A list of upcoming series premieres, along with other television highlights, from the San Francisco Bay Times:

Jan. 6: The Book of Daniel (NBC) is a witty and unconventional family drama starring Aidan Quinn (An Early Frost) as Reverend Daniel Webster, an Episcopalian minister who actually sees Jesus and discusses life with him. Daniel’s family includes his 23-year-old gay son Peter (Christian Campbell, Trick) and his bisexual sister-in-law.

Jan. 9: Emily’s Reasons Why Not (ABC), comedy about a single girl (Heather Graham) looking for love. Features actor Khary Payton as her gay best bud Josh who runs a tea shop and has a boyfriend named Aknad (actor Michael Benyaer).

Jan. 12: Crumbs (ABC) is a dysfunctional family comedy with Jane Curtin and William Devane. The only sane one in the Crumb clan might just be their gay son, Mitch, played by Fred Savage (The Wonder Years).

Jan. 17: Love Monkey (CBS), the new one-hour comedy-drama stars Tom Cavanagh (Ed) searching for love against the backdrop of the music industry. Features his gay pal Jake (Christopher Wiehl, Playmakers), an ex-pro athlete and sportscaster.

Feb. 21: The Real World: Key West (MTV) is the 17th incarnation of the reality series and features gay castmember, Tyler, who joins the housemates in running a tanning salon in South Florida.

March 15: Top Chef (Bravo) is the new reality-competition where 12 chefs aspire to win the coveted crown of “Top Chef.” Features 28-year-old bisexual Tiffani Faison (signature dish pumpkin lasagna) and 40-year-old Dave Martin (signature dish lamb enchiladas) who recently came out as a gay man.

Additional LGBT Programming Highlights (by date):

Jan. 1: Celebrity Fit Club (VH1) kicks off a new round of famous people fighting flab, including out performer Bruce Vilanch and activist Chastity Bono.

Jan. 6: Party Line with the Hearty Boys (Food Network) premieres its second season, hosted by real-life couple Dan Smith and Steve McDonagh.

Jan. 8: The L Word (Showtime) season three premieres. Alan Cumming joins the cast as a Billie Blaikie, the quintessential party boy party planner. Actress Daniela Sea joins the show in the recurring role of Moira, a transgender character.

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