TV top picks

6 p.m. on NBC Little Big Shots

Executive-produced by Steve Harvey (also the host here) and Ellen DeGeneres, the series that showcases talented youngsters starts its third season with “Third Time’s a Charm.” Among those featured is a Frank Sinatra tribute artist, which might not seem that unique a pursuit — until the singer in question is revealed to be four years old. Also showcased are a gospel singer, a contortionist and an expert on U.S. presidents who can recite John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address verbatim. Another episode follows.

6 p.m. on LIFE Movie: The Midwife’s Deception

Seven months into her pregnancy, Sara (Katie Savoy) thinks she finally has found the answer to her prayers in the form of Jina (Penelope Mitchell), a midwife so attentive and caring that she seems almost too good to be true. And guess what? This being a Lifetime movie, she is. In fact, when it comes to the imminent newborn, there’s a good chance Jina may not be satisfied with merely helping Sara give birth. Billy Armstrong also stars in this 2018 melodrama.

7 p.m. on CBS Instinct

After his run on The Good Wife, Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, pictured, returns to series work by premiering as an ex-CIA man turned college professor and author. In this “Pilot,” he’s forced to channel his old skills when his first book is used as a sort of play-by-play manual … by a serial killer. The adaptation of a novel by James Patterson also features Bojana Novakovic, Naveen Andrews and Sharon Leal.

8 p.m. on NBC Genius Junior

An episode titled “These Kids Know Something You Don’t Know” makes a very appropriate launch point for this new series, in which host Neil Patrick Harris presides over a competition between teams of bright youngsters — in this premiere, The Dork Side and Team on a Roll. Spelling, math and memorization are among the tests they face, and the winning squad proceeds to the challenging “Cortex” round.

8 p.m. on SHOW The Chi

With a second season already on order, this gritty drama from Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Master of None) wraps Season 1 with the finale “Ease on Down the Road,” as Ronnie (Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine) confronts his criminal past. Elsewhere, Kevin (Alex Hibbert) stars in his school play, then goes to the cast party with his pals. Brandon’s (Jason Mitchell) scheme to finance his business collapses, and Emmett (Jacob Latimore) decides to fight for full custody of his son.