In America, the answer to school shootings is never about reducing availability of guns, but instead, arming teachers not inclined to be gun-handlers themselves, increasing drills and ushering in a $3 billion active shooter preparedness industry of school-installed shields and products, according to the new documentary “Thoughts & Prayers” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Tonight’s chapter of “The American Revolution” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) coves just seven months – July 1776 to January 1977, when George Washington’s army was forced to abandon New York City for Trenton, N.J.
“Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has couples who have made it to the semi-finals dance to the music of Prince.
Karl is reunited with a serial killer in Seattle on “Murder in a Small Town” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Doc” (Fox, 9 p.m.) gets some memories back after some neuro tests.
Baylen and Colin throw an engagement party on “Baylen Out Loud” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
“NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.) investigates the kidnapping of an author; “NCIS: Origins” (CBS, 9 p.m.) discovers a young Marine’s body that may be connected to a previous case; and “NCIS: Sydney” (CBS, 10 p.m.) deals with Australia’s first case of ebola.
A $5,000 tree is a manger of contention on “Hoarding for the Holidays” (HGTV, 9 p.m.).
The fourth season of “Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown” (Food, 8 p.m.) begins with a Friendsgiving potluck.
Three restaurant teams go up against Alex on “Alex vs. America” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) throw a surprise party for Britani.
It’s followed by another dispatch from “BravoCon with Andy Cohen” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Mysteries Unearthed with Danny Trejo” (History, 10 p.m.) looks into World War II bombs pulled from the sea.
Luke Bryan hosts the promotional “Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards” (ABC, 10:07 p.m.).
“7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.) have a land deal.
Worst new game show: “Who Hired the Hitman?” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.).
The month-long Tuesday night spotlight on Rock Hudson (that comes a day after his centenary Monday) has “Magnificent Obsession” (8 p.m.), “All That Heaven Allows” (10 p.m.), “Written on the Wind” (11:45 p.m.), “The Tarnished Angels” (1:45 a.m.) and “A Fine Pair” (3:30 a.m.).
During the day are films of actor and director David Hemmings, born this day in 1941, with “Camelot” (7:30 a.m.), “Alfred the Great” (10:30 a.m.), “The Walking Stick” (12:45 p.m.), “The Best House in London” (2:30 p.m.), “Fragment of Fear” (4:15 p.m.) and “The Love Machine” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Memphis at San Antonio (NBC, 8 p.m.) and Phoenix at Portland (Peacock, 11 p.m.).
Hockey has New Jersey at Tampa Bay (NHL, 7 p.m.).
College football has Akron at Bowling Green (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Massachusetts at Ohio State (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.) and Western Michigan at Northern Illinois (ESPN2, 7 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball has Michigan State vs. Kentucky (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.), Kansas vs. Duke (ESPN, 9 p.m.) and Southern at Washington (Peacock, 9:30 p.m.)
Soccer has United States vs. Uruguay (TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Peacock, 7 p.m.) in a men’s international friendly.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Ana Gasteyer, Barbara Corcoran, Rong Niu. The View: Brendan Fraser, Oz Pearlman. Kelly Clarkson: Utkarsh Ambudkar, Jason Clarke, Rhonda and Jason Halbert. Drew Barrymore: Taye Diggs, Brad Falchuk, Oliver Hudson, Valerie Bertinelli. Jennifer Hudson: Jane Lynch, Ms. Pat, Sirque du Soleil Auana (rerun). Tamron Hall: Matt Mathews.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Ted Danson, Alison Roman. Jimmy Kimmel: Kate Winslet, Rhea Seehorn, Stephen Wilson Jr. Jimmy Fallon: Ariana Grande, Josh Hutcherson, Snocaps. Seth Meyers: Brendan Fraser, Chloe Grace Moretz, Greta Titelman. Daily Show: Hikari.