Four years in the making, the limited series “Lion” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) is a nature documentary from director Jon Favreau that follows the life of an East African lion from cub to king of the jungle.
Rory Kennedy follows up her 2022 documentary “Downfall: The Case Against Boeing” with the update, “Freefall: A Reckoning for Boeing” (Netflix, streaming), made after the death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett in 2024.
How a seaweed additive can cut cattle methane by 90 percent is one of the solutions journalist Miles O’Brien finds in his new five-part series grappling with climate, water and health issues, “Resolve to Solve with Miles O’Brien” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
From Brazil comes the romantic comedy “Here the Whole Time” (Netflix, streaming) about a guy who is visited by his childhood crush for a couple of weeks.
It’s back to the pods for a new season of “Love is Blind: UK” (Netflix, streaming).
“Booked: First Day In” (A&E, 9 p.m.) returns for its fifth season with arrests in Mesa, Ariz., Modesto, Calif., and Virginia Beach, Va.
Pairs of cooks separated by a barrier have to communicate with one another to come up with identical dishes on “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.) has its first results night of the season, from Monday’s quarterfinals performances. Three will move on to the semi-finals.
Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and Paul Feig play “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Big Brother” (CBS, 8 p.m.) has a power of veto competition, which may shake things up.
It’s Friendsgiving time for “Next Gen NYC” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“The Valley” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) wraps up its reunion episodes.
A new arrival at home base raises questions on “The Ark” (Syfy, 10 p.m.).
“The Shards” (FX, 9 p.m.) features a televised dance competition ending with a shock.
Robin Hood’s ghosts in Nottingham are sought on the 12th season premiere of “Expedition X” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Renovation Resort Showdown” (HGTV, 9 p.m.) ends its third season with one team snaring the $100,000 grand prize.
The cold gets brutal in the Arctic on “Alone” (History, 9 p.m.).
“ER: Caught on Camera” (TLC, 9 p.m.) sounds like a malpractice suit waiting to happen.
The first African-American to win an Oscar, Hattie McDaniel, is featured on Turner Classic Movies’ Summer Under the Stars with “China Seas” (6 a.m.), “Saratoga” (7:30 a.m.), “The Shopworn Angel” (9:15 a.m.), “The Shining Hour” (10:45 a.m.), “The Great Lie” (12:15 p.m.), “The Male Animal” (2:15 p.m.), “George Washington Slept Here” (4 p.m.), “Janie” (6 p.m.), “Gone With the Wind” (8 p.m.), “Is This Our Life” (midnight), “Show Boat” (2 a.m.) and “Alice Adams” (4 a.m.).
Baseball includes San Diego at Mets (MLB, 1 p.m.) and Yankees at Baltimore (MLB, Prime Video, 6:35 p.m.)
WNBA action has Minnesota at Golden State (USA, 10 p.m.).
The Little League baseball World Series includes Massachusetts vs. New Jersey (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
College national finals in rodeo (ESPNU, 8 p.m.) occur in Casper, Wyo.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Alan Cummings, Kim Fields, Sadie Sink. The View: Kara Swisher, Nicholas Galitzine (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Goldie Hawn, Daniel Dae Kim, Anna Konkle (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Keanu Reeves, Jonah Hill, Cameron Diaz, Matt Bomer (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Anthony Anderson, Tara Lipinski (rerun). Tamron Hall: Veejay Floresca, Sonia Hou (rerun).
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Charlie Day, Janelle James, Ashley McBryde, Bella Brown, Rosie O’Donnell. Jimmy Fallon: Fred Armisen, Michelle Monaghan, Rivers Cuomo, Patrick Wilson, Weezer. Seth Meyers: Tiffany Haddish, Josh Groban (rerun).