A new season begins for “The Toys That Built America” (History, 9 p.m.), starting with the Mattell company.
A sketch by Charles Darwin is stolen on “Miss Scarlet and the Duke” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings).
“The Great North” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.) navigates a parade competition.
Jimmy Jr. participates in a dancing seminar on “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
Police on “East New York” (CBS, 9 p.m.) try to untangle a family conflict.
A Norse saga comes to life with the advance of the team led by “Annika” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
“Magpie Murders” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) looks for clues in the murdered writer’s final mystery novel.
The third romantic Christmas movie in as many days is “A Kismet Christmas” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), about a children’s author who tries to dream of her true love. Sarah Ramos, Carlo Marks and Marilu Henner star.
Another film, minus the misplaced holiday, is “Star-Crossed Romance” (UPtv, 7 p.m.) a single mother and single father who team up to put on the school play, “Romeo and Juliet.” Aliyah O’Brien and Andrew Zachar star.
Wendy Davis’ efforts to secure reproductive rights in Texas is recounted in the documentary “The Turning Point: Shouting Down Midnight” (MSNBC, 10 p.m.).
How did this happen: One of the top-rated prime time dramas is “The Equalizer” (CBS, 8 p.m.), on which a motorcycle club tries to prove illegal guns found in a member’s van were planted.
“NCIS: Los Angles” (CBS, 10 p.m.) has a crossover with “NCIS.”
Julian looks for answers on “American Gigolo” (Showtime, 9 p.m.).
On “Let the Right One In” (Showtime, 10 pm.), Mark tries to cover his tracks.
A past injury comes back to bite “The Rookie” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Celebrity Jeopardy!” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has quarterfinals, with Aisha Tyler, Matt Rogers and John Michael Higgins.
Francia Raisa, Joel Madden and Jenifer Lewis play “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Coroner” (CW, 9 p.m.) reunites with an old flame.
An out teenager seeking emancipation takes his case to “Family Law” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“The Serpent Queen” (Starz, 8:08 p.m.) considers freedom of religion.
Daryl and Carol keep searching for their missing friend on “The Walking Dead” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
The 13th “Doctor Who” (BBC America, 8 p.m.) faces the Daleks, the Cybermen and the Master.
Louis and Lestat teach their new protege on “Interview with the Vampire” (AMC, 10 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) deals with Mia’s health scare.
Reunion episodes begin for this season’s “Married to Medicine” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” (CNN, 9 p.m.) travels to Puglia.
Local waterways play a part on tonight’s “Halloween Wars” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Air Disasters” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.) recounts the “Miracle on the Hudson.”
Kody officiates a wedding while going through his own divorce on “Sister Wives” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies has a couple of films based on Elmore Leonard stories: “3:10 to Yuma” (8 p.m.) and “Get Shorty” (10 p.m.). At 12 comes a pair of silent films from more than a century ago by Lois Weber: “Shoes” (midnight) and “Where Are My Children?” (1 a.m.). Then comes a pair of 1970s films by Peter Weir: “The Cars That Are Paris” (2:15 a.m.) and “The Plumber” (4 a.m.).
NBA action includes Washington at Cleveland (NBA, 7 p.m.), and Phoenix at Clippers (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Anaheim at Detroit (ESPN, 5 p.m.).
Auto racing has NASCAR’s Dixie Vodka 400 (NBC, 2:30 p.m.) and the U.S. Grand Prix (ESPN, 3 p.m.).
The Grand Prix of Figure Skating (E!, 2 p.m.) moves to a different cable network.
Women’s college volleyball includes Wisconsin at Michigan (ESPN2, 1 p.m.), Louisville at Pittsburgh (ESPNU, 1 p.m.) and Kentucky at Texas A&M (ESPNU, 3 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Arizona gubernatorial candidates Katie Hobbs and Kari Lake, Rep. Rusty Bower, Democratic Chair Patrick Maloney. CBS: Speaker Nancy Pelosi, presidential coordinator Amos Hochstein, former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb. NBC: Rep. Liz Cheney. CNN: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Rep. Nancy Mace. MSNBC: President Joe Biden, historian Jon Meacham, Pelosi. Fox: Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Henry Cuellar.