The fall of ancient Rome’s democracy, which occurred in 16 years, is tracked in the new historical miniseries “Julius Caesar: The Making of a Dictator” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). Adonis Anthony takes the title role.
“Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC, 8 p.m.), the sitcom headed by George Lopez and his daughter Mayan, returns for two new episodes. At this rate, its 10-episode season will be over by the end of the month.
Michael Douglas and Lena Dunham look into their family trees on “Finding Your Roots with Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr.” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings).
“The Cleaning Lady” (Fox, 8 p.m.) faces a terrifying situation she has to fix.
Toranaga is forced to find new alliances on “Shõgun” (FX, 10 p.m.).
“Alert: Missing Persons Unit” (Fox, 9 p.m.) looks for a neighborhood watch captain who has been kidnapped.
Liza Koshy plays “Password” (NBC, 10 p.m.) after “Weakest Link” (NBC, 9 p.m.) returns with new episodes.
“Will Trent” (ABC, 8 p.m.) narrows the list of suspects as threats escalate.
A toddler is found at the scene of a crime on “The Rookie” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.) deals with a patient’s conversion to Judaism.
A restaurant is bombed, injuring a Congresswoman on “FBI” (CBS, 9 p.m.), an American couple’s son is kidnapped in Tuscany on “FBI: International” (CBS, 9 p.m.); four detectives are shot and killed on “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“Crime Nation” (CW, 8 p.m.) reviews the case of a young mother who has disappeared.
A confrontation leads to a revelation on “Kingdom Business” (BET, 9 p.m.).
“America in Black” (BET, 10:30 p.m.) talks with Regina King.
Lala hosts a water-tasting event on “Vanderpump Rules” (Bravo, 8 p.m.); Kristen is making enemies on “The Valley” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Moonshiners” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) are starting to open their own restaurant.
Cephalopods are on the menu on “Chopped” (Food, 8 p.m.).
“Lost U-Boats of WWII” (History, 10 p.m.) may well be found, but a hurricane is approaching.
The Stoney Naked tribe meet up on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“Little People, Big World” (TLC, 9 p.m.) plan for a fundraiser.
Dwarf cows are found on “7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
Emma Thompson gets the spotlight for the first time on Turner Classic movies with “Sense and Sensibility” (8 p.m.), “The Remains of the Day” (10:30 p.m.), “In the Name of the Father” (1 a.m.) and “Much Ado About Nothing” (3:30 a.m.).
Earlier, the focus is on pre-code work from actress Ann Dvorak with “Three on a Match” (7 a.m.), “Friends of Mr. Sweeney” (9:30 a.m.), “Heat Lightning” (10:45 a.m.), “Side Streets” (noon), “Dr. Socrates” (1:15 p.m.), “G Men” (2:30 p.m.), “We Who Are About to Die” (4 p.m.), “The Case of the Stuttering Bishop” (5:30 p.m.) and “Racing Lady” (6:45 p.m.).
Baseball has Cincinnati at Philadelphia (TBS, 6:30 p.m.) and Giants at Dodgers (TBS, 10 p.m.).
Basketball has Oklahoma City at Philadelphia (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and Dallas at Golden State (TNT, 10 p.m.).
The men’s basketball NIT semifinals have Utah vs. Indiana State (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Georgia vs. Seton Hall (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Mary J. Blige, Mason Parris, Natasha Lyonne. The View: Valerie Bertinelli, Sonequa Martin-Green, Wilson Cruz. The Talk: Cheryl Hines, Radhi Devlukia-Shetty. Drew Barrymore: Eiza Gonzalez, Pilar Valdes, Tony Kokoupil. Kelly Clarkson: Rebel Wilson, Tony Curran, ASD Band. Jennifer Hudson: Bill Bellamy, Asia O’Neal.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Savannah Guthrie, Tim Blake Nelson. Jimmy Kimmel: James Corden, Kim Fields, the Defiant. Jimmy Fallon: Rebel Wilson, Alison Brie, Dr. David Agus, Preacher Lawson. Seth Meyers: Tim Robinson, Wendell Pierce, Lindsay Mendez, Fred Armisen. Taylor Tomlinson: Jack Martin, Maggie Winters, Vinny Thomas. Daily Show: Rep. Colin Allred.