Queerview television guide for the weekend of May 30

Friday

Transamerican Love Story Marathon (Logo) starting at Noon EDT
While it probably would have been good enough for this to merely be a groundbreaking reality series (a reality show focused on a transgender woman where being transgender isn't used to make a tacky twist) this show also managed to be one of the more solidly entertaining reality dating shows I've seen. Logo offers another chance to catch the series today, by airing the entire season again.

Doctor Who (Sci-Fi) 10:00PM EDT
Okay, so I missed the chance to let you know the other week that Freema Agyeman's Martha Jones (who certainly picked up her share of fans in her Torchwood stint) was returning for a two-part story, one where we get to see her at work as a UNIT operative. However, tonight's conclusion shouldn't be hard to catch up with, and an episode featuring an evil Martha is probably not to be missed. Also, with all those soldiers running around, its a good chance to imagine how cute Ianto Jones would be in one of those UNIT caps.

Paula's Party (Food Network) 10:00 PM EDT
Rosie O'Donnell and Good Morning America weatherman Sam Champion join Paula Deen for an indoor barbecue party. I'm not a fan of Deen's hosting or cooking, but after her recent Rachael Ray Show appearance, I'm ready to see more of Rosie struggling to cook.

Saturday

The Andromeda Strain (A&E) 8:00 PM EDT
In case you weren't one of the people who found four hours to devote to A&E's updated adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel (like me) A&E is offering two more chances to catch the hit series tonight, with another airing starting at Midnight.

Groomer Has It (Animal Planet) 9:00 PM EDT
After a hurried grooming challenge, this week the groomers have to face a pet psychic who will ask the pets which groomer treated their animal the best under pressure. I think this just became one of those series that gets to say it "goes there".

The Graham Norton Show (BBC America) 10:00 PM EDT
Out Sex and the City cast member Cynthia Nixon and comedian David Mitchell (of That Mitchell and Webb Look, Peep Show and Clatterford) join Graham this week. While Nixon's role in the big screen SatC is part of the discussion, I'm most looking forward to seeing her discuss the California Supreme Court's recent gay marriage decision and how it might affect her relationship.

Sunday

Million Dollar Password (CBS) 8:00 PM EDT
It's looking like this flashy update of the classic game show Password will reveal quite a gay sensibility with its celebrity guests. Tonight's premiere features Neil Patrick Harris and Rachel Ray and, from what I've seen of the previews, NPH gets to have fun hamming it up.