“The Diplomat” (Netflix, streaming), the overheated political drama that pauses for talk about relationships amid intense discussions about nuclear annihilation, returns. Keri Russell and current vice president Rufus Sewell discuss their future amid the splendor of Windsor Castle as the fourth season begins, with Allison Janney flailing as president and Bradley Whitford tagging along. You’ll tear your hair out at the over the top political stakes, but it’s still pretty watchable.
In the new teen sitcom “Hollywood Arts” (Netflix, streaming), Daniella Monet reprises her character of Trina Vega from “Victorious,” returning to her alma mater as a wholly unqualified substitute teacher.
“9-1-1” (ABC, 8 p.m.) returns for a 10th season, ever upping the ante for catastrophe with Angela Bassett, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Aisha Hinds.
It’s accompanied by the second season start of “9-1-1: Nashville” (ABC, 9 p.m.) with Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw,Kimberly Williams-Paisley and murder hornets.
“Grey’s Anatomy” (ABC, 10 p.m.), the country’s longest running hospital drama, returns for its 23rd season with Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr.
From Sweden comes the new film “The Storm” (Netflix, streaming), in which a group of middle-aged friends are stranded in a farm by a storm.
A murder has shaken the faithful on “The Traitors: New Blood” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Elsbeth” (CBS, 9 p.m.) investigates a young playwright’s suspicious death.
A coder is being held responsible for a drone accident that killed an onlooker on “Cupertino” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
On “Eternally Yours” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.), the new vampire sitcom, Max and Emma process their new reality.
Mandy’s work dinner goes awry on “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Hell’s Kitchen” (Fox, 8 p.m.) goes to the university.
A family’s son disappears from a carnival on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (NBC, 9 p.m.). Price and Walker are forced off a high-stakes case on “Law & Order” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Scrabble” (CW, 8 p.m.) and “Trivial Pursuit” (CW, 9 p.m.) are among tonight’s game shows.
Constance tries to reinvent her family’s fate on “American Horror Story: 13” (FX, 9 p.m.).
“Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” (Fox, 9 p.m.) involves a hostage rescue.
Three episodes lead up to the first season finale of “Coven Academy” (Freeform, 9 p.m.).
“Hudson & Rex” (UpTV, 8 p.m.) deal with a body found during a fire training exercise.
The prenup is thrown into question on “War” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
This month’s Thursday night Creepy Cinema continues with “Gaslight” (8 p.m.), “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” (10:15 p.m.), “The Brides of Dracula” (12:45 a.m.), “Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb” (2:30 a.m.) and “Dracula Has Risen From the Grave” (4:15 a.m.).
During the day are the films of director Mervyn Leroy, both this day in 1900, with “Elmer the Great” (6:15 a.m.), “Random Harvest” (7:45 a.m.), “Anthony Adverse” (10 a.m.), “They Won’t Forget” (12:30 p.m.), “I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang” (2:15 p.m.), “Little Caesar” (4 p.m.) and “Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo” (5:30 p.m.)..
It’s Tampa Bay at Cleveland (TBS, truTV, 1 p.m.) in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series; it’s Milwaukee at Dodgers (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.) in Game 4 of the the National League Championship Series.
Thursday Night Football has Seattle at Denver (Prime Video, 8:15 p.m.).
Hockey has Philadelphia at Detroit (Hulu, 7:30 p.m.).
College football has East Carolina at UAB (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.), Georgia Southern at Old Dominion (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.) and Colorado State at Texas State (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.).
Preseason basketball has Oklahoma City at Houston (NBA, 8:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Luke Grimes, Monica Mangin, Bill Ritter. The View: Chandra Wilson, Wynonna Judd, Sam Beam. Drew Barrymore: Daisy Edgar Jones, Nara Smith. Jennifer Hudson: D.L. Hughley. Tamron Hall: Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Sarah Garcia, Will Reeve.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Kim Kardashian, Judd Apatow. Jimmy Fallon: Hailee Steinfeld, Daniel Kaluuya, Justin Verlander, Magnus Ferrell (rerun). Seth Meyers: Rachel Maddow, Eric Idle, Danny Meyer (rerun).