For the birds

A loaf of jelly-filled alfalfa may not sound appetizing to you, but in the new animated series "Breadwinners," it's a delicacy. SwaySway and Buhdeuce are the heroes delivering bread to hungry beaks everywhere to the sound of hip-hop music that may, or may not, drive parents crazy. 6:30 p.m., Nick

Black and white

Cuba Gooding Jr. narrates "Breath of Freedom," a documentary examining how World War II and its aftermath set the stage for the civil rights movement. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., are among the talking heads. 7 p.m., Smithsonian

We've only just begun

"The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon" debuts with Will Smith and U2, which means there's always the possibility that the Fresh Prince and Bono will team up for a version of "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It." Other guests for the inaugural week include Jerry Seinfeld, Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama and Justin Timberlake. 10:35 p.m., KARE, Ch. 11

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