LGBTQ Representation on TV Dropped in 2025-26, GLAAD Study Finds

Nolte: Trans Characters Will Finally Disappear from TV Next Season

There were seven trans characters during the 2025-2026 television season, and none of them will be returning.

In the Year of ‘Heated Rivalry,’ LGBTQ+ Characters Dropped on TV by 25%

While shows like Heated Rivalry that prominently feature LGBTQ+ characters may seem to be more popular than ever, the most recent year in television continued a downward trend when it came to onscreen representation. According to GLAAD’s annual “Where We Are on TV” report, queer and trans on-screen roles have hit their lowest point on both cable and broadcast television in over a decade.The LGBTQ+ media advocacy group GLAAD found that the number…

LGBTQ+ characters hit an all-time low on TV. And it's only getting worse

With shows like Heated Rivalry, The Hunting Wives, and Pluribus quickly finding a large fan base and dominating the cultural zeitgeist, it would be easy to think that LGBTQ+ representation on television is improving, but it turns out that the opposite is true.Queer people are being attacked from all angles — socially, politically, and legally — and it’s being reflected in the decline in LGBTQ+ storylines and characters gracing our television scr…

Trans Characters Are Vanishing From TV Next Season, GLAAD Study Finds

Transgender characters have been practically eliminated from television, the latest "Where We Are on TV" report from GLAAD finds.

LGBTQ Representation on TV Dropped in 2025-26, GLAAD Study Finds

Although there were breakout hits like 'Heated Rivalry' and 'Pluribus,' the 2025-26 season saw a sharp drop in the number of LGBTQ characters on TV.

Report Release: GLAAD’s 21st Annual Where We Are on TV Report

GLAAD has released its 21st edition of Where We Are on TV today. This report tracks LGBTQ characters on scripted broadcast, cable, and streaming television, and provides insight and guidance on the state of LGBTQ inclusion on TV. Where We Are On TV tracks characters that are in a TV season that premiered from June [...] The post Report Release: GLAAD’s 21st Annual Where We Are on TV Report first appeared on GLAAD.