Episode 1
The Dark Ages
52m5.4 / 10
Early TV portrayed LGBTQ people as homicidal maniacs and sexual deviants. It wasn't until the '70s that positive portrayals began to emerge.
Episode credits
Directed by Ryan White
TV series
Visible: Out on Television
2020TV-MA1 season6.8 / 10
Watch the revolution.
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.
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Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Synopsis
Explore the history of the American LGBTQ movement through the lens of TV in this five-part docuseries. Combining archival footage with new interviews, the series looks at homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV world.
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Episode 2
Television as a Tool
50m4.5 / 10
Following the Stonewall Uprising, LGBTQ activists began using television as a tool for change.
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Directed by Ryan White
Episode 3
The Epidemic
1h 5m4.5 / 10
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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Directed by Ryan White
Episode 4
Breakthroughs
1h 8m5.0 / 10
In 1997, Ellen DeGeneres made history by coming out on her TV show and in her personal life. But the celebration was short-lived.
Episode credits
Directed by Ryan White
Episode 5
The New Guard
1h 12m5.0 / 10finale
Today's new guard of LGBTQ creators in TV has opened the door to greater representation and wider inclusivity.
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Directed by Ryan White
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
More about Visible: Out on Television
Cast
Janet MockSelf - Narrator (voice)
Margaret ChoSelf - Narrator (voice)
Asia Kate DillonSelf - Narrator (voice)
Neil Patrick HarrisSelf - Narrator (voice)
Lena WaitheSelf - Narrator (voice)
Wanda SykesSelf
Billy PorterSelf
Joey SolowaySelfCredits
- Created by
- David Bender
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 5
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Apple TV- Permut PresentationsUnited States
- Push It ProductionsUnited States
- Tripod MediaUnited States
Themes
bisexualitylgbtsocial documentary
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