WHAT TO WATCH Making the most of a renovation
from the publishers of TV Guide
Tortilla Flat TCM, 11 a.m.
John Steinbeck’s breakthrough 1935 novel was adapted into this 1942 romantic comedy directed by Victor Fleming and starring Spencer Tracy, Hedy Lamarr, John Garfield and best supporting actor Oscar nominee Frank Morgan. Tracy, Garfield and Morgan play Pilon, Danny and “the Pirate,” pals who live a free-spirited life near the seaside in Monterey, Calif. Then, Danny becomes the heir to two modest houses and a watch from his grandfather, and while he may not consider that inheritance worthwhile, a newly arrived cannery worker named Sweets (Lamarr) thinks that a man of property may be worthwhile and marriageable.
Don’t Forget I Love You Hallmark Channel, 7 p.m.
On her birthday, Taylor opens a time capsule left by her deceased mother, which contains six envelopes. In each one is a challenge to complete, challenges that her mother — aware of Taylor’s many anxieties — knew would expand her horizons and give her the push she needs to open her mind, and heart. Stars Emilie Ullerup and Clayton James.
Holmes Family Rescue HGTV, 7 p.m.
A homeowner is in danger of losing her foster license after contractors left her in a house of hazards. Mike Holmes, his son Michael and daughter Sherry are determined to create a safe and functional home for all of her kids.
Vanished: Searching for My Sister Lifetime, 7 p.m.
Twins Jada and Kayla (both played by Tatyana Ali) could not be more opposite: Jada is the mildmannered sister with an office job, and Kayla the wild child. Recently divorced from husband Warren ( Justin Bruening), Kayla asks Jada to watch her daughter while she sets up her new apartment. But after a few days with no word from Kayla, Jada reports her sister missing. With no leads and the police investigation at a standstill, Jada takes matters into her own hands. She disguises herself as her sister and gets pulled into a world of drugs and deceit.
Unfinished Business HGTV, 8 p.m.
A father’s outside obligations have kept him from completing his projects, creating tension in his home. Tom Reber and his team teach him how to refocus his time and energy back into what matters most: his house and family.
Kindred Spirits Travel Channel, 9 p.m.; also streaming on discovery+
Amy Bruni, Adam Berry and Chip Coffey investigate the second-oldest structure in Vermont. It has a haunted past and a fresh set of new owners who are experiencing paranormal problems for the first time in their lives.