International power broker or war criminal? The jury is still out on the role of Henry Kissinger, who served under six presidents. A new two-part, three hour documentary on “American Experience” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) tracks his life and career, starting with his childhood in Hitler’s Germany and his years as a Nazi hunter in the United States before he becomes Secretary of State under Nixon. Part one ends with Kent State; the concluding half is tomorrow.
New from Denmark is the drama series “The Asset” (Netflix, streaming), about an undercover intelligence service agent who tries to infiltrate the operations of a criminal mastermind by getting to know his girlfriend.
Monday Night Football has Washington at Kansas City (ABC, ESPN, 8 p.m.).
Game 3 of the World Series moves to Los Angeles with Toronto at Dodgers (Fox, 8 p.m.) with Max Scherzer pitching against Tyler Glasnow. The series is tied 1-1.
“The Voice” (NBC, 8 p.m.) begins knockout rounds.
A search for a nanny takes an awkward turn on “The Neighborhood” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“TV We Love” (CW, 8 pm.) looks back at “The Love Boat” with some of its writers, directors and cast.
Colette gives Noa his driving test on “DMV” (CBS, 8:30 p.m.).
“FBI” (CBS, 9 p.m.) responds to the death of a young man found on federal land.
Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts a new competition, “Baked with Love: Holiday” (Hallmark, 9 p.m.), in which of course the holiday refers to Christmas. It comes on the night of the finale for the “Halloween Baking Championship” (Food, 9 p.m.).
A second season starts for the reality competition looking for the next leading man for Hallmark holiday movies, “Finding Mr. Christmas” (Hallmark, 8 p.m.), hosted by Melissa Peterman.
“Watson” (CBS, 10 p.m.) works on the case of a 30-year-old woman who looks 10.
A ghost from Dr. Wolf’s past arises on “Brilliant Minds” (NBC, 10 p.m.).
“Below Deck Mediterranean” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) tries to find a way to deal with vegans.
Constable Roberts investigates the death of an old friend on “Murdoch Mysteries” (Ovation, 8 p.m.).
“Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings: The Great Eight” (Discovery, 8 p.m.) is in Minnesota; “Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) is in Kentucky.
Could today’s rulers carry traces of extraterrestrial DNA? (They certainly seem from another world sometimes). “Ancient Aliens: Origins” (History, 9 p.m.) examines the question.
“Seeing Sister Wife” (TLC, 9 p.m.) grills Jackie.
Legionnaires’ Disease is one of the “Mysteries of the Unknown” (Travel, 8 p.m.).
Turner Classic Movies features films with songs by Jimmy Van Heusen, “Going My Way” (8 p.m.), “Papa’s Delicate Condition” (10:15 p.m.), “A Hole in the Head” (12:15 a.m.), “Robin and the 7 Hoods” (2:20 a.m.) and “Ocean’s Eleven” (4:45 a.m.).
During the day, TCM has a few little films: To wit, “Little Caesar” (6 a.m.), “The Little Minister” (7:30 a.m.), “Little Lord Fauntleroy” (9:30 a.m.), “The Little Princess” (11:15 a.m.), “The Little Shop of Horrors” (1 p.m.), “Little Men” (2:15 p.m.), “The Little Maestro” (3:45 p.m.), ”Little Women” (4 p.m.) and “A Little Romance” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Cleveland at Detroit (Peacock, 7 p.m.) and Denver at Minnesota (Peacock, 9:30 p.m.).
Hockey has St. Louis at Pittsburgh (NHL, 7 p.m.).
The Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic has Vanderbilt at Memphis (ESPNU, 6:30 p.m.) in women’s college basketball, and Arkansas at Memphis (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) in men’s college basketball.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Diane Lane. The View: Jeremy Allen White. Kelly Clarkson: Adam Brody, Timothy Simons, Hannah Berner, Alexandra Kay. Drew Barrymore: Jeremy Renner, Edie Falco, Laura Benanti, Hugh Dillon, Tom Colicchio, Jennifer Hudson: at Dennings, Nia Long, Charles Jones. Tamron Hall: Denise Caldwell, Genesis Rivas, Meaghan B. Murphy, Ben Landheer.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Emma Thompson, Judd Apatow, Thundercat with Remi Wolf. Jimmy Kimmel: Tim Allen, Katherine LaNasa, Miguel. Jimmy Fallon: James Corden, Lindsey Vonnm Big Thief. Seth Meyers: Ethan Hawke, Zadie Smith.