Guy Ritchie directs a new variation of the beloved Sir Arthur Conan Doyle character in “Young Sherlock” (Prime Video, streaming). Hero Fiennes Tiffin, pictured right, who played young Tom Riddle in “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” and is nephew to Ralph Fiennes, takes the role as the 19-year-old Holmes, who is drawn into a case when there’s a murder at his school, Oxford. Donal Finn (pictured left) plays James Moriarty, his current friend and future nemesis.
James Fiennes (another uncle) plays his father. Max Irons (yes, Jeremy Irons’ son), plays Sherlock’s brother. Natascha McElhone and Colin Firth are also featured in the eight-episode series adapting the “Young Sherlock Holmes” books by Andy Lane.
After years of hosting “Top Chef,” she could do cooking competitions with her eyes closed. But Padma Lakshmi is back, hosting the new “America’s Culinary Cup” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.), which seems awfully familiar, even as it is well-produced. In this case, they all cook in fancy, well-stocked kitchen for judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne.
Another culinary competition begins today, with Guy Fieri presiding over cooks competing in existing establishments in “Flavortown Food Fight” (Food, 9 p.m.).
The new series “Dirty Rotten Scandals” (E!, 9 p.m.), concentrates on the darker side of television shows, begins with one about Dr. Phil and his tendency to exploit vulnerable people seeking help.
“Southern Hospitality” (Bravo, 9 p.m.) is back for its fourth season, with the group trying to navigate their drama while in a workplace.
The Windy City series get long-winded tonight as “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 8 p.m.), “Chicago Med” (NBC, 9 p.m.) and “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.) combine for one story in a crossover event that begins with a jet emergency.
“Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m.) ends its parenthood series with lionesses teaching their cubs to survive.
J.D. discovers online doctor reviews on “Scrubs” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) has a request for a classroom aide.
A second season begins for the true crime series focusing on the FBI (at least, how they used to be) on “FEDS” (Investigation Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“The Beauty” (FX, 9 p.m.) ends its inaugural season, probably in some gross, over-the-top way.
It’s Halloween for “Alaska State Troopers” (A&E, 8 p.m..
“The Masked Singer” (Fox, 8 p.m.) does an Ozzie Osborne tribute and Kelly Osborne jones the panel.
Free throw skills and snack food IQ are the skills tested on “The Greatest Average American” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“Shark Tank” (ABC, 10 p.m.) is pitched kitty litter made from olive pits.
Alliances are tested on the more reasonably sized episode of “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.).
“Ozark Law” (A&E, 9 p.m.) deal with an unruly weekend.
A high speed crash into a cactus could be considered an expected event on “Desert Law” (A&E, 10 p.m.).
“Work on the Wild Side” (Animal Planet, 9 p.m.) includes babysitting abandoned jackals.
A Spanish Boogeyman is being sought on “Expedition X” (Discovery, 9 p.m.).
“Mysteries of the Abandoned” (Discovery, 10 p.m.) looks at Nazi towers in Berlin.
A gator named bone crusher is sought by “Swamp People” (History, 8 p.m.).
“To Catch a Smuggler” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) seizes some silver bars.
Can an al-Qaida mole be trusted, officials wonder on “Inside the CIA: Secrets & Spies” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.).
“Fear Factor” (Fox, 9 p.m.) walks the plank.
Homecoming is the theme of films on Turner Classic Movies’ 31 Days of Oscar tonight with “The Best Years of Our Lives” (8 p.m.), “Sweet Bird of Youth” (11 p.m.), “Volver” (1:15 a.m.) and “Some Came Running” (3:30 a.m.).
During the days are Oscar-nominated and -winning films set in Mexico, with “Juarez” (6:30 a.m.), “Fiesta” (8:45 a.m.), “The Champ” (10:30 a.m.), “The Brave One” (noon), “Cowboy” (2 p.m.), “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (3:45 p.m.) and “The Night of the Iguana” (6 p.m.).
NBA action includes Oklahoma City at Knicks (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Atlanta at Milwaukee (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.).
Hockey has Toronto at New Jersey (Hulu, 7 p.m.) and St. Louis at Seattle (Hulu, 10 p.m.).
Spring baseball includes Yankees at Red Sox (ESPN, 1:05 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes Creighton at Butler (Fox Sports 1, 6 p.m.), Texas at Arkansas (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Marquette at Providence (Peacock, 7 p.m.), California at Georgia Tech (ESPNU, 7 p.m.), Ohio State at Penn State (Peacock,, 7:30 p.m.), Loyola Chicago at Saint Louis (CBS Sports, 8 p.m.), Maryland at Wisconsin (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.), Villanova at DePaul (Peacock, 8 p.m.), Baylor at Houston (ESPN2, 9 p.m.), Stanford at Notre Dame (ESPNU, 9 p.m.) and Colorado State at New Mexico (CBS Sports, 10 p.m.).
Women’s games include Indiana vs. Nebraska (Peacock, 3:30 p.m.), Wisconsin vs. Illinois (Peacock, 6 p.m) and Purdue vs. Oregon (Peacock, 8:30 p.m.).
Women’s college soccer includes Florida State vs. Stanford (ESPNU, 7 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Annette Bening, Padma Lakshmi, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The View: Christina Applegate, Yvette Nicole Brown. Kelly Clarkson: Allison Williams, Renee Elise Goldsberry, Elana Meyers Taylor, Pink. Drew Barrymore: Chloe Zhao. Jennifer Hudson: Anthony Anderson, Tara Lipinski.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Steve Carell, Hozier, Lake Street Dive. Jimmy Kimmel: Wagner Moura, Tyler Ballgame. Jimmy Fallon: Jamie Lee Curtis, Sam Heughan, Andrew Jarecki, Megan Moroney. Seth Meyers: David Harbour, John Cameron Mitchell. Daily Show: Erika Alexander.