Gay TV Spring Preview

Step It Up and Dance

Who's gay? Who isn't? Choreographer Jerry Mitchell and four of the male dancers are openly gay: Michael, Oscar, James, and Miguel.

When does it debut? The first episode is April 3 following the finale of Make Me A Supermodel, after which it will fill Supermodel's 10 p.m. ET/PT time slot. (BRAVO)

For how long? Full Season

Why you should watch: Following in the uber gay friendly footsteps of Project Runway, Top Chef, and Shear Genius, Step It Up and Dance will pit twelve dancers against each other in the world of professional dancing. The show will feature everything from music videos to Vegas spectaculars. I'm in already! But as if that weren't enough, the openly gay Emmy Award nominee and Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell will serve as mentor to the dancers, four of the dancers are openly gay, and the show is hosted by camp favorite Elizabeth Berkley, of Showgirls infamy.

from left to right: Step It Up and Dance choreographer Jerry Mitchell;
dancers Michael, Oscar, James, and Miguel

The Click List: Best in Short Films, Season 5

Who’s gay? Just about everyone involved

When’s it coming back? April 2, 10:00 p.m. ET/PT (Logo)

For how long? 9 episodes

Why should you watch? Not only do you get to see great short films about a British schoolboy with a crush on his teacher, a kinky cell phone and more, but you also support GLBT filmmakers.

The Graham Norton Show

Who’s gay? Graham Norton

When is it coming back? April 26 10:00 p.m. ET/PT (BBC America)

For how long? 13 episodes

Why you should watch: Norton is one of the funniest talk show hosts around and boasts a gay sensibility that shines with genuine wit. Also, his format of having two or more guests appear for the entire show and engage in unlikely pastimes like shoe golf, makes for some truly hilarious moments. And unlike some talk show hosts, ** cough Jay Leno cough ** Norton doesn’t embarrass his guests.

Graham Norton

The Office

Who's gay? Oscar Martinez (Oscar Nuñez)

When is it coming back? April 10, 9:00 p.m. (NBC)

For how long? 6 episodes

Why you should watch: Add one more barely there character to the list.

Top Chef

Who's gay? Judge Ted Allen

When is it coming back? Fourth season premiered March 12. Airs Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. (Bravo)

For how long? 13 episodes

Why you should watch: Queer Eye alum Ted Allen will show up now and then to help decide who should pack their knives and go.

Top Chef's Allen (left) with Tom Colicchio