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List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 1960s–2000s

List of dramatic television series with LGBT characters: 1960s–2000s

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This is a list of dramatic television series (including web television and miniseries) that premiered in the 1960s–2000s 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.

1960s

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Further reading

  • GLAAD Primetime Television Season Reports
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