He does four solid monologues each week, but he’s still found time to do his another standup special, “Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking” (HBO, 10 p.m.), this time focusing more on his personal life instead of political commentary. Shot at the Vic Theatre in Chicago, the special is directed by Neal Brennan.
Game 2 of the World Series has Yankees at Dodgers (Fox, 8 p.m.). How can it beat Game 1?
It competes on broadcast networks with college football — Penn State at Wisconsin (NBC, 7:30 p.m.) and LSU at Texas A&M (ABC, 7:30 p.m.). The day’s other games are listed below.
Heather Locklear stars in “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.) is based on the true story of Mormon blogger and the child abuse charges of which she and her marriage consumer were convicted.
Wrong holiday syndrome continues with “A Christmas Castle Proposal” (Great American Family, 8 p.m.) in which Rhiannon Fish plays a commoner who goes to the holiday celebration of a prince (Mitchell Bourke).
And “The Christmas Charade” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) involves a librarian and an FBI agent. Rachel Skarsten and Corey Sevier star.
Not to be confused with the new film out in theaters, “My Name is Alfred Hitchcock,” “I Am Alfred Hitchcock” (CW, 8 p.m.) is a 2021 documentary about the director.
The eight remaining skate crews are paired up on “Roller Jam” (Magnolia, DIY, 8 p.m.) for four head-to-head battles that sends three teams home.
The summer M. Night Shyamalan film about a father and daughter in peril at a big concert, “Trap” (HBO, 8 p.m.), with Josh Hartnett and Ariel Donoghue, makes its premium cable premiere. Saleka, Alison Pill, Kid Audi and Hayley Mills are also part of the cast.
Director Rian Johnson hosts a double feature on Turner Classic Movies with “Trouble in Paradise” (8 p.m.) and “Jewel Robbery” (9:45 p.m.). The 12 o’clock noir is “I Walk Alone” (midnight). It’s followed by the seaside thrillers “Cape Fear” (2 a.m.) and “Tiger Pay” (4 a.m.). The midday musical is “Black Orpheus” (noon).
NBA action includes Clippers at Denver (NBA, 5 p.m.), Orlando at Memphis (NBA, 8 p.m.) and Sacramento at Lakers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Toronto at Boston (NHL, 7 p.m.).
College football begins at noon with games that include North Carolina at Virginia (CW), Notre Dame vs. Navy (ABC), Nebraska at Ohio State (Fox), Oklahoma at Mississippi (ESPN), Tulane at North Texas (ESPN2), Charlotte at Memphis (ESPNU) and Buffalo at Ohio (CBS Sports).
Games at 3:30 include Maryland at Minnesota (Fox Sports 1), Texas Tech at TCU (Fox), Missouri at Alabama (ABC), Illinois at Oregon (CBS), BYU at Oregon (CBS), BYU at Central Florida (ESPN), Alabama State at Alabama A&M (ESPNU) and Rice at Connecticut (CBS Sports).
Then comes Oregon State at California (ESPN2, 4 p.m.), Florida State at Miami (ESPN, 7 p.m.), West Virginia at Arizona (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Utah State at Wyoming (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), South Dakota at South Dakota State (ESPNU, 7:30 p.m.), Kansas at Kansas State (ESPN2, 8 p.m.), San Jose State at Fresno State (truTV, 8 p.m.), Cincinnati at Colorado (ESPN, 10:15 p.m.) and Washroom State at San Diego State (CBS Sports, 10:30 p.m.).
Motor sports include Thailand Grand Prix (truTV, 10:30 p.m.) and the Baptist Health 200 (Fox Sports 1, noon), Amex Credit Card 300 (CW, 4 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball includes Wisconsin at Purdue (NBC, 3:30 p.m.).
Brittany Howard plays a new “Austin City Limits” (PBS, 11 p.m., check local listings).
“Saturday Night Live” (NBC, 11:30 p.m.) has its first rerun of the 50th season, that of the season opener with Jean Smart and Jelly Roll.