A new season begins for the biographical series “In their Own Words” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) which begins with no less than the life of Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas, first non-European and first jesuit priest to reach that height.
Historian Bill Lepp travels to less-traveled corners to dig up truth behind the myths of American history in the new series “Man vs. History” (History, 10 p.m.), which begins in the West with the legends of Billy the Kid and Annie Oakley.
The Bucks could win it all in Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs, with Phoenix at Milwaukee (ABC, 9 p.m.). It would be their first title since the only other time they won — 50 years ago.
Chris Tucker is guest on the Anthony Anderson-hosted preshow “Jimmy Kimmel Life: NBA Finals Game Night” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
A new “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks at the consequences of America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan.
The Olympics get a soft opening in a couple of sports. Softball includes Australia vs. Japan (NBC Sports, 8 p.m.), Italy vs. U.S. (NBC Sports, 11 p.m.) and Mexico vs. Canada (NBC Sports, 2 a.m.). Women’s soccer games are played deep into the night with China vs. Brazil (NBC Sports, 4 a.m.) and U.S. vs. Sweden (USA, 4:30 a.m.).
Coverage of today’s latest billionaire’s trip to space is provided in the special “Bezos in Space: Blue Origin Takes Flight” (Discovery, 8 a.m. and 10 p.m.).