The mysterious illness that caused the movie star’s disappearance last year is to be explained in the stand-up special “Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…” (Netflix, streaming). Which reminds us that he rose up as a stand-up comic (His use of proper English has not improved, however).
The new five-episode documentary series follows the fast-paced world of “Polo” (Netflix, streaming) at the championship in Florida. Befitting such an elite sport, the show is executive produced by Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
From South Korea, there’s a second season of more of a hands on sport, “Rugged Rugby: Conquer or Die” (Netflix, streaming), following semi-pro, college and military teams.
Breakdowns in police, military and health care that led to shootings in Lewiston, Maine, are explored on a new “Frontline” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
A winner is named on the two-hour season finale of “The Voice” (NBC, 9 p.m.), following a recap at 8 p.m. of the final five’s performances Monday. Before the finale, the finalists will perform a duet with their respective coaches.
Back for the Christmas season is the two-episode one-off “Lego Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular” (Fox, 8 p.m.), a two hour special with celebrity competitors that include Lil Red Howery, Eric McCormack, Holly Robinson Peete and Sophia Bush. It concludes next Tuesday.
Four animated holiday specials make their return: the 2017 “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” (ABC, 8 p.m.), “Toy Story That Time Forgot” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.), “Disney Prep & Landing” (ABC, 9 p.m.) and “Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice” (ABC, 9:30 p.m.).
“FBI” (CBS, 8 p.m.) responds to the murder of a park ranger on Governors Island, “FBI: International” (CBS, 9 p.m.) try to lure a wanted criminal out of Russia; and “FBI: Most Wanted” (CBS, 10 p.m.) investigates the execution of a district attorney and her husband.
Puerto Rico is the destination for “The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) have their ocean getaway marred by another spat.
Turner Classic Movies pays tribute to Maggie Smith, who died Sept. 27 at 89, with “Nowhere to Go” (8 p.m.), “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (10 p.m.), “Travels with My Aunt” (midnight), “A Room with a View” (2 a.m.) and “Young Cassidy” (4 a.m.).
During the day are films whose music is courtesy of Cole Porter: “Born to Dance” (8:30 a.m.), “Sex and the Single Girl” (10:30 a.m.), “Panama Hattie” (12:30 p.m.), “Du Barry Was a Lady” (2 p.m.), “Kiss Me Kate” (3:45 p.m.), and “The Fortune Cookie” (5:45 p.m.).
NBA action has Orlando vs. Milwaukee (TNT, 7 p.m.) and Dallas vs. Oklahoma City (TNT, 9:30 p.m.) in the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals.
Hockey has Toronto at New Jersey (Hulu, 7 p.m.) and Minnesota at Utah (Hulu, 9:30 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball begins the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden with Miami vs. Tennessee (ESPN, 6:30 p.m.) and Michigan vs. Arkansas (ESPN, 9 p.m.). Other games include North Dakota State at Butler (Fox Sports 1, 6:30 p.m.), Penn State at Rutgers (Peacock, 7 p.m.), Morgan State at Xavier (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.), Albany at Syracuse (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Providence at DePaul (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.) and Wisconsin at Illinois (Peacock, 9 p.m.),
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Justin Baldoni, Stella Cole. The View: Marc Summers. The Talk: Nick and Vanessa Lachey, Chris Diamantopoulos. Kelly Clarkson: Stephanie HSu, Ethan Slater, Ben Folds. Drew Barrymore: Fortune Feimster, Cynthia Erivo. Jennifer Hudson: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Pat Houston, Rickey Minor. Tamron Hall: Drekkia Writes.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Mindy Kaling, Saul Trujillo. Jimmy Kimmel: Ryan Seacrest, Monica Barbaro, Keith Urban. Jimmy Fallon: John Mulaney, Linda Cardellini, Julien Baker & Torres. Seth Meyers: Colin Jost, Sharon Horgan, Patrick Radden Keefe. Taylor Tomlinson: Sasheer Zamata, Vinny Thomas, Jeff Hiller. Daily Show: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.