The NBA begins its season with the prime time doubleheader, Houston at Oklahoma City (NBC, Peacock, 7:30 p.m.) and Golden State at Lakers (NBC, Peacock, 10 p.m.).
The rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., from heroin and brain worms to the heights of health policy is discussed on a new “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
The documentary “Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud” (HBO, 9 p.m.) looks at the life and final moments of a filmmaker killed by Russian soldiers in 2022 while reporting on the war in Ukraine.
Another panel of leading pundits (also: Ann Coulter) assemble on the occasional series “Breaking the Deadlock” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) to discuss a hypothetical issue posed by legal expert Aaron Tang: what to do about the discovery of a video showing someone burning the Ten Commandments.
“Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition” (Bravo, 10:30 p.m.) is just what it sounds like – a mix and max between one of “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) and someone who is a off-the-grid homesteader.
Lee searches for a street hustler on “The Lowdown” (FX, 9 p.m.).
“Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has a “Wicked”-themed night. Elsewhere, there is “Wicked Witches of the Midwest” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.).
Parker’s search for his father’s murderer continues in the second of a two-part episode on “NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.) that begins the 23rd season. “NCIS: Origins” (CBS, 9 p.m.) tries to identify a body washed up on the beach;Doc breaks into Blue’s apartment on “NCIS: Sydney” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“Top Guns: The Next Generation” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) ends its first season with graduation for the student pilots.
A weight loss medicine divides a couple’s relationship on “Doc” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
On “Love & Hip Hop Miami” (BET, 8 p.m.) Trick Daddy learns the truth about Jayden and Daisha.
A troubled high schooler finds a body in the woods on “Murder in a Small Town” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Survival of the Beast” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) meets a sloth bear.
Thai chefs go against Alex on “Alex vs. Thailand” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“High Potential” (ABC, 10 p.m.) has a Halloween-themed episode.
Wedding plans are in question on “Baylen Out Loud” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
“7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.) baby proof the house.
Turner Classic Movies has a night of Boris Karloff, in “The Black Cat” (8 p.m.), “Son of Frankenstein” (9:15 p.m.), “The Body Snatcher” (11 p.m.) and “The Invisible Ray” (12:30 a.m.). Then there’s two with the bandleader Kay Kyser in “You’ll Find Out” (2 a.m.) and “Playmates” (4 a.m.).
During the day TCM has the historical dramas “Disraeli” (6 a.m.), “Juarez” (7:45 a.m.), “Mata Hari” (10 a.m.), “Alexander Hamilton” (11:30 a.m.), “Mission to Moscow” (1 p.m.), “Bridge to the Sun” (3:15 p.m.) and “Young Winston” (5:15 p.m.).
Hockey has Florida at Boston (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and Colorado at Utah (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
College football has Kennesaw State at Florida International (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) and Western Kentucky at Louisiana Tech (CBS Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
Soccer includes Cartagines vs. Motagua (Fox Sports 1, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Tessa Thompson, Chris Young, Jackie Tohn. The View: Brie Larson, Courtney McBroom, Krine Jean-Pierre. Kelly Clarkson: Leslie Jones, Annabella Sciorra, Dana Delaney, Colman Domingo, Adam Mac. Drew Barrymore: Brittany Snow, Dr. Shereene Idriss. Jennifer Hudson: Selena Gomez, David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown. Tamron Hall: Jordyn Woods, Brittany Hampton, Jeanette Limas.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Michael J. Fox, Jeff Tweedy. Jimmy Kimmel: Stephen Colbert, Kumail Nanjiani, Reneé Rapp (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Jacob Elordi, Charlie Puth, Allen Iverson. Seth Meyers: Larry David, Joel Kim Booster, Diane von Fustenberg. Daily Show: Catherine Bracy.