FRIDAY Six Degrees of Separation 8 p. m. on Flix.
Dollhouse
9 p.m. on FOX.
Real Time with Bill Maher The seventh season debuts. 10 p.m. on HBO.
SATURDAY The Opposite of Sex Bisexual coming-of-age film with Christina Ricci and Lisa Kudrow. 7 p.m. on IFC.
In Short: Oscar-nominated or winning short films. 8 p.m. on Sundance.
SUNDAY The 81st Academy Awards Red-carpet glam and gaffes, “Milk” up for numerous awards, fashion and politics galore. 8 p.m. on ABC.
Amazing Race Contestants include gay activist Dr. Mel White and his queer son Mike. 8 p.m. on CBS.
The L Word Jenny throws Max a baby shower. Bette and Tina begin the adoption process. Bette goes to her gallery celebration solo. Shane wants to escape Jenny’s clinginess. Jamie takes a toll on Alice and Tasha’s relationship. 9 p.m. on Showtime.
The United States of Tara Tara’s parents have a sinister motive involving Kate and Marshall. 10 p.m. on Showtime.
MONDAY House A teenage boy collapses from severe pelvic pain. Tests reveal the boy has both male and female DNA. His parents inform House and the team that the boy is unaware of his condition. The parents chose a gender for him when he was born, never telling him about his condition. When his life is threatened, the parents wonder whether they made the right decision. 8 p.m. on FOX.
True Beauty Season finale, where the most beautiful person is crowned and gets a spread in People magazine. 10 p.m. on ABC.
RuPaul’s Drag Race Hoping to follow in the footsteps of MAC cosmetics’ first Viva Glam girl, RuPaul, the queens make their own Viva Glam screen test. Jenny Shimizu joins the panel to help judge the drag queens’ status. 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 The 12th season debuts. 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.
Top Chef: New York Season finale. The winner gets $100,000 and Emeril Lagasse’s blessing. 10 p.m. on Bravo.
Sordid Lives: The Series 10:30 p.m. on Logo.
THURSDAY Ugly Betty 8 p.m. on ABC.
Hell’s Kitchen The lesbian chef, LA, is one of the most solid of the women’s team, as is Pennsylvania’s own Andrea. 9 p.m. on FOX.
Grey’s Anatomy 9 p.m. on ABC.
Queer TV you can always see
All My Children Newlyweds Bianca and Reese have conflicts with Bianca’s family. Monday-Friday, 1 p.m. on ABC.
As the World Turns Luke and Noah track Reg’s killer. Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. on CBS.
Ellen Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. on NBC.
The Rachel Maddow Show Monday-Friday, 9 p.m. on MSNBC.