WHAT To WATCH
From the publishers of TV Guide
Pamela, A Love story Netflix
This film is a portrait of one of the world’s most famous blond bombshells, Pamela Anderson, following her life from small-town girl to international sex symbol, actress, activist and doting mother.
The rookie
ABC, 7 p.m.
Nolan (Nathan Fillion) and Bailey (Jenna Dewan) search for a gunman after a shooting hits a little too close to home.
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Food Network, 7 p.m.
This cook-off, which allows competitors to gamble away a mystery basket’s unwanted ingredient, brings back the previous winners.
Night court NBC, 7 p.m.
With Abby’s (Melissa Rauch) encouragement, Dan (John Larroquette) attempts to venture back into the dating world. Gurgs (Lacretta) and Olivia (India de Beaufort) search for a new office and find something they weren’t expecting.
Finding Your roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
PBS, 7 p.m.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. traces the roots of actors Brian Cox and Viola Davis, uncovering records “Pamela, A Love Story” charts the journey of actress Pamela Anderson.
from workhouses in Scotland and slave plantations in South Carolina.
Jean-luc Godard Tribute TCM, beginning at 7 p.m.
Legendary French-swiss filmmaker Jean-luc Godard passed away in September at 91. TCM remembers him tonight with five films he wrote and directed during the New Wave: “Breathless” (1960); the innovative l crime drama; the drama “Le petit soldat” (“The Little Soldier,” 1963); the romantic drama “Masculin féminin” (1966); “Contempt” (“Le Mépris,” 1963), a drama with Brigitte Bardot; and “Vivre sa vie” (“My Life to Live,” 1962).
American Auto
NBC, 7:30 p.m.
Ian and Sadie (Harriet Dyer) attempt to rehab Katherine’s (Ana Gasteyer) image from the pawl controversy by staging a phony video with Katherine’s family and a visit to “Late Night With Seth Meyers.”
The rookie: Feds
ABC, 8 p.m.
When a billionaire’s daughter goes missing, he announces a hefty reward for her safe return.
below deck Adventure Bravo, 8 p.m.
Last days in Norway! Whether contemptuous chef Jess “Scallops don’t stand by” Condy makes it through the last charter, though, is another question. And two crew members get extremely cozy after everyone else hits their bunks.
The winchesters The CW, 8 p.m.
When vampires make their way into Lawrence, Carlos (Jojo Fleites) corrals the gang to find out why.
Accused Fox, 8 p.m.
A teenager suspects foul play when he discovers his mother’s former hospice caretaker is dating his father.
La brea
NBC, beginning at 8 p.m.
The hit family adventure drama returns with two new back-to-back episodes. First, the Harrises return to 10,000 B.C., determined to upload a virus that will stop all sinkholes despite knowing this will mean they will never get home again. Plus, an unlikely leader rallies the Clearing to face an oncoming prehistoric threat. Then when a Survivor is murdered, Lucas (Josh Mckenzie) and Sam (Jon Seda) lead a contentious investigation to find the killer. Meanwhile, as Gavin (Eoin Macken) embarks on a mission to save Eve (Natalie Zea) from the vision he’s had of her death, Eve finds herself closer than ever to seeing it come true.
Fight the Power: How Hip Hop changed the world
PBS, 8 p.m.
Developed by Public Enemy’s Chuck D and his producing partner Lorrie Boula, this series tells the story of hip-hop as a political tool for speaking truth to power.
will Trent ABC, 9 p.m.
The wife of a local football hero is shot in a robbery gone wrong.
Frontline PBS, 9 p.m.
“Putin and the Presidents” examines Russian President Vladimir Putin’s clashes with American presidents over five administrations as he has tried to rebuild the Russian empire.