Don't look back in anger
Ian McKellen goes "Looking for Lowry" in this insightful tribute to Manchester artist L.S. Lowry, who consistently proved that there's nothing lonelier than a stick figure in a crowd. Oasis' Noel Gallagher is among the fans weighing in on the painter's illuminating work, which is just now getting the recognition it so richly deserves.
6 p.m. Ovation
Falling star
In "The Family," three-time Oscar nominee Joan Allen ("The Contender") goes slumming as a gubernatorial candidate who isn't above using the re-emergence of her longtime missing son as a campaign issue. Shonda Rhimes pupil Jenna Bans does an adequate job of setting the wheels in motion for this mystery thriller, but I couldn't get over the idea that Allen should be engaged in more ambitious work.
8 p.m. KSTP, Ch. 5
Joy ride
Alec Baldwin is the biggest name attached to "Rachel Dratch's Late Night Snack," a new collection of comedy shorts that utilizes the talk-show format, animation and lost VHS footage. Baldwin's contribution has him offering relationship advice while driving passengers around town. Guess you never do know what you'll get with Uber.
10 p.m. TruTV
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