TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"Through Deaf Eyes," 9 p.m., PBS. Sprawling and ambitious, this documentary tries to summarize the past and present of the hearing-impaired in America. And it does it with lots of stylish touches. We see the old days, when the deaf were hidden away. We see times when one approach — sign-language or lip-reading, special schools or mainstreaming — was the only one tolerated. And we see the modern vibrancy. In 1988, students took over the Gallaudet University campus, protesting the fact that the board had chosen a hearing person as president. The students won, and Gallaudet had its first deaf president. Any approach, including the new cochlear implants, draws strong views pro and con. This film seems to air all sides; it also includes some shabby moments — racial bias, for instance — in the deaf community. There's also fun here. We see bits from plays, performances, even a deaf rock band; we also see some clever work from six deaf filmmakers. It's an entertaining view.

OF NOTE

"Survivor: Fiji," 7 p.m., CBS. In a rare move last week, CBS rested "Survivor" in the middle of one of its seasons. This week, it returns to its usual plan during the basketball tournament, moving "Survivor" to Wednesday; that means "Jericho" has the week off.

"Friday Night Lights," 7 p.m., NBC. Coach Taylor is tempted by a college job, but his daughter flatly says she won't move. Meanwhile, Jason gets bad news and Riggins befriends a single mom.

"Bones," 7 p.m., Fox. Brennan's vacation with Sully is broken up when Booth wants her on a case.

"According to Jim," 7:30 and 8 p.m., ABC. In the first episode, the family guinea pig needs an expensive operation. In the second, Jim does the chores while Cheryl grieves about a dead uncle; then he wonders how long this will last.

"American Idol," 8 p.m., Fox. We learn who will be cut, trimming the field to 10.

"Crossing Jordan," 8 p.m., NBC. Jordan is investigating the death of a teenager who had a dark secret. Meanwhile, Jordan's own health is deteriorating, and Macy confronts her about it.

"In Case of Emergency," 8:30 p.m., ABC. Kelly's parents wouldn't like her current life, working in a seedy massage parlor. Now she must fake an alternate life, complete with fiance.

"Lost," 9 p.m., ABC. The reunion of Jack and Kate doesn't go as well as expected; she's bitter that he made a deal with the Others. Meanwhile, Ben tries to talk Locke out of his destructive plan, by telling him some of the secrets of the island. Also, flashbacks may show us why Locke was in a wheelchair.

"Medium," 9 p.m., NBC. In a rerun, Allison's visions disagree sharply with the views of an FBI profiler.