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12:30 p.m. on FOX Daytona 500

NASCAR’s biggest race, the Daytona 500, kicks off a new racing season. Austin Dillon won last year’s 500, which marked his second career victory in the Monster Energy Cup Series. Restrictor plate racing remains in place on the 2.5-mile tri-oval at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla.

6 p.m. on HALL 2019 American Rescue Dog Show

The second annual edition of this special expands to two nights (concluding Monday), focusing a spotlight on various canine breeds adopted from shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S. The adorable pooches compete to be top dog in 10 categories, including Best in Wiggle Butt, Best in Belly Rubs and Best in Special Needs. Animal-loving spouses Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell are the hosts.

7 p.m. on BRAVO Don’t Be Tardy ...

Season 7 of this The Real Housewives

of Atlanta spinoff opens with two new back-to-back episodes, starting with a premiere called “Prom and Circumstance,” which brings fans up to date on recent developments in the Biermann household. The junior members are growing up at an almost unnatural speed, and Ariana is in the throes of her first love. Brielle is champing at the bit to move out, and patriarch Kroy is still looking for a new career.

8 p.m. on NBC Elvis All-Star Tribute

Music icon Elvis Presley was not a performer known for doing things halfway, and this joyous two-hour tribute to the singer — who died at age 42 in 1977 — takes its inspiration from one of Presley’s biggest TV triumphs: his 1968 comeback special. A diverse and stellar lineup of artists recreates the musical program from that legendary presentation. In addition to host Blake Shelton (pictured), the talent roster includes Shawn Mendes, Keith Urban, Post Malone, John Fogerty, Jennifer Lopez, Ed Sheeran, Mac Davis, Carrie Underwood and many others.

Midnight on HBO Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

An Emmy winner 12 times over in its first five seasons, this sassy satirical newscast returns to open Season 6, with no dearth of potential comedic targets for acerbic host John Oliver. Since this show went on hiatus in midNovember, just after the “blue wave” of the 2018 midterm elections, the Democrats have regained control of the House of Representatives and the Robert Mueller investigation into Russian attacks on the 2016 presidential election continues to cause problems for President Donald Trump.