What to Watch: Monday

Check local listings Ellen, syndicated (1 hr) NEW - Vice presidential candidate Senator Joe Biden makes an appearance and comes out against Prop 8.

8:00 pm Gossip Girl, The CW (1 hr) NEW - Eric's mom mentioned last week that he "has a new friend." Here's hoping it's a male friend that we get to meet! 

Ted Allen visits with Anthony Bourdain

8:00 pm Dancing with the Stars, ABC (1 hr 30 min) NEW - Keep your eyes on 'N Sync's Lance Bass, the first openly gay competitor on DWTS. [read more] 

10:00 pm At the Table with Anthony Bourdain, Travel (1 hr) NEW - Ted Allen joins for a discussion of food and life. 

10:00 pm Raising the Bar, TNT (1 hr) NEW - In this legal drama, Charlie is having an affair with Judge Trudy Kessler, but rumor has it, he's only doing it to cover the fact that he's gay. This week, his "friend" Rafael (played by recent GLAAD honoree Wilson Cruz) is arrested for giving drugs to an undercover cop. 

10:00 pm Shirts & Skins, Logo (30 min) NEW - Described as a "stereotype busting reality series," this show explores the lives of the San Francisco Rockdogs (gold medal winners in the 2006 Gay Games) as they reunite to train for the Chicago National Gay Basketball Championship. [read more]