American Idol @ 8pm
Let the cacophony commence! The seventh season takes its opening bow with auditions in Philadelphia, and judges Simon, Paula and Randy are once again looking for a star. In the early auditions, though, it often seems like they're looking in all the wrong places. Is anyone excited about the duet Paula and Randy are set to be performing at the Superbowl?!
One Tree Hill @ 9pm
Last week, Nathan mentioned that Dan was still in prison (not surprising, since he did commit a murder). Tonight, Nathan finally visits him there, so expect a reunion that's just as warm and fuzzy as their father-son relationship has always been. But that's not the only noteworthy visit of the night: Kevin Federline drops by Tree Hill, in the first of several guest appearances as a cocky musician named Jason. Peyton likes the sound of his band and wants to sign them to her new label — but, of course, K-Fed's not gonna make that easy for her.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit @ 10pm
A disturbing case involving the sexual assault of a Jewish boy has Munch getting in touch with his heritage. The detective helps Stabler navigate the secretive and strict religious community that bands together to protect themselves — and the boy — from what they view as a corrupt and unjust world that has lost sight of its values. After clues lead to a fellow student, the trial becomes a spectacle when the defense lawyer (Rhea Perlman) grandstands in an effort to promote her own agenda instead of seeking what is best for the children involved.
Nip/Tuck @ 10pm
When we left the boys at Christmastime, Sean was having difficulty with the goodwill thing where Christian was concerned. Finding out that your best friend is sleeping with your ex will do that, and it seems that things have been festering ever since. They'll explode tonight. Demons are also bedeviling Rachel Ben Natan (Maggie Siff), Matt's Israeli rehab counselor, who was disfigured by a suicide bomber. Meanwhile, old friend Dawn Budge (Rosie O'Donnell) is back, and it turns out that she has issues with gays.
