The best parts of Stanley Nelson’s two hour documentary “Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool” on “American Masters” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) is when Davis is playing his music. There’s a lot of it in the stylish film, which accents his playing with staccato scene-setting clips from the 40s and 50s. Among the many interviews are Quincy Jones, Carlos Santana and Marcus Miller, as well as a few of the women in his life. And it’s actor Carl Lumbly who provides the raspy voice, reading from Davis’ autobiography and other quotes to fuel the story.
The Congressional Black Caucus Institute cohosts the 10th Democratic Primary Debate (CBS, 8 p.m.) in Charleston, S.C. Last week’s event was the highest rated Democratic debate in history, so this one is likely to have some fireworks as well. Add Tom Steyer to the six who held forth last week.
“Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” (HBO, 10 p.m.) looks at the rising risks of rock climbing, and Gumbel meets with the family of boxer Patrick Day who died during a match last year.
“Pete Davidson: Alive from New York” (Netflix, streaming) is the first standup comedy special for the service from the troubled “Saturday Night Live” cast member, shot at the Gramercy Theatre.
On “Schitt’s Creek” (Pop, 9 p.m.), Johnny and Moira spend the night in the new motel’s presidential suite.
“Man v. Food” (Cooking, 10 p.m.) returns for a new season in Mystic, Conn.
Reports come out for the three on “This is Us” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) conducts another two hours of blind auditions.
“Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back” (Fox, 8 p.m.) has a two hour season finale in Conway, Ark., and Little Rock.
William Shatner drops in on “The Curse of Oak Island” (History, 8 p.m.).
“Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.” (History, 8 p.m.) looks into criminal pasts in the families of Laura Linney, Lisa Ling and Soledad O’Brien.
On “The Conners” (ABC, 8 p.m.), reat life married couple Clark Gregg and Jennifer Grey play a pair who invite Jackie into their relationship.
Jax kicks Sandoval out of his wedding party on “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“New Amsterdam” (NBC, 10 p.m.) tries to attack the opioid epidemic.
Food tattoos are created on “Ink Master” (Paramount, 10 p.m.).
On “My Big Fat Fabulous Life” (TLC, 8 p.m.) Whitney trains for the state weightlifting championship.
Juliette tries to convince everyone that Alex is a liar on “Siesta Key” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“The Flash” (CW, 8 p.m.) has an experiment that puts him in the path of Gorilla Grodd.
Rio tries to learn to drive on “Bless This Mess” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.).
“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (CW, 9 p.m.) try to defeat Genghis Khan in 1990s Hong Kong.
Friendships grow stronger on “The Biggest Loser” (USA, 9 p.m.).
On “Mixed-ish” (ABC, 9 p.m.), an African-American family moves into the neighborhood.
Jack joins the robotics club on “Black-ish” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).
Jazz announces her college decision on “I Am Jazz” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
On “For Life” (ABC, 10 p.m.), Aaron represents an inmate from a drug rehab program.
Winter drives pythons underground on “Guardians of the Glades” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
“Project Blue Book” (History, 10 p.m.) makes alien contact.
It’s the holidays in the medieval days too on “Miracle Workers” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.).
Least appealing travel destinations can be found on “Portals to Hell” (Travel, 10 p.m.).
The final week of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 begins with “The Forsyte Woman” (6:30 a.m.), “Varsity Show” (8:45 a.m.), “Cain and Mabel” (10:15 a.m.), “Bachelor Mother” (noon), “B.F.’s Daughter” (1:30 p.m.), “Mutiny on the Bounty” (3:30 p.m.), “The Barretts of Wimpole Street” (6 p.m.), “The Divorcee” (8 p.m.), “Night Must Fall” (9:30 p.m.), “Sister Kenny” (11:45 p.m.), “The Sea Wolf” (2 a.m.) and “Something to Sing About” (4 a.m.).
NBA action has Milwaukee at Toronto (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and New Orleans at Lakers (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Hockey includes Chicago at St. Louis (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.).
Spring baseball has Miami at Houston (MLB, 1 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Kentucky at Texas A&M (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Iowa at Michigan State (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), DePaul at Xavier (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), TCU at Iowa State (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), North Carolina State at North Carolina (ESPN, 9 p.m.), Memphis at SMU (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Tulane at Tulsa (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Texas Tech at Oklahoma (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Colorado State at San Diego State (CBS Sports, 11 p.m.) and San Jose State at Utah State (ESPN2, 11 p.m.).
Men’s college lacrosse has High Point at Virginia (ESPNU, 5 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Anthony Mackie, Geoffrey Zakarian, Joseph Benavidez. The View: Mark Cuban, Kevin O’Leary. The Talk: Dr. Mehmet Oz. Ellen DeGeneres: Cher. Kelly Clarkson: Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Cheryl Hines, PJ Morton. Tamron Hall: Ricki Lake, Monter Williams, Rolonda Watts. Wendy Williams: Tommy Davidson. The Real: Jerrika Hinton.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Chris Christie, Nathaniel Rateliff. Jimmy Kimmel: Elisabeth Moss, Dan Abrams, Dustin Lynch. Jimmy Fallon: Nick Jonas, Steve Coogan, cast of “Girl from the North Country.” Seth Meyers: Carson Daly, Juliette Lewis, Patrick Radden Keefe. James Corden: BTS, Adam Pally, Mo Rocca. Lilly Singh: Karen Gillan. Trevor Noah: Rahm Emanuel. David Spade: Jeff Ross, Dave Attell. Conan O’Brien: Sam Morril.