What's On Tonight (Monday): Saluting the Not-So Sexy

 

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Tonight's Top Pick is the third season premiere of St. Denis Medical, entitled "He Ain't Noah Wyle." The title is obviously in tribute to The Pitt, but it's now quite relevant thanks to Noah getting People's "Sexiest Man Alive" honor.

Let's see what else TV has to offer us for Monday, Nov. 2. All times are Eastern.


STREAMING
The Promise: Finding My Mother's Killer, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. Series premiere. "A gripping 3×60' true-crime documentary centred around the decades-long quest of Iranian-American Pooneh Entezari. A rags-to-riches story of a daughter who has spent over 30 years working to pursue her mother's case. Ultimately, she spent millions of her hard-earned fortune to fund an investigation into the person who killed her mother and to clear her father's name in the process." Three episodes available.

The Mob, 12:01 a.m., Hulu. "This Is a Deadly Game" and "Going to War." No description available. Two episodes available.

This Is Not a Murder Mystery, 3:01 a.m., Acorn TV. "The Phantom Lady." "New guests arrive at West Dean, bringing tension and poor manners. As Quant and Thistlethwaite race to connect dots, a masked figure with a face of roses emerges from the shadows. Suspicion grows. Is it a warning - or something dangerous?"

TALKIN' 'BOUT TALK

Good Morning America/GMA3, 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., ABC. Andy Richter (Elf Unwrapped), a profile of the Seattle Seahawks, Dr. Mark Lachs and a segment on "The Parent Trap," and Deals & Steals with Tory Johnson. Later, Andy's back with costar Aaron Karo, plus Adam Grant (Vibe), more on the Seahawks, and more with Tory.

Tamron Hall, times and stations vary. A "Fact or Fiction" episode on "the internet's most viral claims" includes food scientist Taylor Wallace, board-certified family physician Dr. Jen Caudle, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Kiran Mian, reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Lucky Sekhon, and a gender reveal.

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PRE-PRIMETIME SPORTS

NCAA Women's Basketball, 12 p.m., ESPN. Maryland Terrapins vs. South Carolina Gamecocks.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 2:30 p.m., ESPN2. Oklahoma Sooners vs. North Carolina Tar Heels.

NCAA Women's Basketball, 5 p.m., Peacock. Cornell Big Red vs. UConn Huskies.

NCAA Men's Basketball, 6 p.m., ESPN2. Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida Gators.

Peacock NBA Monday, 6:30 p.m., Peacock. Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Cleveland Cavaliers.

NCAA Men's Basketball, 7:30 p.m., Peacock. Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs. UConn Huskies.

NCAA Men's Basketball, 7:30 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Purdue Boilermakers.

PRIMETIME

St. Denis Medical, 8 p.m., NBC. Third season premiere. "He Ain't Noah Wyle." "Alex clashes with Ron's self-righteous replacement as he recovers. Matt and Serena define the relationship. Joyce collects votes for a hospital administrator award."

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, 8:30 p.m., NBC. Second season premiere. "We Keep the Kisses." "Reggie and Monica struggle to capitalize on new opportunities. Carmelo's secret relationship with their rivals' daughter threatens to tear the family apart."

The Voice, 9 p.m., NBC. New timeslot. Two hours. "Cut Week." No description available.

Dancing with the Stars, 8 p.m., ABC and Disney+. Special night. Two hours. "Disney Night." Cynthia Erivo is a guest judge on a night where the scheduled performances include Connor Wood and Rylee Arnold's waltz to "I See the Light" from Tangled, Ezra Frech and Daniella Karagach's samba to "Under the Sea" from The Little Mermaid, and Maura Higgins and Mark Ballas' jive to "You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!" from Peter Pan, plus team dances to songs from Zootopia 2 and High School Musical.

FBI, 8 p.m., CBS. "Atonement." "When a prison transport van is attacked and eight female convicts escape, the team is sent on a hunt for the missing prisoners. When all but one is located, they look to find the motive behind the escape. Meanwhile, Scola grapples with a big life change."

CIA, 9 p.m., CBS. "Real Intelligence." "When an extremely powerful and dangerous AI model is stolen by an employee, Colin and Bill look to track her down before she can sell it to the highest bidder. Meanwhile, Bill makes new revelations about his father."

Harlan Coben's Final Twist, 10 p.m., CBS. "Caught on Camera." "When a young couple is found shot dead in a crashed car in Nashville, detectives dig through phone records and blurry security footage that lead them across state lines ... straight into a secret someone was willing to kill to protect."

Private Eyes West Coast, 8 p.m., The CW. "Wavelengths." "A woman hires Shade and Angie to find a romance scam artist who possibily targeted her mother, drained her bank, and killed her. The detectives track the suspect to Tofino, Canada's premier surfing destination, where they go undercover to extract a confession. Meanwhile, Will has the impossible task of making sure Declan doesn't take his first steps without his parents there to see it."

Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent, 9 p.m., The CW. "Face Value." "Graff and Batemen are brought in to investigate when beloved business owners are murdered in their shop during a robbery. When they discover a more personal motive for the murders, they realize with Forrester they must take this case to trial to catch their killer."

Murdoch Mysteries, 8 p.m., Ovation. "Missing Persons." "Murdoch investigates the violent kidnapping of a businessman, but as he digs deeper, he begins to suspect that the victim is not as innocent as he seems."

Name That Tune, 8 p.m., FOX. "Spicy Tunes." "Selling Sunset superstar Chrishell Stause and Grammy-nominee Elle King take the platinum stage. Then, local tour guide Eric goes head-to-head with ex-singer Nathan."

Celebrity Weakest Link, 9 p.m., FOX. "Ladies Who Laugh." "Nicole Byer, Zarna Garg, Judy Gold, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Heather McMahan, Ms. Pat, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Sasheer Zamata compete."

Antiques Roadshow, 8 p.m., PBS. "Sensational Finds." No description available.

Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana, 9 p.m., PBS. "New Mexico & Colorado -- Life Along the Rio." "Travelling from Montana and Wyoming through Colorado and New Mexico to Arizona and the Mexico border. The revival of the Blackfeet language and return of the buffalo." Season finale next week.

POV, 10 p.m., PBS. Ninety minutes. "Coming Home: From Shadowland to Spiritworld." "The Kashia Band of Pomo Indians’ journey to reclaim their ancestral lands on the Sonoma Coast after 170 years of displacement. Shot over a period of 14 years in a cinéma vérité style, the film allows the Kashia to tell their own story without a third-party narrator as they confront the legacy of historical trauma, the return to their sacred places like Metini and reveal how restoring land can help renew identity, resilience and community."

WWE RAW, 8 p.m. Netflix. No description available.

Monday Night Football, 8:15 p.m., ESPN. Chicago Bears vs. Seattle Seahawks.

NCAA Men's Basketball, 10 p.m., TNT and TruTV. Arizona Wildcats vs. UCLA Bruins.

Foul Play with Anthony Davis, 9 p.m., TBS. Second season premiere. "Cuban Missile Crisis." No description available.

Below Deck, 8 p.m., Bravo. "Diva Down Bad for a Deckie." "A missing jet ski strap and forgotten towels make for a chaotic start to the day, leaving Capt. Kerry frustrated with the deck team; one deckhand makes a shocking move. Finner takes a scary turn when a guest's severe allergy is almost accidentally triggered. Rainbeau's growing interest in Matt leaves Kaylee in tears."

Still Flipping Out, 9 p.m., Bravo. "War on Lunch." No description available.

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, 10 p.m., Bravo. Fraser Olender and Megan Hilty.

The Daily Show, 11 p.m., Comedy Central. One hour. Guest TBA.

Movie Night!

It, 9:35 p.m., HBO. 2017 movie.

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LATE NIGHT TALK

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, 11:34 p.m., NBC. Sam Rockwell, Niecy Nash-Betts, Eric Ripert, and Kurt Vile.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!, 11:35 p.m., ABC. Bill Hader, Justine Lupe, and Bella Hicks and Loren Smith sitting in with The Cletones.

Late Night with Seth Meyers, 12:37 a.m., NBC. Daniel Radcliffe and Paula Pell.

LATE NIGHT PICK!

Mid90s, 12:36 a.m., Cinemax Hits. 2018 movie.

Sources: The Futon Critic, TV Passport, individual show websites, TV Everyday, IMDB, Google.