The eight-part miniseries “The Bronx Is Burning” (9 p.m., ESPN) concludes with a bit of an anticlimax. The series, which had done such a good job of weaving together stories about baseball, politics and crime, seems to have run out of other subjects several episodes ago, so the sole focus remains on the turmoil plaguing the contentious New York Yankees.

And since anybody who cares about baseball already knows how the 1977 World Series turns out, you get the sense that the “Bronx” may have been burning a week or two too long. That said, “Bronx” has been one of the better shows of a summer crowded with ambitious cable efforts.

As I’ve stated before, if John Turturro is not nominated for an Emmy for his portrayal of tortured Yankees manager Billy Martin, then the awards have no meaning at all.

¢ Now that most summer talent shows have run their course, NBC will repeat the excellent 2005 documentary “Live From New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live” (7 p.m., NBC). Expect classic clips and many new anecdotes from those present at the creation, including producer Lorne Michaels.

More than a collection of famous bits, “Live” concentrates on the chemistry and combat between performers, writers and the network. Complete with musical performances by Elvis Costello, the Rolling Stones, the Grateful Dead, George Harrison and Paul Simon, this is a must for fans of the series.

¢ A rookie English teacher faces a tough urban classroom on the documentary series “The Education of Ms. Groves” (7 p.m., Sundance, nightly through Friday).

¢ Former Talking Head David Byrne interviews sculptor/painter/photographer Vik Muniz on “Aperture” (9 p.m.), available on Voom’s Gallery HD, a high-definition channel dedicated to the visual arts. Check your cable or satellite provider for availability.

Tonight’s other highlights

• A serial killer strikes close to home on “Bones” (7 p.m., Fox).
• Tennis coverage of the opening round of the U.S. Open (7 p.m., USA).
• Foreman wants out on “House” (8 p.m., Fox).
• Internet images explained on “i-Caught” (8 p.m., ABC).
• The “Wide Angle” (8 p.m., PBS, check local listings) documentary “The Dying Fields” looks at the grim side of those left behind in the global economy.
• Mike wrangles wild geese in Alaska on “Dirty Jobs” (8 p.m., Discovery).
• An unpopular genius takes charge on “Eureka” (8 p.m. Sci Fi).
• Scheduled on “Primetime” (9 p.m., ABC): crime.
• “Libby, Montana” on “P.O.V.” (9 p.m., PBS, check local listings) shows the effects of pollution and corporate indifference on the residents of a small town.

Cult choice

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Howard Hughes in director Martin Scorsese’s epic 2004 biography “The Aviator” (7 p.m., FX).

Series notes

A blind photographer documents a crime on “NCIS” (7 p.m., CBS) … Rick Miller hosts “Just for Laughs” (7 p.m., ABC) … Karaoke overload on “Gilmore Girls” (7 p.m., CW) … Julie Chen hosts “Big Brother” (8 p.m., CBS) … Unlikely collaborations on “Beauty and the Geek” (8 p.m., CW) … Voodoo takes center stage on “The Unit” (9 p.m., CBS) … Benson’s brother proves problematic on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (9 p.m., NBC).