TV HIGHLIGHTS

Survivor, 8 PM on Ch. 7 and Ch. 12: The granddaddy of reality competition shows opens its 38th season with a decidedly sinister subtitle — “Edge of Extinction” — and a promise by producers that this latest round contains a new layer to the game designed to push the contestants further than ever before. Details are being kept secret for now, but fans will recognize four of this season’s cast from past editions: Kelley Wentworth (“San Juan del Sur” and “Cambodia”); Joe Anglim (“Worlds Apart” and “Cambodia”); Aubry Bracco (“Kaoh Rong” and “Game Changers”); and David Wright (“Millennials vs. Gen X”).

Modern Family, 9 PM on Ch. 22 and Ch. 9: In real life, Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta happened more than two weeks ago, but the big game nevertheless is a central part of a new episode called “Super Shower Baby Bowl.” Jay (Ed O’Neill) is playing host for a Super Bowl party at his home, and he’s expecting several sports fans who, like him, aren’t inclined to tolerate distractions during the broadcast. Alas, his daughter Claire (Julie Bowen) is hosting a baby shower for daughter Haley (Sarah Hyland) — same time, same location. Nathan Lane guest stars.

Documentary Now!, 11 PM on IFC: This zany faux documentary series from former “Saturday Night Live” players Fred Armisen, Bill Hader and Seth Meyers returns for “Season 52” (it’s really Season 3) of clever parodies. The one-hour series opener is “Batsh*t Valley: Part 1 / Part 2,” with guest star Owen Wilson as Father Ra-shawbard, a selfappointed spiritual guru who starts a commune in rural Oregon with the help of worshipful assistant Ra-Sharir (guest star Necar Zadegan). Eventually, exasperated FBI Agent Bill Doss (guest star Michael Keaton) dedicates himself to exposing this charlatan. Helen Mirren is host.