"The Simpsons": Monty Python's Eric Idle provides the voice of a documentary filmmaker who's chronicling the lives of some Springfield residents, including Marge and Homer. 8 p.m., Fox.

Monday, Feb. 26

"The Black Donnellys": A new crime show about a set of Irish-American brothers in New York who are mixed up in organized crime. 10 p.m., NBC.

Tuesday, Feb. 27

"American Idol": The top 12 guys perform as the ratings juggernaut eats up two whole hours of prime time. 8 p.m., Fox.

Wednesday, Feb. 28

"Black Sun": A documentary about French painter and filmmaker Hugues de Montalembert, who was blinded during a 1978 a burglar attack in his New York home. After a long struggle he managed to make a new life for himself in Paris and chronicle his experiences in a sightless world. 7 p.m., HBO.

"American Idol": This time the top 12 women perform in another two-hour episode. 8 p.m., Fox.

"America's Next Top Model": Tyra Banks joins a new set of emaciated wannabees as the contest show returns for a new round. 8 p.m., CW.

"Lost": Hurley discovers a wrecked car on the island. Dude! 10 p.m., ABC.

BOOKS:

Sophie Kinsella, "Shopaholic and Baby": The latest entry in the chick-lit series has pregnant Becky Bloomwood suspecting her husband of having an affair and hiring a detective between shopping forays. Published by Dell. In stores Feb. 27.

Sherwin B. Nuland, "The Art of Aging: A Doctor's Prescription for Well-Being": The award-winning author of "How We Die" examines the aging process and offers anecdotes from people stubbornly fighting the decline of their own health. Published by Random House. In stores Feb. 27.

Suze Orman, "Women and Money: Owning the Power to Control Your Destiny": The financial expert looks at women's relationships with money and how many aren't getting the most out of their hard-won lucre. Published by Spiegel & Grau. In stores Feb. 27.

T. Jefferson Parker, "Storm Runners": A broken ex-cop who lost his family takes a job protecting a local celebrity from a stalker, not knowing it's the celebrity's private life that has gotten her such unwelcome attention. Published by HarperCollins. In stores Feb. 27.

Alison Weir, "Innocent Traitor: A Novel of Lady Jane Grey": Royal biographer Weir takes a stab at historical fiction with this novel about Lady Jane Grey and her short-lived ascension to the English throne. Published by Random House. In stores Feb. 27.