The heavily-bearded producer Rick Rubin, in addition to his many studio assists, has sat down with some of his musical heroes to discuss and break down their work. After doing so with Paul McCartney, he turns into to a particularly long-running rapper in “Jay-Z in 8” (HBO, 8 p.m.), which, as you might imagine, has eight episodes. dDawn for conversations made over a two-day period in Paris, the series’ first two episodes drop tonight.
Five choreographers of color work to develop new dance pieces in the special “Joffrey Ballet: The Next Movement” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren return for a second season of “MobLand” (Paramount+, streaming).
Speaking of dance, a pair of pals compete in UCLA’s Bollywood-infusion dance team in the new movie “Best of the Best” (Netflix streaming), co-written by Hasan Minhaj, who is also featured alongside stars Maitreyi Ramakrishnan and Priyanka Kedia.
From South Korea, the new series “The Scandal” (Netflix, streaming) is another variation of the French novel “Dangerous Les Liaisons dangereuses,” set in Joseon dynasty era Korea.
The spinoff “Outlander: Blood of My Blood” (Starz, 8 p.m.) the romantic series that shifts from 198th century Scotland to the World War I era, returns for its second season.
They spent eight seasons looking for the “Ugliest House in America.” Now, with October approaching the new search is for the “Scariest House in America” (HGTV, 9 p.m.). Also hosted by Retta, she’ll explore 20 homes in six episodes.
Cedric the Entertainer shows his favorite uplifting videos of the year on the special “The Greatest @Home Videos: Cedy Awards” (CBS, 8 p.m.). (Called Cedy because his name is Cedric).
Probably a lot to unpack after a long week and a double eviction on “Big Brother – Unlocked” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“”20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.) and “Dateline” (NBC, 10 p.m.) each have new episodes.
A naked, glowing, amnesiac man is a concern for “Anna Pigeon” (USA, 10 p.m.).
“Deadliest Catch” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) is hit by 25-foot breakers.
A Broadway dancer is found dead on the case in the first of two episodes of “Sex, Money, Murder” (A&E, 9 p.m.).
“Put a Ring on It: Cheathab” (OWN, 8 p.m.) has couples go on dates with their partners before making their final decision on marriage.
There are still major adjustments to be made for those on “Age Inappropriate” (WEtv, 9 p.m.).
Turner Classic movies begins a two-week, Friday night tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month with the new documentary “Beyond the Border: Latino Representation in Hollywood” (8 p.m.), “My Family” (9:30 p.m.), “Giant” (midnight” and “Bordertown” (3:30 a.m.).
During the day are the films of Greta Garbo, born this day in 1905, with “Romance” (8 a.m.), “Mata Hari” (9:30 a.m.), “Susan Lenox: Her Fall and Rise” (11 a.m.), “Anna Karenina” (12:30 p.m.), “Conquest” (2:15 p.m.), “Ninotchka” (4:15 p.m.) and “Two-Faced Woman” (6:15 p.m.).
Baseball includes Cubs at Cincinnati (MLB, 6:30 p.m.), Philadelphia at Mets (Apple TV, 7:10 p.m.), Yankees at Arizona (MLB, 9:30 p.m.) and San Francisco at Dodgers (Apple TV, 10:10 p.m..
College football includes Houston at Texas Tech (Fox, 8 p.m.) and Miami at Wake Forest (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.).
WNBA action has Indiana at Toronto (ION, 7:30 p.m.) and Portland at Golden State (ION, 10 p.m.).
NASCAR runs its Food City 300 (CW, 7:30 p.m.) from Bristol, Tenn.
Women’s college volleyball includes Kansas State at Creighton (ESPN2, 8 p.m.).
Canadian football has Montreal at Hamilton (CBS Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Tiffani Thiessen. The View: Kenny Chesney. Drew Barrymore: Benny Blanco, Kathleen Hanna, Sunny Anderson. Jennifer Hudson: Leah Pump. Tamron Hall: Aaron Katersky, Ayana Lage, Conor McCarthy and Patrick Rogers.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Stephen Colbert, Medium Build (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Sandra Bullock, Mike D (rerun). Seth Meyers: Tom Holland, Stavros Halkias, Don Mintz (rerun). Bill Maher: Kevin Roose, Christopher Rufo, Jessica Tarlov.