I always thought Jay Leno would be the former “Tonight” show host who would travel the world and send back specials. Instead, it’s been Conan O’Brien, whose latest sends him to the Middle East, where he creates laugh and has at least as good a chance as Jerod Kushner in creating good will in “Conan Without Borders: Israel” (TBS, 10 p.m.).
What’s been missing in stand up comedy specials this century? That brick wall! Jerry Seinfeld brings it back, as well as older pre-sitcom material on an unusual special “Jerry Before Seinfeld” (Netflix,streaming) that recalls childhood memories as well as the early days in the club. It’s his first for Netflix which will also inherit his “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” (Crackle, streaming) later this year.
The fall season isn’t quite here for broadcast TV but the season for hyping it certainly is. It reaches a new level tonight with a panel discussion “The Paley Center Salutes: The Best of’Will & Grace’” (NBC, 10 p.m.), in which the stars of the series that is returning this fall talk about the first eight seasons from 1998-2006.
Hillary Clinton visits “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS, 11:35 p.m.).
What’s fascinating about the third installment of the epic documentary “The Vietnam War” (PBS, 8 p.m.) is that it makes use of President Johnson’s private phone conversations expressing frustrations with the war in examining the period from January 1964 and December 1965 when it was all about escalation and bombing.
Forced marriages have different outcomes in the two episodes that conclude the compelling series about Brits joining ISIS, “The State” (National Geographic 9 and 10 p.m.). Its first two episodes repeat at 7 p.m.
In the first season finale to the time traveling “Somewhere Between” (ABC, 10 p.m.) Laura and Nico race to save lives before the serial killer strikes.
“Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath” (A&E, 9 p.m.) examines why the organization targets big celebrities to become members, such as director Paul Haggis, who is interviewed.
The top 10 perform on “America’s Got Talent” (NBC, 8 p.m.), with a winner to be named tomorrow.
Billy Eichner moving in across the street doesn’t make the story on “American Horror Story: Cult” (FX, 10 p.m.) track much more easily.
On the new series “Street Justice: The Bronx” (Discovery, 9 p.m.), Ralph Friedman recalls some of his biggest cases.
“The Little Couple” (TLC, 8 p.m.) returns for its ninth season just in time for some hurricanes; and “7 Little Johnstons” (TLC, 10 p.m.) is back for its third, starting with a birthday celebration.
The soapy scripted series “If Loving You is Wrong” (OWN, 9 p.m.) is back for its seventh season as well.
“Being Mary Jane” (BET, 10 p.m.) ends its 10th season with a tough decision — who will replace Garrett.
The top four shops compete on the live finale of “Ink Master” (Spike, 10 p.m.).
Post-verdict theories emerge in “The Murder of Laci Peterson” (A&E,10 p.m.).
“The Jim Jeffries Show” (Comedy Central, 10:30 p.m.) is back with new episodes.
“Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern” (Travel, 9 p.m.) goes on the Erie Canal.
The second part of the episode covering the return of Abby to “Dance Moms” (Lifetime, 9 p.m.) is run.
Futuristic fashion is the task on “Face Off: Game Face” (Syfy, 9 p.m.).
“Adam Ruins Everything” (truTV, 10 p.m.) points out that Mount Rushmore was built on stolen Native land.
Turner Classic Movies’ month-long Tuesday night salute to Jennifer Jones continues with “Good Morning, Miss Dove” (8 p.m.), “Love is a Many Splendored Thing” (10 p.m.), “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit” (midnight), “Indiscretion of an American Wife” (2:45 a.m.) and “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” (4 a.m.).
Baseball includes Minnesota at Yankees (ESPN, 7 p.m.) and Cleveland at Angels (ESPN, 10 p.m.).
Then there is the AAA championship game of Durham vs. Memphis (NBC Sports, 7 p.m.).
Soccer includes U.S. vs. New Zealand (Fox Sports 1, 8 p.m.) in an international women’s friendly.
Daytime Talk
Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest: Demi Moore, David Muir. The Talk: Clayne Crawford, Damon Wayans, Dax Holt, Garcelle Beauvais. Harry Connick: Greg Jennings, Nyakim Gatwech. Steve Harvey: Michael Pena, Jeff Lewis, Jenni Pulos. Ellen DeGeneres: Sarah Paulson, Nick Jonas. Wendy Williams: Eva Longoria.
Late Talk
Stephen Colbert: Hillary Clinton, Emma Stone. Jimmy Kimmel: Kristen Dunst, Nathan Fielder, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Jimmy Fallon: Kevin James, Ilana Glazer, Rudimental with James Arthur. Seth Meyers: Mariska Hargitay, Gilbert Gottfried, Celeste Ng. James Corden: Alicia Vikander, Luke Wilson, Zach Woods, Sir Sly. Carson Daly: Alexandra Breckenridge, Bad Suns, JC Currais. Trevor Noah: Olivia Munn. Conan O’Brien: Sharon Osbourne, Frankie Muniz, Josh Johnson. .