The nearly 40 year career of the silky smooth R&B star Luther Vandross, from early appearances on “Sesame Street” to his work with David Bowie and Bette Midler to his own matchless career, are covered in the documentary “Luther: Never Too Much” (OWN, 9 p.m.), a hit at Sundance last year, making its cable premiere.
To mark the 30th anniversary of the original feature, the concert-special “The Lion King at the Hollywood Bowl” (Disney+, streaming) covers the later sequels, the Broadway version and the live action variations. Jeremy Irons, Nathan Lane, Jason Weaver, Ernie Sabella and Billy Eichner are joined by Broadway’s Heather Headley and Bradley Gibson, with special guests North West and Jennifer Hudson.
Delayed a few weeks by the Los Angeles wildfires, the “30th Annual Critics Choice Awards” (E!, 7 p.m.) is held, hosted by Chelsea Handler.
A new sports documentary series concentrates on cricket in the subcontinent, with “The Greatest Rivalry: India vs. Pakistan” (Netflix, streaming).
The most far-afield of the franchise spinoffs, “NCIS: Sydney” (CBS, 8 p.m.), with Olivia Swann and Todd Lasance, returns for a second season.
The dating series “Ready to Love” (OWN, 8 p.m.) begins a new season in Philadelphia, and they won’t be talking about the Eagles.
“Lopez vs. Lopez” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) ends its third season.
It’s the 21st season start for “Ancient Aliens” (History, 9 p.m.), a show that isn’t so much history as UFO speculation.
Another series that seeks out historic sites by using drone, satellite and aerial photography is the new “Mysteries From Above” (History, 10 p.m.).
“NFL Icons” (MGM+, 10 p.m.) ends its fourth season with a profile of Gale Sayers.
Isabella’s mom comes to visit “Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.) rescues a family from a fishing trip.
The stabbing death of a tech titan in San Francisco is investigated on “Dateline” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.) looks at the murder of an insurance salesman in Missouri.
Indoor bumper cars are pitched on “Shark Tank” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“S.W.A.T.” (CBS, 10 p.m.) deals with a hostage situation.
It’s magic, not White House antics, that comprise “Penn & Teller: Fool Us” (CW, 8 p.m.) and “Masters of Illusion” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“Friday Night Sext Scandal” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.), a made-for-TV drama, concerns high school football players conspiring to post pictures of female classmates online.
Beedy and Mel are back together on “Toya & Reginae” (WEtv, 9 p.m.).
On “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), Kevin starts his first full wee of sluicing.
Elliot reckons with his past on “The Way Home” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.).
“Harpoon Hunters” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) lands two bluefins on a father-son trip.
Water is running low on “Outback Opal Hunters” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar turns to Oscar-worthy patients with “Three Faces of Eve” (8 p.m.), “Love Story” (10 p.m.), “Amour” (midnight), “Interrupted Melody” (2:15 a.m.) and “Camille” (4:15 a.m.).
During the day, TCM has films with best original song nominees and winners, with “Blues in the Night” (7:15 a.m.), “Gold Diggers of 1935” (8:45 a.m.), “Born to Dance” (10:30 a.m.), “Cabin in the Sky” (12:30 p.m.), “Strike Up the Band” (2:15 p.m.), “The Harvey Girls” (4:30 p.m.) and “Calamity Jane” (6:15 p.m.).
NBA action has Philadelphia at Detroit (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Pittsburgh at Rangers (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball has USC at Purdue (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), VCU at Dayton (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), St. John’s at UConn (Fox, 8 p.m.), San Jose State at Boise State (Fox Sports 1, 9 p.m.) and Saint Louis at Saint Joseph’s (ESPNU, 9 p.m.).
Caribbean baseball has Dominican Republic vs. Mexico (MLB, 10 p.m.).
Women’s college gymnastics has LSU at Alabama (ESPN2, 9 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Viewers’ choice. The View: Laverne Cox, George Wallace. Kelly Clarkson: Matt Iseman, Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Olivia Holt. Drew Barrymore: Christina Ferrare, Ariana DeBose. Tamron Hall: LaQuan Smith, Tina Tandon.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Deion Sanders, Kane Brown (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Cynthia Erivo, Sean Evans, Riley Green (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Reese Witherspoon, Rob Gronkowski, Simply Red (rerun). Seth Meyers: Michelle Yeoh, Kristen Welker (rerun). Taylor Tomlinson: Jay Jurgen, Joanne McNally, Affion Crockett (rerun). Bill Maher: Chris Hayes, Rep. Byron Donalds, Tara Palmeri.