Friday

The Ellen DeGeneres Show (syndicated) Check local listings

Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis is one of Ellen's guests today, along with George Lopez and Jenni Pulos.

Live with Regis and Kelly (syndicated) Check local listings

Hot 100 stud Anderson Cooper is expected to co-host today's show, with Richard Gere appearing as a guest.

Trapped in the Closet (Chapters 13-22) (Independent Film Channel) 6:00 PM EDT

The follow-up to R. Kelly's 2005 "hip-hopera" mixes music with serialized melodrama. One of the many stories includes the tale of a church deacon who is married and deeply closeted.

Saturday

The latest Logo Real Momentum documentary debut looks at the Survivor, a boat in the 2200 mile Trans-Pacific Yacht Race that is manned by 11 HIV-positive sailors. The crew faces the hazards and challenges put in front of them by a tough course. Will their determination be enough to complete the race?

Torchwood (BBC America) 9:00 PM EDT

It's here! It's finally here! I have been a big Doctor Who fan ever since Russel T. Davies' version made its American debut on The Sci-Fi Channel and I've missed the presence of John Barrowman's character, Captain Jack Harkness, since he was written out in the first season finale. It's not just a newfound appreciation for Doctor Who that has me excited, however. After all, Jack Harkness really does represent a breakthrough in how gay men are depicted in science fiction.

The interview with David Tennant that was supposed to happen a couple weeks ago airs this week, making this a great night for Doctor Who fans. (Though you know what would make this a really great night? The Doctor Who episode of The Weakest Link ... I mean, just check out the clip after the cut.

Sunday

The Business (Independent Film Channel) 8:00 PM EDT

Julia gets her hands on the script of a lifetime, which means the Vic's Flicks crew will find a way to screw that up. Matt Silver is the studio's closeted nerd, Terrence Von Holtzen.

The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman (Independent Film Channel) 8:30 PM EDT

Jackie's mother comes to visit, just as Jackie is seeing a new, sketchy guy ... isn't that usually the case for Jackie? Out actor Patrick Bristow usually gets a little screen time as a staffer at the magazine where Jackie works at.