The documentary "In a Dream" (7 p.m., HBO2) follows Jeremiah Zagar, who in his attempt to pay tribute to his father, artist Isaiah Zagar, begins to learn about the dark side of the man he thought he knew.
Food, Vegas style Padma Lakshmi returns as host for the sixth season of "Top Chef" (8 p.m., Bravo) with judges Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Toby Young welcoming 17 contestants to Las Vegas.
Favorites on parade "Magic Moments: The Best of '50s Pop" (7 p.m., KTCA, Ch. 2) presents some of the stars and music featuring the Four Aces, Patti Page, Perry Como, Rosemary Clooney, Debbie Reynolds and the McGuire Sisters, just to name a few. Pat Boone, Phyllis McGuire and Nick Clooney share hosting duties.
Crude drilling TruTV's series "Black Gold" (9 p.m.) returns for another season of following the men who work the Texas oil rigs. This season the focus is on trying to save the lease on a piece of land before it expires. Tidbit: Pipeline supplier Rooster McConaughey is the brother of actor Matthew.
ANN M. WILHELMY
