“Call the Midwife” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), which, when it began in 2012, was about British midwives in 1957, now opens its 14th season tonight in 1970.
CNN anchor Kate Bolduan looks at the opioid epidemic and searches for solutions on an episode of “The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper” (CNN, 8 p.m.) titled “Fentanyl in America: A Way Out.”
Well, yes, things are starting to happen on “White Lotus” (HBO, 9 p.m.) and it’s about time; just two episodes remain. Gaitok finally gets his first date with Mook, for example.
“The Chicken Sisters” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.), the family drama based on the novel by KJ Dell’Antonia that premiered on Hallmark’s streaming channel in September, makes its cable debut. Its cast includes Lea Thompson, Wendie Malick, Schuyler Fisk and Genevieve Angels. Margo Martingale narrates.
The fall of Lance Armstrong is the subject of “United States of Scandal” (CNN, 9 p.m.).
“Twitter: Breaking the Bird” (CNN, 10 p.m.) finally gets around to the villain of the story: Elon Musk.
Baby Billy and the siblings plot to tear Eli’s new relationship apart on “The Righteous Gemstones” (HBO, 10 p.m.).
“Yellowjackets” (Showtime, 8 p.m.) learn that not everyone may be in a rush to leave when a possible escape is found.
After a week off “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO, 11:25 p.m.) returns with a new episode, a little later than usual.
Bart becomes a celebrity DJ on “The Simpsons” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Tracker” (CBS, 8 p.m.) looks for an escaped prisoner and her hostage.
Sgt. Chee pays a border patrol agent a visit after finding a link between their cases on “Dark Winds” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
“The Americas” (NBC, 8 p.m.) explores the Caribbean.
Judy helps Alanis Morissette fall asleep on “The Great North” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Marie Antoinette” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) reignites her affair with Fersen when they are cast to star in “The Marriage of Figaro.”
A secret marriage brings scandal to court on “Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“Grosse Pointe Garden Society” (NBC, 10 p.m.) has its last Sunday night showing; it moves to its new time slot Friday.
Tyrannis and Stupendous seek to hire assistants on “Krapopolis” (Fox, 9:30 p.m.).
“American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has its final round of auditions before Hollywood Week.
Erica and Karen keep a secret from Ted that could affect his trial on “Suits LA” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“The $100,000 Pyramid” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is played by Bobby Moynihan, Jaleel White, Joel McHale and Rocsi Diaz
The feud between Shawn Michaels and Scott Hall is broken down by Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias on “WWE Rivals” (A&E 9:30 p.m.).
“Watson” (CBS, 9 p.m.) runs into an old friend of Sherlock Holmes.
A family-run joint in Holly, Minnesota gets help from “Bar Rescue” (Paramount, 10 p.m.).
“The Equalizer” (CBS, 10 p.m.) visits a serial killer called The Grave Digger.
One of the most entertaining things around tonight might be an episode of “Poker Face” (USA, 10 p.m.) that’s migrated from Peacock.
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) attend a private dinner in Bankhead hosted by Angela.
The rivalry between Sweet Tea and Quad flares up on the second reunion episode of “Married to Medicine” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Yellowstone Wardens” (Animal Planet, 8 p.m.) get most of their trouble from hunters.
Now 21 years old, here’s the 2004 film “50 First Dates” (CW, 8 p.m.) in prime time.
“Filthy Fortunes” (Discovery, 10 p.m.) in which Matt Paxton scours junk amassed by hoarders for valuable stuff, looks among the old amps and guitars of a rocker.
Freeze-dried coffee is considered “The Food that Built America” (History, 9 p.m.).
I’ve been on jury duty all week but never been called in. I will have to make do with two courtroom dramas on Turner Classic Movies: “12 Angry Men” (8 p.m.) and “The Lady in Question” (10 p.m.). Its silent movie at 12 o’clock is “It” (midnight) with “It Girl” Clara Bow, followed by two from Japan, “Lady Snowblood” (2 a.m.) and “Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance” (4 a.m.).
The NCAA men’s basketball championship determines the final two going to the Final Four with the remaining two games from the Elite 8: Tennessee vs. Houston (CBS, 2:20 p.m.) and Michigan State vs. Auburn (CBS, 5 p.m.).
The women’s tournament Elite 8 begins with Duke vs. South Carolina (ABC, 1 p.m.) and LSU vs. UCLA (ABC, 3 p.m.).
The first Sunday Night Baseball of the season has Atlanta at San Diego (ESPN, 7 p.m.). Earlier, it’s Milwaukee at Yankees (MLB, 1:30 p.m.) and Cubs at Arizona (MLB, 4:30 p.m.).
Hockey includes San Jose at Los Angeles (ESPN, 10 p.m.). AHL action has Bridgeport at Toronto (NHL, 4 p.m.).
Basketball has Portland at New York (NBA, 6 p.m.) and Houston at Phoenix (NBA, 9 p.m.).
NASCAR runs the Cook Out 400 (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.).
Final rounds are played in the Houston Open (Golf, 1 p.m.; NBC, 3 p.m.).
United Football League action has Michigan at Memphis (ESPN, noon) and Birmingham at D.C. (ESPN, 3 p.m.).
Pro volleyball has San Diego at Vegas (Fox Sports 2, 10 p.m.).
NCAA men’s hockey has UConn vs. Penn State (ESPN2, 4:30 p.m.) and Boston College vs. Denver (ESPN2, 7 p.m.).
College softball has Georgia at Alabama (ESPN2, noon) and South Carolina at LSU (ESPN2, 2 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Mike Turner. CBS: Warner, UW President Shawn Fain, Rep. Joey Arrington, former deputy director of national intelligence Sue Gordon, retired Gen. Frank McKenzie. NBC: Sens. Markwayne Mullen and Michael Bennet, Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg. CNN: Sen. James Lankford, Gov. Wes Moore, state Sen. Mallory McMorrow. Fox: Warner, Rep. Byron Donalds, Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro.