It was three years ago tomorrow that Matthew Perry was found dead in his Jacuzzi at 58, his precipitous fall from his success on “Friends” caused by substance abuse. “The One About Matthew Perry” (Netflix, streaming) covers his life from shortly before being cast in the 90s sitcom hit to all the projects and rehabs he did since.
Netflix has had a parade of worthy documentaries about comedians in recent wees, about Martin Mull, Norm Macdonald and Maria Bamford. This isn’t one of them. It’s not even “the one” about him, for example — it’s a three-part documentary series. It involves a lot of interviews with his sister and a couple of pre-fame pals, but no one else from the “Friends” cast, tellingly, or either of the show’s creators.
“Kordell Stewart / Slash & Burn” (HBO, 9 p.m.) looks at the football star from the 1990s.
Game 4 of the World Series has Milwaukee at Tampa Bay (Fox, 8 p.m.). With the Brewers up 3-0, they could actually win it all tonight.
“R.J. Decker” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is hired to look into the murder of a police officer on the show’s second season finale.
Moderator Aaron Tang gathers a panel to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence on a new episode of “Breaking the Deadlock” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings). Is a special that looks at leadership lessons learned from the actions of U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, most likely from history.
A first season finale comes for the spinoff about L.A.’s rap world of the early 90s, “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” (FX, 9 p.m.).
“Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.) has a horror film themed night.
Modern dating is discussed on the latest “Nick Cannon @ Night” (BET, 10 p.m.).
“NCIS” (CBS, 8 p.m.) investigates the murder of a sailor while on an online game show; “NCIS: New York” (CBS, 9 p.m.) investigates an armored truck robbery; and “NCIS: Origins” (CBS, 10 p.m.) tries to protect a general’s son who is targeted by a dangerous former gang member.
“The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) go to Erin’s Cuban Rumba party.
Former New York housewives, meanwhile, battle in Palm Beach on “The Golden Life” (E!, 10 p.n.).
“Moonshiners” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) try to develop a hillbilly Scotch.
Winter goals are threatened by trail hazards on “Surviving Alaska: Women of the Wild” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.).
“Secret Life of a Vegas Casino” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) has to deal with four different weddings in a day.
Amy prepares to take the stage on “1000-lb Sisters” (TLC, 9 p.m.); “1000-lb Sisters” (TLC, 10 p.m.) go to Mexico.
“Megastorm” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.) reviews the 2019 wildfires in Australia.
Turner Classic Movies’ sweater weather series wraps up with “Arsenic and Old Lace” (8 p.m.), “I Married a Witch” (10:15 p.m.), “A Stolen Life” (11:45 p.m.), “The Stranger” (1:45 a.m.), “Deathtrap” (3:30 a.m.) and “Ten Little Indians” (5:30 a.m.).
During the day are the films of director Sam Wood, with “The Man in Possession” (8 a.m.), “The Unguarded Hour” (9:30 a.m.), “Lord Jeff” (11 a.m.), “Stablemates” (12:30 p.m.), “Our Town” (2 p.m.), “Kings Row” (3:45 p.m.)and “Command Decision” (6 p.m.).
Basketball has Detroit at Knicks (NBC, 8 p.m.) and Portland at Lakers (Peacock, 11 p.m.).
Hockey has Boston at Carolina (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Buffalo at San Jose (ESPN, 10:30 p.m.).
College football has Delaware at Western Kentucky (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.) and Sam Houston at Missouri State (ESPN2, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Scott Speedman, Tim Daly, Crafty Lumberjacks. The View: Sen. Mark Kelly, Ayesha Nurdjaja. Drew Barrymore: Naomi Ackie, Tom Rhys Harries, Stephen Graham. Jennifer Hudson: Rachel Bilson. Ateez. Tamron Hall: Steve and Kristi Gonçalves.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Owen Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe, Foo Fighters. Jimmy Fallon: Parker Posey, Nicholas Galitzine, Julian McCullough. Seth Meyers: Bowen Yang, Bradley Whitford, Jessica Tarlov. Daily Show: Morgana Robinson.