Will Ferrell plays a pro-golfer trying to regain his mojo in the new comedy series “The Hawk” (Netflix, streaming), which plays like the old Danny McBride sports series “Eastbound & Down” in that he’s a brash, irresponsible mostly unlikeable character. There’s a nice cast, though, with Molly Shannon as his estranged wife, Fortune Feimster as caddy and Luke Wilson as a competitor. Most of the laughs come when Ferrell ad libs.
Kylie Cantrall and Malia Baker return as the daughters of the Queen of Hearts and Cinderella, respectively, in “Descendants: Wicked Wonderland” (Disney, 8 p.m.), the fifth film in the teen musical fantasy series. Rita Ora and Brandy return as their respective mothers as well.
“The First 48” (A&E, 8 p.m.) returns for a new season of murder stories, starting with the shooting of a stranger who stopped to get directions.
Twenty-four years later, thie murder of Laci Peterson is still the basis of true crime documentaries. Tonight’s is “Scott Peterson: The New Evidence, Part 1” (A&E, 9 p.m.).
“Surviving Earth” (NBC, 8 p.m.) follows a fish adapting to shrinking reefs.
A traffic jam is the latest problem on “The Bear” (FX, 9 p.m.).
“The Americas” (NBC, 9 p.m.) goes to the Gulf Coast.
Sheila E, En Vogue, Lisa Lisa and Taylor Dayne ply “Celebrity Family Feud” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.) has its first live eviction of the season and competes for the next head of household.
Sammi starts her life as a new mom on “Jersey shore Family Vacation” (MTV, 8 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) has a drag bingo-themed 50th birthday party for Gina.
Designers get a second chance to make a first impression on “Project Runway” (Freeform, 9:30 p.m.).
“Secrets Declassified with David Duchovny” (History, 9 p.m.) talks about dark deals within the government.
The legend of the minotaur is studied on the first episode of “Secret World of the Minotaur” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.), and the Parthenon at 10.
The history of Burning Man continues on “The Man Will Burn” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies begins a two part series of John Carpenter horror, starting with “The Quatermass Experiment” (8 p.m.), “It! The Terror from Beyond Space” (9:30 p.m.), “Them!” (11 p.m.), “The Black Scorpion” (12:45 a.m.), “The Killer Shrews” (2:30 a.m.), “The Wasp Woman” (3:45 a.m.) and “The Cyclops” (5 a.m.).
During the day are the films of Ginger Rogers, born this day in 1911, with “Having a Wonderful Time” (5:15 a.m.), “Primrose Path” (7:30 a.m.), “Romance in Manhattan” (9:15 a.m.), “Top Hat” (10:45 a.m.), “Shall We Dance” (12:30 p.m.), “Carefree” (2:30 p.m.), “The Barkleys of Broadway” (4 p.m.), and “Kitty Foyle” (6 p.m.).
Baseball slowly comes off its All-Star break with one game: Mets at Philadelphia (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
WNBA action has Portland at Washington (NBA, 7 p.m.) and New York at Dallas (Prime Video, 9 p.m.).
There is first round play in the Open Championship (USA, 4 a.m.). from England.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Molly Shannon. The View: Octavia Spencer. Kelly Clarkson: Octavia Spencer, Liza Colon-Zayas, Michael Bradway, Joel McHale. Drew Barrymore: Tracy Morgan, Haley Lu Richardson (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: (rerun). Debbie Allen, Analyst Benally, Danielle Pinnock Debbie Allen, Analyst Benally, Danielle Pinnock (rerun). Tamron Hall: Paul Connell and Colores Catania, Edgar hernandez (rerun).
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Regina Hall, Alan & Jon Barinholtz, Jeff Tweedy, Ike Barinholtz. Jimmy Fallon: Will Fallon: Will Ferrell, Lupita Nyong’o, Gracie Abrams. Seth Meyers: Matt Damon. Daily Show: Jake Johnson.