"Nova: Musical Minds" (8 p.m., WTTW-Channel 11): What's the effect of music on the brain? Nova investigates, starting with case studies from neurologist Oliver Sacks. One man, who has Tourette's syndrome, is soothed by playing drums.
"Paris Hilton's My New BFF" (9 p.m., MTV): Socialite/dominatrix Paris tortures wannabe pals even further by making them wear pink jumpsuits and stay overnight in prison. At least she knows something about that.
"Rescue Me" (9 p.m., FX): After a devastating accident, Tommy (Denis Leary) has to deal with his feelings. Can you say "dream sequence"?
"Bear Feeding Frenzy" (10 p.m., Animal Planet): Wildlife biologists are appalled that producers tempt 800-pound grizzlies into attacking humans. But it's not all that different from a "Real Housewives: New Jersey" episode.
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