Tube Notes

By Mike Hughes
Gannett News Service

Tonight's Must-See

"Everwood," 8 p.m., WB. At its worst this series can be maudlin and monotone. At its best, tonight, it's brilliant. Amy's boyfriend is back home after his long coma but his memory is gone. Meanwhile, Dr. Abbott and Andy join the debate about the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes after a large amount is found on a dead woman's property.

Andy also gives Nina medical guidance after her son's teacher suggests the boy be placed on Ritalin. Superbly written (by John Pogue) and directed (Lev Spiro), this hour has some great supporting performances.

Of Note

"Blind Date," 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., TNN. This syndicated (nonnetwork) show moves to cable, sandwiched around the "Taboo" game at 7 p.m.

"Any Given Sunday" (1999), 7 p.m., ABC. Director Oliver Stone visits pro football in this high-energy movie. Al Pacino is the coach and Jamie Foxx is his hotheaded new quarterback.

"Antiques Roadshow," 8 p.m., PBS. A new season starts with a visit to Albuquerque, N.M.

"Biography," 8 & 10 p.m., A&E. Acting and airplanes have been twin obsessions for John Travolta. He dropped out of high school to pursue acting but he skipped a shot at "An Officer and a Gentleman," because it conflicted with pilot school. Here is a richly detailed look at a fascinating life.

"Joe Millionaire" debut, 8 p.m., FOX. This reality show has a clever spin on ABC's "The Bachelor." Again, gorgeous women compete for one guy's attention in a sprawling mansion. What they don't know is that he's really a $19,000-a-year construction worker.

"Everybody Loves Raymond," 8 p.m., CBS. Frank argues so furiously with a supermarket manager that he scares his granddaughter.

"Lance Loud: A Death in an American Family," 9 p.m., PBS. At 50, Lance Loud, who was openly gay, died in 2001 of liver failure caused by hepatitis C and HIV. One of his last requests was to have his parents reunite after almost 30 years of divorce. This documentary traces his life and death.