‘NCIS’
7 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
The bodies of two mercenaries are found on Gibbs’ (Mark Harmon, pictured with Pauley Perrette as Abby) boat. As he and the team investigate, they’re dragged into a family matter involving his old mentor, Mike Franks (guest star Muse Watson), that could have international ramifications. Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo also star.
‘Kathy Griffin: Balls of Steel’
8 p.m., Bravo
The great thing about being a topical comedian is always having new material. Kathy Griffin is no Jon Stewart or Bill Maher, but the foibles of entertainment’s A-listers provide this self-professed D-lister with plenty of fodder. In her seventh Bravo stand-up special, she has plenty to say about Jon and Kate Gosselin, Miley Cyrus, the infamous Oprah Winfrey-Whitney Houston interview, and one of her favorite targets, Barbara Walters.
‘The Good Wife’
9 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
Alicia (Julianna Margulies) is working with Will (Josh Charles) on the appeal of a death-row inmate who was convicted on Peter’s (Chris Noth) watch. To get some needed information on the case, she agrees to a visit with her imprisoned hubby. Christine Baranski and Archie Panjabi also star.
‘Late Show With David Letterman’
10:35 p.m., WBBM-Ch. 2
Former Vice President Al Gore; Brad Paisley performs.
‘The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien’
10:35 p.m., WMAQ-Ch. 5
Actor Neil Patrick Harris; cycle designer Paul Teutul Sr.; Creed performs.
