The World Series (7:30 p.m., Fox29) - The defending champhion Phillies are in New York to play the Yankees in Game 1 of the Fall Classic.

Monsters vs. Aliens: Mutant Pumpkins From Outer Space (8 p.m., NBC10) - In this holiday spinoff of the hit movie, when mutant pumpkins try to take over Earth on Halloween, the Monsters must combat the gourds and try to stop their wicked scheme.

The Botany of Desire (9 p.m., WHYY-TV 12) - Academy Award winner Frances McDormand (Fargo) narrates this special that explores the human relationship with the plant world - from the perspective of the plants! The program points out how four species - apple, tulip, marijuana and potato - evolved to satisfy human yearnings for sweetness, beauty, intoxication, and control.

The Jay Leno Show (10 p.m., NBC10) - Comic Chelsea Handler; journalist Brian Williams.

Late Show With David Letterman (11:35 p.m., CBS3) - Actor Patrick Dempsey; Sting performs.

The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien (11:35 p.m., NBC10) - Ski racer Lindsey Vonn; Uncle Kracker performs.

Jimmy Kimmel Live (12:06 a.m., 6ABC) - Actor Atticus Shaffer; Flyleaf performs.

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson (12:37 a.m., CBS3) - Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright; Rodrigo y Gabriela perform.

Late Night With Jimmy Fallon (12:37 a.m., NBC10) - Actor Edward Norton; professional wrestler Hulk Hogan; "Weird Al" Yankovic performs.

Last Call With Carson Daly (1:36 a.m., NBC10) - Actor Derek Luke.