The Yankees won the ALCS in Game 5; The Dodgers took the NLCS in Game 6. And New York Liberty won the WNBA Finals in Game 5 in a best of five series that will become a best of seven contest next year.
Hence the appeal of “Game 7” (Prime Video, streaming). A new five-part series with that name concentrates on memorable games 7 in recent years, from the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 win to the New York Rangers win in the 1994 Stanley Cup Finals, pictured above.
Speaking of sports, the NBA season begins with a doubleheader: Knicks at Boston (TNT, 7:30 p.m.) and Minnesota at Lakers (TNT, 10 p.m.).
“Hasan Minhaj: Off With His Head” (Netflix, streaming) is his third comedy stand-up special.
A rising star on Wall Street is killed during a hockey game on “The Irrational” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“The Voice” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) continues its battle rounds.
Cassandra is in a life-threatening situation on “Murder in a Small Town” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“FBI” (CBS, 8 p.m.) investigates the murder of a couple in the suburbs; “FBI: International” (CBS, 9 p.m.) responds to a hostage situation at a TV station in the Netherlands; “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS, 10 p.m.) looks for a missing teen.
A tech entrepreneur is on trial on “Accused” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“High Potential” (ABC, 10 p.m.) investigates the death of a veterinarian.
Aaron goes to California for surgery and a fresh start on “American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez” (FX, 10 p.m.).
A new season comes for the “1,000-Lb. Best Friends” (TLC, 10 p.m.), which comes after two episodes of “1000-lb Sisters” (TLC, 8 and 9 p.m.).
“Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.), couples have to dance to the songs of the network’s owner, Disney. Kicked out last week: model Brooks Nader.
Teams keep preparing for the civics competition on “Citizen Nation” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“VOCES Latino Vote 2024” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) looks at battleground states.
Jazmine is caught in a cheating scandal on “House of Payne” (BET, 9 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) continue their Hamptons trip.
An Aberdeen Angus is on the menu on “Adam Richman Eats Britain” (Cooking, 9 p.m.).
“Deadliest Catch” (Discovery 8 p.m.) ends its 20th season with intensifying conditions.
Jeremy tries to break a record on “Sin City Tow” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Last Bite Hotel” (Food, 9 p.m.) is down to three chefs.
Greek dishes are on the menu on “Chopped” (Food, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies continues its Tuesday series of period pieces all day with “That Hamilton Woman” (6 a.m.), “Anna Karenina” (8:15 a.m.), “Madame Du Barry” (10:15 a.m.), “Camille” (noon), “The Earrings of Madame De…” (2 p.m.), “Madame Bovary” (4 p.m.), “Desiree” (6 p.m.), “Cleopatra” (8 p.m.), “Doctor Zhivago” (12:30 a.m.) and “Valmont” (4 a.m.).
Hockey has Washington at Philadelphia (ESPN, 6 p.m.), Colorado at Seattle (ESPN, 8:30 p.m.) and Los Angeles at Vegas (ESPN, 11 p.m.).
College football has Sam Houston at Florida International (ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.) and UTEP at Louisiana Tech (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Seth Meyers, Alessia Cara. The View: Anna Kendrick, John Grisham, Jim McCloskey. The Talk: Courtney B. Vance, Andra Day. Kelly Clarkson: Kylie Minogue, Jeff Kinney, Gaia Wise. Drew Barrymore: Valerie Bertinelli, Pamela Anderson, Gillian Anderson, Gayle King. Jennifer Hudson: Lamorne Morris. Tamron Hall: Wayne Brady, Maile Brady.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Sen. John Fetterman, Alfonso Caurón. Jimmy Kimmel: Chris Hemsworth, Elizabeth Olsen, Green Day (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Tom Holland, Bridget Everett, Domino David. Seth Meyers: Liam Neeson, Jenny Slate, Tim O’Brien. Taylor Tomlinson: Josh Peck, Kurt Braunohler, Taylor Ortega. Daily Show: Jennifer Granholm.