“Collision” (9 p.m., PBS): The latest offering from “Masterpiece

“Collision” (9 p.m., PBS): The latest offering from “Masterpiece Contemporary” is a gripping, two-part thriller tied to a multi-vehicle pileup near London that entangles the lives of 10 strangers and presents a bewildering puzzle for Detective Inspector John Tolin (Douglas Henshall). As it turns out, smuggling, murder and international conspiracy are some of the intriguing elements that emerge from the horrific wreckage. Helping Tolin to sort things out is Senior Investigating Officer Ann Stallwood (Kate Ashfield), who just happens to be his estranged former lover. It all adds up to a rubber-necker’s delight.

“The Prisoner” (8 p.m., AMC): Let the mind games begin. “The Prisoner” offers a fresh take on the 1967 British cult classic about a man who wakes up in a freaky place called The Village with no memory of how he got there. Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel star.

“Desperate Housewives” (9 p.m., ABC): On “Desperate Housewives,” Susan discovers a surprise connection between her husband and Katherine that has her questioning her relationship with Mike. Again.

“WWII in HD” (9 p.m., History Channel): “WWII in HD” is an epic 10-hour, five-night miniseries that chronicles the war through the accounts of 12 Americans who experienced it. Gary Sinise narrates.