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6 p.m. on A&E Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud
Academy Award winner Marlee Matlin is an executive producer on this new documentary special, which follows three predominantly deaf families raising their children in a hearing world. Among other things, that means each family must forge its own path in a contemporary society wherein multiple opinions sharply differ as to the best way to raise deaf children, who still face a degree of social stigma from some quarters.
8 p.m. on NBC World of Dance
The best act from each of the four divisions takes the stage for the last time as Season 2 wraps with the two-hour “World Final.” Judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, Ne-Yo and host-mentor Jenna Dewan evaluate the performances for artistry, precision and athleticism before the season champion and winner of the $1 million grand prize is announced.
8 p.m. on PBS Ancient Invisible Cities
Professor Darius Arya closes out his three-part limited series by exploring Istanbul, which has been fought over by everyone from the Greeks and the Romans to the Ottomans and the Turks. As a result, this ancient city has been destroyed and rebuilt time and again, but cutting-edge 3-D technology helps Arya digitally peel back layers of history to examine how Istanbul has managed to reinvent itself over and over again.
8 p.m. on OWN Greenleaf
Patti LaBelle guest stars in the new episode “The Underdog” as celebrity Pastor Maxine Patterson, who gets a visit from Lady Mae (Lynn Whitfield) shortly before the latter is forced to endure a last attempt by the Bishop (Keith David) to win her back during a party. Elsewhere, Connie (Jen Harper) surprises Grace (Merle Dandridge) by asking whether she might have any interest in running Calvary herself.
11 p.m. on FX American Horror Story: Apocalypse
Series mainstay Sarah Paulson, pictured, returns, in her character from the earlier “Coven” season, as this hit horror anthology opens its eighth edition. As usual, executive producers Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk are being maddeningly coy about most details, but other “Coven” actresses — including Emma Roberts, Gabourey Sidibe, Lily Rabe and Frances Conroy — also will reprise their witchy characters. Jessica Lange, who won Emmys for her work in two previous seasons, also will appear, while Joan Collins makes her Horror Story debut.