A California governor at 36, he returned to the office at 72, and Jerry Brown became the longest-serving governor in the Golden State. Plus he dated Linda Ronstadt and ran for President. His story is told in “Jerry Brown: The Disrupter” on “American Experience” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
When you hear the classical pianist Lang Lang is performing on Disney+, you think: Maybe the Mickey Mouse streaming service is opening itself to a deeper culture. Nope. In “Lang Lang Plays Disney” (Disney+, streaming) he plays “Let It Go,” “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “When You Wish Upon a Star.” (Not the theme to “The Mickey Mouse Club”?).
Ben Hardy and Haley Lu Richardson star in the romance film “Love at First Sight” (Netflix, streaming), about a couple who meet on a plane but try to get in touch again after they land in London.
From South Africa comes the new series “Miseducation” (Netflix, streaming) about a college student trying to escape the corrupt political dealings of her mother.
“Master & Apprentice” (Disney+, streaming) goes behind the scenes of the recently-premiered “Star Wars” spinoff.
The new film “A Million Miles Away” (Prime Video, streaming) concerns a migrant farm worker who dreams of going into space and succeeds. Michael Peña starsin the film inspired by the story of NASA flight engineer José Hernandez.
Jenna Coleman and Oliver Jackson-cohen star as a British couple whose trip to America’s national parks goes awry. The thriller “Wilderness” (Prime Video, streaming) also stars Eric Balfour and Ashley Benson.
From Brazil comes “Written is a Stars” (Prime Video, streaming), a new dating show based on astrological readings.
Music with roots in Latin and Caribbean cultures is the focus of the special “A Latin Music Revolution: A Soul of a Nation Presentation” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
The Aussie teen drama “Surviving Summer” (Netflix, streaming) begins a second season.
A finale comes for the homegrown wrestling drama “Heels” (Starz, 10 p.m.). But have you heard of the new homegrown wrestling documentary series “Wrestlers” (Netflix, streaming), from the maker of “Last Chance U” and “Cheer”?
Niecy Nash helps someone out on “Secret Celebrity Renovation” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Come Fly with Me” (Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, 9 p.m.) is a made for TV romance about an Air Force pilot who joins the Thunderbirds Heather Hemmens stars.
The tenth entry into the “Fast and Furious” franchise, “Fast X” (Peacock, streaming), that opened in theaters in May, becomes available to stream.
On “Ready to Love” (OWN, 8 p.m.), the men introduce the women to their respective families.
The 2010s is the backdrop for this week’s “Time of Essence” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
On “Power Book IV: Force” (Starz, 8 p.m.), Tommy squares off against Walter.
The month-long Friday night coming of age theme on Turner Classic Movies continues with “Cooley High” (8 p.m.), “Shag” (10 p.m.), “Diner” (midnight), “The Yearling” (2 a.m.), “Goodbye, My Lady” (4:15 a.m.) and “National Velvet” (6 a.m.).
During the day are films involving maids, with “The Affairs of Annabel” (7:15 a.m.), “Alias French Gertie” (8:30 a.m.), “Lightning Strikes Twice” (9:45 a.m.), “Make Your Own Bed” (11 a.m.), “Personal Maid’s Secret” (12:30 p.m.), “The Girl Downstairs” (1:45 p.m.), “The Enchanted Cottage” (3:15 p.m.), “The Glass Slipper” (5 p.m.) and “Emma” (6:45 p.m.).
Baseball includes Tampa Bay at Baltimore (Apple TV+, 7 p.m.) and Philadelphia at Milwaukee (Apple TV+, 8:15 p.m.).
College football has Virginia at Maryland (Fox Sports 1, 7 p.m.), Army at UTSA (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Utah State at Air Force (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.).
The WNBA has Washington at New York (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.) and Atlanta at Dallas (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.).
NASCAR runs its Food City 300 (USA, 7:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Tracy Morgan, Tamora Judge. The Talk: Chris O’Donnell, Vanessa Lachey, Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Katrina Law (rerun). Drew Barrymore: Teresa Giudice (rerun). Kelly Clarkson: Mila Kunis, Chiara Aurelia (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Khloe Kardashian, The War and Treaty (rerun).
Late Night
All reruns due to the writers’ strike: Stephen Colbert: Bret Baier, Susie Essman. Jimmy Kimmel: Kumail Nanjiani, Pink. Jimmy Fallon: Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Vargas, Maisie Peters. Seth Meyers: Ana Gasteyer, Bomani Jones, Sam Morrison. James Corden: Phoebe Waller Bridge, Cher.