‘The Vote’ recalls the fight for women’s suffrage
Highlights also include ‘Tough As Nails’ and ‘CMA Best of Fest’
CON’T MISS >> “American Experience: The Vote” — Timed to the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, this two-part, four-hour documentary series tells the dramatic story of the epic — and littleknown — crusade waged by American women for the right to vote. Focusing primarily on the movement’s militant and momentous final decade, it charts the determined march to the ballot box, and illuminates the many social, political and cultural obstacles that stood in its path. (9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, PBS)
Other bets
TONIGHT >> “Desus & Mero” emerges from its hiatus with new episodes as the quick-witted pals return to deliver their takes on the day’s hot topics and chat up their celebrity guests. In a schedule change, the latenight show will now air on Sundays and Thursdays. (11 p.m., Showtime)
MONDAY >> This week’s episode of “The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons — Ever!” takes us all the way back to the beginning as Chris Harrison views the first installments of “The Bachelor” (Alex Michel) and “The Bachelorette” (Trista Sutter) through rose-tinted glasses. (8 p.m., ABC)
TUESDAY >> Anchor John Quiñones returns for a new season of the hidden-camera series “What Would You Do?” Celebrity guests appearing in heartwarming scenarios this season include actress Sutton Foster, Olympic figure skater Adam Rippon and WWE wrestler Nia Jax. (10 p.m., ABC)
WEDNESDAY >> Phil Keoghan (“The Amazing Race”) hosts the new reality competition “Tough As Nails.” Described as a celebration of “everyday Americans,” the series tests a welder, firefighter, farmer, roofer and a Marine Corps veteran, among others, for their endurance, life skills and mental toughness in challenges that take place at real-world job sites. (9 p.m., CBS)
THURSDAY >> Country music fans won’t want to miss “CMA Best of Fest.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, it’s a special that features memorable performances from the past 16 years of the CMA Fest in Nashville. Included: appearances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Garth Brooks, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Lady A, Miranda Lambert, Tim Mcgraw, Maren Morris, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and many more. (8 p.m., ABC)
THURSDAY >> “Expecting Amy” is an “unfiltered” three-part documentary that takes viewers behind-the-scenes as comedian Amy Schumer battles through an extraordinarily difficult pregnancy while continuing to tour and make plans for a stand-up comedy special. (HBO Max)
FRIDAY >> “Palm Springs” is a wacky romantic comedy starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti. They play characters who have a chance encounter during a wedding in the Southern California resort town and, well, things get complicated from there. J.K. Simmons also stars. (Hulu)
SATURDAY >> It’s somehow fitting that Dan Aykroyd, one of the original Ghostbusters, narrates “Hotel Paranormal.” It’s a spinetingling series about people who claim to have come face-to-face with otherworldly predators while lodging around the world. (10 p.m., Travel Channel)