The new true crime series “The Genetic Detective” (ABC, 10 p.m.) follows the work of CeCe Moore, who uses DNA to help solve cold case murders. The first is a couple found dead in Seattle in 1987.
Her last comedy special, “Nanette,” made her a star. Now she’s back with the follow-up “Hannah Gadsby: Douglas” (Netflix, streaming) named after one of her dogs.
Sofia Vergara joins the judges panel for the 15th season start of “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.). And why not? She can’t be worse than Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum and Howie Mandel.
It’s accompanied by the third season of “World of Dance” (NBC, 10 p.m.) with producer Jennifer Lopez, Ne-Yo and Derek Hough as judges.
Part two of “Grant” (History, 9 p.m.) is consumed by the general’s battles with Robert E. Lee in the Civil War. Sunday’s part one is rerun at 7.
Tomorrow’s space launch is preceded by a special about preparations for the event, “NASA & Space X: Journey to the Future” (Discovery, Science, 9 p.m.)
“DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (CW, 9 p.m.) are trapped on different TV shows.
The 2009 death of the popular actress at 32 is the subject of the special “Brittany Murphy: An ID Mystery” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.).
Scott Campbell Jr. crosses into Russian waters on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
On a new “Stargirl” (CW, 8 p.m.), Courtney learns about the Injustice Society of America.
Eddie battles Esperanza in a custody battle on “If Loving You is Wrong” (OWN, 10 p.m.).
It’s all about pork on “Chopped” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) has some leftover scenes from the season, as does “Below Deck Mediterranean” (Bravo, 10 p.m.).
School’s back for “7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
Tray doesn’t trust her mother’s boyfriend on “The Last O.G.” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.).
When will they start having to wear masks on “Supermarket Stakeout” (Food, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Thursday night salute to wonder women concludes with “Incendiary Blonde” (8 p.m.), “Lady Sings the Blues” (10:15 p.m.), “Funny Girl” (1 a.m.), “Funny Lady” (3:45 a.m.) and “Annie Oakley” (6:15 a.m.).
And during the day on TCM, if one can’t travel freely now there is a set of travel films with “Without Reservations” (6 a.m.), “A Night to Remember” (7:45 a.m.), “The Lady Vanishes” (10 a.m.), “I Know Where I’m Going” (12:15 p.m.), “Indiscretion of an American Wife” (2 p.m.), “The V.I.P.S.” (3:15 p.m.), “Amalfi Way” (5:30 p.m.) and “Travels With My Aunt” (6 p.m.).
NASCAR is trying to squeeze in as many races as it can in its abbreviated season, so here’s the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.) at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Players association officials discuss the effects of the pandemic and the prospect of restarting sports on a new “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Keegan-Michael Key, Madison Beer, Vern Yip. The View: Terry Crews. The Talk: Luke Wilson, Lauren Lapkus, Akee Washington. Ellen DeGeneres: Howie Mandel, Sarah Cooper. Kelly Clarkson: Joel McHale, Grace Byers, Duff Goldman (rerun). Tamron Hall: Janelle Monáe, Misty Copeland. Wendy Williams: Devyn Simone, Ashlee Glazer (rerun). The Real: Eva Marcille.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Christine and the Queens (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Lisa Kudrow, Jacob Collier with Ty Dolla $ign & Mahalia. Jimmy Fallon: Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, Brad Pitt (rerun). Seth Meyers: Rachel Maddow, Dylan McDermott, Rita Ora, Kelly Clarkson, Nikki Glaspie (rerun). James Corden: Constance Wu, Neil Patrick Harris, Sheryl Crow (rerun). Lilly Singh: Adam Rippon, Anna Camp (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Russell Brand (rerun).