The first major documentary series about the war since Ken Burns, the new six-part “Vietnam: The War That Changed America” (Apple TV+, streaming) marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon by reliving the war and the country’s involvement through the voices of those who were there. Ethan Hawke narrates.
From Mexico comes the film “Lucca’s World” (Netflix, streaming), about a mother fighting for the rights of her son, who has cerebral palsy.
From Spain comes the second season of “The Snow Girl” (Netflix, streaming), based on Javier Castillo’s series of mystery novels, with Milena Smit playing an investigative journalist looking into a series of disappearances and murders at an elite school.
To prepare for Sunday’s big event, there’s an hour-long special behind the scenes, “inside the 67th Annual Grammy Awards” (CBS, 8 p.m.), hosted by Nischelle Turner.
“Outback Opal Hunters” (Discovery, 10:09 p.m.) returns, joining “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) and “Harpoon Hunters” (Discovery, 9:08 p.m.).
Joe Montana is a natural to be profiled on “NFL Icons” (MGM+, 10 p.m.).
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 10 p.m.) looks to find someone seeking revenge.
Mayan encourages George to meet his estranged wife on “Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
In “Gary’s Ultimate Family Cruise” (Food, 9 p.m.), the ubiquitous Mr. Fieri takes the family on a trip to Bahamas to celebrate his son’s high school graduation – and gets a TV special out of it.
“Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.) fights a valley blaze out of control. Too soon after L.A.?
Gabby worries about Bobbie’s parenting skills on “Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Shark Tank” (ABC, 8 p.m.) is pitched water bottle accessories.
Threats to a woman after husband has been murdered is examined on “20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 8 p.m.) tries a sketch comedy night.
Things get dark when a mother’s marriage counselor moves in on the made-for-TV thriller “Mormon Mom Gone Wrong: The Ruby Franke Story” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.).
On “Toya & Reginae” (WEtv, 9:30 p.m.), Reginae visits her dad, who happens to be Lil Wayne.
Weird experiments are surveyed on “The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (History, 9 p.m.).
“Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo” (History, 10 p.m.) stumbles on a Chinese curse.
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Friday night series, “It Was All a Dream,” concludes with some of the best films: “8 1/2” (8 p.m.), “Wild Strawberries” (10:30 p.m.), “The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie” (12:15 a.m.), “The Last Wave” (2:15 .m.) and “Eraserhead” (4:15 a.m.).
During the day it’s Chicago crime stories with “I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang” (6 a.m.), “20,000 Years in Sing Sing” (7:45 a.m.), “Brute Force” (9:45 a.m.), “Caged” (11:30 a.m.), “Al Capone” (1:15 p.m.), “The Earl of Chicago” (3:15 p.m.), “The Public Enemy” (4:45 p.m.) and “The Front Page” (6:15 p.m.).
NBA action has Denver at Philadelphia (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Phoenix at Golden State (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Nashville at Buffalo (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball has Yale at Princeton (ESPN2, 5 p.m.), Butler at Georgetown (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), Dayton at Saint Louis (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Akron at Kent State (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Indiana at Purdue (Fox, 8 p.m.) and Siena at Marist (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Women’s games include Columbia at Harvard (ESPNU, 7 p.m.) and Arizona at Utah (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Lauren Graham, Dr. Melina Jampolis, Aloe Blacc. The View: Michael Strahan. Kelly Clarkson: Teddy Swims, Jessica Seinfeld. Drew Barrymore: Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Dan Souza. Tamron Hall: Carmelo Anthony, Asani Swann, Lisa Velez, Toni Menage, Earnest Corchado, Bre-Z., Mara S. Campo.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Victor, Jalen Ngonda (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Jesse Eisenberg, Danielle Deadwyler, Larkin Poe (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Lucy Liu, Questlove, Debra DiGiovanni (rerun). Seth Meyers: Adam Scott, Julia Fox, Greg Davies, Alex Horne (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Patton Oswalt, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Brian Posehn (rerun). Bill Maher: Peggy Noonan, Max Brooks, Dan Jones.