The newest spinoff of “The Big Bang Theory” franchise, from the prequel “Young Sheldon,” concerns Sheldon’s big brother as he settles down with his girlfriend Mandy McAllister. Montana Jordan and Emily Osment continue roles they began on “Young Sheldon” in “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS, 8 p.m.) which, like the earlier series, is produced by Chuck Lorre. With Montana’s twang it seems to be the rare CBS sitcom in a long time to bring back the rural tone that flourished with “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Green Acres.” And that cynical title? Well Georgie’s character admitted in “Big Bang” season 12 he’d been divorced twice.
The new sitcom comes alongside the third season premiere of the popular “Ghosts” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“Louder: The Soundtrack of Change” (Max, streaming) is a documentary collaboration of Selena Gomez and Stacy Abrams about the activist power of female artists. Among those included: Chaka Khan, Melissa Etheridge, Linda Ronstadt, Rhiannon Giddens and Kathleen Hanna.
Carrie Preston returns for the second season of “Elsbeth” (CBS, 10 p.m.), “The Good Wife” spinoff set in New York City.
The new Japanese anime series “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance” (Netflix, streaming) is a sequel to previous “Gundam” series and is now set on the European front during the One Year War.
“The Lincoln Lawyer” (Netflix, streaming) returns for its third season, this one based on the fifth book in the series by Michael Connelly.
From the “Village of the Damned” universe comes the new series “The Midwich Cuckoos: Village of the Damned” (Sundance Now, Acorn, AMC+, streaming) about a hamlet that is never the same after a blackout.
The latest challenge for Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell is cycling 2,500 miles en route to an 9,000-foot Alaskan peak on “The Devil’s Climb” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
From Indonesia comes the action drama “The Shadow Strays” (Netflix streaming) about a young assassin who is suspended after a mission gone wrong.
A third season starts for “Wicked City” (AllBLK, streaming) in which the coven is threatened by a new virus.
“Matlock” (CBS, 9 p.m.) settles into her new role at the firm, as the Kathy Bates series finally reaches a second episode.
Riley’s brother is connected to a murder case on “Law & Order” (NBC, 8 p.m.) and a dinner party is interrupted by a violent home invasion on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
Chase is taken captive on “The Old Man” (FX, 10 p.m.).
“Doctor Odyssey” (ABC, 9 p.m.) is overwhelmed by a surge of ailing patients.
Levin finds a connection on “Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Found” (NBC, 10 p.m.) looks for an elderly widower who was engaged to a murderer.
Dessert detectives get a curveball on “Crime Scene Kitchen” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“9-1-1” (ABC, 8 p.m.) responds to an on-field cheerleader collision.
Dan Barber is guest judge on “Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“House of Villains” (E!, 10 p.m.) doles out a secret advantage to just one person.
A caribou hunt goes north of the Arctic Circle on “Mountain Men” (History, 9 p.m.).
Animals start acting strangely on “Teacup” (Syfy, 9 p.m.).
Mario Cantone’s series of creepy cinema on Turner Classic Movies continues with “Targets” (8 p.m.) and “The Fan” (9:45 p.m.), followed by “The Wicker Man” (11:45 p.m.), “The Lair of the White Worm” (1:30 p.m.), “The Reptile” (3:15 a.m.) and “The Plague of the Zombies” (5 a.m.).
During the day are cool characters in “Le Samourai” (6 a.m.), “Ocean’s Eleven” (8 a.m.), “Grand Prix” (10:15 a.m.), “Bullitt” (1:45 p.m.), “Point Blank” (4 p.m.) and “Get Carter” (5:45 p.m.).
Baseball’s league series have Yankees at Cleveland (TBS, truTV, Max, 5 p.m.) and Dodgers at Mets (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Thursday Night Football has Denver at New Orleans (Prime Video, 8:15 p.m.).
College football has Georgia State at Marshall (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Boston College at Virginia Tech (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.).
Preseason basketball has Milwaukee at Dallas (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and Lakers at Phoenix (TNT, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Amy Brenneman, Yvonne Strahovski, Monica Mangin. The Talk: Jason Ritter, Charlotte Lawrence. Kelly Clarkson: Stanley Tucci, Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, Maria Becerra.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Bob Woodward, Wyatt Flores. Jimmy Kimmel: Morgan Freeman, Niecy Nash-Betts, Brad Paisley. Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Hart, Paris Hilton, Miranda Lambert (rerun). Seth Meyers: Michael Bublé, Leanne Morgan (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Matt Mathews, Guy Barnum, Gillian Jacobs. Daily Show: Kara Swisher.