Born under the shadow of her mother Judy Garland’s showbiz legend, Liza Minnelli emerged as a top star herself, a story that’s told on “American Masters” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) in an episode titled “LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story.” In addition to the subject, interviewees include Joel Grey, Michael Feinstein, Mia Farrow, Ben Vereen, Chita Rivera and George Hamilton.
There is election night coverage (CNN, MSNBC, 8 p.m.) covering two special elections in Florida for two new members of the U.S. House and a state Supreme Court race in Wisconsin that was the most expensive judicial race in U.S. history.
The new series “The Death Coast” (History, 10 p.m.) concentrates on efforts to find an 18th century shipwreck in the North Atlantic and its buried treasure, the way they’ve been looking for fortunes on “The Curse of Oak Island” (History, 9 p.m.).
“Will Trent” (ABC, 8 p.m.) goes undercover at a wellness community to investigate a string of deaths there.
Abby’s friendship with her ex’s mother leads to complications on “Night Court” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.).
“The Rookie” (ABC, 9 p.m.) is victim to an April Fools’ prank.
A second season starts for the “Street Outlaws” spinoff “Street Outlaws: Locals Only” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.” (PBS, 8 p.m.), looks up the family trees of actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and historian Lonnie Bunch, in an episode taped before recent edicts about the Smithsonian.
Alex has trouble letting Serena take on a new task at “St. Denis Medical” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“The Cleaning Lady” (Fox, 8 p.m.) learns what it means to be a good employee or a good person.
Nikki suddenly goes missing on “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“FBI” (CBS, 8 p.m.) finds the identities of multiple undercover agents have been compromised; “FBI: International” (CBS, 9 p.m.) deals with an American CEO extorted for millions in cryptocurrency in Prague; and “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS, 10 p.m.) looks into a series of poisonings.
In lieu of “The Bachelor,” here’s another “Bad Romance — A Special Edition of 20/20” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) begins its reunion episodes.
TLO tries to leave the retreat early on “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“Chopped” (Food, 8 p.m.) tries to figure how to cook emu.
Chefs have to create a cold dish on “House of Knives” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Jay & Pamela” (TLC, 9 p.m.) have some wedding planning to do with Jay out of the hospital.
April Fool’s Day is celebrated by Turner Classic Movies with the comedies “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” (8 p.m.), “The Producers” (11 p.m.), “Monkey Business” (12:45 a.m.), “Bringing Up Baby” (2:15 a.m.), “Sherlock Jr.” (4 a.m.) and “Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood” (5 a.m.).
During the day it’s a birthday tribute to Debbie Reynolds, born this day in 1932, with “I Love Melvin” (7:30 a.m.), “Athena” (9 a.m.), “The Singing Nun” (10:45 a.m.), “The Catered Affair” (12:30 p.m.), “The Mating Game” (2:15 p.m.), “The Tender Trap” (4 p.m.) and, of course, “Singin’ in the Rain” (6 p.m.).
Baseball includes Arizona at Yankees (TBS, 7 p.m.).
NBA action has Phoenix at Milwaukee (TNT, truTV, 7:30 p.m.) and Minnesota at Denver (TNT, truTV, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Tampa Bay at Islanders (Hulu, 7:30 p.m.).
More first round play in the College Basketball Crown has DePaul vs. Cincinnati (Fox Sports 1, 3 p.m.), UCF vs. Oregon State (Fox Sports 1, 5:30 p.m.), Villanova vs. Colorado (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.) and Tulane vs. USC (Fox Sports 1, 11 p.m.).
The NIT semifinals have North Texas vs. UC Irvine (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Chattanooga vs. Loyola Chicago (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
The View: Michael Anganaro, Michael Cera, Elie Mystal. Kelly Clarkson: Jenna Dewan, Mo Gilligan, Sterling K. Brown, Kal Penn. Drew Barrymore: Kathryn Hahn, Matteo Lane. Jennifer Hudson: Dermot Mulroney. Tamron Hall: Ashley Alnissa Williams, Tracey Cooke.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Michelle Williams, Max Thieriot, Nels Cline. Jimmy Kimmel: Adam Scott, Sen. Adam Schiff, Michael Marcagi (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Bacon, Amanda Peet, Louis McCartney, Preacher Lawson. Seth Meyers: Paul Rudd, Ike Barinholtz, Michael Longfellow. Taylor Tomlinson: Vinny Thomas, Paul F. Tompkins, Apart Nancherla. Daily Show: Gianna Toboni.