Albany Times Union

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

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History, 8 p.m.

New Miniseries! This twonight documentar­y event explores the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interestin­g figures: Theodore Roosevelt, the cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservati­onist, adventurer, reformer and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today. The documentar­y charts Roosevelt’s riveting journey, showcasing how his relentless and compassion­ate determinat­ion to fight for the working class reshaped the political landscape forever.

AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR

NBC, 8 p.m.

Fan favorites compete in the wildest head-to-head “American Ninja Warrior” competitio­n. As the iconic obstacles get supersized — some going as high as 80 feet into the Las Vegas skyline — all-star ninjas face off in challenges including the Big Dipper, the Striding Steps, Spring Forward and the first Cat Grab. Matt Iseman, Akbar Gbajabiami­la and Zuri Hall host. The special airs again on Friday.

ANTIQUES ROADSHOW: “MUSICAL SCORES”

PBS, 8 p.m.

The episode features a collection of appraisals related to musical memorabili­a from over the years, including a Rock-ola jukebox, a French automation music box, and a “Stormy Weather” lyrics and Koehler painting, with one of them appraised at up to $220,000.

WE OWN THIS CITY

HBO, 9 p.m.

Series Finale! This series dramatizin­g the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force concludes.

ORIGINS OF HIP-HOP

10 p.m.

New Series! The eight-episode documentar­y series explores many of hip-hop’s most celebrated and groundbrea­king stars as they share the experience­s that molded them into the legendary artists they became. The origin stories of Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe, Grandmaste­r Flash, Ice-t, Ja Rule, Lil Jon and Uncle Luke are told, and each legend reflects on their personal journey and the evolution of their artistic viewpoint.

Narrated by Nas. Moves to

its regular night starting June 7.

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