
CRISIS SITUATION: A special two-hour "Brothers and Sisters" airing at 9 p.m. March 1 promises the thrill of a new life – and the terror of a life-threatening crisis for the Walker family – which hopefully won't affect and of the gay characters on the show, such as Kevin Walker (played by Matthew Rhys), as their numbers seem to be shrinking on ABC as of late. Photo: ABC/Ron Tom
FRIDAY Unconditional Love
Grace (Kathy Bates), a middle-aged Chicago housewife, flies to London to attend the funeral of her favorite pop star, Victor Fox (Jonathan Pryce). She meets his secret long-time lover, Dirk (Rupert Everett), who is bereaved over Victor’s death while engaging in a battle with the pop star’s family. 9 a.m. on Logo.
Dollhouse
Echo protects a pop star by becoming her back-up singer. 9 p.m. on FOX.
SATURDAY America
Rosie O’Donnell produced and stars in this film as the therapist of a 17-year-old teen in the foster-care system who helps him confront a troubling past. O’Donnell told Craig Ferguson last week that she discovered star and first-time actor Philip Johnston at a diner. 9 p.m. on Lifetime.
SUNDAY Amazing Race
Contestants include gay activist Dr. Mel White and his gay son, Mike. 8 p.m. on CBS.
The L Word
In this next-to-final episode, Rose Troche directs, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s dance marathon is featured and gossip reigns supreme. Rumors fly about Tasha and Alice’s relationship troubles and someone is moving to the Big Apple. 9 p.m. on Showtime.
The United States of Tara
Oscar-winner Diablo Cody wrote this episode of the gender-bending drama. After getting her breasts done, Charmaine wakes up in the recovery room, where she is surprised to find “Buck” at her bedside. Meanwhile, Kate’s romantic advice to Marshall is for him to play hard-to-get with Jason. 10 p.m. on Showtime.
RuPaul’s Drag Race
In “Drag School of Charm,” the contestants make over a group of female extreme fighters into their drag daughters. Xena herself, Lucy Lawless, makes a guest appearance to judge the girls’ combat prowess. 10 p.m. on Logo.
TUESDAY American Idol 8 p.m. on FOX.
Nip/Tuck
10 p.m. on FX.
WEDNESDAY American Idol
Another three are chosen. 8 p.m. on FOX.
America’s Next Top Model
8 p.m. on the CW.
New Adventures of Old Christine
Lesbian comedian Wanda Sykes. 8 p.m. on CBS.
The Real World: Brooklyn
Bisexual Sarah, transgender Katelynn and Mormon frat boy Chet. 10 p.m. on MTV.
Sordid Lives: The Series
10:30 p.m. on Logo.
THURSDAY Ugly Betty
The Mode staff deals with the shocking aftermath of recent events. 8 p.m. on ABC.
Hell’s Kitchen
The lesbian chef, LA, is one of the most solid on the women’s team, as is Pennsylvania’s own Andrea. 9 p.m. on FOX.
Queer TV you can always see All My Children
Bianca and Reese are locked in a battle over the couple’s children. Bianca wants an annulment and has decided she is no longer in love with Reese because her wife kissed Zach before their wedding. The custody battle heats up with Kendall and Zach in the middle — and on opposing sides. Weekdays, 1 p.m. on ABC.
As the World Turns
Luke and Noah track Reg’s killer and Luke ends up on the wrong side of the law — and in danger. Weekdays, 2 p.m. on CBS.
Ellen
Weekdays, 3 p.m. on NBC.
The Rachel Maddow Show
Weekdays, 9 p.m. on MSNBC.
