Noah Wylie stars in the new limited series “The Red Line” (CBS, 8 p.m.), set in Chicago and meant to depict divisions worsens by the shooting death of a black man by a white police officer. Ava DuVernay and Greg Berlanti are listed as executive producers. Noel Fisher, Emayatzy Corinealdi and Aliyah Royle also star. It’s a show with a message: The first episode is titled “We Are Each Other’s Harvest”; the second “We Must All Care.”
All signs point to the big war finally starting tonight with the Night King and the White Walkers on “Game of Thrones” (HBO, 9 p.m.). It runs more than 20 minutes long.
And there won’t just be a death toll at The Wall. Major characters also die in “Les Misérables” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) and even “Veep” (HBO, 11 p.m.). But the most talked about episode of any tonight (including “GoT”) may be the spectacular and unexpected battle on “Barry” (HBO, 10:25 p.m.).
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO, 11:34 p.m.) won’t end until past midnight, but it’s a rerun (the one about the WWE).
New Media unleashes power in the second season finale of “American Gods” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
A second season begins for the spy yarn “Deep State” (Epic, 9 p.m.) with Walton Goggins as an ex-CIA agent working as a fixer in West Africa.Victoria Hamilton, Lily Banda and Shelley Conn are other newcomers to the drama.
“United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell” (CNN, 10 p.m.) returns for a fourth season.
Villanelle goes to Amsterdam on “Killing Eve” (BBC America, AMC, 8 p.m.).
“The Redemption Project with Van Jones” (CNN, 9 p.m.) looks at restorative justice programs.
It’s Queen night on “American Idol” (ABC, 8 p.m.) and Adam Lambert is celebrity guest mentor.
The Top 12 perform on “World of Dance” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
On “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.), the kids have to run a mile to get free ice cream.
Knox calls an emergency meting on “A Discovery of Witches” (BBC America, AMC, 9 p.m.).
A young woman is diagnosed with an intersex condition on “Call the Midwife” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings).
Kara tries to clear the name of “Supergirl” (CW, 8 p.m.).
Porsha is about to drop on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
Lisa is granted political asylum in Canada during a family trip to Niagara Falls on “The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
Axe and Wendy plan a new attack against Taylor on “Billions” (Showtime, 9 p.m.).
“PD Cam” (A&E, 9 p.m.) begins a new season of shaky cinematography.
Carly takes Jethro to a BDSM dungeon on “Now Apocalypse” (Starz, 9 p.m.).
On “Good Girls” (NBC, 10 p.m.), Dean gives Beth an ultimatum.
Two break out of prison on “NCIS: Los Angeles” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
On “The Chi” (Showtime, 10 p.m.), an accident threatens Emmett’s job.
The press begins to circle on “Unforgotten” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
Harry is still missing on “Charmed” (CW, 9 p.m.).
“America Unearthed” (Travel, 8 p.m.) goes to Wisconsin and Ohio.
Three of the best-known films made before the Motion Picture Production Code are on Turner classic Movies, “Little Caesar” (8 p.m.), “Red-headed Woman” (9:30 p.m.) and “Baby Face” (11 p.m.). Followed by three from Yasujiro Ozu, “Passing Fancy” (12:30 a.m.), “An Autumn Afternoon” (2:15 a.m.) and “The End of Summer” (4:15 a.m.).
Second round games in the NBA Playoffs include Boston at Milwaukee (ABC, 1 p.m.) and Houston at Golden State (ABC, 3:30 p.m.).
Second round playoff games have Carolina at Islanders (NBC, 3 p.m.) and Colorado at San Jose (NBC Sports, 7:30 p.m.).
Baseball includes Tampa Bay at Boston (MLB, 1 p.m.) and Cleveland at Houston (ESPN, 7 p.m.).
Final rounds are played in the Zurich Classic (Golf, 1 p.m.; CBS, 3 p.m.).
Auto racing includes Azerbaijan Grand Prix (ESPN2, 8 a.m.) and the Geico 500 (Fox, 2 p.m.).
College baseball includes Kentucky at Florida (ESPN2, noon) and Minnesota at Indiana (ESPNU, noon).
College softball has Florida at Auburn (ESPN, 1 p.m.), Georgia at South Carolina (ESPN2, 3 p.m.) and Tennessee at Mississippi (ESPNU, 3 p.m.).
In the women’s college lacrosse ACC tournament final, it’s Boston College vs. UNC (NBC Sports, 1 p.m.).
And there’s some rodeo in the Long Live Cowboys Classic (CBS Sports, 3 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Rep. James Cleburne, Federal Reserve nominee Stephen Moore. CBS: Iran foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Cedric Richmond. NBC: Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Ron Johnson. CNN: Kellynne Conway, Rep. Seth Moulton. Fox News: Zarif, national security adviser John Bolton.