Here’s something a little different from Zach Galifianakis. Instead of sitting between two ferns, he’s expressing an interest in how ferns and other plants grow. In the self-explanatory “This is a Gardening Show” (Netflix, streaming) he visits different farms for tips (and bites) of apples or tomatos, interviewing kids along the way in some charming sequences. He seems sincere, though, in his efforts to improve his green thumb.
Likewise, the documentary feature “Wilding” (PBS, 10 p.m., check locallistings) tells the story of a British couple who rejuvenate their failing 400-year-old estate decimated by abandoning the modern farming techniques that got it that way and turn it into thriving biodiversity in 20 years.
The road to success has been long and fairly constant for country star Lainey Wilson, who began performing and writing songs as a child (as well as impersonating Hannah Montana for kids’ parties). The documentary “Lainey Wilson: Keeping Country Cool” (Netflix, streaming) shows her fast-moving life on the road before going back to growing up in Louisiana and a moment of questioning it all before she gets engaged. It’s a fairly engaging portrait, even if it’s a little short on music.
The Mexican series “Santita” (Netflix, streaming) concerns a woman who broke off her engagement following a car accident that resulted in a disability. Two years later he returns to her life.
“Nature” (PBS, 8 p.m., check local listings) looks at the return of tigers to India’s Ranthambore National Park in the last half century. In Nambia, researchers track a diferent cat on “Return of the Cheetah” (Animal Planet, 8 p.m.). And cheetahs, tigers and Asian elephants popularte India’s first UNESCO biosphere preserve, captured in the documentary “Nilgiris — A Shared Wilderness” (National Geographic, 10 p.m.).
Catastrophic weather events, like rain bombs, are explored on a new “Nova” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings).
“Abbott Elementary” (ABC, 8 p.m.) ends its fifth season with a pair of episodes that span Ava Fest and a conference in Miami.
Also ending their seasons tonight: the first season quiz show “The Greatest Average American” (ABC, 9 p.m.) and “Shark Tank” (ABC, 10 p.m.), ending its 17th season.
“Chicago Med” (NBC, 8 p.m.) responds to a family’s bad car accident; “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 9 p.m.) uses instinct to get ahead of an escalating situation; and “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.) is called to a deadly house party.
Chefs have to make 30 identical fish dishes on “America’s Culinary Cup” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.).
“Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.) has one alliance coming to terms with losing two members.
Eight cooks create dishes reflecting their Asia-pacific heritage in auditions for “MasterChef” (Fox, 8 p.m.).
“Carl Weber’s The Family Business” (BET, 10 p.m. is faced with revenge.
Game shows tonight include “The Floor” (Fox, 9 p.m.) and “Hollywood Squares” (CBD, 10:30 p.m.).
“The Valley” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) deals with postpartum blues and fussy babies.
Wigs and emo are considered on “Southern Hospitality” (Bravo, 9 p.m.).
“Expedition Files” (Discovery, 9 p.m.) gets to the bottom of Noah’s Ark.
Covid-19 is the topic on “Consipracies and Cover-Ups” (Discovery, 10 p.m.). I wonder which one it is.
The films of Joshua Logan are on Turner Classic Movies tonight with “South Pacific” (8 p.m.), “Fanny” (10:45 p.m.), “Camelot” (1:15 a.m.) and “Tall Story” (4:30 a.m.).
During the day are films with Claire Trevor in “The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (6 a.m.), “Valley of the Giants” (7:30 a.m.), “Best of the Badmen” (9 a.m.), “Borderline” (10:30 a.m.), “Born to Kill” (noon), “Murder, My Sweet” (2 p.m.), “Key Largo” (4 p.m.) and “Stagecoach” (6 p.m.).
Baseball includes Houston at Cleveland (MLB, 1 p.m.), Baltimore at Kansas City (ESPN, 2:10 p.m.), Yankees at Boston (MLB, Prime Video, 6:45 p.m.) and Dodgers at San Francisco (MLB, 9:30 p.m.).
NBA playoffs have Orlando at Detroit (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Phoenix at Oklahoma (ESPN, 9:30 p.m.).
Stanley Cup playoffs have Pittsburgh at Philadelphia (TNT, truTV, 7 p.m.), Dallas at Minnesota (TNT, truTV, 9:30 p.m.) and Anaheim at Edmonton (TBS, 10 p.m.).
College softball includes Oklahoma State at Texas (ESPN2, 8 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Nikki Glaser. The View: Charlize Theron. Kelly Clarkson: Elizabeth Banks, Billy Magnussen. Drew Barrymore: John Early, Kate Berlant. Jennifer Hudson: Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson, Juliano Valdi. Tamron Hall: Tina Muir.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Pete Buttigieg, Andy Serkis, Jon Stewart. Jimmy Kimmel: Adam Scott, Gov. Tim Walz. Jimmy Fallon: Charlize Theron, Donnie Wahlberg, morgan neville, Ashley McBryde. Seth Meyers: Colman Domingo, Scott MacArthur. Daily Show: Maria Sharapova.