The rise of the Evangelical Christian church as a political force in Brazil and how it set the stage for the presidency of Jair Bolsonaro, who has since been charged with trying to overthrow the results of the last election, is the subject of the documentary by Petra Costa, “Apocalypse in the Tropics” (Netflix, streaming), whose previous film was the Oscar-nominated “The Edge of Democracy.”
Another international documentary tonight, looking at the realties of global development aided by China, through the stories of three women in Africa, “Made in Ethiopia,” makes its debut on “POV” (PBS, 10 p.m., check local listings).
The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby (ESPN, 8 p.m.) kicks off baseball’s All-Star week activities in Atlanta.
Danny Boyle is among the creators of “Babylon” (AcornTV, streaming), about the hiring of public relations expert to fix the image of the London police at just about a time when things are boiling over. James Nesbitt and Brit Marling star in the seven-episode series.
Fashion historian Amber Butchart presides over a new series tying fashion with history and hart, “A Stitch in Time” (AcornTV, streaming).
New episodes arrive for the anime series “Sakamoto Days” (Netflix, streaming), based on the manga of the same name.
“American Ninja Warrior” (NBC, 8 p.m.) begin semifinals in Las Vegas.
Recreating items from the 1990s is the assignment on “Lego Masters” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Life After People” (History, 10 p.m.), a series that imagines the world if people had disappeared, returns for a third season, focusing first on the effect on water.
Many stories are wrapped up in the first season finale of “Virgins” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
“Survival Mode” (NBC, 10 p.m.) looks at the deadly 2023 wildfire in Hawaii.
Jennifer Love Hewitt narrates the new true crime documentary series “A Killer Among Friends” (Investigation Discovery, 10 p.m.). The first case involves the murder of a University of Kentucky football player.
Looks like “Bachelor in Paradise” (ABC, 8 p.m.) plans three hour episodes all season.
More rude guests invade “Below Deck” (Bravo, 8 p.m.).
“The Librarians: The Next Chapter” (TNT, 9 p.m.) stumble upon a vampire.
The Hallmark Christmas cruise approaches the Bahamas on “Christmas at Sea” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies pulls some stories from the ocean tonight with “Tiger Shark” (8 p.m.), “Underwater!” (9:30 p.m.), “Killer Shark” (11:15 p.m.), “The Sea Around Us” (12:45 a.m.), “The Last Voyage”(2 a.m.), “Around the World Under the Sea” (3:45 a.m.) and “The Most Dangerous Game” (5:45 a.m.).
During the day are some early Robert Montgomery films with “Lovers Courageous” (6:35 a.m.), “Private Lives” (8:15 a.m.), “Untamed” (9:45 a.m.), “Love in the Rough” (11:15 a.m.), “The Divorcee” (12:45 p.m.), “When Ladies Meet” (2:15 p.m.), “Another Language” (4 p.m.) and “Strangers May Kiss” (5:30 p.m.).
The killing of mobster Bugsy Siegel is one of “History’s Greatest Mysteries” (History, 9 p.m.).
Women’s soccer has South Africa vs. Mali (BeIN Sports, 3 p.m.).
The NBA Summer League has Atlanta vs. Houston (NBA, 4:30 p.m.), Chicago vs. Indiana (ESPNU, 6 p.m.), Charlotte vs. Dallas (NBA, 6:30 p.m.), Boston vs. Miami (ESPNU, 8 p.m.), Utah vs. San Antonio (NBA, 8:30 p.m.), Phoenix vs. Sacramento (ESPNU, 10 p.m.) and Clippers vs. Lakers (NBA, 10:30 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Malin Akerman, Meg Donnelly. The View: Julie Bowen. Kelly Clarkson: Ana de Armas, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Matt Iseman, Finn Wolfhard, Seventeen (rerun). Drew Valerie Bertinelli, Taye Diggs, Oliver Hudson (rerun). Jennifer Hudson: Jay Ellis, Kamohai Kalama, Tristyn Kalama (rerun). Tamron Hall: Keri Hilson, Jason Priestley, Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti (rerun).
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Stephen A. Smith, Liza Colon-Zayas. Jimmy Kimmel: Hannah Waddingham, Shane Gillis, Bush, guest host Chris Distefano. Jimmy Fallon: Saquon Barkley, Lewis Capaldi. Seth Meyers: Nicole Scherzinger, Jack McBrayer. Taylor Tomlinson: Paul Feig, Taylor Ortega, Alex Newell, Anna Kendrick (rerun).