The family drama of the Murdochs may have inspired the series “Succession,” but it was that HBO series that sparked the Murdoch heirs into figuring out how they’d handle succession of their father’s media empire, which includes newspapers, the Fox TV network and Fox News. Liz Garbus’ documentary “Dynasty: The Murdochs” (Netflix, streaming), fleshes out the sparring siblings and lays it out like a game board over four one-hour episodes. None of the family members agreed to be interviewed.
From Spain comes the new drama series “That Night” (Netflix, streaming, about a woman on family vacation in the Dominican Republic who accidentally hits a man with her car. Cara Galle, Claudia Salas and Paula Usero star.
“Neighbors” (HBO, 9 p.m.) fight about a Halloween competition in New Jersey and a fence in Simi Valley.
A tragedy shakes the Ridge on “Outlander” (Starz, 8 p.m.).
The first season finale of “Stumble” (NBC, 8:30 p.m.) of course involves the big cheerleading championship in Daytona. Go, A real competition, meanwhile, can be found on in the Pro Cheer League (ION, 8 p.m.) in Anaheim.
“Sheriff Country” (CBS, 8 p.m.) is bedeviled by a strain of synthetic cannabis.
Bobbie takes to the camera when making promotional social media clips for “Happy’s Place” (NBC, 8 p.m.).
“Fire Country” (CBS, 9 p.m.) has a relentless shift.
Of course there’s a St. Patrick’s Day episode of “Boston Blue” (CBS, 10 p.m.).
“Mama June: From Not to Hot” (WEtv, 9 p.m.) returns for its eighth season. This family has been on reality TV so long, Honey Boo Boo is in nursing school.
A podiatrist’s plan to hire a hitman to kill his wife goes wrong on “Dateline” (NBC, 9 p.m.).
“Celebrity Jeopardy!” (ABC, 8 p.m.) makes its fourth season premiere with Rachel Dratch, Mark Duplass and Katie Nolan playing.
A wedding party is suspect when the host of the vacation rental is found dead on “20/20” (ABC, 9 p.m.).
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (MTV, 8 p.m.) pays tribute to Alyssa Edwards with comedian Atsuko Okatsuka the guest judge.
Prince was not involved in the made-for-TV thriller “Let’s Murder Like It’s 1999!” (Lifetime Movie Network, 8 p.m.).
“Bridezillas” (WEtv, 10 p.m.) begins its 14th season with a stripper invited to the wedding.
Rick is shaken by his find on “Gold Rush” (Discovery, 8 p.m.).
“Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan” (Discovery, 9:08 p.m.) helps a family in British Colombia.
A photo shoot goes all wrong on “Belle Collective” (OWN, 8 p.m.).
“The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd” (History, 9 p.m.) discusses odd machines.
I thought the drones over New Jersey were explained. Not, apparently, to “The Proof is Out There” (History, 10 p.m.).
“Danger Decoded” (National Geographic, 9 p.m.) looks at Earth’s harshest places.
The 29th day of Turner Classic Movies’ 31 days of Oscar is all about baseball with “Field of Dreams” (8 p.m.), “Bull Durham” (10 p.m.), “Bang the Drum Slowly” (midnight), “The Pride of the Yankees” (1:45 a.m.) and “The Stratton Story” (4 a.m.).
During the day are Oscar-winning or -nominated films about the shore: “Min and Bill” (6:30 a.m.), “Topper Takes a Trip” (7:45 a.m.), “Beneath the 12-Mile Reef” (9:15 a.m.), “Woman in the Dunes” (11:15 a.m.), “Mystery Street” (2 p.m.), “Summer of ’42” (4 p.m.) and “The Sandpiper” (6 p.m.).
NBA action has Cleveland at Dallas (Prime Video, 7:30 p.m.) and Minnesota at Golden State (Prime Video, 10 p.m.).
Hockey has Edmonton at St. Louis (Hulu, 8 p.m.).
The World Baseball Classic quarterfinals have Korea vs. Dominican Republic (Fox Sports 2, 6:30 p.m.) from Miami, and United States vs. Canada (Fox, 8 p.m.) in prime time from Houston.
Spring baseball has San Diego at Athletics (MLB, 4:05 p.m.).
Men’s college basketball includes George Washington vs. Saint Louis (USA, 11:30 a.m.), Missouri State vs. Louisiana Tech (CBS Sports, 12:30 p.m.), Kentucky vs. Florida (ESPN, 1 p.m.), Charlotte vs. UAB (ESPN2, 1 p.m.), St. Bonaventure vs. Dayton (USA, 2 p.m.), Kennesaw State vs. Sam Houston (CBS Sports, 3 p.m.), Tennessee vs. Vanderbilt (ESPN, 3:30 p.m.), North Texas vs. Tulsa (ESPN2, 3:30 p.m.), Massachusetts vs. Toledo (CBS Sports, 5 p.m.), Duquesne vs. VCU (USA, 5 p.m.), Seton Hall vs. St. John’s (Fox, 5:30 p.m.), Iowa State vs. Arizona (ESPN, 7 p.m.), Miami vs. Virginia (ESPN2, 7 p.m.), Kent State vs. Akron (CBS Sports, 7:30 p.m.), Davidson vs. Saint Joseph’s (CNBC, 7:30 p.m.), Georgetown vs. UConn (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.), Cal State Northridge vs. UC Irvine (ESPNU, 9 p.m.), Clemson vs. Duke (ESPN2, 9:30 p.m.), Kansas vs. Houston (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.) and Nevada vs. Utah State (CBS Sports, 9:30 p.m.).
Women’s college basketball has Maine at Vermont (ESPNU, 5 p.m.),
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Adrien Brody, Wolfgang Puck. The View: Minnie Driver, Chris O’Donnell, Sheryl Underwood. Kelly Clarkson: Simon Baker, Maika Monroe, Tyriq Wihers, Robin Arzon, Madison Beer. Drew Barrymore: Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Beau Garrett, Patrick J. Adams, Elle Chapman, Jeremiah Brent. Jennifer Hudson: Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Judy Greer, Laura Dave, Alex Honnold (rerun). Tamron Hall: Dutch Riclamar.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: But Russell, Wyatt Russell, CMAT (rerun). Jimmy Kimmel: Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Head and the Heart (rerun). Jimmy Fallon: Nicole Kidman Luke Thompson, Jack Hughes, Quinn Hughes, Hilary Knight, Mario Carbone (rerun). Seth Meyers: Lizzo, Jake Shane (rerun). Bill Maher: Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein.
