Visible: Out on Television - Episodes

Visible: Out on Television Season 1

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1x01 The Dark Ages aired Feb 14, 2020

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

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1x02 Television as a Tool aired Feb 14, 2020

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

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1x03 The Epidemic aired Feb 14, 2020

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

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1x04 Breakthroughs aired Feb 14, 2020

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

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1x05 The New Guard aired Feb 14, 2020

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