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| Remember to bookmark this page and check back every Friday for new listings! | | Set Your TiVo! | | Friday, April 10 | | > 10:00 PM Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO (1 hr) NEW This no-holds barred news show is broadcast live, so you never know what to expect. Bill regularly discusses LGBT issues and features gay panelists and commentators, so check it out! | | Saturday, April 11 | | > 9:00 PM Southland, NBC (1 hr) REPEAT If you missed the season premiere on Thursday, don’t fret: there’s an encore presentation of this brand-new cop show, featuring gay police officer John Cooper, a 20-year veteran on the force. > 9:00 PM Color Splash, HGTV (30 min) NEW Gay interior designer David Bromstad reworks living spaces. Tonight he incorporates elements of nature to revamp a dining room. > 10:00 PM The Graham Norton Show, BBC America (1 hr) NEW Openly gay talk show host Graham Norton hosts Oscar-winning actor/writer/director Roberto Benigni and actress Patsy Kensit. | | Sunday, April 12 | | > 8:00 PM Kings, NBC (1 hr) NEW Macaulay Culkin guest stars as King Silas’ banished nephew. And we thought Silas’ gay son Jack had problems… > 8:00 PM The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, HBO (1 hr) NEW Precious is Botswana’s first female private investigator. She has a gay hairdresser named BK who acts as a crucial means of emotional support. > 8:00 PM Any Dream Will Do, BBC America (1 hr) NEW Contestants compete for the lead in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in a production on London’s West End. One of the judges is openly gay actor/singer John Barrowman, with host Graham Norton. > 8:00 PM The Amazing Race 14, CBS (1 hr) NEW Oh no! The father/son duo of gay activist Mel White and his bi son Mike White finished last place last week! Luckily, gay contestant Luke finished fourth with his mom, so the gays are still in it to win it. > 8:00 PM Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC (2 hrs) NEW In this very special two-hour episode, the team helps George Kadiz, a man battling brain cancer whose dying wish is to provide a home for his family. Gay designer Michael Moloney lends a hand. > 10:00 PM Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) REPEAT Lynette thinks that Tom is cheating on her, so she turns to her favorite gay, Lee, to get the male perspective on her suspicions. | | Monday, April 13 | | > 8:00 PM Dancing with the Stars, ABC (1 hr, 30 min) NEW Another round of dancing, another round of ugly moves in loud costumes. Gay judge Bruno Tonioli evaluates the couples with a rapier-like wit. > 8:00 PM Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) REPEAT If you missed it the first time, this episode is a must-see for all GG fans. Serena throws Jenny a “Sweet 16” party and the claws come out – from both girls. Plus, there’s a rare Eric and Jonathan sighting, to boot! > 8:00 PM GRΣΣK, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW Casey wants her boyfriend and her ex-boyfriend to get along. Yeah, like that’s worked before. Meanwhile, how is Calvin dealing with Rusty’s new mancrush, Andy? Will he replace Calvin in his heart? > 9:30 PM Sophie, ABC Family (30 min) NEW Sophie is a talent agent trying to raise a baby by herself. Her mom comes in town for a visit, reeking havoc on her domicile. Thankfully, Sophie’s gay BFF Matt, is on hand to distract the evil mama. | | Tuesday, April 14 | | > 8:00 PM The Biggest Loser: Couples, NBC (2 hrs) NEW Tim Gunn stops by to help the couples with some much-needed fashion advice, now that they’ve shed pounds. And lesbian stylist Tabatha Coffey gives them new ’dos. > 8:00 PM American Idol, Fox (1 hr) NEW Openly gay contestant Adam Lambert is the man to beat! > 8:00 PM Dancing with the Stars, ABC (1 hr) NEW Which couples will stay and who will head home? Gay judge Bruno Tonioli weighs in. > 9:00 PM 90210, The CW (1 hr) NEW Major TV-watching alert: Gay fave Tori Spelling returns to her old zip code as Donna Martin! > 9:00 PM Family Guy, TBS (30 min) REPEAT Check out this oldie but goody, when gay marriage is legalized in Quahog. > 10:00 PM Chopped, Food Network (1 hr) NEW Ted Allen hosts this food competition show in which cheftestants compete to make extraordinary three-course meals out of everyday ingredients. This week, they’ll be working with octopus, duck and animal crackers. Bon appetit! | | Wednesday, April 15 | | > 8:00 PM America's Next Top Model, The CW (1 hr) NEW We certainly hope Ciara isn’t on the show this week to teach the girls singing lessons, because as pretty as they are, you know these ladies can’t carry a tune. > 9:00 PM American Idol, Fox (1 hr) NEW It’s elimination time… Surely gay singer Adam Lambert won’t be cut, right? > 9:00 PM Kathy Griffin: She'll Cut a Bitch, Bravo (1 hr) NEW Get ready to laugh, because GLAAD Media Award honoree Kathy Griffin is back in her sixth stand-up comedy special for Bravo! > 10:00 PM Law Order: SVU, NBC (1 hr) REPEAT When a man is found badly beaten outside of a strip club, his transgender daughter becomes a suspect. Of course, things on SVU are rarely what they seem… > 10:00 PM Bravo’s A-List Awards, Bravo (1 hr) NEW The fabulous Kathy Griffin hosts the second annual award show, with appearances by Neil Patrick Harris, Chelsea Handler, Tori Spelling, Laurel Holloman, Mark Indelicato, Bruce Villanch and more! | | Thursday, April 16 | | > 9:00 PM Grey's Anatomy, ABC (1 hr) REPEAT In this repeat from January, Callie and Sloan work as a team to fight their respective attractions to Sadie and Lexie. (We all know how that worked out!) > 10:00 PM Southland, NBC (1 hr) NEW Gay police officer John Cooper is a 20-year veteran on the force. This week, the team tries to find a mother who abandoned her baby. > 10:00 PM Taking the Stage, MTV (1 hr) NEW In this docu-series about students attending the School for Creative and Performing Arts in Cleveland, Malik is an openly gay dancer striving to make it big in hip-hop. | | Friday, April 17 | | > 10:00 PM Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO (1 hr) NEW This no-holds barred news show is broadcast live, so you never know what to expect. Bill regularly discusses LGBT issues and features gay panelists and commentators, so check it out! | | Daily and Syndication (times vary, check local listings) | | All My Children, ABC (1 hr) Bianca has gone back to France while Reese is in Pine Valley trying to pick up the fractured pieces of their broken romance. But fear not: Bianca returns April 24! As the World Turns, CBS (1 hr) Lily and Holden’s gay son Luke is involved with the handsome Noah. [ Related Article ] Ellen DeGeneres Show, The, NBC (1 hr) Ellen DeGeneres hosts a wildly popular syndicated talk show. Guiding Light, CBS (1 hr) Olivia and Natalia share a budding romance. In The Life, American Public Television (1 hr) Gay and lesbian newsmagazine with guest hosts discussing youth and education, health and AIDS, arts and culture, workplace, relationships and family, and global issues. Judge David Young, (30 min) Openly gay Judge David Young presides over cases with wit, flair, and compassion in this daytime courtroom program. [ Related Article ] The Rachel Maddow Show, MSNBC (1 hr) Lesbian news anchor Rachel Maddow hosts this nightly newscast. | | Frequent Repeats (times vary, check local listings) | | Dante's Cove, here! (1 hr) A gothic horror soap that takes place in Hotel Dante, where a dark, supernatural force is accidentally released from the basement, causing all hell to break loose. Degrassi: The Next Generation, The N (30 min) Marco is a gay high school student at Degrassi Community School. His on-again/off-again boyfriend Dylan is always nearby. Alex and Paige hooked up, leading Alex to come out. Ashley, another Degrassi student, is learning to deal with her father coming out as a gay man. Desperate Housewives, Lifetime (1 hr) Andrew is Bree's gay son. Bob and Lee are the gay couple that move into the neighborhood in season four. ER, NBC (1 hr) Keep your eyes open for recurring lesbian character Kerry Weaver as the chief of staff. She left in 2007, but can still be found in repeats of episodes from Seasons 2-13. Family Guy, FOX (30 min) Says creator Seth MacFarlane, "Stewie is almost certainly gay, and he’s in the process of figuring it out for himself." See McFarlane's interview with The Advocate for more: http://www.advocate.com/issue_story.asp?id=51793&page=1 Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency, Oxygen (1 hr) Janice has a handful of gay models in her agency, including JP Calderon. Noah's Arc, Logo (30 min) Noah, Alex, Ricky, and Chance are four gay black men living in Los Angeles. Journey with them as they navigate complex romantic and professional relationships. NYPD Blue, CourtTV/TNT (1 hr) Tough detective Andy Sipowicz has a gay assistant, John Irvin. Party Line with the Hearty Boys, Food Network (30 min) Winners of the first season of The Next Food Network Star, this Chicago-based couple teaches us how to throw a party on any budget and for any occasion. Queer As Folk, Logo (1 hr) Bawdy and brash, this Showtime original series follows the lives and loves of a group of gay and lesbian people living in Pittsburgh. Queer Eye, Bravo (1 hr) A make-over show where five gay men, all experts in style and culture, take a straight guy from frumpy to fabulous. Six Feet Under, Bravo (1 hr) Though the series has officially ended, Bravo is running HBO's Golden Globe-winning drama that frequently dealt with LGBT issues. One of the main characters, David, started out as a closeted gay man at the beginning of the series, but ended up adopting children with his partner Keith by the end. South of Nowhere, The N (1 hr) Watch 16-year old Spencer Carlin go from quiet Ohio girl to out Angelino over the course of this teen drama. The L Word, Showtime (1 hr) This candid, groundbreaking drama follows the lives of lesbian and bisexual women living in Los Angeles. The Simpsons, FOX (30 min) Though many have assumed Smithers, assistant to Mr. Burns, to be gay, only Marge's sister Patty has officially come out. The Wire, BET (1 hr) Set in Baltimore, this gritty HBO drama features two gay series regular characters: lesbian police detective Kima Greggs and gay criminal Omar Little. Top Chef, Season Three, Bravo (1 hr) Watch 12 chefs compete in Miami for the chance at culinary stardom and the title of “Top Chef.” The series features gay contestant Dale and lesbian contestant Sandee. Will Grace, syndicated (30 min) Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen: All gay, all day. | Don't forget about the all-LGBT channels! For complete listings, please go to their sites: Logo here!tv | | | |
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