Some looks into the family tree can be disappointing. Such was the case with the Los Angeles woman who found out about “My Grandfather Charles Manson” (Hulu, streaming).
Netflix has a knack for finding the most twisty and twisted true crime stories. The latest, “A Toxic Love Story” (Netflix, streaming) concerns a bizarre love triangle in Anaheim that confounds police.
From Brazil comes a film based on the notorious case there of a woman who murdered her husband and dismembered him, “Elize: Shadows of a Woman” (Netflix, streaming).
The Italian city tragically frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. is uncovered in the new three-part series “Pompeii: Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.) hosted by the star of “The Night Manager.” All three episodes run tonight.
Absent from his own talk show this summer (where Colman Domingo is guest hosting this week), Jimmy Kimmel returns to host “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC, 8 p.m.), where contestants include Ben Affleck and Larry David.
It joins other game shows tonight including “Nation’s Dumbest” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.) has the 14 home cooks work with unfamiliar ingredients.
Another power of veto competition consumes a 90-minute edition of “Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” (Netflix, streaming) makes their decisions on the finale tonight, immediately followed by the reunion.
Priscilla looks to find a place to air her story on “Tyler Perry’s The Oval” (BET, 9 p.m.).
“Next Gen NYC” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) goes to a Halloween party in Brooklyn.
Jess and Michelle take a major step with their divorce on “The Valley” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
“Swamp Patrol” (A&E, 10 p.m.) goes after a suspect in the Arkansas woods.
Giant-nosed monkeys are among the unusual animals on “You’re Called What?” (Nat Geo Wild, 8:25 p.m.).
“Million Dollar Nannies” (Freeform, 9 p.m.) ends its first season with a pair of episode.
Six chefs are still in the running on “Guy’s Grocery Games” (Food, 9 p.m.).
“Expedition Unknown” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) seeks the Zoque culture in the jungles of Mexico.
Fatigue mounts on “Alone” (History, 9 p.m.).
He lived to 97, but would have turned 100 today. So Norman Jewison is celebrated on Turner Classic Movies with his films “The Thomas Crown Affair” (8 p.m.), “In the Heat of the Night” (10 p.m.), “A Soldier’s Story” (midnight) and “Fiddler on the Roof” (2 a.m.).
During the day are space stories with “Moon Zero Two” (6 a.m.), “Things to Come” (8 a.m.), “From Earth to the Moon” (10 a.m.), “Countdown” (noon), “A Trip to the Moon” (2 p.m.), “For All Mankind” (2:30 p.m.), “2010” (4 p.m.) and “Forbidden Planet” (6:15 p.m.).
Baseball includes Pittsburgh at Yankees (MLB, 1 p.m.), St. Louis at Angels (MLB, 4 p.m.) and Detroit at Chicago (ESPN, 8 p.m.).
WNBA action has Connecticut at Indiana (USA, 8 p.m.) and Dallas at Portland (USA, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Tom Holland, Pamela Adlon. The View: Anson Mount. Kelly Clarkson: Billy Bob Thornton, Sterling K. Brown, Rhea Seehorn, Chelsea Handler, Retta, Jason Clark, Cary Elwes, Andy Cohen. Drew Barrymore: Kaley Cuoco, Jack Whitehall (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Gordon Ramsay, Richard Blais, Nyesha Arrington, Mad Skillz (rerun). Tamron Hall: Terry Crews, Rebecca King Crews, Anthony Davis (rerun).
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Arsenio Hall, Patrick Ball, Frank McComb, Colman Domingo. Jimmy Fallon: John Leguizamo, Shania Twain. Seth Meyers: Tracee Ellis Ross. Daily Show: Elliot Page.