We are learning too clearly these days that government policy can have devastating consequences. It happened in China, too, and we’re not talking about the coronavirus. It was its one child policy that has had ripple effects in the generations following. Filmmaker Nanfu Wang’s Oscar-nominated “One Child Nation” makes its debut on “Independent Lens” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
On the new series “Almost Paradise” (WGN America, 10 p.m.), Christian Kane plays a former DEA agent in the Philippines where she gets caught up in some of its lawlessness.
The imported Dutch series “Schouwendam 12” (Acorn TV, streaming) a 25 year old case is rekindled when someone shows up in a small village looking like one of the two teens who disappeared in 1995.
A new show on the network’s gear head night, “Driven” (Discovery, 8 p.m.), old one-of-a-kind models are rebuilt by a team from Galpin Auto Sports, starting with the Pantera.
The news special “America Rising: Fighting the Pandemic” (ABC, 9 p.m.) has an unaccountably cheery title.
Most late night hosts return to try new shows tonight, most of them recorded at home, some without guests. James Corden not only records his show in a garage, they move it into prime time with “Homefest: James Corden’s Late Late Show Special” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
Hell helps Jimmy and Kim build a legal firewall on “Better Call Saul” (AMC, 9 p.m.).
On “My Brilliant Friend: The Story of a New Name” (HBO, 10 p.m.), Lila continues to hold a grudge as the shoe shop opens.
The family goes on a eye-opening trip to Washington D.C. on “The Plot Against America” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
“Breeders” (FX, 10 p.m.) deal with death.
Battle rounds continue on another two hour episode of “The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“9-1-1” (Fox, 8 p.m.) responds to an accident at a bowling alley.
A ballet dancer is poisoned on “Prodigal Son” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
On “Roswell, New Mexico” (CW, 9 p.m.), Isobel makes a risky choice.
Amber Riley is guest on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” (CW, 8 p.m.).
There’s a whole lot of reruns on CBS including three episodes of “The Neighborhood” (NBC, 8, 9 and 9:30 p.m.).
Ben helps absolve a passenger of his guilt on “Manifest” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“The Good Doctor” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is still trying to react to the earthquake in the third season finale.
Georgia surprises the guests on “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” ((Bravo, 9 p.m.).
With time running out, the gang splits up on “Dispatches from Elsewhere” (AMC, 10:08 p.m.).
On “Love & Hop Hop: Atlanta” (VH1, 8 p.m.), Sierra has trust issues.
The month-long Monday night Life at Sea series on Turner Classic Movies concludes with “Captain Nemo and the Underwater City” (8 p.m.), “The Incredible Mr. Limpet” (10 p.m.), “Beneath the 12-Mile Reef” (midnight), “Atlantis, the Lost Continent” (2 a.m.) and “Underwater” (4 a.m.).
During the day are more romantic themes at sea: “The Navigator” (6:30 a.m.), “Tugboat Annie” (7:45 a.m.), “Melody Cruise” (9:15 a.m.), “Three Daring Daughters” (10:45 p.m.), “One Way Passage” (1 p.m.), “Across the Pacific” (2:30 p.m.), “Monkey Business” (4:30 p.m.) and “Romance on the High Seas” (6 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Issa Rae, Leslie Odom Jr., Ryan Secrets: Issa Rae, Leslie Odom Jr., Ryan Trygstad. The View: Jonathan Karl. The Talk: Wayne Brady. Ellen DeGeneres: Chelsea Handler, Sean Hayes. Kelly Clarkson: Jeff Goldblum, Ilana Glazer (rerun). Tamron Hall: Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi, Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, Miss Teen UA Kaliegh Garris (rerun). Wendy Williams: Bellamy Young (rerun).
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Tracy Morgan, Lizzo. Jimmy Fallon: Kim Kardashian West, Jon Bon Jovi, OneRepublic. Seth Meyers: Sen. Bernie Sanders. James Corden: Dr. Phil McGraw, Lana Condor, Green Day (rerun). Lilly Singh: Tyra Banks. Conan O’Brien: Adam Sandler.