WHAT TO WATCH
The Parker Andersons
BYUTV, 6 p.m.
“The Parker Andersons” and “Amelia Parker,” which premieres immediately after, are stand-alone series that exist in the same world. The interwoven scripted series highlight events in the life of a blended multicultural, interracial family from two perspectives. “The Parker Andersons” follows Tony Parker, a British widower and father of two (Nathan and Amelia), who moves to the United States, where he marries Cleo Anderson, a mother of two (Victoria and Charlie). They quickly discover that sometimes being “blended” feels a lot like being in a blender.
Amelia Parker BYUTV, 6:20 p.m.
This series centers around Amelia, the quietest member of the Parker Anderson family (the family in “The Parker Andersons,” a stand-alone series interwoven with this one, that airs just before it). Amelia is a tween coming into her own. After her mother died, Amelia became selectively mute, figuring that before she participates in the world again, she’d better find her voice. In confessionals, we see that Amelia is an opinionated, vivacious girl, who openly explains her hopes, anxieties and fears in virtual conversations with her deceased mom.
The Neighborhood CBS, 7 p.m.
Dave (Max Greenfield) thwarts a robbery at the barbershop, but the heroic act starts going to his head
in the new episode “Welcome to the Hero.”
All American The CW, 7 p.m.
Spencer (Daniel Ezra) is feeling the pressure and knows he needs to have the game of his life as he tries to follow his dream of playing football. Olivia (Samantha Logan) attends a new Narcotics Anonymous group in search of a sponsor but is worried about making the wrong choice. Coop (Bre-z) reveals some information to Layla (Greta Onieogou) about Layla’s dad. Meanwhile, Billy (Taye Diggs) and Laura (Monet Mazur) are shocked when they hear what Jordan (Michael Evans Behling) has been keeping from them.
The Voice NBC, 7 p.m.
Snoop Dogg serves as Mega Mentor to all the teams on the first night of the Knockouts as the coaches pair their artists to perform individually against a teammate, then select a winner to move on to the Live Playoffs; each coach has one steal.
Bob (Hearts) Abishola CBS, 7:30 p.m.
Kemi (Gina Yashere) struggles with the possibility that her happiest days might be behind her after she is dumped by Chukwuemeka (guest star Tony Tambi).
All Rise CBS, 8 p.m.
Prosecutor Mark Callan (Wilson Bethel) has a rough week! Trying a murder case involving in-laws proves tricky, and after a secret is revealed in his personal life, defense attorney girlfriend Amy Quinn (Lindsey Gort) wants to take a break.
Quantum Leap Comet, 7 p.m.
Scott Bakula does a great impression of Dr. Ruth when time traveler Dr. Sam Beckett leaps into the body of the radio sex therapist to save an ’80s legal secretary (Robyn Lively) from sexual harassment.
9-1-1
Fox, 7 p.m.
Athena (Angela Bassett), Bobby (Peter Krause), Buck (Oliver Stark) and Hen (Aisha Hinds) are ready to rescue Los Angelenos from new dangers as season four resumes.
Inside the Tower of London
Smithsonian Channel, 7 p.m.
Fllow the tower’s new director as he learns the ropes of running one of Britain’s most popular tourist attractions. Get an inside look at the tower’s priceless royal treasures and watch as it prepares for one of its biggest ever events. Join the hunt for the last surviving dress of Queen Elizabeth I and the search for a glove thief hiding in the tower. Discover how the tower secures the Crown Jewels and how it prepares for one of the most important days of the year.
Running Wild With Bear Grylls
Nat Geo, 8 p.m.
Bear Grylls has Rainn Wilson search for hidden caches in the aspen forest and alpine terrain of the La Sal mountains in a timetested method of mountaineering training. It’s not until they fish for food that things take a revealing turn in what is the most naked “Running Wild” in the history of the show.
9-1-1: Lone Star Fox, 8 p.m.
Season two of the first responder drama continues with new episodes as Owen (Rob Lowe), Tommy (Gina Torres) and their cohorts are ready to aid the residents of Austin when disaster strikes.
Race to the Center of the Earth
Nat Geo, 9 p.m.
The race hits the halfway point and a “big reveal” brings new information to the teams. Competition revs up as teams are faced with harrowing challenges and emotions run high.
Debris NBC, 9 p.m.
Bryan ( Jonathan Tucker) and Finola (Riann Steele) undertake a dangerous operation into an INFLUX compound to rescue George Jones (Tyrone Benskin). But Maddox (Norbert Leo Butz) and Ferris (Anjali Jay) have their own plans for how the mission should be carried out.
American Dad TBS, 9 p.m.
The long-running adult animated comedy premieres its 16th season tonight.
On the Waterfront TCM, 11:30 p.m.
Best actor Oscar winner Marlon Brando gives an electrifying performances in this 1954 dramatic classic that also counted best picture among the eight wins out of its 12 nominations. Ex-fighter Terry Malloy (Brando) “coulda’ been a contender … could’ve been somebody,” but now toils for boss Johnny Friendly (best supporting actor Oscar nominee Lee J. Cobb) on the gang-ridden waterfront. Terry is guilt-stricken when he lures a rebellious worker to his death. It takes the love of Edie Doyle (best supporting actress Oscar winner Eva Marie Saint), the dead man’s sister, to show Terry how low he has fallen. When his brother Charley the Gent (best supporting actor Oscar nominee Rod Steiger) is murdered for refusing to kill him, Terry battles to crush Friendly’s underworld empire. Karl Malden co-stars in a memorable best supporting actornominated performance in this classic directed by Elia Kazan and written by Budd Schulberg, who both won Oscars.