1. ‘Six Degrees of Martina McBride’
8 p.m., WLS-Ch. 7
Using the old “six degrees” formula that says we’re all connected through six or fewer people, six aspiring singers try to establish a link to country music star Martina McBride. A record deal awaits the one who can do it — and out-sing the competition.
2. ‘Big Love’
8 p.m., HBO
A worn-out Bill (Bill Paxton) wants a night to himself every seven days. Barb (Jeanne Tripplehorn) wants Margene and Nicki (Ginnifer Goodwin, Chloe Sevigny) to join her in saying no until he reconsiders.
3. ‘The Closer’
8 p.m., TNT
Two teens die in a racially motivated gang shooting; a cousin of one of the victims plans to exact revenge on a rival gang. Kyra Sedgwick, J.K. Simmons, Corey Reynolds, Robert Gossett and G.W. Bailey star.
4. ‘Saving Grace’
9 p.m., TNT
The detectives investigate the murder of an oilman; Grace’s friendship with Butch puts strain on her relationship with Ham; Lt. Yukon’s brother has information about the case. Starring Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Kenneth Johnson, Bailey Chase and Bokeem Woodbine.
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Compiled by Carmel Carrillo from Tribune wire reports.
