This weekend catch the 19th Annual SAG Awards, the season premiere of Spartacus: War of the Damned and the television premiere of The Perfect Family! Plus all new episodes of Say Yes to the Dress, Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual, Girls, The Good Wife, Downton Abbey and Shameless.
What to Watch: Friday, January 25
8:00pm: The Perfect Family, Lifetime Movie Network (2 hrs) TELEVISION PREMIERE
Devoutly religious Eileen Cleary has been nominated for the Catholic Woman of the Year Award at her local parish, but to be approved she must first introduce her family to the Board. Eileen tries to make the family she has glossed over, including lesbian daughter Shannon (Emily Deschanel), conform to the "perfect family" ideal she believes the Board is looking for. Watch the film's trailer below.
9:00pm: Say Yes to the Dress, TLC (30 mins) NEW
One bride-to-be visits the salon with three generations of her opinionated family and hopes to find a dress everyone can agree on. Meanwhile, a policewoman searches for a ball gown style dress for her wedding ceremony.
9:00pm: Spartacus: War of the Damned, Starz (1 hr) SEASON PREMIERE
Spartacus' army continues to grow and they do some serious damage to Rome's army, leading Rome's officials to seek funding from the ambitious Marcus Crassus that will allow the empire to be saved.
9:30pm: Say Yes to the Dress, TLC (30 mins) NEW
A former beauty queen is uncompromising on her demands for a perfect dress.The staff deal with a bride-to-be who wants her dress to make a statement at her destination wedding and another woman who remains unsure of the dress she purchased.
This morning and afternoon, check your local listings for information about Ellen, The Talk (CBS) and The Chew (ABC). Days of Our Lives on NBC (check local listings for time) features gay character Will as a series regular; keep an eye out for developments between Will and Sonny.
What to Watch: Saturday, January 26
9:00pm: Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual, WE Tv (30 mins) NEW
Cyndi works on a PSA video shoot for her LGBT non-profit True Colors Fund while Declyn and David visit a golf course.
9:30pm: Cyndi Lauper: Still So Unusual, WE Tv (30 mins) NEW
Cyndi promises David that she will be home in time for dinner, but she has trouble keeping her word when her busy day includes selecting cover art for her memoir, photo shoots and recording new music.
What to Watch: Sunday, January 27
8:00pm: Screen Actors Guild Awards, TNT and TBS (2 hrs) NEW
The 19the Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards are simulcast on TNT and TBS. Check out the full list of LGBT-inclusive nominees here.
9:00pm: Girls, HBO (30 mins) NEW
Hannah gets a writing assignment to cover something that takes her outside of her comfort zone and she makes friends with the partiers downstairs. Elijah reveals a shocking secret to the group and Marnie has a run-in with artist Booth Jonathan.
9:00pm: The Good Wife, CBS (1 hr) NEW
Alicia struggles to make a decision when she is presented with a career-changing offer that has a significant financial risk attached. Meanwhile, Will and Diane battle their creditors and Eli and Jordan disagree over what they should do about Maddie Hayward's campaign.
9:00pm: Masterpiece Classic: Downton Abbey, PBS (1 hr) NEW
Anna uncovers evidence that could clear John. Meanwhile, Edith receives an offer to write a newspaper column, Isabel asks Ethel to take a new position in her household and Sybil goes into labor as Dr. Clarkson disagrees with the esteemed obstetrician Robert hired to oversee the birth.
9:00pm: Shameless, Showtime (1 hr) NEW
Frank tries to con Bulls tickets out of an organization designed to help sick children. Elsewhere, Fiona tries to get a job at a local grocery store, Jimmy and Este try to fool the INS and Mickey gets into a brawl with Ned.
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