The history of the 13th century ruler is recounted on “Genghis Khan’s Mongolia” (Smithsonian, 9 p.m.).
“Human Footprint” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) highlights five plant and animal species that grew to dominate the planet alongside humans.
Andre campaigns to be president of his fraternity on “Grown-ish” (Freeform, 10 p.m.).
“LA Fire & Rescue” (NBC, 8 p.m.) tackles a huge industrial warehouse fire.
Julian plays a stag film for Archie, Reggie and the guys on “Riverdale” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Nancy Drew” (CW, 8 p.m.) prepares to battle a Sin Eater.
Bill befriends Dean’s music teacher on “The Wonder Years” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Judge Steve Harvey” (ABC, 8 p.m.) considers a lost security deposit.
Another twist wallops “Temptation Island” (USA, 9 p.m.).
“The Big D” (USA, 10 p.m.) sees one couple rise and another fail.
I’m thinking there must be grandkids by now on “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“To Catch a Smuggler” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) finds some junk in the trunk.
Don’t you hate when the family who sold you the house leaves something behind? Like “A Body in the Basement” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) has a backyard bikini bash.
Key West is the destination for “The Real Housewives of Miami” (Bravo, 9:30 p.m.).
On “First Wives Club” (BET, 10:30 p.m.), David isn’t quite ready for dating.
Karen gives Andi an ultimatum on “Tyler Perry’s Sistas” (BET, 9 p.m.).
Fatima is faced with a tough decision on “Tyler Perry’s Zatima” (BET, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Wednesday night series on the South in film ends with some classic dramas: “To Kill a Mockingbird” (8 p.m.), “In the Heat of the Night” (10:15 p.m.), “All the King’s Men” (12:15 a.m.), “The Phenix City Story” (2:15 a.m.), “A Face in the Crowd” (4 a.m.) and “They Won’t Forget” (6:15 a.m. Thursday).
Earlier today are films in which fire plays a major role: “Mutiny on the Bounty” (6 a.m.), “The Shining Hour” (9:15 a.m.), “She Loved a Fireman” (10:45 a.m.), “…one third of a nation…” (noon), “Run of the Arrow” (1:30 p.m.), “Flowing Gold” (3 p.m.), “Ring of Fire” (4:30 p.m.) and “Fury” (6:15 p.m.).
Baseball has Atlanta at Boston (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
FIFA Women’s World Cup games today have Canada vs. Republic of Ireland (Fox, 8 a.m.) and U.S. vs. Netherlands (Fox, 9 p.m.).
WNBA action has Washington at Minnesota (NBA, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Tiffany Haddish, Alexandra Shipp. The View: Jason Reynolds. The Talk: Sarah Wayne Callies, Charles Esten, Victor Cruz, Jenna Dewan (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Jesse Eisenberg, Finn Wolfhard, Alisha Boe. (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Kyle Chandler, Ruby Bridges (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Kevin Nealon, Xscape (rerun). Tamron Hall: Jen Sincero, Luke Russert, Luvvie Ajayi Jones (rerun).
Late Talk
All reruns because of the writers’ strike: Stephen Colbert: Issa Rae, H.E.R. Jimmy Kimmel: Dana Carvey, Science Bob Pflugfelder. Jimmy Fallon: Nathan Lane, Dove Cameron, Lil Uzi Vert. Seth Meyer: Rob Lowe, John Owen Lowe, Judd Winnick, Ruston Kelly. James Corden: Adam Scott, Joachim Trier, Maria Bamford.