David Oyelowo dons a cowboy hat in becoming “Lawmen: Bass Reeves” (Paramount+, streaming), a Wild West legend and first Black deputy U.S. Marshall west of the Mississippi in the post-Reconstruction era. Donald Sutherland and Dennis Quaid also star in the series, the latest work from Taylor Sheridan, whose “Yellowstone” (CBS, 8 p.m.) is running its second season episodes on broadcast TV.
This month’s 60th anniversary of the assassination brings a three-part documentary series “JFK: One Day in America” (National Geographic, 8 p.m.). What more is there to say? Well, they’ve colorized old black and white news footage, for one thing. All three episodes run tonight.
“Lost Women of Highway 20” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.) looks at a string of murders on an Oregon highway. All three episodes run tonight.
Sunday Night Football has Buffalo at Cincinnati (NBC, 8:20 p.m.). Earlier games have Kansas City vs. Miami (NFL, 9:30 a.m.) at Germany, Washington at New England (Fox, 1 p.m.), Seattle at Baltimore (CBS, 1 p.m.) and Dallas at Philadelphia (Fox, 4:25 p.m.).
Perceived impending Christmas brings a new season of “Holiday Wars” (Food, 9 p.m.) and a new group of cooks and candy-makers to compete.
Three made-for-TV holiday films premiere tonight, starting with that original idea, remaking “A Christmas Carol” in “We’re Scrooged” (UPtv, 7 p.m.), with Tamara Duarte and Andrew Bushell as ex-high school sweethearts returning for a Christmas 10 year reunion; “Our Christmas Wedding” (Great American Family, 8 p.m.), a sequel to the 2021 “My Boss’ Wedding” with Holy Deveaux and Drew Steelley, and “The Santa Summit” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.) with Hunter King, about that obnoxious seasonal tradition, Santa weekend.
The reality series “Married to Medicine” (Bravo, 9:15 p.m.) returns for its 10th season.
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) is back for a third season, though to be honest I have to admit I’ve never glimpsed one of them around these parts.
“The Simpsons” (Fox, 8 p.m.) presents its Treehouse of Horror XXXIV nearly a week after Halloween, with stories that include an NFT fable, a “Silence of the Lambs” takeoff and a disease that turns everyone in Springfield into Homer.
Jesus has a little speech he calls the Sermon on the Mount on a two hour episode of “The Chosen” (CW, 8 p.m.).
“Big Brother” (CBS, 10 p.m.) begins its finale week with an unusual live eviction on Sunday.
Alice returns to “Hotel Portofino” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) with her new fiancé.
Tyrannis begins dating the goddess Demeter on “Krapopolis” (Fox, 8:30 p.m.).
“On the Fly: Adventures at Altitude” (Smithsonian, 9 p.m.) looks at aerial feats, starting with one from the Red Bull Air Force.
Bob rekindles his feud with Jimmy Pesto on “Bob’s Burgers” (Fox, 9 p.m.).
“Annika” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings) are flown to the Hebrides to investigate the death of a man found on a block of ice.
Oscar’s romantic dreams are shut down by Mr. Russell on “The Gilded Age” (HBO, 9 p.m.).
“Mayor of Kingstown” (Showtime, 8 p.m.), the notable streaming series with Jeremy Renner and Kyle Chandler, makes its cable debut.
The State Department begins cracking down on suspected homosexuals on “Fellow Travelers” (Showtime, 10:05 p.m.).
Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent on “World on Fire” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
The animated 2017 feature “Coco” (ABC, 8 p.m.) gets a network showcase.
“Yellowstone Wardens” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) look into reports of illegal hunting.
Dwight and Sherry confront demons of their past on “Fear the Walking Dead” (AMC, 10 p.m.).
“Toys That Built America” (History, 9 p.m.) spotlights Trivial Pursuit.
The vote approaches on “The Garden: Commune or Cult” (Discovery, 10 p.m.).
“Obsessed to Death” (Lifetime, 8 p.m.) is a made-for-TV thriller about a woman who becomes infatuated with her cycling instructor.
Christine throws a 1950s-themed party for her 50th birthday on “Sister Wives” (TLC, 10 p.m.).
The work of Robert Youngson, who preserved and repackaged silent comedies for a new generation, is featured tonight on Turner Classic Movies, with “The Golden Age of Comedy” (8 p.m.), “When Comedy Was King” (9:30 p.m.) and “The Big Parade of Comedy” (11 p.m.). In the regular silent movie midnight slot is Ted Browning’s “The Show” (12:30 a.m.), followed by two Latin American films, “Canoa: A Shameful Memory” (2 a.m.) and “Memories of Underdevelopment” (4 a.m.).
Hockey has New Jersey at Chicago (NHL, 7 p.m.).
Baseball has its Gold Glove Awards Show (ESPN, 7:30 p.m.).
Auto racing has the Brazilian Grand Prix (ESPN2, noon) and the NASCAR Series Championship (NBC, 3 p.m.).
The New York Marathon (ESPN2, 8 a.m.) is run.
Women’s college soccer has Florida State vs. Clemson (ESPNU, noon), Xavier vs. Georgetown (Fox Sports 1, 1:30 p.m.) and Memphis vs. SMU (ESPNU, 2 p.m.).
Women’s college volleyball has Kentucky at Florida (ESPN, 3 p.m.).
Sunday Talk
ABC: Deputy national security adviser Jon Finer, Virginia Gov. Glen Younkin, Rep. Steve Scalise. CBS: Finer, Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog, Palestinian envoy to the UK Husam Zomlot, Reps. Jason Crow and Tony Gonzales, Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova. NBC: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. CNN: Sens. Bernie Sanders, Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal, Ambassador Gilad Erdan, permanent representative of Israel to the United Nations. Fox: Rep. Mike Johnson, Sen. Jack Reed, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.