If it doesn’t seem a year since last year’s running of the roses, it’s because it was delayed until September. This year’s 147th Kentucky Derby (NBC, 2:30 p.m.) is back on track, though attendance will be limited at Churchill Downs with precautions. The actual post time is 6:57 p.m. Kentucky Derby Prep (NBC Sports, noon) runs nearly seven hours earlier.
The big summer blockbuster that wasn’t, “Tenet” (HBO, 8 p.m.), makes its premium cable debut.
Lester Holt, Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb co-host a different kind of awards show: “Inspiring America: The 2021 Inspiration List” (NBC, 8 p.m.) whose honorees include Lin-Manuel Miranda, NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, NBA coach Becky Hammon, chef José Andrés and Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot.
The NFL Draft (ABC, ESPN, NFL, noon) slogs on over three networks. At least it’s not still in prime time.
“One Wild Day” (BBC America, 8 p.m.) has its finale with an episode in the jungle.
Oprah Winfrey interviews Julianna Margulies on “Super Soul” (Discovery+, streaming).
An invasion grows on “Final Space” (Cartoon Network, 10:30 p.m.).
“Iyanla: Fix My Life” (OWN, 9 p.m.) helps four girlfriends with their romantic relationships.