Before she hangs up the gavel next month after 30 years on the bench (or at least the one we see on TV, it’s time to get to know Judge Judy Sheindlin in a 90-minute special “Judge Judy: Unfiltered, Unforgettable” (CBS, 8 p.m.) with family members, friends, former litigants and, of course celebrities including Amy Poehler, RuPaul, Samuel L. Jackson and Steven Spielberg popping with stories and well wishes.
In “Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie” (HBO, 9 p.m.), Marlee Matlin uncovers the story of another strong deaf woman in Hollywood, a top bodybuilder who became an American Gladiator but struggled with bipolar disorder and depression before her death by suicide in 2008 at 40.
“Doc” (Fox, 9 p.m.) the drama starring Molly Parker as a professional with memory loss, returns for a third season, with Blair Underwood joining the cast as a new surgeon.
All doctors are back to work tonight, apparently, with “Best Medicine” (Fox, 8 p.m.) settling into its second season time slot after Sunday’s “sneak peek” (which was the same premiere episode they’ll show tonight).
The Indian-American comedian has a new stand-up special, “Nimesh Patel: Buy the Dip” (Netflix, streaming).
From Italy comes the new series “Minerva Academy” (Netflix, streaming), a coming of age story set in a military high school in Naples where a friend goes missing.
From South Korea comes the second season of “Kian’s Bizarre B&B” (Netflix, streaming) a kind of variety entertainment show, where guests include members of BTS and “SNL Korea” (Yes, there is apparently such a show, now in its ninth season).
On the new “House Shock” (HGTV, 9 p.m.), people get unexpected makeovers, as suggested by loved ones who think they need it. Then they have to do the work without anyone knowing.
A suspicious stranger in a pickup truck engages “R.J. Decker” (ABC, 10 p.m.) in a new case.
“America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 9 p.m.) begins its finale episodes with the Top 10 performing for viewer votes.
Couples have to dance to viral hits on “Dancing with the Stars” (ABC, 8 p.m.), where the first to be eliminated last week were reality “stars,” Conner Leavitt of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and Sarah Jane Nader of “Love Thy Nader.”
“The Real Housewives of New York City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) go to a Seder.
Wanda struggles to balance family loyalty with her ambitions on “The Drop: A Snowfall Saga” (FX, 9 p.m.).
“Bobby’s Triple Threat” (Food, 8 p.m.) is followed by another of his culinary competitions, “Bobby Flay’s The Line” (Food, 9 p.m.).
Again, MTV finally gets to air the show about their past that first ran on CBS Sunday, “Best of VMAs: Unforgettable Moments” (MTV, 9 p.m.).
When it comes to Nazi-built flying saucers, I doubt “The Proof is Out There” (History 9 p.m.).
One of the “1000-lb. Roomies” (TLC, 10 p.m.) doesn’t want to go to a nursing home.
There are sibling squabbles among the “1000-lb Sisters” (TLC, 9 p.m.).
The month-long Tuesday night focus on swashbucklers on Turner Classic Movies continues with “The Four Musketeers” (8 p.m.), “Robin and Marian” (10 p.m.), “Swashbuckler” (midnight), “Sword of Sherwood Forest” (2 a.m.), “The Pirates of Blood River” (3:30 a.m.) and “Seven Seas to Calais” (5 a.m.).
During the day are the films of director Vincent Sherman, “The Hard Way” (6 a.m.), “Old Acquaintance” (8 a.m.), “Pillow to Post” (10 a.m.), “Nora Prentiss” (11:45 a.m.), “Backfire” (1:45 p.m.), “The Damned Don’t Cry” (3:30 p.m.) and “The Young Philadelphians” (5:30 p.m.).
Baseball has Tampa Bay at Yankees (TBS, truTV, 7:05 p.m.) and San Diego at Dodgers (TBS, truTV, 10:10 p.m.).
WNBA has Minnesota at Indiana (ESPN, 8 p.m.) and Los Angeles at Las Vegas (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Preseason hockey has Florida at Carolina (NHL, 7 p.m.) and Vegas at San Jose (NHL, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Jessica Lange, Dolph Lundgren. The View: Sarah Paulson, Star Jones. Drew Barrymore: Ella Beatty, Jaclyn Smith, Annie Meyers Shyer. Jennifer Hudson: Sofia Vergara, Howie Mandel, Terry Crews, Mel B, Bre-Z. Tamron Hall: Kathryn Krick, Dianne Faligowski, Gabby Jasso, Santi Elijah Holley.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Jamie Foxx, Ke Huy Quan, Sara Niemietz. Jimmy Fallon: Conan O’Brien, Brandon Flowers, Lauren Lapkus. Seth Meyers: Jon Hamm, Sabrina Impacciatore, Taylor Tomlinson.