The prime time documentary “2040” (CW, 8 p.m.) has a positive look at solving the climate crisis.
Similarly, “A Perfect Planet” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) precedes “Action Planet: Meeting the Climate Challenge” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
“Thin Ice” (Sundance Now, streaming) is the condition for a research ship in Greenland due to climate change.
Wildlife experts compile the Red List on the documentary “Endangered” (Discovery+, streaming).
On its two-day Earth Day Takeover is filled with popular nature documentaries starting with “Planet Earth: A Celebration” (BBC America, 6 a.m.) a six hour marathon of “Nature’s Great Events” (BBC America 7 a.m.), five hours of “Planet Earth: Dynasties” (BBC America, 1 p.m.), and 12 hours of “Planet Earth: Blue Planet II” (6 p.m.). A crew to Mars finds an unexpected passenger in the new movie “Stowaway” (Netflix, streaming).
“Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.) names a winner in the 19th season finale, while “Top Chef” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) has to cook with Campbell’s Soup.
Magicians and daredevils fool regular people in the new series “Big Trick Energy” (truTV, 10:30 p.m.).
“Ellen’s Next Great Designer” (HBO Max, streaming) is a competition for furniture designers.
Quinn’s new romance goes public on “Younger” (Paramount+, streaming).
“Floribama Shore” (MTV, 8 p.m.) is rattled by Codi’s outburst.
Lala Kent and Anna Camp are “Overserved with Lisa Vanderpump” (E!, 10 p.m.).
The documentary “Searching for Sheela” (Netflix, streaming) follows a former member of the Rajneesh cult in Oregon in a return to India.
A crew of road workers uncovers an ancient vampire in the horror film “Boys from County Hell” (Shudder, streaming).
“Law & Order: Organized Crime” (NBC, 10 p.m.) brings back Mariska Hargitay as special guest, after she puts in some work on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
A doctor is called in for grief counseling after the murder of an unarmed black man on “Station 19” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Rebel” (ABC, 10 p.m.) stands up for clean water.
Denis Leary’s character gets help for his ailing back on “The Moodys” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
On “Last Man Standing” (Fox, 9 p.m.), Mike has trouble finding the right gift for his business partner.
Al tries to teach Hazel to be more deferential for her elders on “United States of Al” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
On “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 9 p.m.), Jo wants to switch specialties.
The Grim Sleeper was the catchy name for an L.A. killer at the beginning of the century, according to “Mind of a Monster” (investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.).
On “Manifest” (NBC, 8 p.m.), Vance has a new angle to understand Flight 828.
Bonnie and Tammy take on a big project together on “Mom” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Young Sheldon” (CBS, 8 p.m.) meets a virus.
On “B Positive” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.), Drew goes on his first date since his divorce.
“Summer House” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) throws a wedding-themed party for Kyle and Amanda.
Kim has to take a class to make a simple TikTok video on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” (E!, 8 p.m.).
“For Real: The Story of Reality TV” (E!, 9 p.m.), looks up past contestants from “The Swan.”
It’s all P and one Q on Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar with “Pride and Prejudice” (6:15 a.m.), “Pride of the Marines” (8:15 a.m.), “Primrose Path” (10:30 a.m.), “Princess O’Rourke” (12:15 p.m.), “The Prisoner of Zenda” (2 p.m.), “The Private Life of Henry VIII” (4 p.m.), “The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex” (6 p.m.), “The Producers” (8 p.m.), “Psycho” (9:45 p.m.), “The Public Enemy” (11:45 p.m.), “The Pumpkin Eater” (1:30 a.m.), “Pygmalion” (3:30 a.m.) and “Quo Vadis” (5:15 a.m.).
Baseball has Arizona at Cincinnati (MLB, 12:30 p.m.), Yankees at Cleveland (MLB, 6 p.m.) and San Diego at Dodgers (MLB, 10 p.m.).
NBA action has Philadelphia at Milwaukee (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Lakers at Dallas (TNT, 9:30 p.m.).
College baseball includes LSU at Mississippi (ESPNU, 8 p.m.).
The semifinals for the NCAA women’s college volleyball tournament has Washington vs. Kentucky (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Texas vs. Wisconsin (ESPN, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Gal Gadot, Jonathan Tucker, Monica Mangin. The Talk: Sarah Chalke, Parker Young, Adhir Kalyan, Elizabeth Rodriguez. Ellen DeGeneres: Mickey Guyton, Dr. Julian Fennessy, Beane. Drew Barrymore: Danny Seo, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Nicky Hilton. Kelly Clarkson: Alexis Nikole Nelson, Chris Noth, Nikki Reed, John Griffith, Lainey Wilson. Tamron Hall: Ali Stroker. Wendy Williams: Whitney Cummings. The Real: Will & Heather Packer.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha. Jimmy Kimmel: Gal Gadot, Eric Andre, Kale. Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Bacon, Simone Biles, Ritt Momney. Seth Meyers: Gwen Stefani, Adam McKay. James Corden: Dominic Cooper, Static with Ben El and Black Eyed Peas. Trevor Noah: Garrett Bradley, Morgan Freeman (rerun). Conan O’Brien: Chris “Ludacris” Bridges (rerun).