Television - LGBT and gay theme
A list of popular LGBT and gay theme tv-shows. Join the discussion to recommend others.
I keep a separate list of favourite gay theme feature films, including made for tv movies and a list for short films.
I keep a separate list of favourite gay theme feature films, including made for tv movies and a list for short films.
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- CreatorRussell T. DaviesStarsAidan GillenCraig KellyCharlie HunnamA groundbreaking gay adult drama which chronicles the lives of Stuart and Vince, as well as 15-year-old Nathan, who is in love with Stuart.The original UK version comprising 10 episodes over 2 seasons. In my collection on DVD.
- CreatorRon CowenDaniel LipmanRussell T. DaviesStarsGale HaroldHal SparksRandy HarrisonBrash humor and genuine emotion make up this series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA.Based on the UK version, the US Queer as Folk went for 5 seasons and included many great moments. In my collection on DVD.
- StarsAl PacinoMeryl StreepEmma ThompsonSeveral disparate but connected individuals go through the AIDS crisis in the mid-1980s.Based on a play of the same name, this is a not to be missed 6 hour mini-series. In my collection on DVD.
- CreatorAlan BallStarsPeter KrauseMichael C. HallFrances ConroyA chronicle of the lives of a dysfunctional family who run an independent funeral home in Los Angeles.Whilst not primarily a LGBT show, one of the lead characters throughout the 5 seasons, David Fisher has been cited as the first realistic portrayal of a gay lead male character on television and is popularly regarded as one of the most beloved characters of the series. In my collection on DVD.
- CreatorDavid KohanMax MutchnickStarsEric McCormackDebra MessingMegan MullallyGay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.8 wonderful seasons. I still enjoy W&G weekends where I relive some of the magical moments. In my collection on DVD.
- CreatorMichele AbbottIlene ChaikenKathy GreenbergStarsJennifer BealsLeisha HaileyLaurel HollomanFollows the lives and loves of a small, close-knit group of lesbian women living in Los Angeles as well as the friends and family members that either support or loathe them.
- CreatorPatrik-Ian PolkJon SechristStarsDarryl StephensRodney ChesterChristian VincentExplore the daily lives of Noah, Alex, Ricky, and Chance, four African-American gay men in Los Angeles, through their relationships with their friends and lovers.
- StarsElaine CassidySally HawkinsImelda StauntonIn Victorian England, Sue, a young thief, participates in a scam to defraud a rich heiress by becoming her maid. Things take an unexpected turn and Sue's plan goes horribly wrong.
- StarsOlympia DukakisDonald MoffatChloe WebbThe stories of several colorful characters living in San Francisco.
- StarsOlympia DukakisLaura LinneyColin FergusonIn this sequel to the controversial PBS mini-series, Mona Ramsey is on a cross-country trip that takes her to a brothel which may hold a secret about her past. Michael "Mouse" Tolliver and Mary Ann Singleton go on a cruise where they meet up with lovers old and new. Back in San Francisco, Brian Hawkins becomes involved with a mysterious woman he spots from his window, while DeDe Halcyon Day becomes acquainted with a new friend who helps her discover her true inner feelings.
- StarsOlympia DukakisPaul HopkinsLaura LinneyThis third installment to "Tales of the City" finds Mary Ann Singleton struggling to advance in her new career as a TV personality, while Michael Tolliver is playing the field after his break-up with Jon Fielding. After her divorce, Prue Giroux finds comfort in a mysterious stranger she meets in the park. Brian Hawkins is struggling with his job and his new monogamous relationship with Mary Ann, and DeDe Halcyon Day returns with a dangerous revelation that could be the scoop Mary Ann has been waiting for.
- StarsRachael StirlingKeeley HawesJodhi MayThe story of Nan Astley who falls in love with three different women on her journey to stardom and happiness in 1887 Victorian England.
- CreatorMichael CostanzaStarsWilliam Gregory LeeGregory MichaelTracy ScogginsA young gay couple must overcome dark, mystical forces conspiring against them, starting with a vengeful 19th century witch and her cheating warlock fiance.3 seasons. IC-DVD
- CreatorQ. Allan BrockaStarsWill MatthewsPeter PaigeWilson CruzWelcome to the gayest of gay ghettos, West Lahunga Beach, where Rick and Steve make their fabulously decorated double-income-no-kids home. That is until Rick's lifelong lesbian friend Kirsten asks him to be the father of her child. There's just one catch, Kirsten's wife Dana and Rick's husband Steve are mortal enemies. The insults fly, nothing goes unspoken, and the ugly, bitter truth about domestic bliss never looked so cute. Starring the voices of Alan Cumming, Peter Paige, Wilson Cruz, and Margaret Cho, with music from the creators of Avenue Q. Viewer discretion advised.
- StarsNicol PaoneKate McKinnonJulie GoldmanA sketch-comedy series featuring a cast of up-and-coming comics performing live skits, musical numbers and political satire.
- CreatorDavid CollinsStarsTed AllenCarson KressleyKyan DouglasFive gay men try to improve the lives and confidence of straight men by giving them makeovers and advice.
- StarsReichen LehmkuhlDerek Lloyd SaathoffRyan NickulasThey're stacked, packin', fierce and ambitious! Logo's much buzzed about docu-reality series, follows members of New York's gay elite plus their families, best girlfriends, and pocket dogs (natch) as they navigate being fabulous in the city.
- StarsDavid ShaeColton FordBrian NolanGay vampire club owner Damian believes journalist Thom is his reincarnated lover. Thom investigates bloodless bodies while unwittingly endangering his boyfriend by drawing Damian's attention.
- StarsDamian Toofeek RavenSheilynn WactorT. Ashanti MozelleThe DL Chronicles is a series of short stories about men of color who lead double sex lives. Episode; Wes introduces us to Wes Thomas, an upwardly mobile real estate banker who is overwhelmed by the demands of his marriage, career, and closeted attraction to men. When Wes' sexy but ambivalent brother- in-law stops in for an unexpected stay, he is directly faced with temptation and ultimately falls for the forbidden fruit.
- StarsMichelle ParadiseMarnie AltonAngela FeatherstoneMichelle Paradise stars as Jennifer, a documentary filmmaker with an active imagination and a shaky career. Jen wants to find Ms. Right but first she must navigate the rules of lesbian life, most of which she learns along the way. Luckily, her girl friends are there to help: Sam, a sexy lesbian who goes through women faster than real estate; Chris and Kris, a lesbian couple trying to have a baby while expanding their pet business; and Crutch, a young musician who must still do some growing up before she can expect to be taken seriously.
- StarsJohn AmaechiSheryl SwoopesJay WhiteA reality series that follows the players from San Francisco's star gay basketball team on and off the court.
- StarsRachael Hip-FloresNicole PacentJessy HodgesWhen 16-year-old Vivian is forced to move and leave her girlfriend behind in NYC, she struggles with her sexual identity as she tries to fit into her new suburban neighborhood. (Short Form Series)
- StarsChris CarterJohn SimpsonChristopher Miniaci'Chris & John's ROAD TRIP!' chronicles the crazy antics of culture aficionados and OUTtv personalities Chris & John as they travel from city to city on a summer-long road trip adventure.
- StarsChris CarterJohn SimpsonBrian DoyleBest friends and self-proclaimed "culture aficionados" Chris and John come to the rescue of those in need of the duo's unique services.
- StarsStephen FryFollow the real lives and loves of two summer-share households one gay male, the other lesbian on New York's Fire Island.
- StarsCalpernia AddamsAlec MapaAndrea JamesA competition dating series starring trans-gender artist Calpernia Addams and hosted by comedian-actor Alec Mapa.
- StarsFeloniDaniel SassaChris is the respected mayor of West Sacramento who at age 40 is now coming out at his annual State of the City address. Xavior is a counselor at a gay rights organization in Harlem but his Jamaican heritage keeps him in fear of his own coming out . Watch as he decides to practice what he preaches, and come outs to his father. Devin is very close to her traditional Korean mother but she's terrified to come out to her. Now she feels it's time to conquer her fears and tell her mom who she really is, even if it means losing the bond they share. Take a close and intimate look at several individuals as they come out to the most significant people in their lives.
- StarsMark Kenneth WoodsCottonMichael Venus"The House of Venus Show" is a half-hour variety show featuring comedic sketches, interviews and musical numbers. The show entertains by cleverly spoofing social and political phenomena and popular culture with a definite queer "twist". The show also incorporates guest performances by local and international artists.
- StarsDan StevensTim McInnernyHayley AtwellA young man becomes attached to a family that's not his own, and casts himself into the life of plentiful riches and gay love affairs for which he seems destined.
- StarsTom HollanderToby StephensRupert Penry-JonesThe true story of a group of Cambridge University Students who are recruited to spy for the Soviet Union in the early 1930s.
- CreatorIan BrennanBrad FalchukRyan MurphyStarsLea MicheleJane LynchMatthew MorrisonA group of ambitious misfits try to escape the harsh realities of high school by joining a glee club headed by a passionate Spanish teacher.
- CreatorJamie BrittainBryan ElsleyStarsKaya ScodelarioNicholas HoultJoe DempsieThe story of a group of British teens who are trying to grow up and find love and happiness despite questionable parenting and teachers who would rather be friends (and lovers) than authority figures.
- StarsJ. Hunter AckermanAlbertossy EspinozaJim PatneaudeWelcome to BoysTown! A modern gay episodic drama about friendship, sex and relationships exploring the everyday lives of 8 friends and lovers. A cross between a gay Desperate Housewives and Sex & the City, these guys are always getting themselves into situations they can't get out of.
- StarsRuPaulMichelle VisageRoss MathewsRuPaul searches for America's next drag superstar.
- StarsLuke Ward-WilkinsonLayton WilliamsOlivia ColmanThe story of the flamboyant and ambitious 14-year-old Simon Doonan, who has dreams that stretch beyond his hometown of Reading.
- StarsLeon AcordCurt BonnemJeffrey Patrick OlsonDoes (sex) life end for gay men as they face 50? Watch Nathan, Brad, Muscles & Ross stumble through middle-age in an alternate universe called West Hollywood.
- CreatorGary JanettiMark RavenhillStarsDerek JacobiIan McKellenFrances de la TourFreddie Thornhill (Sir Ian McKellen) and Stuart Bixby (Sir Derek Jacobi) are an old gay couple who have been together for nearly fifty years. Their lives now revolve around entertaining their frequent guests and hurling insults at each other at every opportunity.
- StarsAdam LundgrenAdam PålssonBjörn KjellmanA story of love and death. Rasmus, 19, escapes to Stockholm and finds love in the religious Benjamin just as the AIDS epidemic hits the city's gay community.
- CreatorMichael LannanStarsJonathan GroffFrankie J. AlvarezMurray BartlettThree best friends living in San Francisco share the nuances and complexities of contemporary gay relationships as they explore a variety of options, both in love and in life.
- CreatorJ. Michael StraczynskiLana WachowskiLilly WachowskiStarsBae DoonaJamie ClaytonTina DesaiA group of people around the world are suddenly linked mentally, and must find a way to survive being hunted by those who see them as a threat to the world's order.
- CreatorJulie AndemStarsJosefine Frida PettersenIman MeskiniUlrikke FalchThe story of young teenagers and pupils on Hartvig Nissens upper secondary school in Oslo, and their troubles, scandals and everyday life. Each season is told from a different person's point of view.