It figures that in a dark political era run by a former reality TV star and convicted felon would come to the rescue of another annoying reality TV family convicted of defrauding banks of more than $30 million. Todd Chrisley undercut the title of his hit show “Chrisley Knows Best” by getting sentenced to 12 years, his wife Julie seven on a variety of chargges. Trump’s kind of people, in other words. He pardoned them in May and now they’re supposedly telling their story — wearing MAGA gear. The exploitive looking “The Chrisleys: Back to Reality” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.), which poses as a documentary but is more like a reality show, stretches out eight self-serving episodes, starting with two tonight and two more Tuesday.
Speaking of weird celebrities facing the law, it’s been 20 years since “The People v. Michael Jackson” (A&E, 9 p.m.), the circus-like criminal trial against the singer for charges that included child molestation. It warrants a two night documentary, concluding Tuesday.
A third documentary series running over two consecutive nights, “Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.) follows the doings between a mommy vlogger, Ruby Franke and strange therapist Jodi Hildebrandt, who each rose to power in the Mormon community until both were arrested two years ago.
“POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) presents the documentary “Driver,” chronicling the life of a female long-haul trucker, Desiree Wood.
The maker of “Outer Banks” begins a new teen drama, “The Runarounds” (Amazon Prime, streaming) about a stuggling band in Wilmington, N.C.
There’s some Monday Night College Football with TCU at North Carolina (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
The title of the news report “Big, Beautiful Tariffs: A Fareed Zakaria Special” (CNN, 8 p.m.) may just be ironic.
“Survival Mode” (NBC, 10 p.m.) ends its season with a look at the wreck of the cruise ship Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy in 2012 that killed 32.
Women get a chance on Labor Day to compete as well in the one-off “American Ninja Warrior: Women’s Special Episode” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
Builders on “Lego Masters Jr.” (Fox, 8 p.m.) have to follow a Harry Potter theme.
Fraser takes drastic measures with Solene on “Below Deck” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
On “Contraband: Seized at the Border” (Discovery, 9 p.m.), an American band is denied entry to Canada over paperwork.
The classic “Wizard of Oz” (AMC, 7 p.m.) is paired with “Twister” (AMC, 9:30 p.m.) on an apparently cyclone-themed night.
Johnny Weissmuller’s vine-swinging role is featured tonight on Turner Classic Movies with “Tarzan the Ape Man” (8 p.m.), “Tarzan and His Mate” (10 p.m.), “Tarzan Escapes” (midnight), “Tarzan Finds a Son!” (1:45 a.m.), “Tarzan’s Secret Treasure” (3:30 a.m.), “Tarzan’s New York Adventure” (5 a.m.) and “Tarzan Triumphs” (Tuesday, 6:15 a.m.).
Earlier today are seven of the nine films in which Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn starred together: “The Sea of Grass” (6 a.m.), “Without Love” (8:15 a.m.), “Keeper of the Flame” (10:15 a.m.), “Adam’s Rib” (noon), “Pat and Mike” (2 p.m.), “Woman of the Year” (4 p.m.) and “Desk Set” (6 p.m.).
Baseball includes Mets at Detroit (MLB, 1 p.m.), Philadelphia at Milwaukee (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Texas at Arizona (MLB, 8 p.m.).
The Round of 16 continues at the U.S. Open (ESPN, 11 a.m.; ESPN2, 7 p.m.).
WNBA action has Dallas at Minnesota (NBA, 8 p.m.) and Los Angeles at Seattle (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball has TCU vs. Penn State (Fox, 5 p.m.) and Pittsburgh vs. Arizona State (Fox Sports 1, 7:30 p.m.).
Canadian football has Toronto at Hamilton (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.) and Edmonton at Calgary (CBS Sports, 6 p.m.).
In auto racing, the NHRA runs its U.S. Nationals (Fox Sports 1, noon; Fox, 2 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Paul Wesley, Carson Kressley, Michael Gelman. The View: Mary-Louise Parker (repeat). Kelly Clarkson: Kate Hudson, Stephen Amell, Kate Walsh, Jeff Kinney, BabyMonster (repeat). Drew Barrymore: Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Sheryl Lee Ralph, Etienne Maurice, Teddy Swims (repeat). Tamron Hall: David Visentin, Page Turner, Jonny Carmack (repeat).
Late Talk
All reruns: Stephen Colbert: Jamie Lee Curtis, Rachael & Vilray. Jimmy Kimmel: Jessica Williams, Mark Rober, Wolf Alice, guest host Tiffany Haddish. Jimmy Fallon: Seth Rogen, Heidi Klum, Derrick Stroup. Seth Meyers: Jean Smart, Molly Gordon. Taylor Tomlinson: Brian McElhaney, Nick Kocher, Demi Adejuyigbe.