A 50-year-old album that’s still a timely soundtrack for current struggles is examined by Don Lemon on a special, “What’s Going On: Marvin Gaye’s Anthem for the Ages” (CNN, 8 p.m.).
The host of the new comedy show “Ziwe” (Showtime, 11 p.m.) is pretty happy with herself; she repeats her name about 20 times in a half hour. Her schtick is making guests uncomfortable with questions. She doesn’t have much other material for a show that pales in comparison to the one whose time slot she’s borrowing, “Desus & Mero.”
The successor to Johnny Carson causes drama on “The Story of Late Night” (CNN, 9 p.m.).
“American Ninja Warrior” (NBC, 7 p.m.) begins a new season by starting a all-women’s competition.
Contestants sing Mother’s Day songs on “American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Axios” (HBO, 6 p.m.) returns for a fourth season.
On the new series “Louisiana Law” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) follows the work of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
The city anticipates the pending execution on “The Nevers” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Iris is taking notes from her customers on “The Girlfriend Experience” (Starz, 8 p.m.) to improve her AI project.