“Our New World” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) is a new two-part series that tracks the changes in animals, plants and ecosystems due to climate change.
A live moon shot is something that hasn’t been seen on TV for half a century. But NASA’s Artemis II Launch (CNN, CSPAN, MSNBC, around 6:24 p.m.) will send astronauts out to loop around the moon (while not stopping to land). A four hour window surrounds the precise launch time.
If launching B.S. is more your style, a slow to be scheduled Presidential Address (ABC, CBS, NBC, CSPAN, CNN MSNBC, 9 p.m.) will try to explain the previously unexplained invasion of Iran, how long it will last, whether it’s over, or only just begun — at a time when approval ratings are at a record low. It’s still not determined whether the major networks will go along with it — it’s scheduled amid the middle of the two-hour 14th season finale of “The Masked Singer” (Fox, 8 p.m.) and this week’s 90-minute episode of “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.). The last such televised speech to the nation Dec. 17 — rushed, blustery and prone to wild exaggeration — lasted 18 minutes and contained more than a dozen falsehoods.
In the imported German comedy film “Eat Pray Dog” (Netflix, streaming), a handful of eccentric dog owners seek help in how to deal with their pet.
A tour guide is surprised by the return of his long-gone father in the Argentine film “The Giant Falls” (Netflix, streaming) which has a lot of footage of Iguazú Falls.
The gentle reality dating series “Love on the Spectrum” (Netflix, streaming), in which the neurodiverse sometimes find sparks, returns for its third season.
J.D. is miffed he didn’t get invited to Turk and Carla’s annual barbecue on “Scrubs” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“The Valley” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) returns for a third season, with more complications than ever.
Dr. Charles has his own mental problems while trying to help patients from suicide on “Chicago Med” (NBC, 8 p.m.); “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 9 p.m.) adjusts to greater obstacles; and “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.) responds to the killing of a teenager.
A three-course vegetarian menu is the challenge on “America’s Culinary Cup” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“Expedition Files” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) begins its fourth season, hosted by Josh Gates, Its first cases consider the Cold War, Paul Revere’s ride and the background of John Wilkes Booth.
“Swamp People” (History, 8 p.m.) deal with record amounts of water.
A group trip to the Edisto River is suggested on “Soutehrn Hospitality” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
Today would have been Doris Day’s 104th birthday (she died in 2019 at 97). But Turner Classic Movies has a salute to her tonight with “Love Me or Leave Me” (8 p.m.), “Calamity Jane” (10:15 p.m.), “My Dream is Yours” (12:15 a.m.), “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies” (2:15 a.m.) and “April in Paris” (4:15 a.m.).
During the day are excess titles from Tuesday night’s (and last month’s) star George Brent, with “The Gay Sisters” (6:45 a.m.). “Gold is Where You Find It” (8:45 a.m.), “The Old Maid” (10:30 a.m.), “Jezebel” (12:15 p.m.), “The Great Lie” (2:15 p.m.), “In This Our Life” (4:15 p.m.) and “My Reputation” (6 p.m.).
Baseball includes Mets at St. Louis (ESPN, 1:15 p.m.).
NBA action has Boston at Miami (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.) and San Antonio at Golden State (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Anaheim at San Jose (TNT, truTV, 9 p.m.).
In the men’s College Basetball Crown quarterfinals, it’s Oklahoma vs. Colorado (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.) and Baylor vs. Minnesota (Fox Sports 1, 10:30 p.m.).
It’s Columbia vs. BYU (ESPN2, 7 p.m.) in the women’s basketball invitational Tournament championship game.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Charlie Sheen, Eva Longoria, Matteo Bocelli. The View: Brandy Norwood, Deborah Roberts. Kelly Clarkson: Ashley Graham, Questlove, Dave Coulier. Drew Barrymore: Elisabeth Moss, Shaggy. Jennifer Hudson: Beth Behrs, Max Greenfield, Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Taemin. Tamron Hall: Sergio Hudson, Simone I. Smith, Nicole Nikolich.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Meryl Streep, Maggie Rogers. Jimmy Kimmel: Robert Pattinson, Sarah Shahi, Tedeschi Trucks band (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Regé-Jean Page, 600 Ent with BigXthaPlug, Ro$ama, Yung Hood & PB. Seth Meyers: Anya Taylor-Joy, Shawn Hatosy (rerun). Daily Show: Dr. Mary Claire Haver.
Doris Day’s birthday would have been April 3–not today (April 1)–but thank you for the mention.