Charlie Hunnam stars as the extreme serial killer from rural Wisconsin who’s methods would inspire all kind of horror movies, from “Psycho” to “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” and “The Silence of the Lambs.” “Monster: The Ed Gein Story” (Netflix, streaming) is the latest in the series from Ryan Murphy that previously covered Jeffrey Dahmer and the Menendez Brothers. The cast includes Laurie Metcalf, Addison Rae, Tom Hollander and Suzanna Son.
Ariel Winter and Leah Newman give voice to “The Sisters Grimm” (Apple TV+, streaming), a new animated series based on Michael Buckley’s books.
From Sweden comes “The New Force” (Netflix, streaming), a series about that country’s first police officers in the 1950s.
From Spain comes the comedy series “Old Dog, New Trick” (Netflix, streaming) about a country vet who goes to work in a pet boutique with his niece.
“Faceoff: Inside the NHL” (Prime Video, streaming) premieres, just before the new hockey season.
Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera star in “The Lost Bus” (Apple TV+, streaming) about navigating a school bus of kids through a California wildfire, based on true events
The South Korean romantic fantasy series “Genie, Make a Wish” (Netflix, streaming) about a former genie who helps a young woman under the power of her grandmother.
One of opera’s leading mezzo-sopranos of her generation is celebrated in the documentary “The Magic of Grace Bumbry” playing on “Great Performances” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.), the series about businesswomen in the South, returns for a new season, starting with some chaos at Marie’s birthday party.
William Shatner returns to host the eighth season of “The UnXplained” (History, 9 p.m.), starting with a look at undersea terrors.
“My Haunted Hometown” (Travel, 9 p.m.) visits the ghosts of Civil War battlefields.
A Victorian parlor gets a makeover on “We Bought a Funeral Home” (HGTV, 9:30 p.m.).
“Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” (ABC, 8 p.m.) is played by Joey McIntyre, Retta and Oliver Hudson.
The disappearance of a California family of four is the subject of “20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“On Brand with Jimmy Fallon” (NBC, 8 p.m.) does work for Southwest Airlines.
In the first of two new episodes of “Vampirina: Teenage Vampire” (Disney, 8 p.m.), Vee leaves Transylvania for boarding school.
A boat loses power as a storm approaches on “Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
On “Bering Sea Gold” (Discovery, 9 p.m.), Shawn seeks his biggest haul yet.
A woman who awakens to find her husband dead is the prime suspect in the murder unless she can clear her name in the made-for-TV thriller “While They Were Sleeping” (Lifetime Movie Network, 10 p.m.).
“Donnie McClurkin: Finally — Bringing Gospel Back to Gospel Music” (TBN, 8 p.m.) documents the making of the singer’s final album
This year’s remake of “The Naked Gun” (MGM+, 8 p.m.), with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, makes its premium cable debut.
“20/20” (NBC, 9 p.m.) tries to solve a bucket hat mystery.
A cow abducted by aliens smashes through the roof of a barn and supposedly “The Proof is Out There” (History, 10 p.m.).
The final three prepare for their last challenge on “Deb’s House” (WEtv, 9:38 p.m.).
Rudy and Deck tail Melvin Pritcher on “The Rainmaker” (USA, 10 p.m.).
Mario Cantone hosts a month of Creepy Cinema Friday nights on Turner Classic Movies, starting with “Rain” (8 p.m.), “Another Man’s Poison” (9:45 p.m.), “Audrey Rose” (11:45 p.m.), “And Soon the Darkness” (1:45 a.m.), “Poltergeist” (3:30 a.m.) and “From Beyond the Grave” (5:30 a.m.).
During the day, TCM has a set of dangerous women with “Thirteen Women” (7:15 a.m.), “Murder, My Sweet” (8:30 a.m.), “My Forbidden Past” (10:15 a.m.), “The Postman Always Rings Twice” (11:45 a.m.) “Bonnie and Clyde” (1:45 p.m.), “Out of the Past” (3:45 p.m.), “Buried Loot” (5:25 p.m.) and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” (5:45 p.m.).
It’s Phoenix at Las Vegas (ESPN, 8 p.m.) in the WNBA Finals Game 1.
College football has Western Kentucky at Delaware (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Charlotte at South Florida (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), New Mexico at San Jose State (Fox Sports 1, 10 p.m.), West Virginia at BYU (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.) and Colorado State at San Diego State (CBS Sports, 10:30 p.m.).
Preseason NBA action has Melbourne at New Orleans (NBA, 5:30 a.m.) and Phoenix at Lakers (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Preseason hockey has Buffalo at Pittsburgh (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball includes Nebraska at Penn State (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Tony Shalhoub, Dr. Gail Saltz. Kelly Clarkson: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Bozoma Saint John, Good Charlotte, Joanna Gaines. Drew Barrymore: Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka, Grace Van Patten. Jennifer Hudson: Kirk Franklin, JayDon. Tamron Hall: Mondo Guerra.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Cillian Murphy, Lady Gaga, Will Ferrell (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Tom Hanks, Spike Lee. Jimmy Fallon: Leonardo DiCaprio, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, Kate McKinnon, Ian Lara (rerun). Seth Meyers: Bobby Cannavale, Lola Young, Matt Rogers, Bowen Yang (rerun). Bill Maher: Louis C.K., Van Jones, Thomas Friedman.
Whoa, this TV guide is more packed than a Victorian parlor before We Bought a Funeral Home! Between Grace Bumbry’s magic and Marie’s chaotic birthday, it’s like a Deadliest Catch storm of entertainment options. And the daytime drama – Thirteen Women at 7 a.m.? Talk about a slow burn! Though I must say, watching Rudy and Deck tail Melvin Pritcher on The Rainmaker sounds like the plot of a much more exciting show than whatever I usually end up watching. Seriously, the variety is astounding, from alien cows to presidential debates (kidding… mostly!), making it the perfect guide for when you need more chaos in your life.