The third season of the anthology series “Genius” focuses on the two iconic Civil Rights leaders and how their opposing views helped the cause. “Genius: MLK/X” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Martin Luther King Jr., and Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X. It gets an extra boost by being simulcast on ABC, where it’s followed by the report “Soul of a Nation: The Murder of Malcolm X” (ABC, 10:13 p.m.).
A groundbreaking duo in another fielder provided in the new documentary “Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story” (Peacock, streaming), about Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, as well as their influential DJ, Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell.
From South Korea comes the 10-episode drama “A Bloody Lucky Day” (Paramount+, streaming) about a taxi driver who gets mixed up with a serial killer.
The first season of the drama “The Tourist” (Netflix, streaming) starring Jamie Dornan as the man who woke up with amnesia in an Aussie hospital, jumps from Max to Netflix, where its second season arrives Feb. 29.
“Farmer Wants a Wife” (Fox, 9 p.m.) returns for a second season, trying to pair rural guys with city gals. Jennifer Nettles is back as host.
Home cooks audition on a new episode of “Next Level Chef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Law & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.) investigates the murder of a real estate agent; tragedy strikes twice on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.); and a father and son go missing on “Law & Order: Organized Crime” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
Mark faces his crush on “Sons of a Critch” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“Southern Hospitality” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) parties in Miami.
Kids dominate the conversation too much on “Children Ruin Everything” (CW, 9:30 p.m.).
“Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.) visits the gullible in London.
Rex is accused of attacking a former cop on “Hudson & Rex” (UPtv, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ “The Power of Film” (8 and 11:45 p.m.) has its fifth episode, with examples of what it covers: “2001: A Space Odyssey” (9 p.m.), “Metropolis” (12:45 a.m.), “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (3:15 a.m.) and “Rebel Without a Cause” (5:15 a.m.).
During the day, TCM celebrates Clark Gable, born this day in 1901, with “Hold Your Man” (6:30 a.m.), “Mutiny on the Bounty” (8 a.m.), “Comrade X” (10:15 a.m.), “They Met in Bombay” (noon), “Somewhere I’ll Find You” (2 p.m.), “The Hucksters” (4 p.m.) and “Any Number Can Play” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Lakers at Boston (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and Philadelphia at Utah (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Tulane at SMU (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Longwood at High Point (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Delaware at William & Mary (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Stanford at Arizona State (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Youngstown State at Wright State (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Sam Houston at Western Kentucky (CBS Sports, 9 p.m.), Oregon at USC (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.), San Diego at San Francisco (CBS Sports, 11 p.m.) and UC Davis at UC Santa Barbara (ESPNU, 11 p.m.).
Women’s games include Texas at Baylor (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Catherine O’Hara. The View: Scott Bakula. The Talk: Matt Walsh, Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green. Drew Barrymore: Zanna Roberts Rassi, Damons Hoffman, Sara Jane Ho. Kelly Clarkson: Bryce Dallas Howard, Catherine O’Hara, Claudia Schiffer. Jennifer Hudson: D-Nice. Tamron Hall: Frankie Grande, K. Daniels.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: John Cena, Kwame Alexander, Asake. Jimmy Kimmel: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Benson Boone. Jimmy Fallon: Sam Rockwell, Jack Whitehall, Ariana DeBose, Boy George. Seth Meyers: Larry David, Katy Tur. Taylor Tomlinson: Thomas Lennon, Kel Mitchell, Melissa Villaseñor.