A merge finally comes on “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.), though it comes with some conditions.
“The Goldbergs” (ABC, 8 p.m.) goes on a hunt for the great albino Pumpkin. Elvira makes a cameo.
Stevie’s mother becomes her patient on “Chicago Med” (NBC, 8 p.m.); there’s a firehouse security breach on “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 9 p.m.); and Ruzel reunites with an old colleague to take down a crime ring on “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Nova” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) begins a five-part series looking into the vastness of the universe.
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) wrap up their reunion episodes (we hope).
The life of a pair of Ospreys in a Connecticut salt marsh are tracked on a new episode of “Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings).
“Batwoman” (CW, 9 p.m.) learns a missing trophy has made its way to the wrong hands.
A disabled dog has a pig trainer on “Amazing Animal Friends” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.).
“Dr. Mercy” (TLC, 9 p.m.) has mercy on us and concludes her first season.
The siblings debate the best approach for giving away Halloween candy on “Home Economics” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).
“CSI: Vegas” (CBA, 10 p.m.) investigates a body found at a luau pit.
Gary tries to make things right for Sophie on “A Million Little Things” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Secrets of the Dead” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks at prehistoric women.
The scout troop has a camping trip on “The Wonder Years” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.).
“The Conners” (ABC, 9 p.m.) have Halloween decorations and a canceled honeymoon due to a leaky roof.
Gideon deals with becoming a human on “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow” (CW, 8 p.m.).
The series “Twenties” (BET, 10 p.m.) has its own “Twenties After Show with B. Scott” (BET, 10:30 p.m.).
“Winter House” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) is already forming love triangles, two episodes in.
A Tim McGraw impersonator goes head to head against a faux Keith Urban on “Clash of the Cover Bands” (E!, 9:30 p.m.).
“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” (TBS, 10:30 p.m.) has a new episode.
The Statue of Liberty is considered as “If We Built It Today” (Science, 9 p.m.). Other New York towers are examined on “Unearthed” (Science, 10 p.m.).
On “The Sinner” (USA, 10 p.m.), Ambrose goes to the mainland to learn more about Percy’s past.
Turner Classic Movies highlights the 1930s producer and founder of Universal Pictures, first in a documentary about “Carl Laemmle” (8 p.m. and 1:45 a.m.) and some of his hits: “Dracula” (9:45 p.m.), “All Quiet on the Western Front” (11:15 p.m.) and “Frankenstein” (5 a.m.). Earlier today are the films of actor Jack Carson, born this day in 1910, with “This Marriage Business” (7 a.m.), “Crashing Hollywood” (8:15 a.m.), “The Hard Way” (9:30 a.m.), “Two Guys from Texas” (11:30 a.m.), “April Showers” (1 p.m.), “High Flyers” (2:45 p.m.), “Shine on Harvest Moon” (4 p.m.), and “Shine on Harvest Moon” (6:15 p.m.).
Game 2 of the World Series has Atlanta at Houston (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Basketball includes Atlanta at New Orleans (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Memphis at Portland (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Philadelphia at Edmonton (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball has Texas Tech at Kansas State (ESPNU, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Alan Cumming, Rachael Ray, Dayna Isom Johnson. The View: Drew Barrymore, Pilar Valdes. The Talk: Yvette Nicole Brown. Ellen DeGeneres: Lester Holt, Michael Thomas, Brandi Carlile. Drew Barrymore: Alyssa Milano, Jake Cohen. Kelly Clarkson: Cynthia Erivo, John Pollon, Big Lux. Tamron Hall: Justina Machado. Wendy Williams: Ms. Pat, Whitney Cummings. The Real: Candiace Dillard.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Elizabeth Banks, Jorja Fox. Jimmy Kimmel: Dan Levy, Rufus Du Sol. Jimmy Fallon: Nick Kroll, Ava DuVernay, Walker Hayes. Seth Meyers: Beanie Feldstein, Norman Lear, Lady A, Atom Willard. James Corden: Jeffrey Wright, Edgar Wright, Glass Animals. Trevor Noah: Diego Boneta.