TV Today

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

(3-4 p.m., NBC10) - Garth Brooks performs; child prodigy Wendy Vo; 100,000 Game Week.

Oprah Winfrey

(4-5 p.m., 6ABC) - Guests who are facing death share candid confessions.

Nova

(8-9 p.m., WHYY TV12) - A profile of Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727), considered the first true modern scientist, re-creates some of his experiments and important moments in his life.

Reaper

(9-10 p.m., CW57) - Sam's target is a ticked-off mistress (Julia Anderson) who sends attacking insects after anyone who gets near her ex.

The Interrogation of Michael Crowe

(9-11 p.m., LIFE) - A 2002 TV movie, based on real events, stars Mark Rendall as a 14-year-old whose younger sister was murdered in their home. After three days of police questioning he confesses to the killing.

Without a Trace

(10-11 p.m., CBS3) - Jack and his colleagues investigate the disappearance of a plant foreman who went missing after laying off some workers.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

(10-11 p.m., NBC10) - Young Paulina Gerzon (Maddie on

All My Children

) guest stars as the only witness to a brutal attack that left her mother in a coma.

Late Show With David Letterman

(11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m., CBS3) - Actor Mark Wahlberg; Alanis Morissette performs.

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno

(11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m., NBC10) - Singer Justin Timberlake; actress Karen Allen; Sheryl Crow performs.

Jimmy Kimmel Live

(12:35-1:35 a.m., 6ABC) - Actor Seann William Scott; actress Emmanuelle Chriqui; N.E.R.D performs.

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson

(12:35-1:35 a.m., CBS3) - Actor Carl Reiner; actress Rachel Dratch; Augustana performs.

Late Night With Conan O'Brien

(12:35-1:35 a.m., NBC10) - Animal handler Jeff Corwin; Jamie Lidell performs.