This is a list of comedy television series (including web television and miniseries) which feature lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender characters. Non-binary, pansexual, asexual, and graysexual characters are also included. The orientation can be portrayed on-screen, described in the dialogue or mentioned.

1930s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
Byng Ho!
Queue For Song
Bawdy but BritishDouglas ByngDouglas Byng was the first female impersonator on UK television. His songs are full of sexual innuendo and double entendres. Byng-Ho! was a comedy sketch show with two episodes. Queue For Song was a variety show featuring comedy and music, with various performers. Byng was openly gay within his own theatrical world, but very discreet outside it. He also starred in music halls, burlesque revues and cabaret.[1][2][3][4]BBC One
1938–1939

1950s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
The Ernie Kovacs ShowPercy DovetonsilsErnie KovacsPercy Dovetonsils was a wealthy, giddy and lisping effeminate poet. TV reviewers called him a sissy. Percy came closest to saying he was gay in a skit where he began plucking petals from a plastic flower saying, "he loves me, he loves me not..." John Barbour, who produced and narrated a documentary about Kovacs, said the Percy character was "the Alfred E. Neuman of the gay set".[5][6][7]CBS
1952–1954
The Ernie Kovacs ShowRock MississippiErnie KovacsIn a January 26, 1956 episode, Kovacs basically outed secretly-closeted Rock Hudson, when he played the character Rock Mississippi. Rock was a Hollywood film star who wore long false eyelashes and was swishy and effeminate. Rock was offering a preview of his latest movie, The Umbrella Salesman of Ranchipur.[5][8][9]NBC
1956
It's A Great LifeMrs. ShufflewickRex JamesonRex Jameson was a female impersonator who created the character Mrs. Shufflewick at a BBC audition. Mrs. Shufflewick was a ruddy, tipsy cockney woman settled in the snug of her local pub, The Cock & Comfort: "a lot of comfort, but not much of anything else". In 1955, he was featured in the TV show It's A Great Life and was voted "TV Personality of the Year" for his performance. He also appeared on TV in other shows from the 1950s-1970s. Jameson was secretly gay, until he was outed in the 1970s.[1][10][11][12]BBC
1955
The Steve Allen ShowTravel CorrespondentTom PostonPoston portrayed a TV news travel correspondent doing a report from Scotland, while wearing a kilt. When anchorman Allen asks him about his knees getting cold, Poston replies, no, but they do get a lot of compliments, I haven't paid for a drink since I got here. Poston also relays to Allen that a Duke proposed to him and they were engaged, while primping effeminately.[13]NBC
1959

1970s


Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
AgonyMichaelPeter DenyerFirst British sitcom to feature a gay couple in a non-camp fashion. Michael eventually committed suicide after being outed on a live phone-in radio show.[14][15]ITV
1979-1981
RobJeremy Bulloch
AliceJack NewhouseDenny MillerAlice falls for Mel's friend Jack, a gay ex-professional football player. When he comes out to her, Alice is concerned about letting her son go fishing with him.[16]CBS
1976-1985
All in the FamilyStevePhilip CareyArchie's friend Steve, an ex–professional football player, shocks him by telling him he's gay.[17][18]CBS
1971-1979
VeronicaK CallanVeronica was the longtime partner of Edith's cousin Liz.[19][20]
All That GlittersLinda MurklandLinda GrayLinda Murkland is a transgender woman. The show featured the first regular transgender character on TV.[21][22]Syndication
1977
Are You Being Served?Mr. HumphriesJohn InmanHumphries is the junior menswear assistant working in the fictional Grace Brothers department store.[23]BBC1
1972-1985
Ball FourBill WestlakeDavid James CarrollBased on the book Ball Four. Featured a gay rookie baseball player.[24][25][26]CBS
1976
Barney MillerMarty MorrisonJack DeLeonDarryl and Marty are openly gay recurring characters, and partners. Series creator Danny Arnold worked with the National Gay Task Force in developing the characters of Darryl and Marty. Initially, both were presented as flamboyantly gay, but as the series progressed Darryl began acting and dressing more conservatively.[27][28]ABC
1975-1982
Darryl DriscollRay Stewart
Officer ZitelliDino NataliZitelli comes out to Miller, after someone writes an anonymous letter threatening to reveal that one of the cops is gay.[29][30]
The Bob Newhart ShowCraig PlagerHoward HessemanCraig joins Bob's group therapy and comes out to the group, with mixed reactions from them.[31]CBS
1972-1978
The Corner BarPeter PanamaVincent SchiavelliThe first continuing portrayal of a gay person on American television.[32]ABC
1972–1973
Hot l BaltimoreGeorge
Gordon
Lee Bergere
Henry Calvert
Middle aged couple living together. One of the first gay couples to be depicted on an American television series.[33][34]ABC
1975
Hollywood SquaresPaul LyndePaul LyndeRegular member of celebrities on Hollywood Squares.[33][35]ABC
1975
Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanEd McCulloughLaurence HaddonEd and Howard were introduced as a pair of brothers sharing a house in the Hartmans' neighborhood but were later revealed to be a gay couple hoping to live an open life in Fernwood.[36]Syndicated
1976–1977
Howard McCulloughBeeson Carroll
The Mary Tyler Moore ShowBen SutherlandRobert MooreBen is gay and the brother of Phyllis. In "My Brother's Keeper", she tries to set him up with Mary, but he instead hangs out with Rhoda who later tells Phyllis the reason why she's not interested in dating Ben.[37]CBS
1970–1977
MaudeBarry WitherspoonRobert MandanWalter is upset to hear that Maude's new friend, Barry Witherspoon, a local gay novelist, will be stopping by for drinks, feeling that he is a "pompous windbag."[38][39]CBS
1972-1978
1st man Craig Richard Nelson Maude's neighbor Arthur (Conrad Bain), is outraged about a new gay bar in town, so she takes him there to change Arthur's bigoted mind through thoughtful conversation with a young patron (1st man).[40][41]
The Nancy Walker ShowTerry FolsonKen OlfsonTerry is an out-of-work actor and personal assistant to lead character Nancy Kitteridge (Nancy Walker).[42]ABC
1976
PorridgeLukewarmChristopher BigginsLukewarm is an openly gay inmate, he got his nickname from working in the prison kitchen and always preparing tepid food. Porridge is considered to be one of the greatest British sitcoms of all time.[43][44][45]BBC
1974-1977
Gay GordonFelix BownessGay Gordon is a semi-regular character and worked in the kitchens. One of the episodes he appeared in was "Just Desserts".[44][46]
SoapJodie DallasBilly CrystalJodie is openly gay, and dated a closeted football player, but later dates a woman. Jodie Dallas is one of the most memorable gay characters from the 70s and played a central role in the series week after week.[47][48]ABC
1977–1981
SnipMichael Robert St. JamesWalter WandermanMichael is an openly gay hairdresser. The show was created by James Komack, the creator of Chico and the Man and Welcome Back Kotter. The series was to premiere September 30, 1976, on NBC, but was shelved at the last minute and was never broadcast in the United States. The five completed episodes aired in Australia.[49][50][51]NBC
1976

1980s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
After HenryRussell BryantJonathan NewthRussell operated a second-hand bookstore and was a good friend of Sarah France (Prunella Scales), who worked for him.[15]ITV
1988-1992
'Allo 'Allo!Lt. Hubert GruberGuy SinerLt. Gruber was seemingly gay, and interested in the series' lead character, Rene Artois (Gorden Kaye). In the series finale's flash-forward scene, however, it was revealed that Gruber eventually married Pvt. Helga Geerhart (Kim Hartman).[52]BBC
1982–1992
Anything but LoveJules KramerRichard FrankJules is Norman's (Louis Giambalvo) fawning assistant.[53]ABC
1989-1992
BrassMorris HardacreJames SaxonMorris is a gay college student with a fondness for teddy bears. Morris' character was based on Lord Sebastian Flyte from Brideshead Revisited.[54]ITV
1982-1984
BrothersCliff WatersPaul ReginaOn the day of his wedding, Cliff comes out as gay, which does not sit well with his two older brothers, Joe (Robert Walden), an ex-professional football player, and Lou (Brandon Maggart), a conservative working-class man.[55][56]Showtime
1984–1989
Donald MaltbyPhilip Charles MacKenzieDonald is Cliff's best friend, openly gay, and proud of it. When Cliff's brother Joe calls him a fairy, Donald quips "actually we prefer the term hobgoblin".[55][56]
Check It Out!Leslie RappaportAaron SchwartzLeslie is openly gay, and a cashier at the fictitious supermarket Cobb's. The show is based on the British series Tripper's Day.[57]CTV
USA
1985-1988
CODCODuncanTommy SextonDuncan and Jerome are a flamboyant pair of gay lawyers, appearing in a recurring segment called "Queen's Counselors".[58]CBC TV
1988-1993
JeromeGreg Malone
Daily at DawnLeslie WindrushTerry BaderLeslie is the gay showbiz and social writer at the metropolitan newspaper, Daily at Dawn.[59]Seven Network
1981
Designing Women Doctor DoctorRichard StratfordTony CarreiroRichard is the openly gay brother of lead character Mike Stratford (Matt Frewer).[60]CBS
1989–1991
Dream StuffingRichardRay BurdisBritish sitcom about two unemployed girls who share a London flat. Their neighbor Richard is gay.[61]Channel 4
1984
Hail to the ChiefRandyJoel BrooksRandy is a gay secret service agent to the first female U.S. president.[62]ABC
1985
HoopermanRick SilardiJoseph GianPolice Officer Rick Silardi is openly gay, but seems to spend most of his time fending off the affections of his straight female police partner, Officer Mo DeMott (Sydney Walsh), who wants to save him from being gay by making passes at him whenever possible.[63][64]ABC
1987–1989
In Sickness and in HealthWinston ChurchillEamonn WalkerEamonn, a gay black man, is sent by social services to assist Alf (Archie Bunker in the U.S. version), which infuriates him.[65]BBC
1985-1992
It Takes a Worried ManSimonNicholas Le PrevostSimon is Phillips (Peter Tilbury) gay analyst, who he sees on a regular basis. Peter Tilbury wrote most of the episodes for this series.[65]ITV
Channel 4
1981-1983
The Kids in the HallBuddy ColeScott ThompsonRecurring sketch on the show; Buddy is an effeminate gay socialite, with a penchant for going on long comedic rants about his personal life and the gay community.[66]CBC TV
CBS
HBO
1988-1995
ButchScott ThompsonRecurring sketch on the show called "Steps"; Three young stereotypical gay men sit on the steps of a café discussing current events, particularly those concerning the gay community. Riley is an effeminate airhead, Butch is an oversexed airhead who always talks about hot men, and Smitty is an intelligent fop who is usually exasperated by the other two.[66]
RileyDave Foley
SmittyKevin McDonald
ShonaBruce McCullochRecurring sketch on the show; Shona is a loud-mouthed lesbian who appears in the "Humanoids for Humanism" sketches.[66]
Love, SidneySidney ShoreTony RandallSidney is a middle-aged, Jewish, New York homosexual. Although his sexuality is never explicitly mentioned, Tony Randall said that it was undeniable there in every episode, but it wasn't incidental to the plot. One of the conditions for Randall accepting the role was that he be given complete creative control.[67]NBC
1981–1983
RoseanneBeverly HarrisEstelle ParsonsRoseanne and Jackie's mom.[68]ABC
1988–1997
Leon CarpMartin MullLeon is Roseanne's boss at the diner, and marries his partner Scott.[69][70]
ScottFred Willard
Nancy BartlettSandra BernhardAfter Nancy's marriage to Arnie was over, she came out as a lesbian, and later, as bisexual.[71][72]
SaraDennis KemperBronson PinchotDennis is an openly gay attorney in the law firm at which the series is set.[73]NBC
1985
ThirtysomethingRussell WellerDavid Marshall GrantRussell is a gay friend of Melissa's whom he met while she was photographing a wedding. Russell and Peter Montefiore have a one-night stand. The episode featuring the one night stand with Russell and Peter, titled "Strangers", was the subject of controversy[74][75]ABC
1987–1991
Peter MontefiorePeter Frechette
Women in PrisonBonnie HarperAntoinette ByronBonnie is a flirtatious openly lesbian in an all women's prison.[76][77]Fox
1987–1988

1990s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
After the BeepMae SantosGenevieve MooyMae is a lesbian, runs a bridal boutique, and is best friend of Josephine Donnelly (Genevieve Lemon). Every episode in the seven-part series starts with a message "after the beep" on Josephine's answering machine.[15]ABC TV
1996
Agony AgainMichael LucasSacha GrunpeterMichael is a gay college student, who meets Will Brewer (Robert Whitson), the star of an Australian soap opera. Short-lived sequel to 1979 sitcom Agony.[15]BBC
1995
Ally McBealStephanie GrantWilson CruzStephanie is a trans woman facing jail time for a solicitation charge, but after she's saved by Ally, she's beaten and murdered for being trans.[78][79]Fox
1997-2002
Cindy McCauliffLisa EdelsteinRecurring character Cindy McCauliff is a trans woman challenging her employer's requirement that she undergo a physical examination. Unaware of her trans status, Mark starts dating her, but when she does tell him, he feels betrayed, calls her a man, and is sick to his stomach.[80][79]
Beggars and ChoosersMalcolm LaffleyTuc WatkinsLaffley is a television casting director who came out to disprove sexual harassment charges leveled at him by a woman.[81]Showtime
1999–2001
The Brian Benben ShowBilly HernandezLuis Antonio RamosBilly is gay, and the weatherman at the fictitious KYLA-TV news station.[54]CBS
1998
The Brittas EmpireGavin FeatherlyTim MarriottGavin and his partner Tim, were the first openly same-sex couple to ever appear in a British comedy on the BBC.[82]BBC
1991–1997
Tim WhistlerRussell Porter
The CrewPaul SteadmanDavid BurkePaul is a gay flight attendant that works for the fictitious Regency Airlines.[83]Fox
1995–1996
CuttersTroy KingJulius CarryTroy was an Olympic gold medalist turned hairdresser.[83]CBS
1993
CybillWaiterTim MaculanThe acerbic and riotous unnamed waiter at Cybill's favorite restaurant. In the episode titled "Whose Wife Am I, Anyway?", the waiter, who is nervous about telling his parents that he is gay, introduces Cybill as his fiancée.[84][85]CBS
1995-1998
Daddy's GirlsDennis SinclairHarvey FiersteinSinclair is a high-strung fashion designer. He was the first gay principal television character played by an openly gay actor.[86]CBS
1994
Drop the Dead DonkeyHelen CooperIngrid LaceyHelen finally comes out to her mother, but discovers her secret was already well known.[87][88]Channel 4 1990–1998
EllenEllen MorganEllen DeGeneresEllen Morgan comes out to her therapist (Oprah Winfrey), and then announces it over an airport loudspeaker, and then comes out to her friends, in the episode titled "The Puppy Episode". Ellen begins dating Laurie (Lisa Darr) in the final season.[89]ABC
1994–1998
SusanLaura DernSusan is a lesbian who helps Ellen come out of the closet in "The Puppy Episode" [90]
Peter BarnesPatrick BristowPeter and Barrett are Ellen's friends and an openly gay couple.[91]
BarrettJack Plotnick
Evening ShadeGingerDiahann Carroll Ponder (Ossie Davis) is set up with Ginger who he learns is transgender.[92]CBS
1990–1994
Fired UpAshley MannMark DavisAshley is a drag queen, and Gwen's neighbor. Mark Davis, who portrays Ashley, is an openly gay comic.[93][94]NBC
1997–1998
FriendsCarol WillickJane SibbettCarol is lesbian and Ross's ex-wife. Susan is lesbian and Carol's girlfriend. Carol and Susan married in season 2 episode "The One with the Lesbian Wedding". It was the first lesbian wedding portrayed on U.S. television.[95][96]NBC
1994–2004
Susan BunchJessica Hecht
Charles Bing / Helena HandbasketKathleen TurnerCharles is Chandler's transgender dad, who transitioned into a woman and renamed as Helena.[97]
Gimme Gimme GimmeTom FarrellJames DreyfusTom is openly gay and a wannabe actor who has only had small roles on TV and on stage.[23]BBC2
BBC1
1999-2001
Grace & FavourMr. HumphriesJohn InmanA spin-off of Are You Being Served?. The employees of the fictional department store where they previously worked inherit an estate (Millstone Manor), that is the locale of the show.[23]BBC1
1992-1993
Head over HeelsIanPatrick BristowIan is a celibate bisexual who works at the fictional Head Over Heels video dating agency.[62]UPN
1997
Hearts AfireDiandraJulie CobbDiandra is the ex-wife, now a lesbian, of John (John Ritter). Diandra and her lover Ruth had three guest appearances.[98]CBS
1992-1995
RuthConchata Ferrell
High SocietyStephanoLuigi AmodeoStephano is Dot's (Mary McDonnell) assistant. The show was cancelled after 13 episodes.[93]CBS
1995–1996
The John Larroquette ShowPatJazzmunA drag queen who hangs out at the bus station where the lead character works.[99]NBC
1993–1996
The Larry Sanders ShowBrianScott ThompsonHank Kingsley's personal assistant.[100]HBO
1992–1998
Living in CaptivityGordonTerry RhoadsGordon is a gay security guard at a gated community, and often leers at the residents when they come through the gate.[101]FOX
1998
Los BeltránFernando SalazarGabriel RomeroFernando and Kevin are gay. They are the first openly-gay characters on Spanish-language television, and first same-sex couple that marry.[102]Telemundo
1999–2001
Kevin LynchJames C. Leary
Lush LifeNelson "Margarita" MarquezJohn OrtizNelson is a gay bartender, hence the nickname Margarita. The show only lasted for four episodes.[93]Fox
1996
Mad About YouDebbie BuchmanRobin BartlettDebbie is Paul's (Paul Reiser) sister and came out in 1996 on the show. Joan is Debbie's life partner and is also Jamie's (Helen Hunt) gynecologist.[103]NBC
1992-1999
Dr. Joan GolfinosSuzie Plakson
MuscleBronwyn JonesAmy PietzLead character Bronwyn is a lesbian news anchor.[104]The WB
1995
Northern ExposureRon BantzDoug BallardRon and Erick are a gay couple who buy a house from Maurice (Barry Corbin) in order to open an upscale bed and breakfast called the Sourdough Inn. They get married in the fifth season of the series.[105]CBS
1990-1995
Erick HillmanDon McManus
CicelyYvonne SuhorThe fictitious town of Cicely Alaska, where the show takes place, was founded by lesbian partners Cicely and Rosyln in 1908 when their car broke down in the Alaskan wilderness. Their story was told in the final episode of 1992.[105][106]
RosylnJo Anderson
Oh, Grow UpFord LowellJohn DuceyFord is a married man who left his wife after realizing he was gay.[107] Sal is lead character Hunter's (Stephen Dunham) boss.[108]ABC
1999
SalEd Marinaro
Party GirlDerrickJohn Cameron MitchellShort-lived sitcom based on the 1995 theatrical film.[93]Fox
1996
Public MoralsJohn IrvinBill BrochtrupJohn Irvin, an administrative assistant, imported into the show from NYPD Blue, and returned after the cancellation of Public Morals. The series was poorly received and was canceled after airing only one episode.[109][110]CBS
1996
The Pursuit of HappinessAlex ChosekBrad GarrettAlex comes out to his partner Steve.[109]NBC
1995
Rude AwakeningJackie GarciaRain PryorJackie is a lesbian and recovering drug addict.[111][112]Showtime
1998-2001
Sex and the CityStanford BlatchWillie GarsonStanford and Anthony are married. Liza Minnelli sang at their wedding.[113] Samantha is bisexual and has a romance with a woman, Maria (Sônia Braga).[114]HBO
1998–2004
Anthony MarantinoMario Cantone
Samantha JonesKim Cattrall
Spin CityCarter HeywoodMichael BoatmanCarter is the openly gay minority affairs liaison.[115]ABC
1996–2002
Strangers with CandyJerri BlankAmy SedarisJerri is bisexual, an ex-con, ex-junkie, ex-prostitute, and high-school freshman.[116]Comedy Central
1999–2000
Geoffrey JellineckPaul DinelloJellineck and Noblet are teachers at fictitious school Flatpoint High and are having a secret gay affair.[117]
Chuck NobletStephen Colbert
Suddenly SusanPete FontaineBill StevensonPete is gay and works in the mailroom. Pete and his partner Hank got married in the episode "Oh How They Danced".[118][119]NBC
1996-2000
HankFred Stoller
CarlosBruno CamposLuis' (Nestor Carbonell) brother Carlos comes out in episode "A Boy like That".[118][120]
Terry and JulianJulianJulian ClaryJulian is a very flamboyant gay that lives in Terry's flat. Clary is openly gay as well.[121][122]Channel 4
1992
Unhappily Ever AfterBarry WallensteinAntBarry is a recurring character, and Tiffany's (Nikki Cox) openly gay friend at Priddy High.[123]The WB
1995-1999
Veronica's ClosetJosh BlairWallace LanghamJosh's sexuality was obfuscated as a running joke until he came out in the episode "Veronica Helps Josh Out".[124]NBC
1997–2000
The Vicar of DibleyFrank PickleJohn BluthalFrank came out as gay live on the radio. Unfortunately, such is his reputation for dullness, Geraldine is his only listener.[125]BBC
1994–1999
Will & GraceWill TrumanEric McCormackWill is a lawyer who lives in New York City with his best friend, Grace Adler. Jack is Will's best friend and helps Will come out and find the confidence to start dating men. Vince dated Will, and then eventually married him in the original series finale (2006). However, in the 2017 reboot of the series, Will's marriage to Vince, and their child Ben is nixed, the whole previous finale explained away by a dream of Karens.[126][127]NBC
1998–2006
Jack McFarlandSean Hayes
Vince D'AngeloBobby Cannavale
You Rang M'Lord?Cissy MeldrumCatherine RabettCissy is Lord Meldrum's elder daughter. She dresses in a masculine style and takes part in men's sports and activities.[128][129]BBC
1990–1993

2000s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
30 RockDevon BanksWill ArnettDevon is Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) smarmy gay nemesis. Arnett has earned four Emmy nominations for his guest role.[130][131]NBC
2006–2013
JonathanMaulik PancholyJonathan is gay, and Jack's loyal and overprotective personal assistant, who at times appears to be possibly in love with Jack.[131]
J.D. LutzJohn LutzJ.D. is bisexual, and a lazy overweight TGS writer who is often insulted or made fun of by the rest of the staff.[132]
Randy LemonJeffery SelfRandy is Liz Lemon's (Tina Fey) naive gay cousin, who is constantly educating Liz about gay slang. Self is openly gay.[131]
Aquí no hay quien viva
(No One Could Live Here)
Mauri HidalgoLuis MerloMauri is a gay journalist who used to work for a Cosmopolitan-type magazine. He is married to Fernando Navarro.[133]Antena 3
2003–2006
Fernando NavarroAdrià ColladoFernando is a gay lawyer who lost his job when he came out. He decided to start his own practice and is married to Mauri.[133]
Bea VillarejoEva IsantaMauri's lesbian roommate and best friend. She moved in with Mauri after breaking up with her girlfriend.[133][134]
Diego ÁlvarezMariano AlamedaDiego has an affair with Mauri, but breaks it off after meeting Abel, the male nanny of Mauri's son. Diego and Abel are married.[135]
Rosa IzquierdoMaría AlmudéverRosa is a lesbian, and a lawyer and was Bea's girlfriend in season 3[135][134]
AnaVanesa RomeroAna is an air hostess who, after a passionate night with Bea, ends up accepting she's a lesbian. She also sporadically works as a model.[134]
AbelAlberto ManeiroAbel is Mauri's nanny and married to Diego.[133]
Arrested DevelopmentGeorge Oscar "Gob" Bluth IIWill ArnettGOB is a part-time magician and founding member of the "Magicians' Alliance". He is hinted to be bisexual throughout the series, and ends up having sex with his enemy, Tony Wonder.[136]Fox
Netflix
2003–2006
2013–
Tony WonderBen StillerTony is a professional magician who commonly works at the fictitious Gothic Castle and is known for baking himself into a loaf of bread and emerging.[137][138]
BenidormKenneth Du BekeTony MaudsleyKenneth is a gay hairdresser who doesn't apologize for his behaviour.[139]ITV
2007–
Troy RamsbottomPaul BazelyTroy and Gavin are married. The pair have a successful hair salon.[140]
Gavin Ramsbottom Hugh Sachs
The BusinessTerrence Von HoltzenMatt SilverTerrence is a closeted intern who is the Associate Co-head of the Animation and Historical Adaptation Department.[141]The Movie Network
IFC
2006–2007
The ClassKyle LendoSean MaguireKyle and Aaron are in a relationship. Kyle is a first-grade teacher at the fictitious Pembridge Academy, an elite private school. Aaron is a software engineer for an internet security firm.[142]CBS
2006–2007
Aaron Cristian de la Fuente
The ComebackMickey DeaneRobert Michael MorrisMickey is a hairdresser and confidant to lead character Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) who, despite being obviously gay, believes he is closeted.[143]HBO
2005
CrumbsMitch CrumbFred SavageMitch is a gay struggling movie screenwriter who returns home to take care of his mother (Jane Curtin), who has recently been released from a mental institution after trying to run over her husband (William Devane).[144]ABC
2006
EntourageLloydRex LeeLloyd is gay and the head of the TV department. The premise of the show is loosely based on Mark Wahlberg's experiences as an up-and-coming film star.[145][146]HBO
2004–2011
GleeKurt HummelChris ColferKurt is the first gay character to come out in season one of Glee.[147]Fox
2009–2015
Sandy RyersonStephen TobolowskyHe is revealed to be gay in season two.[148]
Blaine AndersonDarren CrissBlaine and Kurt start dating and eventually get married.[147]
Dave KarofskyMax AdlerDave is the school bully who picks on the Glee crew, comes out in season two.[147]
Sebastian SmytheGrant GustinSebastian is gay and the lead singer of the fictitious Dalton Academy Warblers.[147]
Brittany PierceHeather MorrisBrittany is an openly bisexual cheerleader.[147]
Santana LopezNaya RiveraSantana dates Brittany and in season two, she comes out to her grandmother.[147]
Hiram BerryJeff GoldblumHiram and LeRoy Berry are Rachel's fathers. They debuted in episode "Heart"[147]
LeRoy Berry Brian Stokes Mitchell
Unique AdamsAlex NewellUnique is a transgender girl.[147]
Sheldon BeisteDot-Marie JonesIn season six, he comes out as transgender making him the first trans man on the show.[147]
Go GirlsLevi HirshLeon WadhamLevi is a sassy gay Jewish man whose pledge is to get revenge.[149]TVNZ 2
2009–2013
KentJosh McKenzieLevi's ex-boyfriend and first love since high school.[150]
Grosse PointeRichard TowersMichael HitchcockA behind-the-scenes drama on the set of a television show. Richard is a closeted gay character who ogles his on-screen son and finds ways to see him without clothes on.[151][62]WB
2000–2001
How I Met Your MotherJames StinsonWayne BradyJames is Barney Stinson's gay black brother. He is married to Tom and they have 2 children together.[152]CBS
2005–2014
It's All RelativeSimon BanksChristopher SieberSimon and Philip are life partners with an adoptive daughter, Liz (Maggie Lawson). Liz gets engaged to Bobby O'Neill (Reid Scott) who comes from a conservative blue-collar family. Bobby's father is a bigot, upset about Philip and Simon being a gay couple.[153]ABC
2003–2004
Philip Stoddard John Benjamin Hickey
It's Always Sunny In PhiladelphiaRonald "Mac" MacDonaldRob McElhenneyA long-running theme on the show is the ambiguity surrounding Mac's sexuality which culminates in him coming out as gay in season 12.[154] The series is the longest-running live-action comedy series in American television history.[155]FXX
2005–
Country MacSeann William ScottCountry Mac is gay. Mac invites along his cousin, Country Mac, in episode "Mac Day", where each gang member gets their own day to do whatever they want with no complaints from the others. When they visit a gym full of bodybuilders, Mac insists the gang help oil them up. Country Mac is happy to assist, revealing to the gang that he is gay.[156]
It's Me...GeraldGeraldGerald L'EcuyerGerald is a struggling gay theatre director trying to stage a production of Hedda Gabler. He tries to find the money by any means necessary to finance his vision, while a camera crew documents his efforts.[157]Showcase
2005
KickLaylaNicole ChamounLayla is a Muslim-Australian who lives with her conservative family and is engaged to Sharif. But when she falls in love with Jackie, she has to choose between following her heart or making her family happy.[158]SBS
2007
JackieRomi Trower
Modern FamilyMitchell PritchettJesse Tyler FergusonMitchell and Cam are married, and raising their adoptive daughter Lily.[159]ABC
2009–2020
Cameron Tucker Eric Stonestreet
CrispinCraig ZimmermanCrispin is one of Mitchell and Cameron's gay friends.[160]
LonginesKevin DanielsLongines is one of Mitchell and Cameron's gay friends.[161]
RonaldoChristian BarillasRonaldo is Pepper Saltzman's assistant and later husband.[162]
Pepper SaltzmanNathan LanePepper is one of Mitchell and Cameron's gay friends, and married to Ronaldo.[162][161]
StevenColin HanlonRecurring gay couple, friends of Mitchell and Cameron.[163]
Stefan Rodrigo Rojas
Mord mit Aussicht
(Murder with a View)
Bärbel SchmiedMeike DrosteBärbel is bisexual and falls in love with Mathilde. They have a short affair in "Waltzing Mathilde".[164][165]Das Erste
2008–2014
MathildeAlwara Höfels
My FamilyMichael HarperGabriel ThomsonAfter coming home drunk, Michael comes out as gay to Ben and then later to Susan, in the second episode of series 10 "The Son'll Come Out".[166]BBC1
2000–2011
My Name is EarlKenny JamesGregg BinkleyKenny is gay, but kept it hidden until Earl helped him come out. He later was in a relationship with Stuart.[167]NBC
2005–2009
Stuart DanielsMike O'MalleyStuart was a policeman who lost his badge after it was stolen by Earl. He was a closeted bisexual but later engaged in a relationship with Kenny.[167]
Normal, OhioWilliam "Butch" GambleJohn GoodmanButch comes out to his wife Joan (Anita Gillette) and son Charlie (Greg Pitts) and moves to California. He returns home four years later to attend a going away party for his son, who's going to medical school. When Charlie decides not to leave, Butch stays in Ohio and moves in with his sister Pam (Joely Fisher). The original concept for this series was titled Don't Ask.[168]Fox
2000
Nurse JackieMohammed de la CruzHaaz SleimanMohammed and Thor are gay nurses at the fictitious All Saints' Hospital. Mohammed was dropped after the first season. The producers stated the reason being "the character's storyline ran its course".[169]Showtime
2009–2015
Thor LundgrenStephen Wallem
Dr. Eleanor O'HaraEve BestEleanor is bisexual and in a relationship with a female journalist in season 2.[170]
The OfficeOscar MartinezOscar NuñezOscar is an accountant at the office, and was outed by his boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell) during the episode called "Gay Witch Hunt" in season three. Gil is his partner who lived with him.[171][172]NBC
2005–2013
GilTom Chick
MattSam DalyMatt is known as the "gay warehouse guy" at the fictitious Dunder Mifflin Scranton Warehouse. Oscar secretly has a crush on him.[173]
Robert LiptonJack ColemanOscar realized Robert was gay as soon as they met. Oscar did eventually give in to Robert and the two started an affair.[172]
Out of PracticeRegina BarnesPaula MarshallRegina is a lesbian E.R. doctor, who is infatuated with attractive women.[174][175]CBS
2005–2006
Peep ShowJeremy 'Jez' UsborneRobert WebbHinted earlier in the series to be bisexual, and confirmed in episodes "Gregory's Beard", where Jez has sex with Joe, and "Threeism", where Jez has sex with Megan and Joe. He also discusses his sexuality openly with roommate Mark Corrigan.[176]Channel 4
2003–2015
ReaperTonyKen MarinoTony and Steve are a gay couple who live next door to the main trio of Sam, Sock, and Ben. It is later learned they are demons waging a war against the Devil. Steve is killed during the rebellion and manages to get into Heaven. He later becomes Sam's guardian angel.[177]The CW
2007–2009
Steve Michael Ian Black
Reno 911!Lieutenant DangleThomas LennonDangle is openly gay and sees no problem flirting with and trying to seduce straight men, even those he stops for infractions.[178]Comedy Central
2003–2009
Deputy KimballMary BirdsongShe is a possibly closeted lesbian, and is perpetually accused of being a lesbian, despite her denials when asked, and when asked for dates by lesbians.[179]
The Sarah Silverman ProgramBrianBrian PosehnSarah's gay neighbors and friends, who are partners.[180]Comedy Central
2007–2010
SteveSteve Agee
ScrubsTodd Quinlan ("The Todd")Robert MaschioInitially portrayed as womanizing and heterosexual, Todd displays same-sex attractions as well and eventually reveals that he is attracted to almost everyone he sees, regardless of gender. He later enters into a three-way sexual relationship with a man and woman.[181]NBC
2001–2010
Seven Periods with Mr GormsbyAlisdair MortonThomas RobinsAlisdair is a teacher at the fictional Tepapawai High School. His life changes when he is outed by Mr Gormsby. Previously secretive about his sexuality he starts openly selling tickets to gay and lesbian balls and dressing more flamboyantly.[182]TVNZ 1
2005–2006
Lesley TangaroaGrace HoetLesley teaches physical education at the fictional Tepapawai High School. She is a lesbian, and a totally unfit Ngāti Porou.[183]
Some of My Best FriendsWarren FairbanksJason BatemanWarren is a mild-mannered gay writer living in Greenwich Village. The series was inspired by the film Kiss Me, Guido.[184]CBS
2001
Vern LimosoAlec MapaVern is Warren's flamboyant gay best friend, who lives upstairs and usually enters Warren's apartment by coming down the fire escape and through a window.[184]
So NoTORIousSasanZachary QuintoSasan is an Iranian-American Muslim who hasn't told his parents he's gay.[185]VH1
2006
SophieMatt ScottJeff GeddisMatt is gay and an OB/GYN and Sophie's best friend.[186]CBC
2008–2009
Sordid Lives: The SeriesEarl "Brother Boy" IngramLeslie JordanBrother Boy is a drag queen and likes to perform as Tammy Wynette. He tries to escape from treatments to "dehomosexualize" him.[187]Logo
2008
Ty WilliamsonJason DottleyTy is an actor in Los Angeles coming to terms with his homosexuality.[187]
That '80s ShowSophiaBrittany DanielSophia is bisexual and has a crush on Katie.[188]CBS
2002
Trailer Park BoysJim LaheyJohn DunsworthJim is bisexual, and a drunk trailer-park supervisor of the fictional Sunnyvale Trailer Park.[189]Showcase
Netflix
2001–2008
2014–
RandyPatrick RoachRandy is Jim's assistant at the trailer park, and his overweight bisexual lover.[189]
TwinsNeilChristopher FitzgeraldNeil is a flamboyantly gay technician.[190]The WB
2005–2006
Two and a Half MenEvelyn HarperHolland TaylorEvelyn is bisexual and the mother of Charlie and Alan Harper.[191]CBS
2003–2015
Jenny HarperAmber TamblynJenny, the previously unknown daughter of Charlie, is lesbian. She engages in several one-night stands with various women (introduced in season 11).[192]
United States of TaraMarshall GregsonKeir GilchristMarshall is an openly gay teenager, and not once does he shy away from who he is. Lionel is Marshall's boyfriend.[193]Showtime
2009–2011
Lionel Trane Michael J. Willett
Ted MayoMichael HitchcockOpenly gay neighbor of the family.[194]
The War At HomeKhaleel "Kenny" Al-BahirRami MalekKenny is a 16-year-old boy who harbors a secret crush on his best friend Larry and is subsequently kicked out of his house when his parents find out he's gay.[195]Fox
2005–2007
Wizards of Waverly Place Alex RussoSelena GomezThe showruner of confirmed that Alex was bisexual.[196][197]Disney Channel
2007–2012

2010s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
195 LewisYuriRae Leone AllenYuri is lesbian. Camille is lesbian. Yuri and Camille are a couple experimenting with polyamory.[198][199]One Nine Five Lewis
2017
CamilleSirita Wright
American HousewifeAngelaCarly HughesAngela is a lesbian and one of Katie's best friends and fellow moms.[200]ABC
2016–2021
Andi MackCyrus GoodmanJoshua RushCyrus is in a relationship with TJ Kippen. It is the first gay relationship on Disney Channel, and Cyrus is the first gay main character.[201]Disney Channel
2017–2019
TJ Kippen Luke Mullen
Anger ManagementPatrickMichael ArdenPatrick is gay and Charlie's passive-aggressive anger-management patient.[202]FX
2012–2014
Another PeriodVictorBrian HuskeyVictor and Albert are a gay couple. Dr. Goldberg is gay.[203]Comedy Central
2015–2018
Albert David Wain
Dr. John Goldberg Moshe Kasher
AwkwardClark StevensonJoey HaroClark is outed by the school bully in the season one finale. Clark is caught making out with Ricky in the final episode of season two.[204]MTV
2011–2016
Ricky SchwartzMatthew FaheyRicky is bisexual, and has had relations with Tamara and Sadie, and in the second-season finale was with Clark.[204]
Tamara KaplanJillian Rose ReedTamara comes out as bisexual in the second-season finale.[204]
Theo AbbottCole HigginsTheo and Cole are openly gay, and best friends. They are a bit obnoxious, and trouble makers.[205]
Evan CrooksMonty Geer
BarryNoHo HankAnthony CarriganNoHo Hank is a gay member of the Chechen mafia, who begins a relationship with Cristobal Sifuentes, the leader of the Bolivian mafia.[206][207]HBO
2018-2023
Black-ishSharon DuckworthElle YoungRhona and Sharon are exes.[208]ABC
2014-2022
Rhonda JohnsonRaven-Symoné
KimN/AKim and Stella are married.[208]
StellaJessica Leigh Gonzales
LauraEdi PattersonLaura is bisexual.[208]
Black MondayKeith ShankarPaul ScheerKeith is a closeted gay.[209]Showtime
2019–2021
Blair PfaffAndrew RannellsBlair is revealed to be gay at the end of Season 1. In season 2 he starts having an affair with a married man, congressman Roger Harris.[210]
Roger HarrisTuc Watkins
Blue Mountain StateDebra SimonDenise RichardsDebra is the football coach's ex-wife, she sleeps with a lot of the football players, her ex-husband, and a cheerleader.[211]Spike
2010–2011
Mary Jo CacciatoreFrankie ShawMary Jo is in love with the quarterback and a cheerleader. No one likes her, mostly because she comes to practice drunk.[211]
Boy Meets GirlJudyRebecca RootJudy is a male-to-female transexual.[212]BBC Two
2015–2016
CharlieTyler Luke CunninghamCharlie is a female-to-male transexual. Charlie and Judy both attend the same support group.[212]
Broad CityIlana WexlerIlana GlazerIlana is bisexual.[213][214]Comedy Central
2014–2019
Abbi AbramsAbbi JacobsonAbbi is bisexual.[213]
Jaime CastroArturo CastroJaime is gay.[214]
Matt BeversJohn GemberlingMatt is a closeted bisexual.[214]
Lesley MarnelClea DuVallLesley is lesbian.[213][214]
Brooklyn Nine-NineCaptain Ray HoltAndre BraugherCaptain Holt is the openly gay captain of the 99th Police Precinct. Kevin is Holt's husband.[215][216]Fox
NBC
2013–2021
Kevin CoznerMarc Evan Jackson
Rosa DiazStephanie BeatrizRosa Diaz is a detective and comes out as bisexual in episode "99" after a fellow detective overhears a woman calling her "babe" on the phone.[217]
Bunk'dWayneJacob HerrenIn "No Pain, No Grain", Winnie's brother Wayne proposed to his boyfriend Nicholas. It is the first same-sex marriage proposal on Disney Channel.[201]Disney Channel
2015–
Nicholas Frankie Rodriguez
Carol's A DemonCarolBrittany AshleyCarol is a lesbian, and a 3,000 year old demon trying to get into heaven to be with her true love, a nun.[218][219][220]YouTube
2018
SofiaAshly PerezSofia is a lesbian. Sofia and her friends accidentally summon a 3,000-year-old demon with a Ouija board. Sofia helps the demon (Carol) stop an impending apocalypse, so she gets into heaven.[218][221][222]
Carol's Second ActDr. Lexie GilaniSabrina JaleesLexie is lesbian.[223]CBS
2019–2020
ChampionsMichael PatelJ.J. TotahMichael is a 15-year-old gay teenager who lives with his father and uncle in Brooklyn. Ruby is a lesbian and trainer at the gym.[224][225]NBC
2018
RubyFortune Feimster
ClippedBuzzyGeorge WendtBuzzy is gay, and the owner of a hair salon. Tommy is a gay cop, his partner and later husband.[226]TBS
2015
TommyReginald VelJohnson
The Cool KidsSidLeslie JordanSid is an elderly gay man living in a retirement home. He claims to have come out to his wife just before Y2K.[227]Fox
2018–2019
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend'White Josh' WilsonDavid HullWhite Josh is gay.[228][229]The CW
2015–2019
Darryl WhitefeatherPete GardnerDarryl is bisexual, and in a relationship with White Josh.[230]
MayaEsther PovitskyMaya is bisexual.[231]
Valencia PerezGabrielle RuizValencia becomes aware that she is bisexual when she starts dating a woman named Beth (Emma Willmann) late in Season 3.[232]
Dead to MeJudy HaleLinda CardelliniJudy is bisexual. She was engaged to Steve Wood and becomes romantically involved with Michelle. Michelle is lesbian. Ana is lesbian and the ex-girlfriend of Michelle.[233]Netflix
2019–2022
Michelle GutierrezNatalie Morales
Det. Ana PerezDiana-Maria Riva
Death ValleyCarla RinaldiTania RaymondeCarla is a lesbian, and an officer in the Undead Task Force (UTF), a newly formed division of the LAPD, that captures the monsters that roam the streets of San Fernando Valley. She is in a relationship with Julia.[234][235]MTV
2011
JuliaStacey LaBergeJulia is a bisexual bartender, and in a relationship with Carla Rinaldi.[236]
Derry GirlsClare DevlinNicola CoughlanClare comes out as a lesbian (series 1, episode 6).[237][238]Channel 4
2018–2022
DetroitersLeaLailana LedesmaLea is gay. In episode "Jefferson Porger", it is revealed that she has a girlfriend, Scarlett.[239]Comedy Central
2017–2018
DickinsonEmily DickinsonHailee SteinfeldEmily and Susan are in a secret homosexual relationship.[240][241]Apple TV+
2019–2021
Susan GilbertElla Hunt
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective AgencyPanto TrostChristopher RussellPanto and Silas are a gay couple.[242]BBC America
2016–2017
Silas DengdamorLee Majdoub
Dr. KenClark Leslie BeaversJonathan SlavinClark and Connor are a gay couple.[243]ABC
2015–2017
ConnorStephen Guarino
DollfaceStella ColeShay MitchellStella is bisexual.[244]Hulu
2019–2022
EpisodesAndy ButtonJoseph MayAndy is gay and the head of casting of the network. By the end of Season 1, he is fired because he likes the talking dog show.[245]Showtime
2011–2017
Helen BaschAndrea SavageHelen is a lesbian who demonstrates good instincts about creative ideas but is prone to jealousy.[246]
Carol RanceKathleen Rose PerkinsCarol is bisexual and the network's head of programming. She becomes good friends with Beverly, with whom she often goes hiking and smokes pot.[246]
Faking ItAmy RaudenfeldRita VolkAmy is a fake lesbian in the first season. In the second season, she has secret feelings for her best friend Karma.[247]MTV
2014–2016
Karma AshcroftKatie StevensKarma is a fake lesbian in the first season. In the second season, she kisses Amy passionately in a pool at a party (after showing hints that she might have feelings for her).[247]
Shane HarveyMichael J. WillettShane, the most popular boy in school, is openly gay.[248]
Lauren CooperBailey De YoungLauren is intersex (the first intersex main character on a television show).[249]
NoahElliot FletcherNoah is transgender and gay.[250]
BradSidney FranklinBrad is asexual.[251]
SabrinaSophia Taylor AliSabrina is Karma and Amy's old friend who later confess her love for Amy.[252]
PabloAnthony PalaciosPablo is a celibate gay.[253]
ReaganYvette MonrealReagan is a lesbian.[254]
Duke Lewis Jr.Skyler MaxonDuke is a closeted gay MMA fighter/trainer.[255]
FleabagBelindaKristin Scott ThomasBelinda is lesbian. Fleabag is bisexual.[256]BBC Three (season 1)
BBC One (season 2)
2016-2019
FleabagPhoebe Waller-Bridge
Fresh Off the BoatNicole EllisLuna BlaiseNicole comes out to Eddie by telling him she likes girls. In episode "A League Of Her Own" she comes out as a lesbian to her stepmother and father.[257]ABC
2015–2020
Friends from CollegeMax AdlerFred SavageMax and Felix are a gay couple. Max is a literary agent, while Felix is a fertility doctor.[258]Netflix
2017–2019
Felix ForzenheimBilly Eichner
Fuller HouseCaseyBen J. PierceCasey is gay. He and Ramona go to the school prom together as friends. First openly gay character in series.[259]Netflix
2016–2020
GhostsThe CaptainBen WillbondThe Captain is a gay WWII officer who haunts Button House.[260]BBC One
2019
The Girl's Guide to DepravityTylerJoe KomaraTyler is gay and the wise-cracking bartender at the club frequented by several of the other characters.[261]Cinemax
2012–2013
GLOWArthie PremkumarSunita ManiArthie may be lesbian or bisexual. Yolanda is a lesbian. In season 2, it's revealed that Florian is gay and dies from an AIDS illness. Arthie and Yolanda are roommates that fall for each other.[262][263][264]Netflix
2017–2020
YolandaShakira Barrera
FlorianAlex Rich
Go OnAnneJulie WhiteAnne is a member of the show's central support group, a lesbian mother whose wife recently died.[265]NBC
2012–2013
Good Luck CharlieSusanDesi LydicSusan and Cheryl are a lesbian couple, revealed in the fourth season episode "Down a Tree", when Amy and Bob arrange a play-date with one of Charlie's friends. They are the first openly gay couple to be featured on the Disney Channel.[266]Disney Channel
2010–2014
CherylLilli Birdsell
The Good PlaceEleanor ShellstropKristen BellEleanor is bisexual. She has exhibited attraction to male and female characters, including Chidi Anagonye, Tahani Al-Jamil, and Janet.[267]NBC
2016–2020
John WheatonBrandon Scott JonesJohn is a bitchy gay gossip columnist who frequently mocked Tahani on his blog.[268]
GrandfatheredAnneliseKelly JenretteAnnelise is Jimmy's (John Stamos) assistant and right-hand woman who is openly a lesbian.[269]FOX
2015
Grandma's HouseSimonSimon AmstellSimon is a fictionalized version of gay comedian and TV host Simon Amstell. Over the course of the series he develops a relationship with actor Ben Theodore.[270][271]BBC Two
2010–2012
Ben TheodoreIwan Rheon
The Great IndoorsMasonShaun BrownMason is bisexual.[272]CBS
2016–2017
Grown-ishNomi SegalEmily ArlookNomi is bisexual, but not out to her family. Dave is bisexual.[273][274]Freeform
2018–
Big DaveBarrett Carnahan
Happily DivorcedPeter LovettJohn Michael HigginsPeter, a realtor, comes out to his wife Fran (Fran Drescher) after 18 years of marriage. The series is based on the real story of Drescher and her ex-husband, Peter Marc Jacobson.[275]TV Land
2011–2013
Happy EndingsMax BlumAdam PallyMax, a bearish slacker who constantly schemes ridiculous ideas to take advantage of his tendency toward laziness, is one of the show's central characters.[276]ABC
2011–2013
DerrickStephen GuarinoDerrick, a recurring character, is a friend of Max from the gym. He marries his boyfriend Eric at the end of season two.[277]
Jane Kerkovich-WilliamsEliza CoupeJane is bisexual. In season 3, her husband found out that she was in love with several women during college.[278]
GrantJames WolkGrant is Max's former boyfriend who comes back into his life in season two when he shows up in Max's limo on Valentine's Day.[279]
Hart of DixieCrickett WattsBrandi BurkhardtIn season 4, Crickett comes out just as she was about to renew vows with Stanley Watts. After this she started dating Jaysene.[280]The CW
2011–2015
The Hard Times of RJ BergerMax OwensJayson BlairRJ (Paul Iacono) discovers Max is secretly gay when he sees him making out in the high school locker room showers with Guillermo in the season 2 episode "Steamy Surprise".[281]MTV
2010–2011
Hot in ClevelandCaroline MorettiLaura San GiacomoCaroline is Melanie's (Valerie Bertinelli) lesbian sister.[282]TV Land
2010–2015
House HusbandsKaneGyton GrantleyKane is gay and a stay at home dad. Tom is his partner and a firefighter. Tom is written off the show after season two. Kane then gets together with Alex who he marries. Kane and Tom mark the first time that an Australian drama has featured a gay couple raising a child.[283][284]Nine Network
2012–
TomTim Campbell
AlexDarren McMullen
EveJustine ClarkeEve is a lesbian and a rival to Kane's catering business.[285]
Heather LoobyLouise SiversenHeather is a lesbian and when she's off duty, is the principal of fictional Nepean South.[285]
House of LiesRoscoe KaanDonis Leonard, Jr.Roscoe is the son of lead character Marty Kaan (Don Cheadle). He is into cross-dressing, and has expressed interest in both boys and girls.[286][287]Showtime
2012–2016
Ima ve'abaz
(Mom and Dads)
ErezYehuda LeviErez and Sammy are an Israeli gay couple raising a child with their best friend Talia (Maya Dagan).[288]HOT 3
2012–
SammyYiftach Klein
ImpostersMaddie SaffronInbar LaviMaddie is a bisexual con-artist who can seduce both men and women. She is Jule's ex-wife. Jules is a lesbian and was conned by Maddie.[289]Bravo
2017–2018
"Jules" LangmoreMarianne Rendón
JannJannJann ArdenJann is bisexual and, among several turmoils, coping with the end of her relationship with Cynthia. Cynthia is lesbian.[290]CTV
2019–
CynthiaSharon Taylor
KiddingScott PereraBernard WhiteScott is a closeted gay. He and Rex had a secret affair.[291]Showtime
2018–2020
Rex FarpopolisAndrew Tinpo Lee
Kim's ConvenienceEnriqueRodrigo Fernandez-StollEnrique is gay.[292]CBC Television
2016–2021
JanetAndrea BangJanet is bisexual.
LA to VegasBernardNathan Lee GrahamBernard is gay.[293]Fox
2018
The Last Man on EarthErica DundeeCleopatra ColemanErica and Gail become traveling buddies and admit to having ‘experimented’ with homosexuality.[294]Fox
2015-2018
Gail KlostermanMary Steenburgen
LetterkennyDaxGregory WatersRon and Dax are two openly gay gym rats who constantly make advances towards Reilly and Jonesy. They marry each other in a marriage of convenience but continue to sleep around.[295]Crave
2016–
RonJames Daly
GlenJacob TierneyGlen is a closeted pastor. His homosexuality is alluded to in many double entendre-laden comments, but never directly referred to.[295]
KatyMichelle MylettKaty is bisexual and has had many partners, including Mrs. McMurray and Bonnie McMurray.[295]
Bonnie McMurrayKamilla KowalBonnie is bisexual.[295]
Mrs. McMurrayMelanie ScrofanoMrs. McMurray is bisexual. She and her husband are swingers and often describe their sexual adventures with other women.[295]
RoaldEvan SternRoald is openly gay. He has an unspoken crush on Stewart.[295]
TanisKaniehtiio HornTanis is bisexual.[295]
LoudermilkClaireAnja SavcicClaire is lesbian.[296]Audience
2017–
Malibu CountryGeoffreyJai RodriguezGeoffrey is openly gay and the gatekeeper assistant to a music industry executive.[297]ABC
2012–2013
Marry MeKevinDan BucatinskyKevin and Kevin are a gay couple, with a daughter Annie.[298]NBC
2014
KevinTim Meadows
The McCarthysRonny McCarthyTyler RitterRonny is openly gay and an assistant high school basketball coach.[299]CBS
2014–2015
Merry Happy WhateverKayla QuinnAshley TisdaleAfter twice breaking up with Alan, Kayla thinks she may be lesbian.[300]Netflix
2019
Metro SexualDr. Steph HuddlestonGeraldine HickeySteph is lesbian. Langdon is gay.[301][302]9Go!
9Now
2019–
Dr. Langdon MarshRiley Nottingham
The MickBarryJason KravitsBarry is secretly gay. He is the family's financial adviser. A blackmail scheme against Barry backfires after the family learns he is not married, but rather living with his sister, who they assumed was his wife. In episode "The Hotel".[303]Fox
2017-2018
Rita PembertonJudith RobertsRita Pemberton is a lesbian, and 100 years old. She tries to seduce Mickey, when the kids go to their great-grandmother's 100th birthday party. In episode "The Matriarch".[304][305][306]
MomBonnie PlunkettAllison JanneyBonnie is bisexual and was a drug using alcoholic as a teenager.[307]CBS
2013–2021
Mrs. Brown's BoysRory BrownRory CowanRory and Dino are a gay couple. Actor Rory Cowan is openly gay.[308]RTÉ One
2011–
Dino DoyleGary Hollywood
Mrs. FletcherMargoJen RichardsMargo is a trans woman.[309]HBO
2019–
Eve FletcherKathryn HahnEve Fletcher is bisexual.[310]
Murphy BrownPat PatelNik DodaniPat is openly gay.[311]CBS
2018
Mystery GirlsNick DiazMiguel PinzonNick is the perky gay assistant to two detectives. Miguel Pinzon, who plays the character is openly gay as well.[312]ABC Family
2014
The New NormalDavid SawyerJustin BarthaDavid and Bryan are a gay couple who have hired a surrogate mother.[313]NBC
2012–2013
Bryan CollinsAndrew Rannells
No Good NickJeremy ThompsonKalama EpsteinJeremy and Eric are gay. Jeremy and Eric are seen kissing in Part 2, and Eric helps Jeremy come out to his family.[314]Netflix
2019
EricGus Kamp
Now ApocalypseUlyssesAvan JogiaUlysses is bisexual. Gabriel is gay. Isaac is gay.[315][316]Starz
2019
GabrielTyler Posey
IsaacJacob Artist
One Big HappyLizzyElisha CuthbertLizzy is a lesbian, who decides to have a baby together with her best friend Luke.[317]NBC
2015
One Day at a TimeElena AlvarezIsabella GómezElena comes out as a lesbian in the second half of the first season. Elena befriends, and eventually dates Syd, who is non-binary.[318][319]Netflix
2017–2020
SydSheridan Pierce
Other SpaceKaren LipinskiBess RousKaren and Tina are revealed to have had a one-night stand in college.[320]Yahoo! Screen
2015
Tina ShukshinMilana Vayntrub
Stewart LipinskiKaran SoniStewart mentions having had a boyfriend and is attracted to Tina's male fraternal twin in a dream.[320]
The Other TwoCary DubekDrew TarverCary is openly gay.[321]Comedy Central
2019–2023
PartnersLouisMichael UrieLouis is a gay architect who is business partners with his friend Charlie. Wyatt is his boyfriend, and a nurse.[322]CBS
2012
WyattBrandon Routh
Please Like MeJoshJosh ThomasJosh is openly gay and dates several men throughout the series.[323]ABC2
2013–2016
BenDavid QuirkBen is bisexual and was a one-night stand of Josh's.[324][325]
GeoffreyWade BriggsGeoffrey was Josh's first boyfriend.[326]
ArnoldKeegan JoyceArnold was Josh's boyfriend through most of the series.[327]
QueeringHarperSophia GrassoHarper is lesbian. Val is Harper's mother and comes out as bisexual. Devon is lesbian.[328][329]YouTube
2018–
ValSusan Gallagher
DevonDiana Oh
Raven's HomeNikkiJuliana JoelNikki is trans, and Raven's assistant.[330][331]Disney Channel
2017–
The Real O'NealsKenny O'NealNoah GalvinSixteen-year-old Kenny comes out to his Catholic family. Sean is gay and Kenny's first boyfriend.[332][333][334]ABC
2016–2017
Brett YoungSean Grandillo
RentnercopsVictoria "Vicky" AdamKatja DanowskiVicky is a lesbian detective chief and head of her department. Greta is lesbian and Vicky's wife.[335][336][337][338]ARD
2015–
Greta AdamJutta Dolle
RoadiesDonna ManciniKeisha Castle-HughesDonna Mancini is a lesbian sound engineer and is trying to have a baby with her partner Lori.[339]Showtime
2016
Running WildeMr. LuntRobert Michael MorrisMr. Lunt is gay, and the personal assistant to lead character Steve Wilde (Will Arnett).[340]Fox
2010
Sally4EverSallyCatherine ShepherdSally comes out as lesbian when she meets Emma and they get involved. Emma is a lesbian.[341][342]Sky Atlantic
HBO
2018–
EmmaJulia Davis
Schitt's CreekDavid RoseDan LevyDavid is pansexual, and married to Patrick who is gay.[343]CBC
Pop TV
2015–2020
Patrick BrewerNoah Reid
ConnorMatthew TissiConnor is a gay high school student. Jocelyn asks David to counsel Connor whom she feels is not fitting in.[343]
JakeSteve LundJake is bisexual. He was dating Stevie and David at the same time.
Sebastien RaineFrançois ArnaudDavid's ex-boyfriend, who arrives in town to do a photoshoot with Moira.[344]
Ronnie LeeKaren RobinsonRonnie is a lesbian and a member of the town council.[345]
Scream QueensSamJeanna HanSam is a lesbian.[346][347]FOX
2015–2016
Sadie Swenson / Chanel #3Billie LourdChanel #3 is a bisexual.[348]
Boone ClemensNick JonasBoone is gay and a member of the Dicky Dollar Scholars.[349]
Sean Saves the WorldSeanSean HayesSean is a divorced gay father with a successful, yet demanding, career.[350]NBC
2013–2014
Sex & Drugs & Rock & RollGigi RockElizabeth GilliesGigi is the lead singer of the fictional band The Assassins and Johnny's (Denis Leary) daughter. She is shacked up with a much older bandmate and is starting to explore lesbian liaisons.[351]FX
2015–2016
$#*! My Dad SaysTimTim BagleyTim is the openly gay housekeeper. Tim helped Dr. Goodson (William Shatner), cheat on his driver's license exam at the DMV in episode one. After getting fired for helping him cheat, Tim sees Dr. Goodson at a gay-themed restaurant where he now works. Dr. Goodson, feeling bad for Tim getting fired, hires him as his housekeeper.[352]CBS
2010–2011
ShrillFranLolly AdefopeFran is a lesbian and the main character's best friend. Gabe is gay and the main character's boss.[353]Hulu
2019–2021
Gabe ParrishJohn Cameron Mitchell
Silicon ValleyDee DeeA.D. MilesDee Dee is gay, and runs a gay Christian fictional dating app called FirstSight.[354]HBO
2014–2019
Sirens (2011)Ashley GreenwickRichard MaddenAshley is a gay EMT.[355]Channel 4
2011
Sirens (2014)Hank St. ClareKevin DanielsHank is an openly gay EMT. The show is based on the British series of the same name.[356]USA Network
2014–2015
Valentina 'Voodoo' DunacciKelly O'SullivanVoodoo is an asexual EMT.[357]
SuburgatoryMr. WolfeRex LeeMr. Wolfe is a guidance counselor at fictional Chatswin High School. He comes out in the episode "Out in the Burbs".[358]ABC
2011–2014
SuperstoreMateoNico SantosMateo and Jeff are a gay couple with complications.[359]NBC
2015–2021
JeffMichael Bunin
Survivor's RemorseM-Chuck CallowayErica AshM-Chuck Calloway is a lesbian and a womanizer. She is often loud-mouthed and vulgar.[360][361]Starz
2014-2017
Hazel-FayNicholle TomHazel-Fay is a lesbian. M-Chuck started arguing with Hazel-Fay while visiting a plantation museum and the two ended up having sex in one of the museum's beds.[362][363]
JulzJulieanna Marie GoddardJulz is bisexual, and has a one night stand with M-Chuck.[362][364]
JanineAnastacia McPhersonJanine is bisexual. M-Chuck's neighbor, after finding her lost dog, they have sex.[362][365]
MauraSandra HinojosaMaura is a lesbian. M-Chuck has sex with Maura, not knowing she's a sex-worker.[362][366]
The SwitchNyla RoseTrans woman played by trans actress.[367]OutTV
2015–
Telenovela
(Latin American soap opera)
Gael GarnicaJose Moreno BrooksGael is gay.[368]NBC
2015
The TickDangerboatAlan Tudyk (voice)Dangerboat, Overkill's artificial intelligence watercraft, develops homosexual feelings for Arthur.[369]Amazon Prime Video
2016–2019
Trial & ErrorLarry HendersonJohn LithgowLarry is bisexual, and on trial for murder.[370]NBC
2017–2018
Unbreakable Kimmy SchmidtTitus AndromedonTituss BurgessTitus is gay and Kimmy's friend and roommate.[371]Netflix
2015–2019
BrandonBrandon JonesBrandon is the gay husband of Kimmy's friend, Cyndee.[371]
Mikey PolitanoMike CarlsenMikey is Titus's boyfriend.[371]
UndateableBrettDavid FynnBrett is a gay bartender.[372]NBC
2014–2016
ViciousFreddie ThornhillIan McKellenFreddie and Stuart are a gay couple in their 70's, who have lived together in a small flat for nearly 50 years. Freddie was an actor and Stuart a barman when they first met, but their careers are now pretty much over; their lives now consist of reading books, walking their dog and bickering.[373]ITV
2013–2016
Stuart BixbyDerek Jacobi
Weird LonersZara SandhuMeera Rohit KumbhaniZara is bisexual and an angsty artist.[374]FOX
2015
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of CampBenBradley CooperBen and Susie are known by everyone to be an item, except Ben is gay and in a secret relationship with gay counselor McKinley.[375][376]Netflix
2015
McKinley DozenMichael Ian Black
What We Do in the ShadowsNadjaNatasia DemetriouNadja is a bisexual vampire. Laszlo is bisexual. He is an English nobleman turned into a vampire by Nadja and is now married to her. Nandor is a bisexual 757-year-old vampire.[377]FX
2019–
Laszlo CravensworthMatt Berry
NandorKayvan Novak
Guillermo de la Cruz Harvey Guillén Guillermo comes out as gay to his family in season four, episode seven ("Pine Barrens").[378]
WhitneyNealMaulik PancholyNeal comes out as gay after his friends catch him on a date with a man.[379]NBC
2012–2013
Work in ProgressAbbyAbby McEnanyAbby is lesbian and describes herself as a "fat, queer dyke". Chris is a trans man.[380]Showtime
2019–
ChrisTheo Germaine
CampbellCeleste PechousCampbell is Abby's best friend and lesbian.[381]
You Me HerIsabelle "Izzy" SilvaPriscilla FaiaIzzy is bisexual and turned the Jack and Emma couple into a throuple.[382]Audience Network
2016–
Emma TrakarskyRachel BlanchardEmma is bisexual and admitted to having a few romantic and sexual relationships with women in the past.[383]
Zoe Ever AfterValenteTory Devon SmithValente is gay, and works at an up-and-coming cosmetics business.[384]BET
2016

2020s

Show Character Actor Notes Network
Series run
Abbott ElementaryJacob HillChris PerfettiIn the episode titled "Work Family" it is revealed that Jacob has been dating his boyfriend Zach for 2 years.[385]ABC
2021–
Avenue 5Ryan ClarkHugh LaurieClark has a husband and a wife, indicating he is bisexual.[386]HBO
2020–2022
Big ShotCarolyn "Mouse" SmithTisha Eve CustodioMouse has a massive crush on Harper, an female journalist at the school.[387]Disney+
2021–2022
Boy Luck ClubJJ LaiKit DeZoltJJ is a yoga instructor who gets together with his five 'gaysian' best friends every Friday night for cocktails via online chats to offer support to help each other navigate life under quarantine.[388][389]AsianAmericanMovies.com
2020–
Julian TranDavid Vi Hoang
Otis WuEric Cheng
Aiden WongStanson Chung
Ronald CruzJustin Madriaga
Felix CostaXavier Durante
Danger ForceDustanBrandon ClaybonDustan and Justin are a gay couple raising their adoptive child Ellis. When Ellis gets lost, the Danger Force rescues him and reunites him with his dads.[390]Nickelodeon
2020–
JustinTommy Dickie
Diary of a Future PresidentCamilaJessica Marie GarciaCamila is lesbian. She has a girlfriend, but is apprehensive about coming out to her parents.[391]Disney+
2020–2021
Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.Charles ZellerJeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanZeller is gay. She has a ex-boyfriend.[392]Disney+
2021–
Everything's Gonna Be OkayNicholasJosh ThomasNicholas and Adam are a gay couple. When Nicholas' father dies, he is responsible for taking care of his teenage half-sisters.[393][394]Freeform
2020–2021
AlexAdam Faison
Feel GoodMaeMae MartinMae and George are in a relationship.[395][396]Channel 4
Netflix
2020–2021
GeorgeCharlotte Ritchie
GhostsIsaac HiggintootBrandon Scott JonesIsaac is a gay Revolutionary War officer who haunts Woodstone Manor.[397]CBS
2021-
High FidelityRobyn "Rob" BrooksZoë KravitzRob is bisexual, and works at the record store she owns. The series is based on Nick Hornby's novel High Fidelity and the film.[398]Hulu
2020
Simon MillerDavid H. HolmesSimon and Blake are a gay couple. Simon works at the record store, while Blake is a bartender. The series was canceled after one season.[399]
BlakeEdmund Donovan
Home EconomicsSarah HayworthCaitlin McGeeSarah and Denise are a lesbian couple. They are married with two kids. Sarah is unemployed, while Denise is a school teacher.[400][401]ABC
2021–
DeniseSasheer Zamata
IndebtedJoannaJessy HodgesJoanna is lesbian.[402]NBC
2020
Julie and the PhantomsAlex MercerOwen JoynerAlex is a gay ghost, and the drummer for the fictional band Julie and the Phantoms. He falls in love with another gay ghost named Willie, an avid skateboarder.[403][404]Netflix
2020
WillieBooboo Stewart
Mr. MayorSusan KrapNatalie MoralesSusan Krap is a lesbian.NBC
2021–2022
Only Murders in the BuildingAlice BanksCara DelevingneMabel and Alice are in a romantic relationship[405]Hulu
2021–
Mabel MoraSelena Gomez
Detective WilliamsDa'Vine Joy RandolphWilliams is married to another woman, and they raise a child.
Howard MorrisMichael Cyril CreightonHoward is gay.
Our Flag Means Death Edward "Blackbeard" Teach Taika Waititi Ed & Stede's relationship is confirmed to be romantic in 1x09.[406] HBO Max
2022–
Stede Bonnet Rhys Darby
Lucius Nathan Foad Lucius is openly gay and is in a sexual and romantic relationship with Black Pete.[407]
Black Pete Matthew Maher
Bonifacia Jimenez/Jim Vico Ortiz Bonifacia/Jim is a non-binary character who goes by the alias 'Jim' whilst hiding aboard Bonnet's ship. After removing the male disguise, Jim begins using they/them pronouns.[408]
PivotingSarahMaggie QSarah is bisexual.[409]Fox
2022
Saved by the BellLexi Haddad-DeFabrizioJosie TotahLexi is a trans woman, and Queen bee of the school.[410]Peacock
2020–2021
Space ForceDr. Adrian MalloryJohn MalkovichDr. Mallory is gay and Space Force's chief scientist. He is frequently frustrated by the ineptitude of everyone surrounding him.[411]Netflix
2020–2022
Ted LassoColin HughesBilly HarrisColin Hughes is a footballer for AFC Richmond, who comes out during the third season, firstly doing so to Trent Crimm, a journalist who similarly discusses their sexuality.[412]Apple TV
2020–2023
Trent CrimmJames Lance
TwentiesHattieJonica "Jojo" T. GibbsHattie is a queer aspiring screenwriter, living in Los Angeles.[413]BET
2020–2021
YYYNottYoon PhusanuYYY is a Thai boys' love comedy series, about boys living in the same apartment together.[414] Nott and Pun are gay love interests.[415]Line TV
2020–
PunLay Talay
PorplaPoppy RatchapongPorpla is a trans woman, and one of the roommates.[416]
Zoey's Extraordinary PlaylistMoAlex NewellMo is Zoey's gay, gender non-conforming neighbor and DJ who tries to help her understand the extent of her power.[417]NBC
2020–2021
EddiePatrick OrtizEddie is gay and Mo's love interest.[418]

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Further reading

  • GLAAD Primetime Television Season Reports
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