The largest land mammal on the North American continent was also the most abundant. In the early 1800s, bison numbered nearly 30 million. European settlers cut the herds to near-extinction at the end of that century, and are only just now being brought back, largely by the indigenous peoples for who depended so closely on them.
Ken Burns’ latest history documentary “The American Buffalo” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings), a two-night, four hour event tells the story. Peter Coyote narrates; voice actors include Jeff Daniels, Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis and Derek Jacobi. It concludes tomorrow.
The National League Championship series begins, with Arizona at Philadelphia (TBS, 8 p.m.). Game 2 of the ALCS has Texas at Houston (Fox, Fox Sports 1, 4:30 p.m.).
Monday Night Football has Dallas at Chargers (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, 8:15 p.m.).
Not to be confused with the game show of the same name, the new UK series “The Chase” (Acorn TV, streaming), about family-run veterinary practice in Yorkshire.
To coincide with today’s 100th anniversary of the animation studio, Walt Disney Studios’ 1937 feature “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (Disney+, streaming) gets a new 4K restoration.
“FBoy Island” (CW, 8 p.m.) begins a new season with a pair of episodes, hosted by Nikki Glaser.
The last of the late night comedy shows to return “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central, 11 p.m.) will continue with a series of fill in hosts until a permanent replacement for Trevor Noah. This week, it’s correspondent Michael Kosta.
The last of the daytime shows to return is “The Drew Barrymore Show” (check local listings), whose comeback has been so fraught, they haven’t listed any guests yet.
Alec takes on a kidnapping case on “The Irrational” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) continues blind auditions.
A former NASA intern competes on “Loteria Loca” (CBS, 9 p.m.).
“Kitchen Nightmares” (Fox, 8 p.m.) helps out an Italian joint in New Jersey.
The latest celebrities to withdraw from “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” (Fox, 9 p.m.) are reality star Savannah Chrisley, actor Brian Austin Green and two pro athlete Robert Horry. Tonight there will be a character test.
A family is apprehended trying to sneak weapons into Mexico on “Contraband: Seized at the Border” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Halloween Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.) makes treats meant to melt.
A haunted house made to be eaten is the aim of the remaining four bakers on “Halloween Cookie Challenge” (Food, 10 p.m.).
“Basketball Wives” (VH1, 9 p.m.) tries to get a resolution between Evelyn and Vanessa. On “Basketball Wives: Orlando” (VH1, 10 p.m.), Ashley prepares for her store’s grand re-opening party.
A gusher in Texas is one of the “Mysteries of the Unknown” (Travel, 8 p.m.).
Florence has to make a decision following a disastrous festival performance on “Love & Hip Hop: Miami” (VH1, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies concludes its National Parks and Landmarks series with “Saboteur” (8 p.m.), “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (10 p.m.), “North by Northwest” (12:30 a.m.) and “King Kong” (3 a.m.). During the day are films of Jean Harlow, with “The Girl from Missouri” (6 a.m.), “China Seas” (7:15 a.m.), “Wife vs. Secretary” (8:45 a.m.), “Suzy” (10:15 a.m.), “Reckless” (noon), “Saratoga” (2 p.m.), “Dinner at Eight” (4 p.m.) and “Libeled Lady” (6 p.m.).
Soccer includes Australia at Azerbaijan (Fox Sports 2, noon) and Netherlands at Greece (Fox Sports 2, 2:45 p.m.).
Preseason basketball has Philadelphia at Brooklyn (NBA, 7:30 p.m.) and Portland at Phoenix (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Jada Pinkett Smith, Ariana Madix. The View: Kerry Washington. The Talk: Wayne Brady, Charli D’Amelio. Kelly Clarkson: Andy Cohen, Seth Meyers, Honda Kotb, Jenna Bush Hager, Jane Krakowski. Jennifer Hudson: Pentatonix. Tamron Hall: Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins, Chloe Gong, Elizabeth Acevedo, Sarah Thank Mathews, Jennifer B. Wallace and Laura Norton.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Jada Pinkett Smith, Ricky Velez. Jimmy Kimmel: Christina Aguilera, Al Michaels, Lil Yachty. Jimmy Fallon: Uma Thurman, Lil Rel Howery, Feist. Seth Meyers: Kelly Clarkson, Erin Andrews, Ryan Beatty, Fred Armisen & Jacqueline Acevedo.