Monday’s TV highlights

SERIES

When Rome Ruled: The empire’s storied military legions (6 and 9 p.m. National Geographic) and the rise of Christianity (7 and 10 p.m.) are explored in new installments.

Hell’s Kitchen: The culinary-themed reality competition hosted by chef Gordon Ramsay returns for a new season (8 p.m. Fox).

Man vs. Wild: Host Bear Grylls visits New Zealand on a new episode of the outdoor-adventure series (9 p.m. Discovery).

Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided: President Abraham Lincoln’s issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation is recalled in this new episode (10 p.m. KOCE).

SPECIALS

Martha Stewart Presents: Women With Vision: The home-makeover maven profiles three women who are outstanding in their respective fields in this new special (8 p.m. Hallmark).

Mann v. Ford: This documentary explores a class-action lawsuit over industrial waste filed against the automobile maker by a tribe of Native Americans (9 p.m. HBO).

MOVIES

Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story: Poppy Montgomery portrays the “Harry Potter” author in this made-for-cable biopic (8 p.m. Lifetime).

SPORTS

Baseball: The Yankees play the Rays (4 p.m. ESPN) and Dodgers face the Giants (7 p.m. FS Prime).

Soccer: The Vancouver Whitecaps meet Manchester City in an exhibition match (7 p.m. ESPN2).