When Will Ferrell learned “SNL” writer Harper Steele was coming out as a trans woman, he wanted to better understand it and spend time with his old friend, so they went on a cross-country road trip together, captured in the documentary “Will & Harper” (Netflix, streaming) by Josh Greenbaum (“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar” and “Too Funny to Fail”).
George Clooney reunites with Brad Pitt in a movie about a couple of fixers who are hired for the same job in “Wolfs” (AppleTV+, streaming). Written and directed by Jon Watts (“Spider-Man”), it also stars Amy Ryan and Austin Abrams, and comes to the streaming service after just a week of limited release in theaters.
LeBron James is producer of a new film about a Native American high school basketball team in New Mexico, “Rez Ball” (Netflix, streaming). The ensemble cast includes Jessica Patten, Julia Jones and Amber Midthunder.
The disturbing new documentary series “Social Studies” (FX, 10 p.m.) looks at the lengths young people in Los Angeles will go to get online reaction.
“The Great British Baking Show” (Netflix, streaming) returns for a 12th season.
From South Korea comes the second season of the horror series “Gyeongseong Creature” (Netflix, streaming).
The 37th Hispanic Heritage Awards (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings), held earlier this month at the Kennedy Center. Performers include the cumbia group Los Angeles Azules, Colombian pop band Morat, Argentine singer Cathy Pelus, Mexican singer Ximena Sariñana and Cimafunk.
Earlier, John Leguizamo hosts a three-part series on overload contributions of Latino people, “VOCES American Historia: The Untold History of Latinos” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“How to Die Alone” (Hulu, streaming) has its season finale, with Mel planning to go to an ex-boyfriend’s wedding.
Cedric the Entertainer begins a new season of “The Greatest @HomeVideos” (C BS, 8 p.m.).
“Whose Line Is It Anyway?“ (CW, 8 p.m.) has a couple episodes, with guest stars Chris Jackson and Greg Proops. It’s followed by a new episode of “Inside the NFL” (CW, 9 p.m.).
Shawn moves back to Tomcod on “Bering Sea Gold” (Discovery, 9:30 p.m.).
“Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) helps some rookie miners in British Columbia.
Sloane has a difficult visit from her mother on “Three Women” (Starz, 10 p.m.).
“Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” (Food, 9 p.m.) gets some Korean-Mexican fusion in Atlanta.
Tariq St. Patrick hustles to pay for his mother’s defense attorney on “Power Book II: Ghost” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
“The Braxtons” (WEtv, 9:30 p.m.) are still preparing Toni’s Vegas show.
Some moms get a makeover on “Wiggin’ Out with Toyo Stylez” (WEtv, 10:30 p.m.).
The final installment of the Friday night series of political films on Turner Classic Movies has “Three Days of the Condor” (8 p.m.), “I Am Not Your Negro” (10:15 p.m.), “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (midnight), “The Last Hurrah” (1:30 a.m.), “Night of the Living Dead” (3:45 a.m.) and “The Tin Drum” (5:30 a.m.).
Earlier are films set in Mexico: “The Treasure of Pancho Villa” (6 a.m.), “Sol Madrid” (7:45 a.m.), “The Fugitive” (9:30 a.m.), “The Brave One” (11:30 a.m.), “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1:15 p.m.), “The Night of the Iguana” (3:30 p.m.) and “Under the Volcano” (6 p.m.).
College football includes Virginia Tech at Miami (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Washington at Rutgers (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Preseason hockey has Florida at Carolina (NHL, 6 p.m.) and Utah at Vegas (NHL, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Joshua Jackson, Monica Mangin, Shannon Doherty. The View: Mickey Guyton. The Talk: Cedric the Entertainer, Alonzo Bodden, Deon Cole. Kelly Clarkson: Kate Winslet, Nathalie Emmanuel. Drew Barrymore: Stephen Colbert and Evie Colbert, Mikel Welch. Jennifer Hudson: Saweetie. Tamron Hall: Rachel Parrish, Deandre Brown, Kelly Manno, Danielle O’Connell, Alix Gropper.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: John Dickerson, Tems (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: George Clooney, Kaitlin Olson, Smashing Pumpkins, Oprah Winfrey (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Demi Moore, Eve Hewnson, St. Vincent (rerun). Seth Meyers: Colin Farrell, Ashley Park (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Guy Braun, Kate Micucci, James Davis (rerun). Bill Maher: Fran Lebowitz, Yuval Noah Harari, Ian Bremmer.