The crime novelist Michael Connelly may be the best person to recall the multiple murder case from July 1981 Los Angeles given a fanciful name because of its location — 8763 Wonderland Avenue in Laurel Canyon. The four-part “The Wonderland Massacre & the Secret History of Hollywood” (MGM, 10 p.m.) involves the deaths of drug dealers operating in L.A. since the 1970s, among those investigated were a nightclub owner, the porn star John Holmes, and Liberace’s ex-boyfriend.
Sunday Night Football makes its bow with Rams at Detroit (NBC, 8:20 p.m.). Earlier games include Pittsburgh at Atlanta (Fox, 1 p.m.), Arizona at Buffalo (CBS, 1 p.m.), Las Vegas at Chargers (CBS, 4:05 p.m.) and Washington at Tampa Bay (Fox, 4:25 p.m.).
The other big sports event is the men’s final of The US Open (ABC, 2 p.m.), with Taylor Fritz vs. Jannik Sinner.
The latest new primetime animated comedy “Universal Basic Guys” (Fox, 8 p.m.) concerns a couple of brothers who’ve lost their jobs at the hot dog factory. It comes alongside not the season premiere but a special new episode of “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.) celebrating Rudy’s father’s birthday.
“Chimp Crazy” (HBO, 10 p.m.) comes to an end, with Tonia, the self-described “Dolly Parton of the chimps” imagining opening her own island sanctuary.
Wildlife biologist Liz Bonnin shows ways animals survive in the new series “Animal Genius” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.). One of them, she explains tonight, is teamwork.
“National Parks: USA” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.) is a new five-episode series about the country’s best-loved parks. First up is Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska, followed by the Everglades.
Judy goes on a wild adventure on the first of two episodes of “The Great North” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Tulsa King” (CBS, 8 p.m.) ends the broadcast rerun of its first season, just in time for the show to start a second season next week on Paramount+.
After a two week hiatus, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO, 11 p.m.) returns with a lot of catching up to do.
Four straight hours of reruns of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” (ABC, 7 p.m.) is not a funny situation at all.
A new head of household is chosen, who nominates another three on “Big Brother” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
On “Snowpiercer” (AMC, 9 p.m.), Big Alice pulls into New Eden.
Jesus founds his church on unholy ground on a two hour episode of “The Chosen” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) requires a medic.
A big game kill tips the balance of power on “Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“Carnival Eats” (Cooing, 9 p.m.) gets Banh Mi Fries at the Taste of Omaha.
Rishi finds out whether his massive gamble paid off on “Industry” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
The “Emperor of Ocean Park” (MGM, 9 p.m.) sets a trap to draw out his adversaries.
There’s a pregnant lion on the first of two episodes of “Secrets of the Zoo: Down Under” (Nat Geo Wild, 8 p.m.).
Ashley has second thoughts about converting to Islam on “Forbidden Love” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies has a couple of Helen Morgan musicals from the 1930s, “Show Boat” (8 p.m.) and “Sweet Music” (10 p.m.) before the silent films “The Ace of Hearts” (midnight). Then comes a couple of European imports “La Haine” (2:45 a.m.) and “Deprisa, Deprisa” (4:30 a.m.).
Baseball includes San Francisco at San Diego (Apple TV+, 4:10 p.m.) and Arizona at Houston (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
NASCAR runs its Quaker State 400 (USA, 3 p.m.).
WNBA action includes Las Vegas at New York (ESPN, 4 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Former Rep. Liz Cheney, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. CBS: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, Nikki Haley, Rep. Michael McCaul. NBC: Sen. Bernie Sanders, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum. CNN: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Sen. John Letterman, Sen. Tom Cotton. Fox: Sens. John Cornyn and Chris Murphy.