Visible: Out on Television Season 1

E1: The Dark Ages

Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.

E2: Television as a Tool

Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.

E3: The Epidemic

HIV/AIDS was initially ignored by TV, and fear of the disease stunted LGBTQ representation. Eventually, TV raised awareness on the issue.

E4: Breakthroughs

In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.

E5: The New Guard

Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.