Worth Watching
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.