LL Cool J x NCIS: Los Angeles. It has been awhile since LL has had a hit single but at least he can now claim he has a hit TV show…and these days…that brings in A LOT more money than the music. LL’s show “NCIS: Los Angeles” has gone through three episodes now but is already CBS’ #1 program of the year drawing over 17 million viewers per episode.

CBS is rewarding the show by picking it up for a full season which ensures LL gets his hefty pay check for a bit longer. Given the success of the original “NCIS,” it looks like LL could be making CBS home for awhile.

• LL Cool J to star in “NCIS” TV spin-off
• VIDEO: Preview of L.L. Cool J’s new show “NCIS: Los Angeles”
• AUDIO: LL Cool J’s new song for “NCIS” TV show
• Music video to LL Cool J’s “NCIS” TV series
• VIDEO: Making of LL Cool J’s “NCIS” soundtrack