What to Watch: Monday, February 8
February 8, 2010
It’s all about Cuddy this week on House, and don’t miss the queens trying out a different kind of performance on RuPaul’s Drag Race!
Monday, February 8
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Lily and Marshall have a week to find the perfect blind date for Ted on Valentine’s day, while Robin is invited to her intolerable colleague’s party. Guest stars Jim Nantz and Phil Sims star as themselves, providing commentary on Barney’s (Neil Patrick Harris) dates.
8:00 pm House, Fox (1 hr) NEW
An episode focused on Cuddy as she tries to focus on work while dealing with her own personal problems. Features bisexual MD, Thirteen.
8:00 pm The Secret Life of the American Teenager, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Amy goes to Ricky for advice on kissing in hopes of mending things between her and Jimmy, while Anne suggests that she and George go to therapy together. Also, Adrian wants to meet Ricky’s foster parents, and the school hosts a mother-daughter dance. Features Ashley’s openly gay friend, Griffin.
Calvin asks Rusty for help this week on GREEK
9:00 pm RuPaul’s Drag Race, Logo (1 hr) NEW
The drag drama continues in the second episode of the new season, when the ladies get schooled in pole dancing for a burlesque performance. Joining in on the judging is comedienne Kim Coles and burlesque icon, Dita Von Teese.
9:00 pm 24, Fox (1 hr) NEW
President Taylor’s (out actress Cherry Jones) agenda is questioned by the United Nations, while Jack goes undercover in order to get his hands on a potentially deadly substance.
9:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) SEASON FINALE
The finale is here! Noah and Claire are trapped underground and must fight to survive, while Hiro is a hero and works to stop a major catastrophe. And you’ll never guess who helps Peter save Emma! Features Emma’s lesbian buddy, Gretchen.
10:00 pm GREEK, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Casey and Cappie find themselves on opposing teams for a softball tournament, while Rusty struggles to be an effective pledge educator. Evan doesn’t understand Rebecca’s views on love, and openly gay Calvin asks Rusty for a favor.
10:00 pm Kell on Earth, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
The Hills star Kelly Cutrone is a single mother and founder of a fashion PR agency, and can’t pull all of it off without the help of her wacky employees. This week, Kelly pulls off a stunning presentation for a new client. Features Kelly’s gay assistant, Andrew.
What to Watch: Monday, February 1
February 1, 2010
Ladies, start your engines! RuPaul’s Drag Race returns for its second season tonight with 12 new queens with names like Pandora Boxx and Shangela Laquifa Wadley vying to become the next drag superstar.
Monday, February 1
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) aims at having a “perfect week” by shacking up with seven ladies in seven days, while the rest of the crew cheer him on to avoid thinking of their own less-than-perfect week.
8:00 pm House, Fox (1 hr) NEW
Tensions flare (as usual) when a professional football player wants to be treated ASAP so he can try out for the NFL. Also, Foreman’s brother visits. Also features bisexual MD, Thirteen.
Start your engines!
8:00 pm The Secret Life of the American Teenager, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
George tries to get Anne back, while Ben and Grace get closer. And how does the date between Amy and Jimmy go? Also features Griffin, Ashley’s openly gay friend.
9:00 pm RuPaul’s Drag Race, Logo (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
Logo’s breakout hit from 2009 returns for a second season tonight and it promises to be even more fun the original! Tune in tonight as we meet the 12 fabulous ladies who will stop at nothing to become America’s next top drag queen.
9:00 pm 24, Fox (1 hr) NEW
Renee is forced to make a deal with an arms dealer, while Arlo Glass gets the punishment he deserves. Meanwhile, problems in the Hassan family threaten the peace process. Out actress Cherry Jones stars as President Allison Taylor.
9:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Peter sees images of Emma in trouble, and Samuel tries to manipulate Claire by giving her information about her father’s past. Will Gretchen, her lesbian best friend, help her get through it? Meanwhile, Lauren takes a risk to stop Samuel.
10:00 pm Greek, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Casey is guilty and has to save ZBZ, while Rebecca and Cappie fight for the last spot in Human Sexuality class. Also, Ashley plans a Greek Auction and helps Rusty get a date with a sorority girl. Features gay frat brother, Calvin.
What to Watch: Monday, January 25
January 25, 2010
Party with the Kappa Tau and Omega Chi boys for the season premiere of Greek! House takes on a hottie this week, and things heat up when Grace starts a revolution on The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Monday, January 25
8:00 pm House, Fox (1 hr) NEW
A hot female patient blinds the boys to her ailments, but Thirteen’s lack of lust helps her determine the cause of it. Meanwhile, House comes to terms with wronging a colleague from his past.
8:00 pm The Secret Life of the American Teenager, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Adrian and Amy make it cool to ignore other people’s opinions, and Grace starts a sexual revolution. Meanwhile, Ashley confides in her gay bff Griffin about relationships, and Madison writes a novella about her (sex) life.
9:00pm 24, Fox (1 hr) NEW
Jack starts working with Renee Walker again, and President Taylor (played by out lesbian Cherry Jones) discovers an obstacle in her way, making the already fragile peace process even more difficult.
9:00pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Peter warns Emma about Samuel, and Lauren, Noah, and Suresh have had enough with the Carnival. Sylar longs for human connection, and turns to Matt for help.
Go back to school with Greek on Monday!
10:00 pm Greek, ABC Family (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
Gamma Psi throws a Fairytale fundraiser ball to help rebuild the frat house, while the ZBZ girls hope no one finds out what their role was in the fire that destroyed it. Meanwhile, Rusty struggles with his role as pledge educator.
What to Watch: Monday, January 18
January 18, 2010
Which How I Met Your Mother star gets to lock lips with guest star Amanda Peet? Relationships hit the rocks this week on The Secret Life, and Gretchen’s BFF Claire gets a surprise visit from someone from her past on Heroes.
Monday, January 18
Amanda Peet guest stars on How I Met Your Mother.
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEWMarshall’s hot co-worker (guest star Amanda Peet) kisses him, much to Lily’s disbelief, while Robin learns that a drinking game was made up about her. Also starring out actor Neil Patrick Harris.
8:00 pm The Secret Life of the American Teenager, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Tensions flare when Ricky and Adrian argue over money struggles, and drama ensues with Amy and Ben as they try to salvage their relationship. Even Tom and Tammy can’t get along in this episode. Let’s hope that Ashley’s favorite gay, Griffin (Brando Eaton), will help everyone kiss and make up.
9:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Claire may need the advice of her lesbian bestie, Gretchen, after Sylar pays her a visit, while Samuel tries his hardest to show off to Vanessa. Hiro faces some serious retribution for abusing his powers.
What to Watch: Monday, January 11
January 11, 2010
Hot off the heels of The Simpsons‘ landmark 450th episode, How I Met Your Mother hits its own milestone tonight with a musical 100th episode. Tune in to see Neil Patrick Harris and his castmates belt out some hilarious tunes.
Monday, January 11
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) 100th EPISODE
HIMYM celebrates its 100th episode tonight with a musical half hour, which should make Broadway vet (and Gay Man of the Decade) Neil Patrick Harris feel right at home. In the special episode, Barney considers giving up wearing suits for a bartender and Ted comes ever closer to meeting the fabled mother.
Neil Patrick Harris and co. take to the streets for a dapper musical number
8:00 pm House, Fox (1 hr) NEW
Thirteen, Chase and Taub try to play a practical joke on Foreman while the team tries to solve the case of a drug deal who mysteriously collapsed, a job complicated by the man’s partner-in-crime who refuses to reveal personal information which might help the doctors.
8:00 pm The Secret Life of the American Teenager, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Ben is caught between a rock and a hard place as his Italian summer fling comes to town and he is forced to choose between her and Amy. Watch to see if Ashley’s gay BFF Griffin shows up.
9:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Claire’s lesbian bestie Gretchen may appear tonight as the heroes hatch a plan to take down evil Samuel using his long-lost love as bait.
10:00 pm Chef Academy, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
The chefs must cook and serve for a gala dinner for other chefs and VIPs. Out private chef Leonard is a contestant, and Chef Novelli’s personal assistant, Joel, is also gay.
What to Watch: Monday
November 30, 2009
If you have a bad case of the Mondays, NPH will no doubt life your spirits on How I Met Your Mother. Plus the boys on Million Dollar Listing are as catty as ever and even have a run-in at an open house!
Monday, November 30
What a way to start the work week
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
In an attempt to change the way their friends perceive them, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Ted pick a fight with a guy sitting in their favorite booth. Nice plan boys!
8:00 pm House, FOX (1 hr) NEW
One should be careful when making bets with House, but maybe Wilson will win this one? Wilson bets House that his friends’ illness is not the return of cancer while Cuddy comes to Wilson with real estate questions.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Everyone takes another step toward their goals as Samuel makes progress with his plan, Peter stops at nothing to get what he wants, Claire arrives at a surprising destination and Noah has a run-in with some visitors. How’s that for a vaguely cryptic episode description?
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Nancy’s handling of a batch of heroin is questioned while Marisa deals with a robbery and Boone works toward changing his future.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
Holidays are all about family and togetherness, but with this catty Upper East Side bunch, that usually leads to fighting. Blair suspects her mother of hiding something from her, Vanessa and her mom go at it, Rufus discovers Lilly is lying about Cece and Trip and his wife will be having Thanksgiving with the Van der Woodsen’s. Looks like Serena will have a lot to be thankful for.
10:00 pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
The competition is getting fierce as Josh butts heads with another Beverly Hills agent he’s agreed to work with and Chad gets squeamish when Madison encroaches on his territory. Then all three boys are brought together for an open house.
11:00 pm Chef Academy, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
If you can’t handle the heat get out of the kitchen…which one student does very dramatically. Plus the students learn the art of risotto.
What to Watch: Monday
November 23, 2009
Be sure to catch Bravo’s newest culinary treat, Chef Academy. Plus it’s the final week of performances on Dancing with the Stars! Will Louis Van Amstel help Kelly Osbourne dance her way to victory?
Monday, November 23
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) is in for it now as Marshall gives Ted and Robin one of his “Slap Bet” slaps. Plus Lily’s father comes to town for Thanksgiving.
8:00 pm House, FOX (1 hr) NEW
A patient is brought in that is right up House’s alley: A brilliant, depressed, substance-abusing doctor who throws away his career due his intelligence. Remind you of anyone? How will House handle a case so close to home?
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Noah plans a special gathering for Thanksgiving while a surprise dinner guest catches the Petrellis off guard. Elsewhere Hiro is held captive by Samuel while Lydia looks for answers.
Will Kelly and Louis win it all?
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
It is the 10th and final week of performances. With three celebrities left, who will take home the win? Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge and openly gay dancer Louis Van Amstel gracefully partners with Kelly Osbourne.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
There always seemed to be more drama around the holidays and Thanksgiving is no exception. An emergency landing of a plane filled with holiday travelers goes awry while Nancy is uneasy about seeing her family. Plus Boone and Tyler deal with a “typical” Thanksgiving emergency.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) REPEAT
In case you missed the season three opener, here’s your chance to catch it. Serena and Nate return from Europe with extra baggage while Blair and Chuck settle into their new relationship and the Humphreys can’t believe how easy it is to be rich.
10:00 pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
The boys lives keep interweaving as Madison attends a Hollywood event hosted by Chad. Plus Josh finds trouble in listing a friend’s property and tries to fix his memory problem with the help of Grandma Edith. Chad gets a hot Hollywood condo project and celebrates his birthday where Victoria gives him an interesting gift.
11:00 pm Chef Academy, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
What will Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli have on the table tonight for his test run as he tests run culinary academy? Can out personal chef Leonard and Jean-Cristophe’s out assistant Joel handle the pressure?
What to Watch: Monday
November 16, 2009
With only four couples left can Kelly Osbourne and out partner Louis Van Amstel take the win on Dancing with the Stars? And now that Jenny is officially the new Blair, will things ever be the same with Eric?
Monday, November 16
8:00 pm The Prisoner, AMC (2 hrs) NEW
The shell begins to crack as Six agrees to spy for Two, but what secrets are revealed?
Watch out ladies, Barney is back on the market
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Now that he and Robin are over, Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) goes back to his “playbook” with all his techniques in it to get him back in the dating game.
8:00 pm House, FOX (1 hr) NEW
House is back and fully reinstated after getting his license back, so the new and improved doc sets out to find his dream team, while Cuddy learns again that the hospital is no place for a relationship.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
After discovering his dangerous new power, Samuel goes out to fulfill his full potential. Plus Sylar and Matt keep fighting and Tracy needs help controlling her abilities.
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Four celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge and openly gay dancer Louis Van Amstel gracefully partners with Kelly Osbourne.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
There a tragic accident at sea between and wedding and a speedboat. Meanwhile Nancy takes a break to reconnect with her family.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
To impress her classmates Blair gets Lady Gaga to agree to perform a private concert. Plus Dan, Olivia and Vanessa get involved in the school play and Serena looks to Nate for help. Oh and Jenny gets close to an ambassador’s son as a favor to Chuck, but what will she want in return?
10:00 pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
Madison puts it all on the line when he suggests a friend lease his home instead of selling it and Josh tries to sell a Hollywood Hills home for its city view. Plus Chad tries to balance work and a personal life, but all work and no play makes a Chad a dull boy!
What to Watch: Monday
November 9, 2009
Can Alan Thicke use his famous fatherly ways and help Lily break up Barney and Robin? How I Met Your Mother is going to be crazy, but probably not nearly as crazy as the menage a trois on Gossip Girl!
Monday, November 9
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robin’s relationship is falling apart and Lily thinks she can break them up with a little help from Robin’s celeb friend Alan Thicke.
8:00 pm House, FOX (1 hr) NEW
A teenager is brought to the hospital with swollen appendages who won’t, then can’t, tell the truth. Plus House goes with Cuddy and Wilson to a medical conference on pharmacology and public policy. Let’s see if House behaves.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Claire may have found a link to Noah amongst the sorority attacks while Peter’s new ability helps his job performance, which also helps Emma. Elsewhere Sylar steps up his attack on Matt.
Can Kelly and Louis go all the way?
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Five celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge and openly gay dancer Louis Van Amstel gracefully partners with Kelly Osbourne.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
What is life without love as Glenn risks it all to follow his heart. Elsewhere Rabbit helps a patient cope and Marisa is surprised by an old friend.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
Well, well, well, it seems little Jenny has come into her own as she eyes a cotillion partner that could give her reign over the entire Upper East Side. Plus Chuck and Nate try to get Serena and Blair to make amends while Dan tries to convince Olivia to stay at NYU and not leave to shoot a movie. And oh yeah…someone’s having a threesome!
11:00 pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
Oh no he didn’t! Chad takes one of Madison’s past listings just as Madison begins to see the real effects of the toppling market. Plus Josh takes a risk just as his health may be an issue.
What to Watch: Monday
November 2, 2009
It’s an all new Trauma tonight and with Tyler finally out of the closet who knows what new storylines could be in store. Also, the you-know-what is about to hit the fan on GREEK, so don’t miss the mid-season finale!
Monday, November 2
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) and Robin experience their first fight and with no other options they turn to Marshall and Lily for advice.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Can history really be changed? Hiro gets a chance to save Charlie as he travel back three years where he also comes across Samuel. Meanwhile Noah’s history with his partner is discovered.
Trauma's newly out paramedic Tyler (r.) with partner Boone (l.)
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Seven celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge and openly gay dancer Louis Van Amstel gracefully partners with Kelly Osbourne.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
After working together for three years, Tyler finally came out last week to Boone. Hopefully, Boone can get over his ignorance as they work together to aid in a wedding disaster at sea and a speedboat collision. Plus Nancy takes a break to connect with her family.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
Relationships are so difficult on the Upper East side as Blair befriends the new “It Girl” to makes Serena jealous and Nate is concerned about how far his grandfather will go to insure Tripp’s election. Elsewhere Olivia tries to stop Dan from hearing a comment she made on Jimmy Fallon’s show. Will Eric and Jonathan ever forgive Jenny for her Halloween antics or is there a new Jenny Humphery in town?
9:00pm GR∑∑K, ABC Family (1 hr) MID-SEASON FINALE
Things have reached the breaking point on frat row as Evan and Cappie try to ease the rivalry between their two houses. Meanwhile Casey must choose between a Panhellenic VP position and helping ZBZ while Rusty and Dale fight over their science projects.
11:00pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
Poor Madison has to deal with a difficult client while Chad, with the help of a second agent, works on a Hollywood Hills house after he poses a crucial question to his girlfriend. Elsewhere, Josh ties to list his Malibu property but first must present a marketing plan to the owner of his Montana home.
What to Watch: Monday
October 26, 2009
Get to know the top 20 dancers better tonight on So You Think You Can Dance.
Monday, October 26
8:00 pm So You Think You Can Dance, FOX (1 hr) NEW
The top 20 dancers are finally introduced! Who made the final cut? Watch and see!
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Is Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) hiding something? This is the only explanation for him leaving MacLaren’s, right?
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Claire and Gretchen go through hazing but they have bigger problems to worry about. Matt risks everything to be rid of Sylar and Noah asks Tracy to help a boy with similar experiences.
Million Dollar Listing's fab three
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Ten celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Donny Osmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Irvin, and Aaron Carter are amongst the competitors. Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
We’ve known Tyler is gay but tonight he officially comes out on the show as he and Boone are called to a Halloween party that went haywire and Nancy and Glenn run into a bizarre situation during their shift.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
It’s a Halloween extravaganza for the Upper East Side and Chuck asks Serena for PR help with his club’s grand opening. Meanwhile, Blair tries to make amends with Chuck after her deception last week, Dan is shocked by girlfriend Olivia’s on screen love scene, and Jenny and Eric face a bump in their friendship.
9:00pm GR∑∑K, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Thanksgiving break finds sorority row a little frazzled as Casey and Rebecca get turned away from a volunteer project and Cappie cancels on Evan to join the KT Turkey Hunt. Meanwhile Rusty works on his project for an engineering grant that Dale takes a peak at.
11:00pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
Chad and Madison are off to speak at a real-estate conference in AZ then Chad and Josh attempt to expand their territories, but you know these two can’t share.
What to Watch: Monday
October 19, 2009
Blair pulls out ALL the stops on Gossip Girl tonight to make sure that she’s chosen to make the freshman toast. She may even use her boyfriend Chuck as leverage, by way of a same-sex kiss perhaps?
Monday, October 19
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Always the thoughtful guy, Barney tries to convince Robin to become a U.S. citizen and Lily causes problems when she tries to join Ted and Marshall’s road trip.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Samuel helps Sylar on his path of self-discovery, Hiro tries to make Emma understand the impact of her abilities and Peter and Noah go to find someone who can heal Hiro.
OMG cutest couple ever!
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Ten celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Donny Osmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Irvin, Chuck Liddell, and Aaron Carter are amongst the competitors. Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge.
8:00 pm House, Fox (1 hrs) NEW
With Thirteen gone who will help Foreman in his great time of need as the African-dictator case remains open. Plus a detective with no symptoms of heart disease fears for his life as his father, grandfather, and great grandfather all died of heart disease at 40.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
The team is tested again as Tyler and Boone are needed at an exploded Chinese restaurant, Rabbit reacts to a bumpy flight, and Nancy’s medical skills are tested.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
Vanessa is put to the test as she must impress her mother and compete with Blair to win the chance to deliver the freshman toast. Chuck will do anything to help Blair win this honor, including kissing another man. With Lily and Rufus finally married it seems Jenny and Eric can relax a bit. Dan decides to introduce Olivia to his parents and Serena and Nate join forces to help Carter.
9:00pm GR∑∑K, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Is money true power? Evan finds out as his reputation is questioned when people find out he gave up his trust fund. Plus Calvin begins to question his relationship with Grant and Ashleigh goes to extreme lengths to make sure she has a successful party.
11:00pm Million Dollar Listing, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
The boys are back but the housing market is a vastly different place than it was last year. But don’t worry as each boy is growing up and learning how to fend for himself. Josh moves forward and lists land by a golf course, Chad gets a prime listing only to then learn a valuable lesson, and bisexual Madison’s business connections are tested.
What to Watch: Monday
October 12, 2009
Watch tonight as George Takei and spouse Brad Altman boldly go where no same-sex married couple has ever gone before on The Newlywed Game.
Monday, October 12
Takei and spouse Altman set out to conquer The Newlywed Game!
7:30 pm The Newlywed Game, GSN (30 min) NEW
Tonight, Star Trek’s George Takei and spouse Brad Altman compete on this classic game show featuring newly married couples competing for prizes won by guessing a spouses’ answer to a question. Their appearance marks the first time The Newlywed Game has ever included a same-sex couple.
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Marshall and Lily, a little too excited about being double date friends, push Barney and Robin to the extreme and thus have to break up with them.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Gretchen has a few surprises for Claire tonight! (Hint: Check out the photo below!) Meanwhile Samuel gets ready to expand his family much to Lydia’s dismay, Peter connects with Emma, and Sylar works on his memory of his the past.
Claire and Gretchen get it on tonight on Heroes
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Thriteen celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Donny Osmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Irvin, Chuck Liddell, and Aaron Carter are amongst the competitors. openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge.
8:00 pm House, Fox (1 hrs) NEW
The father of tonight’s patient believes his daughter’s stomach pain is karmic retribution for his success in business. Elsewhere, Foreman and Chase prepare to face the firing squad with information on a patient they’ve been working on.
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) NEW
A shooting spree inside an office building not only creates hostages but also affects Boone directly and puts Rabbit to the test. He must not only work with Nancy for the first time in a year but Marisa discovers she has more in common with him then she thought.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
I guess Little Jenny can take care of herself as we turn to the college drama where Georgina involves Dan and Vanessa in one of her schemes. Plus Chuck realizes Carter is keeping things from Serena, Blair shares her suspicions about Bree with Nate, and Rufus and Lily push up their wedding.
9:00pm GR∑∑K, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Comics are cool, right? Well Calvin and Dale are about to find out just how much as they venture to a comic convention to help Rusty take his mind off of Jordan. Meanwhile Casey tries to get to the bottom of Cappie and Evan’s renewed friendship.
10:00 pm The Rachel Zoe Project, Bravo (1 hr) SEASON FINALE
Poor Rachel has come undone due all the stress. Taylor threatens to walk away yet again…will she ever just go? Plus a high-end fashion shoot and launch of the new brand are just too much for Rachel to handle as her vertigo returns.
What to Watch: Monday
October 5, 2009
Be sure to catch the television premiere of Outrage, a film that investigates the harmful effects closeted gay politicians who opposing gay rights despite being gay themselves.
Monday, October 5
8:00 pm H0w I Met Y0ur M0ther, CBS (30 min) NEW
Is Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) cheating 0n R0bin already? 0r is he spending his time planning s0mething extra cute just f0r her?
8:00 pm Her0es, NBC (1 hr) NEW
The drama subsides a bit tonight as Hir0 uses rescuing pe0ple as an escape from his 0wn issues and Angela sl0wly guides Nathan thr0ugh his past. Plus, Tracy decides to make things splashy in an eff0rt to get her j0b back. Watch for Claire’s lesbian friend Gretchen.
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Thirteen celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth seas0n. D0nny 0sm0nd, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Irvin, Chuck Liddell, and Aar0n Carter are am0ngst the c0mpetit0rs. 0penly gay ch0re0grapher Brun0 T0ni0li returns to judge.
Outrage premieres on HBO
8:00 pm House, F0X (1 hrs) NEW
House is definitely back to his 0ld ways as his prying gets in the way of Wilson’s personal matters. Plus James Earl Jones guest stars as an ailing African dictator charged with crimes against humanity and is brought to the hospital for treatment.
9:00 pm Outrage, HBO (1 hr 30 min) PREMIERE
Come investigate the hidden lives of our country’s biggest policy makers. An official selection of the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival, this film examines how some politicians have caused great damage by opposing gay rights despite being gay themselves. Michael Rogers is also spotlighted as a gay activist and founder of blogACTIVE a website dedicated to outing closeted public figures.
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
What?! Little Jenny Humphrey is taking over as Queen Bee? H0pefully Eric will be there to keep her head on her shoulders. Plus, Vanessa gets a new film star roommate (Hilary Duff) and when her co-star (Tyra Banks) stops by, she becomes Serena’s new BFF.
9:00pm Greek, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
It’s time to double up as Calvin and Grant go on a double date with Rusty and Jordan. Plus ZBZ scrambles to get donations for Founder’s Day and Cappie tries to get a date with Lana.
10:00 pm The Rachel Zoe Project, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
Taylor is bitter she’s still in LA while Brad and Rachel are off gallivanting around Paris with with Karl Lagereld, but she needs to get over it and focus on this crisis that’s happening, otherwise it could mean the loss of a very important client.
What to Watch: Monday
September 28, 2009
NBC’s Trauma joins the Monday night line up which follows the paramedics first to arrive to an accident. Be sure to stay tuned for the introduction of a no doubt bad ass gay character.
Monday, September 28
8:00 pm How I Met Your Mother, CBS (30 min) NEW
Barney (Neil Patrick Harris) decides to take Marshall on a guys’ night out and Ted goes on a blind date with a girl he already went out with year earlier.
8:00 pm Heroes, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Claire deals with the aftermath of inadvertently revealing her powers to her new lesbian friend Gretchen. Elsewhere, Peter deal with the repercussions of his heroic acts and meets another woman with abilities. Samuel goes deep to retrieve memories of his brother and Matt battles inner demons as Sylar reappears in his mind.
8:00 pm Dancing With the Stars, ABC (2 hrs) NEW
Fifteen celebrities remain as they try to master the art of dance in the show’s ninth season. Donny Osmond, Melissa Joan Hart, Michael Irvin, Chuck Liddell, and Aaron Carter are amongst the competitors. Openly gay choreographer Bruno Tonioli returns to judge.
8:00 pm House, FOX (1 hrs) NEW
House is out of the hospital and back to work with the promise of making big changes in his life. While away Foreman fought for House’s job putting his relationship with Thirteen in jeopardy. With a difficult new case, maybe only House can solve it.
Cast of Trauma
9:00 pm Trauma, NBC (1 hr) SERIES PREMIERE
Set in San Francisco, new series Trauma reveals the dangerous world of hard working first-responder paramedics. It’ll soon become clear why everyone isn’t cut out for this job! Among the people who are cut out for the stress is a yet-to-be-revealed gay character. Tune in to find out who it is!
9:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW
Old habits die hard as Serena fears Carter is reverting back to his old ways. Meanwhile Blair and Chuck go toe-to-toe on an auction bid, Vanessa grows suspicious of Scott, and sneaky Georgina guns it for Dan. Hopefully Jenny and Eric will pop up for some good old-fashioned high school drama.
9:00pm Greek, ABC Family (1 hr) NEW
Oh no, ZBZ is slipping in the ranks! Casey takes it upon herself to make sure ZBZ gets back to the top and plans a fab photo shoot for Lamda Sig’s calendar. Too bad a silly freshman pledge has convinced everyone to boycott. Is ZBZ doomed to be on the bottom of the Greek hierarchy forever?
10:00 pm The Rachel Zoe Project, Bravo (1 hr) NEW
The doctor’s orders are to take it easy. But how can she with Paris Fashion Week quickly approaching. To add to the stress Rachel must chose between Brad and Taylor to go to a high-fashion event. What will Rachel do?
