The building of the Ark Encounter, a Noah’s Ark experience in rural Kentucky 45 minutes south of its sister attraction, the Creation Museum, revives the controversies over evolution vs. the Bible, 95 years after the Scopes Trial.
It’s also the subject of the documentary “We Believe in Dinosaurs” that makes its debut tonight on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
Paulina Chávez stars as a 15-year-old prodigy hired to work on robotics for NASA in the new sitcom “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Gardia” (Netflix, streaming). She lives with her uncle (Jencarlos Canela) a former pro football player turned high school coach. Producer Mario Lopez pops up as well.
“America’s Got Talent: The Champions” (NBC, 8 p.m.) picks a winner in its finale.
The second installment of the three-part “Washington” (History, 8 p.m.) focuses on his military leadership.
The scam gets involved with the mob on “McMillion$” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
It’s hometown trip time on “The Bachelor” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
On “The New Pope” (HBO, 9 p.m.), Brannox agrees to a televised interview.
The rescue of 60 dogs and cats are covered on “Hallmark Channel’s Tails of Joy” (Hallmark, 10 p.m.).
Passengers realize the meaning of their callings on “Manifest” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.) hopes Carly is fine with his friendship with Lea.
A ride share trip goes wrong on “9-1-1: Lone Star” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Spencer is ready to impress recruiters on “All American” (CW, 8 p.m.).
The “Girl Scout Cookie Championship” (Food, 8 p.m.) expires chocolate.
Erica has a baby shower on “Love & Hip Hop” (VH1, 8 p.m.).
On “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.), Calvin goes to a hockey game with Dave.
The two central characters assess their relationship on “Bob (Hearts) Abishola” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
Lola presides over the trial of Emily’s uncontrollable client on “All Rise” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
Jane regrets her wild night out on “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Kids Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.) have to make rainbow cookies.
First an arrest, and now an intervention for Trick on “Love & Hip Hop Miami” (VH1, 9 p.m.).
Funeral directors become suspects on “Prodigal Son” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
There’s an endurance test on “Spy Games” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
“Bull” (CBS, 10 p.m.) helps in the murder defense of an old friend.
Maurice Chevalier is featured in a pair of films in primetime on Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar with “Gigi” (8 p.m.) and “One Hour with You” (10 p.m.). Also today: “Rich, Young and Pretty” (7 a.m.), “Small Town Girl” (9 a.m.), “Kiss Me Kate” (11 a.m.), “Show Boat” (1:15 p.m.), “Anchors Aweigh” (3:15 p.m.), “An American in Paris” (5:45 p.m.), “Naughty Marietta” (11:45 p.m.), “The Chocolate Soldier” (2 a.m.), “Frenchman’s Creek” (4 a.m.) and “The Green Goddess” (6 a.m.).
They’ll try to run the Daytona 400 (Fox, 4 p.m.) again today after rain cancellation Sunday.
Hockey has Washington at Vegas (NBC Sports, 6 p.m.).
Men’s college hoops have Xavier at St. John’s (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), North Carolina at Notre Dame (ESPN, 7 p.m.), North Carolina Central at North Carolina AT&T (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Bucknell at Holy Cross (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Iowa State at Kansas (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Jackson State at Prairie View (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include Oregon State at UCLA (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: RuPaul, Zoey Deutch, Samantha Brown. The View: Stacey Abrams, Alison Brie, David Alan Grier, Blair Underwood, Jerry O’Connell. The Talk: Cicely Tyson, Xosha Roquemore, Brigitte Nielsen. Ellen DeGeneres: Melissa McCarthy, KJ Apa. Kelly Clarkson: Constance Wu, Kit Williamson. Tamron Hall: T.D. Hackes. Wendy Williams: Nikki Boyer, Makho Ndlovu. The Real: Ellen DeGeneres, Bobby Brown, Tiny, Sherri Shepherd.
Late Talk
All reruns: Stephen Colbert: Steve Martin, The Steep Canyon Rangers. Jimmy Kimmel: Billy Crystal, the Tenderloins, Kelsea Ballerini. Jimmy Fallon: RuPaul, Meghan Trainor. Seth Meyers: Ewan McGregor, Rob McElhenney, Erin Jackson, Ilan Rubin. James Corden: Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Demetria Martin. Lilly Singh: Cameron Monaghan, Noel Fisher. Conan O’Brien: Lil Rel Howery.