Best bets

Gordon Ramsay from “Kitchen Nightmares” The Polar Express AMC 6 p.m.

Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis (“Forrest Gump”) reunite for this adventure, based on the beloved children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. A young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, embarking on a journey of self-discovery.

Kitchen Nightmares KLRT (16) 7 p.m.

In this season finale, Chef Gordon Ramsay is throwing everything he can (including tantrums) at the problems in the latest restaurant that’s hemorrhaging business, serving bad food and worse management. Is this eatery beyond even what Ramsay can handle?

Murder in Boston: Roots, Rampage & Reckoning HBO 8 p.m.

The shooting of a white couple at the hands of an allegedly Black assailant makes headlines as Boston unravels a past historically marked with racialized violence and segregation, both brought to light during the premiere episode of this series.

Masters of Illusion KASN (38) 8 p.m.

If sleight of hand, escape artists and master illusionists have you wondering what’s behind the curtain, you’ll love featured magicians Murray SawChuck, Lucy Darling, Nick Dopuch, Dan Sperry, Naathan Phan and Farrell Dillon. Dean Cain hosts.