A second season starts for the terrorist saga “Lioness” (Showtime, 8 p.m.), with Zoe Saldaña, Nicole Kidman and Michael Kelly, shortening its title from the clunkierthat used to “Special Ops: Lioness”
Two new specials based on the French mystery series, the Candice Renoir Specials (Acorn TV, streaming) feature stories of her honeymoon, and a kidnapping that begins at a pumpkin patch.
Game 3 of the World Series has Dodgers at Yankees (Fox, 9 ). Home advantage may give some luck to New York, down 2-0 so far.
It plays opposite Monday Night Football, Giants at Pittsburgh (ABC, ESPN, 8 p.m.).
On “My Brilliant Friend” (HBO, 9 p.m.), Elena and Lila decide to expose the Solaras’ affairs.
Colin and Lazlo help their neighbor Sean find a new job on “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX, 10 p.m.).
The new baby can’t get to sleep, waking “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“NCIS” (CBS, 9 p.m.) has a Halloween theme; “NCIS: Origins” (CBS, 10 p.m.) works a case of a missing girl.
Dr. Wolf treats a group of pregnant teens on “Brilliant Minds” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Poppa’s House” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.) is rocked by a dinnertime visit from Dr. Ivy Reed.
Latino voter registration in Texas is the focus of “VOCES” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
“The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) continues battle rounds.
City boys visit the ranch on “The Wranglers” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Contraband: Seized at the Border” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) finds cocaine in the bags of a preacher’s wife.
Matt takes another try at dating on “I Love a Mama’s Boy” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies has films tonight choreographed by Jack Cole: “Gilda” (8 p.m.), “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (10 p.m.), “Les Girls” (midnight), “Designing Woman” (2 a.m.) and “Kismet” (4 a.m.).
Earlier in the days are tales of affairs with ”Skyscraper Souls” (7:30 a.m.), “Nora Prentiss” (9:30 a.m.), “A Life of Her Own” (11:30 a.m.), “Any Wednesday” (1:30 p.m.), “10” (3:30 p.m.) and “Hannah and Her Sisters” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Milwaukee at Boston (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Lakers at Phoenix (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Hockey includes Nashville at Tampa Bay (Hulu, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Jason Derulo, Amy Goodman, Andrea Bocelli and Lauren Daigle. The View: Mika Brzezinski. The Talk: Lena Waithe, Danny Trejo. Kelly Clarkson: Al Roker, Courtney Roker Laga, Shanola Hampton, Halle Berry, Miranda Lambert, Jill Martin. Drew Barrymore: Chip and Joanna Gaines, Zanna Roberts Rassi. Jennifer Hudson: Kathryn Hahn, Stephen Nedoroscik, Rylee Arnold. Tamron Hall: Jessel Taank.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Robin Wright, Nicole Scherzinger. Jimmy Kimmel: Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Eiza González, Tears for Fears. Jimmy Fallon: Reba McEntire, Lauren Lapkus, A.J. & Big Justice, the Rizzler, Sevdaliza with Yseult. Seth Meyers: Molly Shannon, Brooks Wheelan. Taylor Tomlinson: Nick Kocher, Brian McElhaney, Demi Adejuyigbe.