What’s on TV

DOLLY PARTON: 50 YEARS AT THE OPRY 9 p.m. on NBC. The newly crowned millennial queen, Dolly Parton, is currently enjoying a renaissance of sorts as the subject of a popular podcast and a Netflix anthology series. But this two-hour special celebrates Parton’s legacy as a performer. At age 73, she is celebrating 50 years as a member of the Grand Ole Opry, even though her first performance on the storied Nashville stage was at age 13, following an introduction from Johnny Cash. The special will feature performances from Parton and other country music artists like Emmylou Harris, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith, as well as new interviews about the star’s life and career.

LINDSEY VONN: THE FINAL SEASON 10 p.m. on HBO. One of the most difficult decisions many Olympic athletes are forced to make at some point in their careers is when to stop competing. This documentary takes viewers inside that emotional process for Lindsey Vonn, a top female skier, who decided to retire at the age of 34 this year. The directors Steve and Todd Jones capture the moments leading up to Vonn’s final World Championship appearance, and retrace the triumphs and setbacks the four-time Olympic gold medalist encountered throughout her career.