Come for Marlo Thomas’s fashion, stay for the polite homophobia.

“Here's a knife! Here's a gun! There'll be fun for everyone!”

In which loving practical jokes stands in for homosexuality.

But did TV viewers in 1990 know who Harvey Fierstein was?

Technically, we never saw any gay students at Hillman, but there is a girl named Cougar...

Why do so many episodes pit Beej against his own body? Hmm...

The twist is that this episode ends on an earnest note — no joke.

There’s just something about a new girl on a motorcycle.

In fact, gay is only two-sevenths of Craig Pelton’s complex sexual identity.

For your consideration: Mimi Bobeck as insult comic drag queen.

A short-lived James L. Brooks sitcom tackled gay representation right before it got canceled.

Wayne Brady as Barney’s bro still works in 2024, even if Brady is out.

And why Amy Schneider’s winning run made her a household name.

It’s Sherman Hemsley vs. Nell Carter in an explosion of anti-sexual tension.

Without saying the word “gay,” Mary and company speculate whether a new guy might be… you know, like Phyllis’ brother.

Given the queer shading to Blair’s character, there’s a whole different reading to this very special episode.

Are silent vidoe game protagonists not talking spcifically because they hate their gay voice?

You’re standing on my neck and you’re making me feel gay thoughts.

How to make drag acceptable for mainstream America in one easy sitcom episode.

Terry Sweeney was the first openly gay cast member… and we didn’t get another one for 28 years.