As we told you Tuesday, Fox aired a Very Special Lesbian Episode of Bones last night. Having watched it in all of its beetle-flesh-eating glory, I've got just one question: How gay is Angela's (Michaela Conlin) ex-girlfriend, Roxie (Nichole Hiltz)?

Exhibit A)

Wait, let me give you some background on that scene: Roxie and Angela haven't seen each other since college, where they spent a year in a "very intense relationship." When Roxie's boss gets crunched up inside one of his sculptures (and by "sculptures" I mean "junkyard cars"), the Bones team questions Roxie as a suspect. Angela goes by to visit her ex, and discovers the painting of herself, which brings us to... … continue reading

In the next episode of Bones (Fox) — "The Skull In the Sculpture," airing tomorrow night at 8pm — Angela's (Michaela Conlin) previously mentioned ex-girlfriend Roxie, played by In Plain Sight's Nichole Hiltz, finally makes an appearance when she becomes a suspect in a murder investigation.

In this promo for the episode, Booth is taken aback to learn that Angela and Roxie were together for a year, and Bones wants to know what the big deal is:

Look for our review of the episode late Wednesday night — but be forewarned: it's no coincidence that we're getting a lesbian-themed episode of Bones in the middle of Sweeps. After this episode, Angela will most likely go back to being bisexual in the same way that Callie on Grey's Anatomy is (i.e. it will rarely be mentioned again).

After a hectic summer schedule, Lori and I are back just in time to review the first week of the new fall shows, including: 90210 (The CW) and Raising the Bar (TNT), and returning favorites like Bones (Fox), America's Next Top Model (The CW), and Gossip Girl (The CW).

Plus, why parents should make their kids watch The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family), why Sarah likes Life (NBC), and why The Closer (TNT) is bugging Lori this season.

Check back next week for a new episode of SMMWT!, and watch previous episodes here.

"If only," you said. "If only I could have a complete list of returning fall television shows so I will know when to set my DVR to record my favorite women."

Well, we've heard your pleas! Your wish is our command! (All times are EST.)

SEPTEMBER

Monday, Sept. 1
Gossip Girl (CW), 8 p.m.
One Tree Hill (CW), 9 p.m.
Prison Break (Fox), 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 2
The Shield (FX), 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 3
America's Next Top Model (CW), 8 p.m.
Bones (Fox), 8 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 7
Entourage (HBO), 10 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 8
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Fox), 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10
'Til Death (Fox), 9 p.m. … continue reading

It's time for another awkwardly adorable episode of your flavorite drinky thinky kitchen table comedy chat show! This week on This Just Out, Liz crushes hard, dares to be different and celebrates her friends in a totally platonic way, mostly. You'll meet a beautiful bisexual organizer named Fay and you'll be treated to the always rad recommendations of Raimy!

Then, Liz "interviews" Emily Deschanel (Bones) and things get pretty hot in the kitchen!

Liz is performing on Tuesday, June 3rd in Los Angeles, and then catch Liz performing live in NY in Julie Goldman's Offensive Women show on June 11th at the Slipper Room. Go to Liz's myspace page for all the info! Also, Liz's award-winning short film My First Time Driving is playing at NewFest in NY on June 14th. Go to newfest.org for tickets and info.

And to keep your finger in the v-hole of pop-culture visit Raimy's blog, muthafunka.blogspot.com.

By the end of today, the writers' strike should be officially over. I think we can all breathe a deep sigh of relief that the nightmare scenario of MILF Island, America’s Next Top Pirate and Are You Smarter Than a Dog? never came to fruition. Can I get a halle-freaking-lujah? Sure, the strike’s end means we’ll no longer get to see adorable shots of Tina Fey and others on the picket line. But I’ll gladly sacrifice a little photogenic solidarity for fresh episodes of my favorite shows. Pending a final vote today from Writers Guild of America members, scripted shows could begin production Wednesday. Of course, now you’re all thinking, but when? When will my show be back?

Well, don’t get mad when I tell you this, but you’re going to have to be a bit more patient. According to The New York Times, it takes at least of four weeks to get a 30-minute comedy completed from scratch and six to eight weeks for hour-long dramas. So that means, realistically, it will be mid-March or early April when new episodes start to flood the airwaves again. But they are coming. While some shows have already abandoned the rest of their seasons, others will be back for anywhere from four to ten new episodes.

The New York Times and TV Guide have made comprehensive lists of returning shows. Let’s run through some of the AfterEllen.com-friendly offerings together, shall we?

30 Rock: Five to ten more shows to air April/May. Thank God; life without Liz Lemon was one big blerg.

Battlestar Galactica: The first half of the final season begins April 4. Production on the second half could start in March, with an airdate not yet set.

Bionic Woman: According to TV Guide, “No new episodes expected. Ever.” Oh, Sarah Corvus, I think I’ll miss you most of all. … continue reading

Whenever I see someone with one of those “Kill Your Television” bumper stickers, I feel two distinct emotions. One, shut up, Smuggy McSmugerson. I bet you don’t read the copies of The New Yorker in your bathroom either. And two, yeah, sometimes I do feel like taking a 12-gauge to the old idiot box. This year I got my usual mix of joy and pain from my television. The highs were so very fantastic. The lows so very sucktastic. Here's a rundown of my top and bottom five TV shows for 2007.

Five I Loved:

1) 30 Rock: Everything about this show, well, rocks. It’s smart, funny, geeky and good to the gays — just like its creator, Tina Fey. She is the antidote to the mediocrity that keeps trying to choke our culture into submission. This show alone is reason enough to own a television. … continue reading

Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t watched last night’s episode of Bones, stop reading or don’t blame me when I ruin the surprise. OK, are they gone? Great, cause we’ve got to talk. So, was it good for you? The inevitable happened on Bones last night as Brennan and Booth had their first kiss. The show’s Christmas episode made good use of mistletoe for the silly yet surprisingly sweet installment.

Sure, the kiss wasn’t exactly passionate. Or romantic. Or done of their own free will. But Emily Deschanel and David Boreanaz still played it off pretty perfectly, mixing stoic professionalism with confused chemistry. And the gum thing was priceless. … continue reading

You know when you're having one of those WLT days? No, not a craving for a wombat, lettuce and tomato sandwich — 'cause, ewww. No, I mean a Wishful Lesbian Thinking day. Well, I had one of those the other day when I read the plot description for the new film The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Robin Wright Penn, Winona Ryder and Julianne Moore have signed on to star in the new drama which, according to Variety, is about Pippa, “a dutiful wife whose husband falls for a younger woman, freeing her to explore her buried sensuality and leading to a very quiet nervous breakdown.” Robin plays Pippa, Winona plays the younger woman, and Julianne plays a place Pippa explores her buried sexuality ... hopefully. See, ain't WLT delicious?

Now, I'm not sure if this case of WLT will pan out. My gay Spidey sense says yes, especially after reading this plot description. But even without a payoff, this is the kind of thinking that has launched a million shippers sites. There are the gold standards (Xena and Gabrielle), the wishful turned wish fulfilled (Willow and Tara) and the just plain awesome (Daria and Jane).

So with that, I thought I'd share a few more of my most recent WLT daydreams, culled from current TV and film. … continue reading

In this episode, Lori and I discuss the week's Best Lesbian TV Moments That Actually Were (for a change!); the Best Halloween Episode (Bones); Kathy Griffin's new E! True Hollywood Story, and why we would never, ever go on The Amazing Race.

Plus we ponder the all-important question: what type of woman does Angela (Michaela Conlin) go for?

Leave your guesses in the comments below! … continue reading