You can usually count on CBS for a higher caliber of reality competitions, from “Survivor” to “The Amazing Race.” But the new “The Summit” (CBS, 9 p.m.) is miss. Sixteen strangers need to climb a peak in the New Zealand Alps, but are undercut by greed for a $1 million prize that they’re all carrying up the mountain. There’s also an almost laughably awful host in Manu Bennett. Tonight is a sneak peek; the regular premiere is October. 9.
You might have thought “The Walking Dead” was dead. But its sixth spinoff, “The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon” (AMC, BBC America, IFC, Sundance, WEtv, 9 p.m.) returns for a second season with the subtitle “The Book of Carol,” about the character Carol Peletier, played by Melissa McBride.
“Industry” (HBO, 10 p.m.) has its third season finale, as Harper’s career reaches a turning point.
The time Oprah Winfrey lost 67 pounds is singled out on “TV on the Edge: Moments That Shaped Our Culture” (CNN, 9 p.m.).
“The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.) begins its 36th season with a birthday party. Also back are its animated companions “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 9 p.m.), back for its 15th season, and “Krapopolis” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.), back for its second.
Sunday Night Football has Buffalo at Baltimore (NBC, 8:15 p.m.). Earlier games include Minnesota at Green Bay (CBS, 1 p.m.), Washington at Arizona (Fox, 4 p.m.) and Kansas City at Chargers (CBS, 4:25 p.m.).
“America’s Funniest Home Videos” (ABC, 7 P.M.) returns for its 35th season, with Alfonso Ribeiro hosting.
Roman soldiers demand the disciples carry armor on “The Chosen” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“Witches: Truth Behind the Trials” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) is a new six-part season about the long-ago hyseria, not only in the U.S., but in Germany, Scotland, England, Sweden and Ireland.
Susan investigates what Alan knew about the murder on “Moonflower Murders” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
There’s a weird Sunday night rerun of last week’s episode of “The Golden Bachelorette” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Big Brother” (CBS, 10:30 p.m.) chooses a new head of household.
“60 Minutes” (CBS, 7:30 p.m.) has a timely report about homeowners waiting for insurance payments following the last big Florida hurricane. Also, Caitlin Clark is profiled.
The murder of an environmental campaigner is investigated on “Van der Valk” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
“Universal Basic Guys” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.) try to get into an elite country club.
Ana Navarro reports on the impact of the Latino vote on “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” (CNN, 8 p.m.).
“Ridley” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) connects a dead body in the woods to a cold case.
A pickle dessert at the Pima County Fair is sampled on “Carnival Eats” (Cooking, 9 p.m.).
“Halloween Wars” (Food, 9 p.m.) makes way for “Outrageous Pumpkins” (Food, 10 p.m.).
The trial doesn’t go as expected on “The Wonderland Massacre & The Secret History of Hollywood” (MGM, 10 p.m.).
“Black Women in America: The Road to 2024” (MSNBC, 9 p.m.) is a news special reported by Symone Sanders-Townsend and Melissa Murray.
Boyd struggles to find a path forward on “From “ (MGM, 9 p.m.).
“Sister Wives” (TLC, 10 p.m.) are breaking up the old time polygamy.
Turner Classic Movies honors National Silent Movie Day with “Greed” (8 p.m.), “The Enchanted Cottage” (12:15 a.m.), “Gösta Berling’s Saga” (2 a.m.) and “Hot Water” (5:15 a.m.).
WNBA Playoffs have Las Vegas at New York (ABC, 3 p.m.) and Connecticut at Minnesota (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.).
Preseason hockey has Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Final rounds are played in the Presidents Cup (NBC, noon).
Motor sports include the Indonesian Grand Prix (truTV, 10:30 a.m.), the Hollywood Casino 400 (USA, 3 p.m.) and the NHRA Midwest Nationals (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.).
Women’s college soccer includes South Carolina at Arkansas (ESPNU, 2 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball includes Kentucky at Florida (ESPN, 1 p.m.) and Stanford at Louisville (ESPN, 3 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, Rep. Tom Emmer, former Sen. Jeff Flake. CBS: North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, Sen Tom Cotton, Rep. Madeleine Dean, retired Army Gen Stanley McChrystal. NBC: Sens. Marco Rubio and Mark Kelly. CNN: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, Sen. Lindsey Graham. Fox: Sens. Katie Britt and Chris Coons, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell.