TONIGHT'S MUST-SEE

"CMA Awards," 7 p.m., CBS. Country goes to the big city tonight when the Country Music Association steps into New York's Madison Square Garden. Brooks & Dunn will host.

OF NOTE

"Vibe Awards," 4 p.m., UPN (KIKU). Hip-hop fans have a chance to catch yet another awards show.

"Bones," 7 p.m., Fox. A nightclub fight reveals a body, setting up a dangerous undercover operation.

"House," 8 p.m., Fox. Dr. House's patient is at the center of the controversy over drug use by bicycle racers.

"My Name is Earl," 8 p.m., NBC. On the invitation to her wedding with Darnell, Joy invited people to bring "anyone but Earl." Earl (her ex-husband) shows up anyway.

"The Office," 8:30 p.m., NBC. Everyone worries about job reviews.

"American Experience: Las Vegas: An Unconventional History," 9 p.m., PBS. In 1955, this documentary says, Las Vegas was at a turning point. A transformation began, turning this "sin city" into a family destination.

"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," 9 p.m., NBC. A suspected serial rapist has a life-and-death decision about his comatose wife.

"Boston Legal," 9 p.m., ABC. Alzheimer's disease is at issue.

TONIGHT ON KHNL NEWS 8

What causes criminals to assault innocent people? We go behind bars to talk to convicts. And by thinking like a thief we also find out what steps you can take to make sure you're safe. That's tonight on KHNL News 8 at 6 and 10.