicer really needs to go.
Battle rounds continue on “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
On “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.), the Butlers and the Johnsons go on a double date.
Abishola has a romantic dream about Bob on “Bob (Hearts) Abishola” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is assigned his first surgery.
Lola conducts a wedding on “All Rise” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
On “Black Lightning” (CW, 9 p.m.), Anissa and Grace have an emotional encounter, whatever that is.
“Bull” (CBS, 10 p.m.) helps an exotic dancer.
Four bakers remain on “Halloween Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.). But the “Holloween Cake-Off” (Food, 10 p.m.) is just starting.
The month-long, Monday night salute to Paul Muni continues on Turner Classic Movie with his bio films “The Story of Louis Pasteur” (8 p.m.), “The Life of Emile Zola” (9:45 p.m.), “A Song to Remember” (midnight), about Chopin, “Juarez” (2 a.m.) and “Viva Villa!” (4:15 a.m.).
Monday Night Football has New England at Jets (ESPN, 8:15 p.m.).
Hockey has Vegas at Philadelphia (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Jimmy Kimmel, Naomi Harris. The View: Benedict Cumberbatch, Michael Shannon. The Talk: Helen Mirren. Ellen DeGeneres: Jon Dorenbos, Kristen Bell, Lauren Pomerantz, Adam Levine. Kelly Clarkson: Cedric the Entertainer, Mindy Kelly, Danica Patrick. Wendy Williams: A.J. Gibson, Makho Ndlovu.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Julie Andrews, Jonathan Groff, Yungblud with Dan Reynolds. Jimmy Kimmel: Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys. Jimmy Fallon: Scarlett Johansson, Pete Buttigieg, Jim James, Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra. Jimmy Kimmel: Bruce Springsteen, Alicia Keys. Seth Meyers: Mariska Hargitay, Lizzy Caplan, Sam Fender, Terence Higgins. James Corden: Paul Rudd, Masan Minhaj, Anthony Ramos. Lilly Singh: Paula Abdul, Nicole Scherzinger. Trevor Noah: Will Smith (rerun). David Spade: Martin Short, Maya Rudolph (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Rosario Dawson, Dulcé Sloan.