TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"24," 7 p.m., Fox. On Sunday, this show's season got off to a powerhouse start. Jack Bauer wasn't dead after all. He had an assumed name, a girlfriend and occasional work in oil fields. Then the new crisis hit. Former President Palmer was killed. One former Counter Terrorism Unit chief (Michelle) was killed, another (Tony) was critically injured. Chloe, a CTU techie, barely escaped an attack and joined Jack on the run. Tonight, terrorists take over a small airport, with Jack caught in the middle. Meanwhile, the new president is nearing a historic anti-terrorism pact with Russia. His wife, wonderfully played by Jean Smart, is dismissed by most people as crazed. At times, "24" stretches believability wildly. Still, this remains a rich and riveting tale.

Golden Globes, 7 p.m., NBC. These awards offer hints of upcoming Oscars but split things into two categories. The drama side seems almost like an art house showdown. Nominees are "Brokeback Mountain," "The Constant Gardner," "A History of Violence," "Match Point" and "Good Night, and Good Luck." The comedy-or-musical side has "The Producers," "Walk the Line," "Mrs. Henderson," "The Squid and the Whale" and "Pride & Prejudice." Among the TV drama nominees, none existed before September of 2004. They are "Lost," "Rome," "Prison Break," "Grey's Anatomy" and "Commander in Chief." Comedy nominees are this year's hot newcomers, "My Name is Earl" and "Everybody Hates Chris" and last year's "Desperate Housewives," plus cable's "Weeds," "Entourage" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

OF NOTE

Golden Globes previews, 1 p.m., E!. The cable channel tries to make a big splash with red-carpet interviews of glitzed-up stars. Ryan Seacrest is the new anchor.

"Lincoln," 6 p.m., History Channel. This psycho-bio spends most of its time inside Abraham Lincoln's mind, dark and deep. As a young man, he was depressive, openly discussing suicide. Later, his wife's manic behavior would complicate things further. Lincoln sagged, bounced back amid the fervor of the anti-slavery movement, then was devastated by the Civil War. His story is skillfully told here by biographers, including Gore Vidal.

"How I Met Your Mother," 7:30 p.m., CBS. In a terrific rerun, Camryn Manheim plays a professional matchmaker who is useless to Ted. He soon steals her file on the one person who might be his perfect match.

"Two and a Half Men," 8 p.m., CBS. Charlie, who hates his brother's ex-wife, is appalled to learn the two are dating.

"Jake in Progress," 8:30 p.m., ABC. Jake's former girlfriend (Charlotte Ross) keeps showing up. Also, his former college friend is newly single and seeking advice.

"The Bachelor," 9 p.m., ABC. Last Monday's opener had great Paris settings and an impressive bachelor, Dr. Travis Stork. It also had a sort of familiar result: Required to eliminate 13 of the 25 women, he dropped most of the professionals, including both doctors. Tonight's dates reach the Arc de Triomphe, the Champagne region and a cruise on the Seine. Then four women are eliminated.

"CSI: Miami," 9 p.m., CBS. Horatio is framed for killing his girlfriend.