“The Jewish Americans” (9 p.m., PBS): “The Jewish Americans” is a compelling

“The Jewish Americans” (9 p.m., PBS): “The Jewish Americans” is a compelling three-part documentary series that traces the history of its subjects in the United States. It features insights from Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, playwright Tony Kushner, Mandy Patinkin, Carl Reiner and others. The story opens in 1654, with Jews arriving in New Amsterdam.

“Ghost Hunters International” (9 p.m., Sci-Fi Channel): Ghosts apparently aren’t just an American thing.

“Deserving Design” (9 p.m., HGTV): Vern Yip is back to help the folks who really deserve it.