What to Watch: This Weekend (April 30-May 2)

Kevin struggles with his unemployment on Brothers & Sisters, and the crew is in a tough spot on Stargate Universe. Friday, April 30 9:00 pm Stargate Universe, SyFy (1 hr) NEW It’s a rocky road for LT. Scott, Eli, Chloe, and Greer after they get stranded in an underground maze. Will Dr. Rush and Colonel Young’s recovery plan be successful? 10:00 pm Real Time with Bill Maher, HBO (1 hr) NEW Don’t miss an all-new edition of Real Time, as Bill Maher frequently discusses LGBT-inclusive news stories and guests that have included lesbian pundit Rachel Maddow and out columnist Dan Savage. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Saturday, May 1 Since your television friends don’t have much going on tonight, go out and spend some time with your friends in reality! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sunday, May 2 8:00 pm The Simpsons, Fox (30 min) NEW Chief Wiggum installs cameras throughout all of Springfield in order to catch suspected terrorists. What kind of juice will he spy on? Features gay characters, Patty and Smithers. 8:00 pm Amazing Race 16, CBS (1 hr) NEW With only four teams remaining, including gay brother Jordan, the race continues in Shanghai where they face everything from the language barrier to thousands of Chinese stamps.

Kevin feels unproductive on Brothers & Sisters

9:00 pm Desperate Housewives, ABC (1 hr) NEW Bree meets someone very close to Sam, while Angie comes across her ex unexpectedly. Also, Gaby and Susan plot against Carlos and Mike. 10:00 pm Brothers & Sisters, ABC (1 hr) NEW Unemployment starts to take its toll on Kevin, and Cooper is misbehaved. Also, Justin finds it harder to be as enthusiastic about studying as he was while in the military. 10:00 pm Kirstie Alley’s Big Life, A&E (30 min) NEW Don’t miss as an unexpected guest visits they Alley household. Also, Kirstie and chubby buddy Jim try out a new workout. Features Kirstie’s gay assistant, Kyle.