In the new sitcom “Poppa’s House” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), Damon Wayans stars as a radio disc jockey who is being tamed by new management and living so close to his son’s family. So Damon Wayans Jr. also stars, alongside Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson. Here’s an interview I did with Wayans for AARP Magazine.
It slots nicely after the seventh season premiere of the Cedric the Entertainer comedy “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
Also returning tonight with three episodes is the sixth and final season of the vampire send-up “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX, 10 p.m.).
The gig economy in Japan is explained through the experiences of a bicycle-riding Uber Eats delivery man in the film “Tokyo Uber Blues,” making its debut on “POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
The mystery series “Whistable Pearl” (AcornTV, streaming) returns for a third season, starring Kery Godliman and Howard Charles.
Monday Night Football has Baltimore at Tampa Bay (ABC, ESPN, 8:15 p.m.).
“The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) begins its battle rounds.
The Department of Homeland Security is certainly busy — in reality TV. Their latest spinoff is “Contraband: Seized at the Airport” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“9-1-1: Lone Star” (Fox, 8 p.m.) responds to a horse crashing into a brewery.
Wolf helps a Marine with mysterious symptoms on “Brilliant Minds” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Superman & Lois” (CW, 8 p.m.) try to become working parents.
Hina thinks about switching districts on “Rescue: HI-Surf” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“NCIS” (CBS, 9 p.m.) prepares for diplomatic talks with Venezuela.
A murder near Camp Pendleton engages “NCIS: Origins” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“The Wranglers” (CW, 9 p.m.) welcome a new chef.
There are so many episodes of “Hoarders” (A&E, 8 and 10 p.m.), you might suspect the network of, well collecting and saving them obsessively over a period of time.
“Halloween Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.) has chefs use X-rays to make dessert plans.
Chef Cloyce argues about splitting the bill on “Below Deck Selling Yacht” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“The Anonymous” (USA, 10 p.m.) is approaching the end of the game.
Elena reconnects with Antonio on “My Brilliant Friend” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Bill Murray is the star on Turner Classic Movies tonight with “New Worlds: The Cradle of Civilization” (8 p.m. and 3:30 a.m.), “Mad Dog and Glory” (10 p.m.) and “Broken Flowers” (midnight).
During the day are the love stories “Sylvia and the Phantom” (6 a.m.), “The Age of Innocence” (7:45 a.m.), “Lydia” (9:15 a.m.), “Brief Encounter” (11 a.m.), “Dear Heart” (12:30 p.m.), “A Warm December” (2:30 p.m.), “Lovesick” (4:15 p.m.) and “Crossing Delancey” (6:15 p.m.).
Hockey has Tampa Bay at Toronto (NHL, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Justin Hartley, Damon Wayans Jr. The View: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. The Talk: Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr. Kelly Clarkson: Uma Thurman, Lawrence Zarian, Samara Joy. Drew Barrymore: Terry Crews, Taylor Tomlinson. Jennifer Hudson: Derek Hough, Sheryl Swoopes. Tamron Hall: Kourtney McGowan, Tabitha Brown.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Brian Cox, Yulia Navalnaya. Jimmy Kimmel: Lady Gaga, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Samuel L. Jackson, Justin Hartley, Tommy Richman. Seth Meyers: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Juno Temple. Taylor Tomlinson: Nicole Byer, Matteo Lane, Sasheer Zamata. Daily Show: Gov. Tim Walz, Jon Stewart.