In the comic mystery “Small Prophets” (Apple TV, streaming), Pearce Quigley plays a bearded old man who tries to find whatever happened to his wife who disappeared by creating creatures who will point the way. Michael Palin, Sophie Willan and Jon Pointing also star.
Horror director Mike Flanagan takes a stab at Stephen King’s “Carrie” (Prime Video, streaming), turning it into a series, starring Summer H. Howell in the title role. Samantha Sloyan, Matthew Lillard and Amber Midthunder round out the cast.
The Windy City procedurals are all back in action, with the 12th season start of “Chicago Med” (NBC, 8 p.m.), followed by the 15th season premiere of “Chicago Fire” (NBC, 9 p.m.) and “Chicago P.D.” (NBC, 10 p.m.), back for its fourth season.
b (ABC, 8:30 p.m.) is back in session for its sixth season.
It’s not clear how much the spinoff “Mountain Men: Wild North” (History, 9 p.m.) would differ from the original show.
“Sin City Rehab” (HGTV, 9 p.m.) begins a new season, rebuilding a kitchen for an eccentric real estate agent.
Game shows tonight include “The Floor” (Fox, 8 p.m.), “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” (ABC, 9 p.m.), “99 to Beat” (Fox, 9 p.m.) and, I guess, “Shark Tank” (ABC, 10 p.m.).
“Nova” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings) looks at how space has become increasingly militarized.
Sarah Chalke’s Elliot runs into an old flame on “Scrubs” (ABC, 8 p.m.).
“Pawn Stars” (History 8 p.m.) begins its 20th season.
Another new twist comes on “Survivor” (CBS, 8 p.m.). “The Amazing Race” (CBS, 9:30 p.m.) gets a new advantage, too, while in Morocco.
“The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition” (CW, 9 p.m.) travels Route 66 from Tulsa to Oklahoma City.
Cuteness seems the aim of the nature series “Baby Animals Down Under” (Nat Geo Wild, 9 p.m.).
“The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” (Bravo, 8 p.m.) continue touring San Francisco.
“Monsters, Inc.” (Freeform, 6:25 p.m.) is followed by “Monsters University” (Freeform, 8:30 p.m.).
Three films by Joe Dante are on Turner Classic Movies tonight: “Matinee” (8 p.m.), “The ‘Burbs” (10 p.m.) and “The Howling” (midnight).
Earlier are movies involving disguises: “River’s End” (6 a.m.), “The Prisoner of Zenda” (7:15 a.m.), “The Scarlet Pimpernel” (9 a.m.), “The Glass Slipper” (10:45 a.m.), “When in Rome” (12:30 p.m.), “You can’t Fool Your Wife” (2 p.m.), “Quality Street” (3:15 p.m.), “The Guardsman” (4:45 p.m.) and “Hero at Large” (6:15 p.m.).
The American League Divisional Series has Cleveland at White Sox (TBS, truTV, 4 p.m.) and Tampa Bay at Yankees (TBS, truTV, 8 p.m.). The National League divisional series has Dodgers at Atlanta (Fox Sports 1, 6 p.m.) and Milwaukee at San Diego (Fox Sports 1, 10 p.m.), if necessary.
Hockey has Pittsburgh at Washington (TNT, 7:30 p.m.).
College football has Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State (CBS Sports, 7 p.m.) and New Mexico State at Florida International (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.).
Preseason basketball has Minnesota vs. Indiana (NBA, 7 p.m.) and Golden State at Portland (NBA, 10 p.m.).
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos: Noah Centineo, Billie Lourd, Lauren Alaina. The View: Mikey Madison. Drew Barrymore: Domhnall Gleeson, Diane Button. Jennifer Hudson: Jamie Foxx. Tamron Hall: Nivea, Chrissy Metz.
Late Talk
Jimmy Kimmel: Jessica Chastain, Malcolm Gladwell, Sophia James. Jimmy Fallon: Rosalía, Linda Cardellini, Tate McRae, Emma Willmann. Seth Meyers: Ben Affleck, David Byrne. Daily Show: Sebastian Stan.