What to Watch: Thursday

By GLAAD |
October 16, 2008

Check local listings Oprah, syndicated (1 hr) NEW -  Billie Jean King is one of Oprah's guests today. The show will focus on female pioneers.

8:00 pm Survivor: Gabon, CBS (1 hr) NEWCompetitor Charlie Herschel is a gay attorney from New York.

Phillip Bloch

Phillip Bloch

8:00 pm Ugly Betty, ABC (1 hr) NEW - Last week, Alexis (Daniel's transgender sister) admitted to a crime and was carted away, but not before revealing that she -- not Daniel -- fathered Daniel Jr. Oh, the drama!

8:00 pm My Name is Earl, NBC (30 min) NEW - Kenny is a recurring gay character.

9:00 pm The Office, NBC (30 min) NEW - Out accountant Oscar is one of the employees at paper goods company Dunder Mifflin.

9:00 pm Grey's Anatomy, ABC (1 hr) NEW - Callie prepares for her first date with Erica! 

10:00 pm Glam God, VH1 (1 hr) SEASON FINALEVivica A. Fox hosts this reality competition searching for the next hot Hollywood stylist. Openly gay stylist Phillip Bloch is one of the judges.

10:00 pm Tim Gunn's Guide to Style, Bravo (1 hr) NEWProject Runway's Tim Gunn is back with a second season of his own show. Gretta Monahan joins as his new fashion accomplice. This week the program moves an hour earlier, to its regular timeslot.

10:30 pm The Sarah Silverman Program, Comedy Central (30 min) NEW - Stoner gay couple Brian and Steve are part of the program.