“Abbott Elementary” (ABC, 9 p.m.) is dissed by commercials advertising charter schools. 

“The Price of Perfection” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.) is a made-for-TV dram about a mother who has to figure out the secrets of a daughter who has disappeared.

The city’s tormentor reveals his motives on “American Horror Story: NYC” (FX, 10 p.m.).

Darlene receives a promotion on her job on “The Conners” (ABC, 8 p.m.).

“The Amazing Race” (CBS, 9 p.m.) drives to the castles of Dordogne, France. 

Blabbing is a problem on “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.). 

“Chicago Med” (NBC, 8 p.m.) restrains a patient eager to return to work; “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 9 p.m.) responds to an explosion at a jewelry store; and “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.) deals with an internal investigation.

Wildlife and seasonal changes are explored on “Hudson River Wild” (Smithsonian, 8 p.m.).

“The Goldbergs” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) go line dancing.

A new half-sibling is discovered, shocking the others on “Home Economics” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).

Lyle Lovett and Darius Rucker guest star as trackers on “Big Sky” (ABC, 10 p.m.), which already features Reba McEntire in the cast this season. Which means they’re getting bigger country guest stars than “Mohagony.”

“Secrets of the Dead” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks into how Egyptian hieroglyphics first were translated centuries ago. 

Cops on “Reno 911!” (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.) invest in a Christian water park. 

“Stargirl” (CW, 8 p.m.) makes a move to redeem herself to those around her.

Nicky tries to figure out how to help Pei-Ling on “Kung Fu” (CW, 9 p.m.). 

Although we’ve had quite lot of British royalty lately, but Turner Classic Movies is intent to provide more with “The Lion in Winter” (8 p.m.), “Anne of the Thousand Days” (10:30 p.m.), “Lady Jane” (1:15 a.m.), “The Private Life of Henry the VII” (3:45 a.m.) and “Mary of Scotland” (5:30 a.m.). 

During the day are clowns, with “Scaramouche” (6:15 a.m.), “He Who Gets Slapped” (8:30 a.m.), “Laugh, Clown, Laugh” (9:45 a.m.), “Merry Andrew” (11:15 a.m.), “Always Leave Them Laughing” (1:15 p.m.), “Vingt-quatre heures de la vie d’un clown” (3:15 p.m.), “The Clown” (3:45 p.m.) and “Limelight” (5:30 p.m.). 

NBA action has Boston at Cleveland (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Memphis at Portland (ESPN, 10 p.m.).

Hockey has Philadelphia at Toronto (ESPN+, streaming) and Pittsburgh at Buffalo (TNT, 7:30 p.m.). 

Daytime Talk

Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Daniel Radcliffe, Carrie Ann Inaba. The View: Matthew Perry. The Talk: Drew Barrymore. Drew Barrymore: Gwen Stefani. Kelly Clarkson: Selena Gomez, Ming Tsai. Jennifer Hudson: Fortune Feimster, Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Tamron Hall: Lainey Wilson. 

Late Talk

Stephen Colbert: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Ernest Moniz. Jimmy Kimmel: Nick Kroll, Yvonne Strahovski, Viagra Boys. Jimmy Fallon: George Lopez, Cole Hauser, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Joey Bada$$ with Men I Trust. Seth Meyers: Daniel Radcliffe, Weird Al Yankovic, Kerry Condon, Kurt Vile and the Violators. James Corden: Alicia Vikander, Chris O’Dowd, Tommy McLain. Trevor Noah: Sen. Rev. Raphael Warnock.